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March 9, 2013
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With my first post I will introduce myself as Bret from Hoover, AL. My cousin received a Dan Wesson 744V as a Christmas present from his boss in about 1986 and I have wanted one ever since. I'm still looking by the way. I have missed a few auctions recently on gunbroker.com...one certainly that I wish I had to do all over again...but I continue to look & believe I will have one within a couple months.
The more I read about these guns, the more I like.
One quick question about the 744Vs is: if I were to acquire one that does not have the original grips, how difficult is it to get new grips that are similar? From my perusing the site before I joined, it seems that one of the more frequent posters here is involved with the LB Customer Grips that advertises on the forum. Could I get grips similar to the original in the walnut (is the 'DW' available?) to replace Hogue grips?
Really looking forward to hanging around here & learning more & more.
Thanks,
Bret
Dans Club
March 2, 2008
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Welcome to the Forum.
Factory original DW grips are very readily available on eBay and Gun Broker. The LB grips are certainly a step up in terms of the availability of wood choices and profile/type.
LB is a longtime Member/Site Supporter/Moderator here and I have several of his grips, each of which has been excellent. The biggest issue with LB grips is actually getting one, it is a part time hobby of his, and the backlog can be a little long sometimes.
I owned a 744 6VH for several years and .44 Mag is just not for me. The 744 was a great gun, but a bigger, heavier gun than I like to shoot
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
March 9, 2013
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Thanks for the reply Steve. It's good to know that original grips are available. Once I get my DW, I will probably look at some of each - original & LB's custom.
At least now I am among many who can help me!!!
Thanks again,
Bret
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March 2, 2008
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Bret, just so you know, we can help you
We can help you buy more DW's than any sane person should.
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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Steve CT said
Bret, just so you know, we can help youWe can help you buy more DW's than any sane person should.
Yes, we can- and I resemble that remark....
Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....
March 9, 2013
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Can you give me a "fair" price range on a Monson 744V in the SB0015xx serial number range before I throw way too much $$$ at it?
Thanks
Dans Club
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April 20, 2010
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Welcome to the forum from PA.
Prices can really vary on Dan Wessons but I will give you my personal opinion based on my observations of the market lately. Keeping in mind all gun sales are going like crazy right now. For just a 744 without any extra barrels etc I would say $500 is a real good price, $800 is real top dollar, for a nice condition piece. Keep in mind you are looking at 25 year old guns so condition can vary, buyer beware. I wouldnt be concerned about grips, like the guys said they turn up on Gb and Ebay if you want originals.
-Lonwolf
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March 9, 2013
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That's good feedback, thank you. I let an auction go on gb for $620 that I could kick myself over. None since then have been under $900. To be fair, now that you mention it, most or all of those have had extra barrels. I don't have to steal anything, I just don't want to get raked over the coals.
Looking at a couple right now.....maybe I'll have mine in the next couple weeks!!!
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March 2, 2008
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rwsem said
Steve CT said
Bret, just so you know, we can help youWe can help you buy more DW's than any sane person should.
Yes, we can- and I resemble that remark....
Well, the "Poster Child" of DWAS has been heard from
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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