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October 29, 2016
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Hello all,
Retired and now living in FL. Picked-up my first DW Model 15 .357 w/8 inch barrel about 18 years ago from a hole in the wall gun shop in Baltimore MD. Was fascinated by the interchangeable barrel system. Just picked up a second one with 2.5 - 15 inch barrels (missing a 10 inch - unfortunately not the "pack" - just barrels and tools in original boxes) - boy, they were relatively inexpensive ($40.29 to about $125) compared to what CW is asking now. Both frames were built in Monson, MASS. Looking forward to getting out and shooting with the various barrel lengths. Glad to find this site.
Friedrich (Fried)
February 16, 2016
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Friedrich !
I'm in Volusia county, where in the Sunshine State are you ?
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June 11, 2016
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Welcome from Wisconsin.
October 29, 2016
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Naples resident- great in the winter but we head north in the summer to wherever
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July 2, 2011
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Hi Fried, welcome to the forum. Glad you found us. You have found the Land of Dan, so if you have any questions, fire away!
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February 20, 2008
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Welcome from Indian River County!
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August 29, 2009
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Sounds like you got a steal of a deal on that recent acquisition - good job!
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December 5, 2008
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Welcome, glad to have you on the forum!
I'm a bit north of you in Fort Myers. Our Florida contingent is growing😎
Feel free to PM me if you'd like to get together sometime.
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March 25, 2013
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Welcome from yet another Floridian. Snake-eye, Stinger and I Keep in touch. We are also in the leisure generation. Confused about your newer Barrel assemblies. Did you buy them from DW in Norwalk? Did you pay 40 to 129 or that was the original price? Rare to find a hoard of BAs not in a pack. What configuration are they. I favor the V10.
October 29, 2016
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Thanks for the warm welcome all!
I'll post some picks - have 2 different barrel configurations, and, with and without vented site rib - don't know enough to understand a V10 configuration? The prices quoted were on the original boxes that came with the set - I did pay a bit more, but got a frame as well - all from an online auction house in Sarasota, FL.
Leisure generation is right - have also recently started to shoot sporting clays - a lot more fun than golf - and if I miss - well at least I blew a hole in the sky and was able to partake in "Aroma Therapy" (as noted on some pics on this site) - yes leisure for sure!
My toys!
Short barrels do not have the fine finish
My original w/8" barrel and wood grips
New (to me) frame with plastic? grips
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March 2, 2008
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V 10 refers to Vent Rib 10" barrel, which you appear to have.
Those "plastic grips" are the Pachmayr Gripper, my personal favorite for "not wood", and a pretty desirable item. They are generally a pretty hot eBay item.
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December 5, 2008
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Nice looking collection. Not many of us have those long barrel assemblies. Clearly you are in danger of coming down with 
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March 25, 2013
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Very nice. A little info. I believe you have a V12, not a 10. Note the 6 vents. We count 2 inches per vent. The 21/2" and the 4" are for 14-2. The fixed sight model. Your frame with the 21/2" will not shoot to point of aim. It is possible to remove the sight by driving the roll pin out and replacing it with a 15-2 sight after drilling a hole in it in the right place. The finish will still not match. You could buy a 14-2 frame on Gunbroker when Toltec, a member here, sells one. Or you could sell or trade them for what would fit.
You are starting out of a wild ride. It is called Dan Wesson Aquisition Syndrome, or DWAS for short. If we can aid and abet you in any way, let us know.
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December 4, 2011
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VERY nice collection of long barrels, I'm impressed!
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October 29, 2016
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Thanks for the education on barrel types, what I might do with the short barrels etc. Yes, I could definitely succumb to DWAC - already thinking about what next...First though, a CCW for the little lady - these are a little big for her.
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