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February 25, 2016
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My name's Matthew and I like treasure hunting. Went to visit my sister a few hours away, figured the local pawn and gun shops were worth a gander. Wasn't looking for anything in particular, but then I saw it. A Dan Wesson 715v6 a place called tool town had just taken in on trade. $475 + tax and a background check later I strolled out with a grin and a "new" monson magnum. I'd post a pic, but I'm on my phone and haven't a clue how.
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February 22, 2009
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Nice grab! Welcome to the DWF, BTW no cure for DWAS- just enjoy it.
Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....
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March 2, 2008
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Welcome to DWF and thanks for the introduction. A 715V6 for $475+ is a great way to get started.
You will know that you truly have DWAS when you look in your safe and ask yourself "where did they come from?"
Right now you are tottering on the edge of insanity, and a little voice inside is shouting "go ahead and it jump, it can't hurt that much!"
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.
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July 2, 2011
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715 for $475+????? 
is going to get you big time!
To the paranoid people who check behind shower curtains for murderers:
if you find one...what's your plan?
February 25, 2016
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I wasn't well versed on current dw prices so I wasn't sure if it was a good buy, but I believe the time to buy something is when you see it. Also I'd just spent $1200+ on a kimber so I didn't feel bad about $500. What I do feel bad about is knowing that someone was foolish enough to trade it in on a polymer pistol... Probably a glock 
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December 4, 2011
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Welcome from PA and 
on that score! Way to go
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February 25, 2016
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If this works, I'll snap some better pics tomorrow after I clean it up.
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March 25, 2013
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You made a great buy. Glad you are here and don't worry, DWAS is rather painless. In fact, it is very pleasant.
. Steve, I like your definition of DWAS. I definitely have it.
February 25, 2016
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I'm thinking of getting a 15" barrel for hunting, but I'm scared that'll cost me more than the initial purchase.
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February 22, 2009
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SnakeInMyBoot said
I'm thinking of getting a 15" barrel for hunting, but I'm scared that'll cost me more than the initial purchase.
Oh; it will! For a .357, 8" is about all you need to be consistent to 100m, particularly if you use mounted optics of some sort.
Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....
December 4, 2012
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$475.00, excellent! Very nice looking 715! Congratulations and welcome.
February 16, 2016
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Nice score on your 715 !!!
February 25, 2016
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I'm going to a gun show Sunday to hunt down a holster and hopefully a barrel. What's an average price for an 8 or 10"?
December 19, 2015
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Welcome. This is a great bunch of shooters to join. The info must flow.
8" stainless can be had for $300 to $350 on GB. DW made lots of them and still do. There are other manufacturers as well.
10" and larger is totally different. I have seen around a $1,000 and up to $1500 last month.
Just shoot the one ya got and keep grinning about that $475. Hard to beat that price.
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July 2, 2011
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rwsem said
SnakeInMyBoot said
I'm thinking of getting a 15" barrel for hunting, but I'm scared that'll cost me more than the initial purchase.Oh; it will! For a .357, 8" is about all you need to be consistent to 100m, particularly if you use mounted optics of some sort.
I agree with Ron.
I think you will be pleased with the performance and accuracy as is.
To the paranoid people who check behind shower curtains for murderers:
if you find one...what's your plan?
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February 22, 2009
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brucertx said
I agree with Ron.
That's twice this year, already.
Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....
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February 1, 2016
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Nice find from Ohio. My 14-2 6" just blew out 1" center of target at 50' w 5 hits 1 about 1/4' out
check out range I'll be posting soon. I want a 15" also,but $ say not yet !!!!
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January 22, 2008
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