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June 6, 2019
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Hey everyone,
I wanted to stop in and say Hello to the forum members I'll be hanging out with for a while going forward. My name is Nick. 36 years old, 911 operator for just over 7 years. We just had a family member pass away a couple weeks back and we inherited a large collection of firearms, one of which you folks recently helped me identify as a Model 15-2V6. Pictures of my new buddy are here.
I have an average amount of experience with firearms from a young age, but little to no experience with revolvers. Especially not with revolvers this special. I'm hoping to learn a lot from you all, anything I can really. My end goal with this gun will be to build my own "Pistol Pac", because I think the man who owned this gun before me would appreciate me accomplishing that. I do have some questions, most of which are going to seem pretty elementary to most of you I think. Hopefully you bear with me as I get up to speed.
#1: Where is a reliable place to buy the barrels, barrel wrench, shrouds? (gun broker website, ebay, CZ-USA website?)
#2: What should I expect to pay for each of the 3-4 barrels/shrouds I will need? I've seen them on gun broker for $1300+.
#3: Are those so expensive because they are the original barrels from the original production runs? I see Dan Wesson barrels/shrouds on the CZ-USA website for $300-$450, but I'm not sure I like those because I don't think they say "Dan Wesson Arms" on the actual barrel, from the pictures they only seem to say "357 Magnum" or whatever caliber. If I want the "real" original barrels should I expect to pay $1000+ for each one?
#4: Regarding which barrel to buy when I buy my first one... if the one on the gun now is a vented 6", can I buy other barrels that are weighted/heavy and vented, or can my extras only be vented because that's what is on there now? And (probably the dumbest question) the websites seem to sell large frame and small frame barrels... how do I know which one my Model 15-2V is and what is the difference?
I'm sorry this was such a long post. But I appreciate any help you all can offer while I learn as much as I can. I'll be sticking around for a long time if you'll have me. I love this gun and want to do right by it, and the man that owned it. He would have been proud of me for appreciating it the way I'm sure he did.
Nick
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December 5, 2008
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Alphai!
You inherited a very nice DW. Thanks for the great introduction.
Since shrouds are interchangeable, you do not have to build a pac with the same style shroud, but then you would have the extra cost of replacing your 6V with the different style. It really depends on which style you like most. If you have the money you could build a pac with every style.
Barrel assemblies (shroud +barrel & nut) should not cost you $1,000 each. I would estimate $300 for 2.5 inch; $400 for 4 inch; and $600 for 8 inch in the V style. Obviously, condition will make a big difference in price. You must match the roll mark on the right side of the shroud to create a semi-original pac. Only original factory barrel assemblies will be available to match yours. eBay and GunBroker are the best sources. Someone on the Forum may have extras to sell.
Your Dan is a small frame. All 22s and 357s are small frame. Large frame refers to 41s 44s 45s etc. and supermags.
I encourage you to spend time browsing the various posts on this forum. There is a lot of info here. But don't hesitate to ask questions. We love to answer them.
Note: I see that the sideplate on the left side of your frame is not scratched. Take care to keep it that way. Scratches usually happen when ejecting empty cases during reloading. If the cylinder falls closed while the ejector star is extended it will scratch the sideplate. One good technique is to hold the revolver in your left hand putting 2 fingers behind the cylinder and pushing out while you use your left thumb to release the cylinder latch, keep your fingers on the cylinder to prevent it from closing during the ejection and loading process. Also, never flip the cylinder open or closed like they do in the movies. This will eventually bend the crane.
Enjoy shooting your Dan and keep in touch.
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