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September 9, 2012
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I just got my Dan Wesson 357 Mag. 8" about 30 minutes ago. I have only done a little researce on these guns. I instantly fell in love with my new piece. I will wait to shoot it untill I can get a barrel tool and gauge to double check the gap. Glad to be here. I bet I can come up with a few questions later but for now i will just brouse and see what all the guys in the know have to say.
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March 2, 2008
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Welcome to DWF! Let's cover some basics, before they become questions:
1) If you don't already have a line on a barrel wrench, EWK is your source for the best one going, far better than the original factory item.
2) When you set your barrel gap, set anywhere from .002-.006",but always check all chambers and set your gap on the tightest one.
3) Don't over tighten the grip screw, this can result in inconsistent DA/SA function
Believe it or not, this covers about 80% of the issues with any DW, and virtually anything else about how a DW functions is right here:
https://www.danwessonforum.com/forum/reloading/tuning-up-your-15-2-the-average-joe-method/
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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April 20, 2010
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Welcome to the forum, I think Steve gave you the most valuable information there is for a shooter new to Dan Wessons.Any other questions you can come up with are probably covered by a thread here somewhere, or just ask away, lots of very helpful guys here.
We love cool pics here, and give us a range report when you get time!
-Lonwolf
"The lion and the tiger may be more powerful, but the Wolf does not perform in the circus"
September 9, 2012
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Thanks Steve and lonewolf93 that is some of the best and fastest info I have ever gotten on any forum. I will get the EWK tool. I will also get some pics loaded soon. My phone pics do not do the gun justice.
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November 17, 2008
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January 22, 2008
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Welcome to the forum! Hope you enjoy the site.
September 9, 2012
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Well I just got the EWK barrel tool, new nut and gauge kit. Now all I need is some 357 Mag ammo. I need some for target practice first, any suggetions?
Dans Club
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April 20, 2010
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Dan Wessons can handle any factory ammo, for target shooting I usually pick up whatever is cheap in my local gunshop. I Like 158gr. American Eagle. If you are not used to magnum shooting or are taking along a newer shooter, pick up some .38 Special too, they are cheaper, less recoil and very mild in a Dan sized revolver and still a lot of fun.
-Lonwolf
"The lion and the tiger may be more powerful, but the Wolf does not perform in the circus"
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January 24, 2009
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Before I got into reloading, I found that American Eagle 158gr soft points ran really well in my 8" 15-2.
http://www.cabelas.com/handgun-ammunition-federal-american-eagle-pistol-ammo-50-1.shtml
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September 9, 2012
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September 9, 2012
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Got my ammo from ammo to go! Still waiting on the barrel tool. I can tell you that I have cleaned the heck out of the gun while waiting on the UPS man to bring my stuff.
September 9, 2012
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Got barrel tool, new barrel nut and gauge. All is good with this gun, shoots great!
Dans Club
March 2, 2008
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Glad to see you are now good to go.
BTW-You still owe us something:
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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