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June 21, 2016
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Hi guys. I'm down here in SC and just glad to be a part of this forum. Always been into revolvers, mainly Smith's and Ruger's. I'm the proud owner of a Model 14 with 2.5" barrel. It's stamped "Monson, Mass."
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February 1, 2016
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from Ohio, got any SIZE DOES MATTER
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June 11, 2016
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Welcome to the forum from the Cheesehead from Wisconsin. Include a picture if you can so we can see your new Dan.
February 16, 2016
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February 22, 2009
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Glad to have you around
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March 2, 2008
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Welcome, and now I'm wondering how we got to almost 5300 Members before we finally got a "RevolverGuy"?
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June 21, 2016
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DA....63 said
Welcome to the forum from the Cheesehead from Wisconsin. Include a picture if you can so we can see your new Dan.
Here she is. Does have some blueing wear but everything locks up tight and trigger feels pretty good. Sort of similar to a GP100 but with a shorter stroke. I'm now searching for a set of wood grips (rubber on revolvers is just blasphemy), and hope to find a barrel or two. If it matters to anyone serial number is 2319X.
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December 5, 2008
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Nice looking Dan. Welcome to the forum. How does it shoot for you?
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February 1, 2016
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COOL porky.
FWIW, you do see pork chop ba's on ebay and GB at times, not as often and they
don't go crazy $$$ as much !! 
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June 21, 2016
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Thanks guys. This is one accurate shooter.
The frame is impressive. The amount of steel on the top strap still blows me away. Wow. It reminds me of a Ruger Super Redhawk. The cylinder is definitely K frame size because I just tried a few speedloaders and they work fine. I'm probably going to take the sideplate off this week and look at the internals. Are they similar to Smith's?
Also quick question, I'm still learning and have been reading through threads here, but because this is a "pork chop" model does that mean that the newer barrels won't mate to the frame? I saw that EWK sells this barrel adapter (link below). Will I need to get one to mate barrels?
http://ewkarms.com/zen8/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=67_12&products_id=223
February 16, 2016
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RevolverGuy said
I'm still learning and have been reading through threads here, but because this is a "pork chop" model does that mean that the newer barrels won't mate to the frame? I saw that EWK sells this barrel adapter (link below). Will I need to get one to mate barrels?
Correct, newer shrouds will not fit, so you will need the EWK adapter to mount them.
June 21, 2016
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Thanks! You guys are awesome.
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February 1, 2016
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RevolverGuy said
Thanks guys. I haven't shot it yet. Due to work I won't be able to get to the range until next week.The frame is impressive. I'm probably going to take the sideplate off this week and look at the internals. Are they similar to Smith's?
WAY simpler, Good stuff/info on gunsmith thread.
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March 2, 2008
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THIS will help you figure out what is going on inside your DW. And not really similar to a Smith
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March 27, 2009
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WElcome to the Pork Chop world! The below pics is one of EWK's custom I picked up a few years ago! Keep us posted!
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March 25, 2013
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Welcome to the forum. You have one of the sweetest Revolvers made IMHO. The model you have is the short action hammer stroke model. Later Dans have a slightly longer hammer stroke. If you put in Wolff Springs you will be amazed.
June 21, 2016
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Steve said
THIS will help you figure out what is going on inside your DW. And not really similar to a Smith
That's some great information Steve. Thanks for sharing. It was a lot easier than a Smith. I just removed the side plate and it looks a bit dirty inside. I plan on spending the afternoon with some solvent and getting all the internal parts nice and clean again.
June 21, 2016
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Ole Dog said
Welcome to the forum. You have one of the sweetest Revolvers made IMHO. The model you have is the short action hammer stroke model. Later Dans have a slightly longer hammer stroke. If you put in Wolff Springs you will be amazed.
It sure does! I noticed a trigger stop on the rear of the trigger. Was that a common feature on Dan Wesson's? I was able to adjust it with the proper hex tool and got it to an even slightly shorter stroke.
Might have to pass on the Wolff Springs. I've messed around with them in a few of my Smith's and Ruger's and almost always end up with light strikes.
February 16, 2016
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RevolverGuy said
I've messed around with Wolff Springs in a few of my Smith's and Ruger's and almost always end up with light strikes.
You will eventually come to appreciate, that Dan's aren't like the other guns. 
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