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April 22, 2010
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I've wanted a Dan Wesson since the late 70's....and finally found a deal on a mod. 15
with an 8 and 4 in. barrel. I'm a retired State Trooper from okla. and now work for the US
Marshall's flyling federal convicts, anyway I was wondering about one probelm that is spoken about by some detracters of Dan Wesson,..... should I worry about cylinders becoming "out of time" or metal on metal wear becoming a probelm.
I saw a used pistol for sale, for parts because of the cylinder was out of time and the pics showed obvious wear around the cylinder. The serial number is of my pistol is B005823. Thanks for the time! 
January 22, 2008
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Welcome to the 
I've only read about 1 or 2 instances of DW's being out of time. If you have one that has issues it can be sent back to Dan Wesson for service even though they are no longer producing revolvers.
We have some IHMSA members here that have put thousands of rounds threw their guns and I don't recall them reporting timing issues. Guys please correct me if I'm wrong.
Jody
February 20, 2008
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Welcome and enjoy the forum~!
Thanks for your service as LEO, and continued services. Please be careful.
Regards, Photo
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April 22, 2010
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Thats grand news, I wasn't that worried about that but just wanted to see if there
many experiances with it...thanks alot
April 18, 2010
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Welcome to the forums from another newbie.
"Your best shot is only as good as your best ammo. Reload accordingly"
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November 17, 2008
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to the world of the . Hang out here long and you will contract 
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February 28, 2009
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What LB said.
It couldn't have been said better.
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January 24, 2009
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I've got a high mileage 15-2. It's a bit loose & spits a bit, but still isn't what I'd call out of time. I think that most any revolver can be "beaten" out of time by misuse, but if yours doesn't seem abused, I don't imagine you'll have problems with it.
aboard, do you have any
of your Model 15?
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May 2, 2009
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Welcome to the ... I've had a few 15's that I shot to death and they were fine after thousands of rounds...
Just go out and enjoy shooting it.
SHOOT
April 22, 2010
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Thanks again,
I reload and don't load very hot stuff. So that shouldn't be a probelm. I also have a DW 10mm pointman, which is very nice . I like early ruger double actions too Its too bad DW got such a bad wrap from some writers back in the early production years. It was such a differant pistol it bothered some people. Being diffferant scarces some gun folks!
Dan Mcqueen
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March 2, 2008
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Hello Dan, and welcome to DWF. All pistols can be broken, but DW's are pretty durable, and still very repairable, both from the factory and most reputable gunsmiths. You should be good to go.
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