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July 21, 2009
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Hello-
after lurking for a day or so I thought I should introduce myself. I'm new to the forum, but not completely new to DWA. Back in the mid-'80s I carried an early DW during my oh-so-brief "law enforcement career" (I was a reserve deputy); swapped that for a Model 15 Pistol Pack, swapped that off and eventually got a 41 Mag with assorted barrels. Too much frustration with the ported barrels lead me to swap that off, then it took me almost 15 years to find another DWA.
The new Dan is a 6" 44 that should arrive sometime next week. I guess then I'll start seeking new barrels and shrouds . . .
Jim
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February 28, 2009
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coffeecuo.
We're glad to have you join us in the nut house. Very glad to hear that DWAS (see acronm list) has bitten you. Most of us have a severe case of the same. There's lots of info here and many knowledgeable people.
-Mike
October 26, 2008
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be careful DWAS is a very contagious disease, it can be transmitted via internet. Congrats on the 44, I am also awaiting the arrival of a new DW getting a little anxious. It'll be hard to stop at one for you, especially hanging around this site. but again
Oh one more thing we're addicted to pics, it helps to sooth the disease temporarily so once you get the 44 make sure to snap a few.
February 20, 2008
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Welcome Jim, and enjoy! Congrats on the .44 and post some nice pix and range reports also, please.
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July 21, 2009
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Thanks for the welcome guys. I've a tad bit of familiarity with DWAS, having begun developing it in the late '70s. I recently acquired a TC Contender w/22LR barrel; after test-firing it the only thing I could say was that it was "almost as accurate as a Dan Wesson." I've a Smith Model 65 for a GP .357, "until I can find a Dan." And I still want a .375 SM for a hunting pistol . . . that hasn't gone away despite all the years since I last shot one.
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March 2, 2008
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We're happy to have you here. That "had a Dan Wesson, but traded it/sold it" story is repeated many times here. I have owned a 15-2 for over 30 years, but only recently got a 744. It's still a little intimidating for me, but I'm changing out from the smooth wood grips, and getting more used to it all the time.
Again
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.
George Carlin
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February 9, 2009
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Coffecup, Another to the forum where as mentioned above DWAS and picture needs run unchecked 
. Man cannot live on one Dan Wesson alone, they do better in sets or multiples 
. Glad to have you.
A man cannot have too many SuperMags
April 25, 2008
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to our little world. Lots of heartbreak stories about long-lost Dan Wessons. Good thing you picked up the .44 to get yourself back on track. The .375 DW is an awesome gun. I really love mine, just need to shoot it some more.
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January 24, 2009
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I posted a in the other thread, so at risk of wearing out the smiley, I'll try to keep it down by only posting once more...yep, that should do it.
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July 21, 2009
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Thanks again guys. Steve CT, nothing wrong with taking a while to get used to a new gun, especially if you're not used to the size/weight/recoil/color/grips/sights/etc. Things like that help explain bad shooting days, those days when you can't seem to hit anything.
IHMSA80x80, my only exposure to the 375 came during a prairie dog expedition. I ran into a guy who was using one and got to run a box of ammo through it. Seriously nice trajectory, and as so often happens when shooting a borrowed gun, I shot way better than usual. (He made the same comment about his shooting with my rifle.) The trajectory and power have stayed in my mind ever since.
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November 17, 2008
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Welcome to the crew. Sounds like a chronic case of DWAS has come out of remission.
Wisdom is merely the realization of how little one knows, therefore I am wise.
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March 2, 2008
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lbruce said:
Welcome to the crew. Sounds like a chronic case of DWAS has come out of remission.
Sounds like a DWF Mission Statement: Saving lost souls, wandering aimlessly in a world full of average handguns. 
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.
George Carlin
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November 17, 2008
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Steve CT said:
Sounds like a DWF Mission Statement: Saving lost souls, wandering aimlessly in a world full of average handguns.
Hey Steve, put that on the t-shirt.
Wisdom is merely the realization of how little one knows, therefore I am wise.
July 22, 2009
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Brand new member of this forum and a brand new owner of a DW CBOB. Glad to be here. Looking forward to learning a lot and contributing where I am able. Hello from Oregon
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February 9, 2009
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Dairycreek,
to the forum. Glad to see another fellow DW owner join our ranks. We have a saying that goes something like this here:
We seem to have a need to see pics of your cool toys.
SMF
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April 25, 2008
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dairycreek! Is that CBOB your first Dan Wesson?
The Savantist
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March 2, 2008
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Thank God, another 1911 guy! One of the long term dreams for me is a CBOB, but I keep getting weak and picking off "targets of opportunity" as they pop up.
to the NUT HOUSE
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.
George Carlin
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May 17, 2009
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dairycreek! You know I believe you are member # 701. I'd play the lottery with that one! 
Or maybe it ahould be a 715, 744, 741, 722, or some such model.
Ed
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November 17, 2008
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Welcome to the group. Get up some pics and tell us your story.
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