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October 26, 2014
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Hey everybody!
Originally from Texas but I live in Eastern Washington. Proud to be a husband and a father of four incredible kids. I'm a lifelong shooter, having owned my own gun since I was six - I even paid for it myself with money I earned working for neighbors.
I'm a pastor, and a few families in my church know I love to shoot, and so they pooled some funds together and bought me a 1977 Dan Wesson 15-2 .357 with 4 and 6 inch barrels for "Pastor Appreciation Month".
I LOVE this thing, even though I've only had it since Sunday night. It is my first revolver. My other handguns are of the "tupperware" variety, except for my trusty 1911 Commander.
I've been reading this forum all week, and have already posted a little. Thank to everyone who participates and contributes for making and sustaining this place, I look forward to supporting this forum for a very long time.
Carry on!
Dans Club
March 2, 2008
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Welcome to DWF! Very creative approach to "Pastor Appreciation Month"
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August 15, 2014
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Welcome. Sounds like you have a great congregation.
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Dans Club
March 25, 2013
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Great to have you here. "I love this thing" is a sign of infection with DWAS. It was very nice of those families to reward you with a Dan. I suspect one of your congregation is also infected. You did not mention grips. If you PM me your address I will send you some of my extra stuff. I suspect you are crafty and can carve or refinish a grip. I would suppose you have a barrel tool. If not , let me know. I have heard it is better to give than recieve.
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April 18, 2014
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Welcome to DWF from Kentucky. Glad to have you with us pastor. It's a good place to be for a DW owner. Sounds like your flock loves ya purty good. ..
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Dans Club
February 22, 2009
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Glad to have you here; take a look around- there's a lot to learn about your new DW! Did someone in the congregation recommended a DW or was it just how it happened?
Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....
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July 2, 2011
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Welcome aboard Sam. That congregation is a keeper! Where in TX do you hail from?
BTW, we REALLY like 
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March 27, 2009
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Greetings from mid America, glad to have you here! Man a pastor that likes guns now that is something! As said we do love pictures so show off your Dan!
October 26, 2014
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rwsem said
Glad to have you here; take a look around- there's a lot to learn about your new DW! Did someone in the congregation recommended a DW or was it just how it happened?
Well, so here's how it happened...
A few months ago, a bunch of guys from my church got together to have a "range day", where we went out to a local state-run shooting area called the LT Murray Wildlife Area. We brought along out shotguns, handguns, and rifles and had a few friendly competitions shooting skeet, 200 yard rifle targets, and then handgun targets.
One of the men brought his Dan Wesson 15-2... and I LOVED it. Other guys kept saying, "Hey, let me try that thing", and I kept saying, "no, you can't use 'my' gun", and we all laughed.
Well, I guess they all remembered that.
A month ago, the owner of the 15-2 who has several of Dan's guns put this particular 15-2 up for sale, and he gave me first dibs. It wasn't the right time for me to spend the money, so I thanked him for remembering me, but told him I couldn't do it at this time.
Fast-forward to last week, and a several men came in to see me on a Sunday afternoon at my office along with a couple of our Elders (if you're not a church person, Elders are volunteers who are named as leaders of the church along with me, and as a team, we make decisions about the church's direction and such), and they told me that a bunch of folks from the church had pulled their money to get me a gift for "Pastor Appreciation Month".
I opened the box, and grinned ear-to-ear, and then I'm not too proud to tell you I shed a tear or two because this was pure love being shown by some of my most precious friends in the world.
So, that's how I got it, and I couldn't be more pleased not only with the fine firearm, but the method with which I was able to receive it.
PS... That picture was taken that day at the range, and I'm in the orange vest and cowboy hat. I'm holding my trusty Sig 1911 and also holding the Dan 15-2 that would later be gifted to me.
October 26, 2014
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brucertx said
Welcome aboard Sam. That congregation is a keeper! Where in TX do you hail from?BTW, we REALLY like
Tomball, Texas - a once small town that is near Houston and is now looking a lot like Houston thanks to urban sprawl.
October 26, 2014
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Oh, and I apologize for keeping you waiting so long...
Here's the picture of my 15-2 with the 6" and 4" barrel...
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Dans Club
March 27, 2009
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NICE LOOKING Dan! They did you proud!
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Dans Club
February 22, 2009
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Fantastic- thanks for sharing the story with us.
Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....
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Dans Club
March 25, 2013
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There yah go, good things come to those who wait. Just wait a day or two more. A couple of extra grips are on the way. And a yellow insert front sight. They don't get lost against the target.
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