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July 3, 2023
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Hello all,
Even though I'm a .44 lover, I couldn't resist buying the Dan Wesson .357 a few years back (the one with three barrels) when I saw it on display at a local shop. Took it to the range a few times and was surprised how accurate it was using the 8"barrel at 25 yards. Two inch group a couple inches from bullseye. After cleaning it, it sat for a couple of years in the closet. The other week I took it out and started to appreciate how accurate it is even with the shorter barrel. Much less noisy and poppy than my buddies revolver also chambered in .357.
I'm a big fan of the .44 special and .44 magnum rounds, like to hand-load using Elmer's recipes, and my favorite revolvers are my premier grade Freedom Arms Model 97 (.44 special, 4.25" barrel, ebony round but and grip frame, fiber-optic front sight, honed action) and premior grade Model 83 (.44 magnum, 7.5" octagonal barrel, ebony grips). Call me old-fashioned, but my favorite shotgun is relatively new, the CZ-USA Sharptail side-by-side. Never thought I'd like a "hammerless" shotgun, but it's incredibly convenient. Everyday carry is nothing special, an inexpensive G48 (can't get used to the feel of any double-stacks I've tried, probably cause I grew up with a 1911).
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July 12, 2020
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Welcome to the forum from PA!
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March 25, 2013
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Welcome to the Forum. Query? Is Newish a protected class? 🤣Â
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June 11, 2016
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Welcome to the Forum from Wisconsin.
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December 7, 2020
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February 8, 2014
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Welcome from Kentucky. My DWs are much more accurate than I have ever been. 
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December 5, 2008
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July 3, 2023
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Ole Dog said
Welcome to the Forum. Query? Is Newish a protected class? 🤣 Â
I was having my first sip of a martini while reading that. Laughed and snorted gin out of my nose. 
 "not new to DW, but new here on the forum"
Thanks for all the friendly replies, everybody!
This morning I decided that my next semi-auto will be a Dan Wesson 10mm, just can't decide between the Kodiak and the Bruin. Usually chest carry my 44 special with hot 245gr flat nose when hiking and it would be nice to have a relativley lighter weight a backup on the belt just in case. An elderly neighbor on the other side of the mountain was in her sunroom when attacked by a "harmless" hungry black bear. She ran into the house in time, grabbed her rifle, and gained a new bear rug from a 240 pounder!
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July 12, 2020
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Other than the rail they are basically the same. I have a Bruin and like most DW 1911's it shines in the fit, finish, function and accuracy areas. But for your described use I think having the rail to attach a light, laser or combo of the two would be more beneficial in a high stress, life endangerment situation.
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February 24, 2013
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Welcome from central IL!
March 26, 2023
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Welcome to the forum!Â
Let me preface this rant with the fact that you should carry what you want and I don’t mean to be condescending. Simply venting some observations and opinions that are relevant.
As an avid 10mm fan boy, resident of bear country and someone who is frequently in deep backcountry: this 10mm as bear protection fad is overblown hype.
It’s a great round. Fun, snappy, cheap; but it’s basically a rimless 357 in both grain and muzzle velocity. If you never have to worry about browns, trust your semi-autos’ action and mag spring with your life and are confident you can get more than 6 rounds on target before it’s on top of you while under duress, then it’s an option. Otherwise this whole 10mm for bears strikes me as a marketing gimmick. I’m dubious any of these Glock guys I see at trailheads could get 5 hits on target out of their 18 round mags, but they always say they’d rather have more rounds than firepower.
It sounds like you want light on the hip and to me that screams plastic fantastic more than 1911. The trade off of lower grain/velocity, two or 3 extra shots and semi-auto action isn’t something I would be comfortable with personally just to save a couple ounces.Â
If you’re dead set on the 1911 platform, a 460 Rowland conversion is an option that doesn’t compromise firepower and isn’t going to be significantly heavier than a 10.
These unsolicited opinions aren’t meant to be snarky, just wanted to share something that’s been sitting on my head this summer
July 3, 2023
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Musicisevil said
As an avid 10mm fan boy, resident of bear country and someone who is frequently in deep backcountry: this 10mm as bear protection fad is overblown hype. Â
I'm in complete agreement, I would never depend on a 10mm as my first line of defense against bear. The Kodiak or Bruin would serve as a secondary firearm in case I five rounds didn't finish the job.
March 26, 2023
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Thanks for not interpreting my text wall as me being a know-it-all dick. It’s just a conversation that keeps coming up, and I’m a little frustrated with the way manufacturers are marketing the caliber. I’m also a little salty since I’ve been into 10 for quite a while and watched gain popularity and mythic levels of hype, while many off the shelf loads are barely hotter than 40sw.
Can’t go wrong with either of those dans! They are so much fun
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March 25, 2013
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I adore 45 Win Mag. I have a DW Rowland 460 that chambers that and a couple of LAR Grizzlies. The Grizzlies are a little too heavy to take fishing perhaps. The DW is the size of a 44 mag. With a 4"barrel they would not encumber you too much.Â
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