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April 30, 2022
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I got this one off of Gun Broker ad said new old stock. But I am sure it was previously owned. Has all the paper work but no Box. Got 550.00 in it looks like very little use.
Bryan
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July 12, 2020
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Welcome to the forum from PA!
And of course pics are mandatory!!!!
Dans Club
February 24, 2013
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Welcome to the 
from central IL!!
yes, pics are a must and nice job on the 
Grand theft Dan Wesson, congrats!
April 30, 2022
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April 30, 2022
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Also got paperwork with it. Small booklet for instructions and original price list and flyer. Now I just need to go fire it and see how it shoots. Trigger feels real good, nice and crisp. Seems to be a little hard to open cylinder for some reason. Any ideas on how to fix that? Located in Frankfort, KY.
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July 12, 2020
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Great deal for $550!!!!
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March 25, 2013
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Holding the gun in your right hand, use your left thumb to push the latch while you push against the cylinder with your index and middle fingers. When ejecting cases keep those two fingers pushing the cylinder open while you use your thumb on the ejector rod. Tilt the gun to the left while doing that. Failure to use proper procedure will enable the cylinder to close while the extractor star is extended and the star will scratch the sideplate. There is no latch on the sideplate to protect it like a Smith or Colt. Almost all Dans have those nasty scratches usually put on the gun the first time it is used by new owners. Also do not pound the ejector rod when cases are stuck. It can break the cylinder stop behind the cylinder off or bend the ejector rod. Keep a pencil with eraser, unsharpened, in your range bag to poke stuck cases out. That defect was corrected in blue guns made after 1986 and all stainless guns.
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June 11, 2016
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Some great advice from Ole Dog! Welcome to the Forum from Wisconsin.
April 30, 2022
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Thanks for the info on extractor rod. Just seems like you have to push really hard to get it to unlatch. almost like its hanging up a little. Going to take it to the range in the morning before I go to work and put some rounds down range.
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February 24, 2013
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Very nice gun for the $$! Ole Dog is a fountain of knowledge. Range report please!
October 17, 2017
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First; let me congratulate you on making one of the Best Buy’s I’ve seen in quite awhile. Second; your revolver appears to be very little used and in magnificent original condition and (at least in my view) is from one of the most desirable eras in DW history. You can try a multitude of aftermarket grips if you like, but IMHO you’ll never be happier than using what you now have. I own two early DW’s that are much more problematic in design, so be grateful that all of the later refinements are already present in your revolver. Be confident that you can shoot this gun for the rest of your life with no difficulties whatsoever. Looking forward to that range report!
June 3, 2021
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Zaphod said
Also got paperwork with it. Small booklet for instructions and original price list and flyer. Now I just need to go fire it and see how it shoots. Trigger feels real good, nice and crisp. Seems to be a little hard to open cylinder for some reason. Any ideas on how to fix that? Located in Frankfort, KY.
I found it surprisingly hard to open the cylinder on my Dan Wesson when I first got it. Not like it took a lot of strength or anything, but just compared to my experience opening Smiths or Rugers, this one took quite a bit more pressure. The reason for this was the ball detent that holds the cylinder in place on the rear of the frame opening. I've backed off the screw that holds it in place and the cylinder opens much more normally now. However, it also seems to be the case that backing off the ball detent too much can cause light strikes, so be aware.
Possibly, if your ejector rod is binding, then your problem is something else, like maybe a bent ejector rod or whatever.
April 30, 2022
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Thanks guys. Going to range this weekend and test it out. I picked up some 38 special and my order for 357 ammo showed up today also. I have dry fired it and the trigger is buttery smooth. Going to take my Dad with me to see what it will do. It will be his first time shooting a 357 magnum. I gave him a air weight 38 special for him to carry. that little thing kicks like a mule.
I'll try the detent adjustment after I put some rounds through it, It my just need a little oil and use to loosen it up. I'll let you know.
Bryan
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March 25, 2013
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The latch on the crane may have some gunk in it clean it out and oil it. May be dried oil in it. Also, push the latch down and push with the two fingers AT THE SAME TIME. Lol. Takes a little practice.
February 16, 2016
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Welcome, great choice for a first revolver and for finding the best place on the internet for DW owners. Get a barrel wrench if you don't have one and a set of automotive feeler gauges for setting the B/C(BARREL-CYLINDER) gap. Your revolver was probably sold with a .006 gauge to set the gap. The end of the barrel may be rubbing on the cylinder face and binding. My first DW revolver had no B/C gap when I tried to measure it prior to purchasing it. I got my barrel wrench from EWK. This could cause your cylinder release problem and even if it isn't you need a wrench anyway. As a new DW revolver owner I recommend you read everything on these forums to learn how to work on your gun. DWs are probably the easiest revolvers to work on if you know how. The "know how" is here for you. Good luck and enjoy!
May 31, 2022
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Just got my first dan wesson yesterday! Super excited to shoot it as soon as i find some ammo
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July 12, 2020
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Congrats Levi! Welcome to the forum from PA!
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