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October 17, 2015
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Hi im fernando from uruguay, i d like to know about the dan wesson of the picture is ss 6" fixed barrel 357 mag. I want to know how it is and shoots before buy it. I do test it wiht magtech 38 at 10meters with a stand in single action and shoot decent. What can i expect from 25 meters 50 with decent load.
should i buy it??
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Dans Club
February 28, 2009
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Welcome Fernando. We're glad to have you join us here.
The easy answer from a DW forum member is: Of course, you should buy it, assuming the price is right. It's great that it has the original box and manual.
A 6-inch fixed barrel is fairly rare. But, more importantly, I find that all of my Dan's are capable of better accuracy than I can provide.
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October 17, 2015
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Yes orginal box, and has less dan 50 shots, what can i expect in accuracy of these beauty? based on experience, and there are grips on the marquet for these? and other parts? are kits for lighten the trigger? the model is 715 fixed barrel thats correct? thanks
October 17, 2015
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I need to know what you think, of buy this one, or smith 66 4 inch, or smit 19 6 inch. for the same price?
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Dans Club
March 25, 2013
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I would buy the Dan Wesson. Barrel under tension, front cylinder lock up, choked barrel bore, and short hammer throw make Dans one of the most accurate handgun ever made. Wolff Reduced Power springs. From EWK or other sources work wonders on the trigger. Especially the trigger return spring. Use the " Average Joe Tuneup" pictorial under Gunsmithing to slick the action. You will not need a barrel tool but a set of Allen wrenches from an auto supply store will fix you up. The windage screw on the rear sight will move that tight group to the right. Glad you found us. Now do the right thing and buy the Dan. You will not regret it. I would guess the gun would sell for 700-800$ in the US. Maybe more, certainly not less.
Dans Club
December 5, 2008
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Ditto on everything Ole Dog said. I knew nothing about Dan Wessons when I bought my first one. Still have that one and many more. No regrets. No lemons. Great shooting, accurate and smooth. You can't go wrong and you won't need a gunsmith to work on it, even if that becomes necessary. The stainless is a real plus.
Dans Club
March 2, 2008
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The only issue (potentially) with a fixed barrel is the barrel>cylinder gap, and especially look at the variance in B/C gap on all six chambers. If the gap is consistent across all six, you should have good consistency shot to shot.
On a fixed barrel gun I would look for a consistent gap of .003-.005 inches. Most production revolvers (including the Model 66, and I want one) spec .006 to allow for B/C gap in a non interchangeable barrel.
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October 17, 2015
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Ok thanks all, i whant to see pictures of real targets shoots from a dan wesson 6 inches, at 25 yards or more, i need to see that, pleace, if you can put a picture of your better groups. Mayvi i will give it a new try, more relaxed.
Thanks all,
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Dans Club
February 22, 2009
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My "pet" load for .357 since 1998:
Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....
October 17, 2015
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October 17, 2015
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need more pictures and the revolver model barrel lenght etc...
thanks
February 20, 2008
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The S&W's 66 & 19 are both K frame models. I have owned both at one time. The 19 I had was made during some troublesome times at S&W and it had timing problems...I got rid of it. The 66 is the same K frame. The DW's small frames are going to be a bit bigger than the K frames, therefore able to handle better for many reasons...in my book, anyway. The K frames also were criticized for not being able to withstand a big diet of magnum rounds. No problem with the DW. Nice group you shot there. Hope you get what you want.
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Dans Club
March 2, 2008
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Maybe a little help on the S&W 19/66 question- I would love to pick up a nice 66 or 19. I already have 2 15-2's and 2 715's, so I could make room for a Smith and Wesson
I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman "Were is the Self Help Section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.
George Carlin
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