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July 25, 2014 - 9:52 am
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EDIT: Sorry again for the typo in the topic name, I really need to pay more attention.
{Edited by Jody: I have my share of typos!  I have fixed your topic name.}

Howdy folks I am a shooting enthusiast from Texas, I recently got a .357 mag with a 6" barrel made in 83 and am eager to take it to the range. I am looking forward to learning from all you folks here.

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July 25, 2014 - 10:26 am
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Good Morning Moth,

Welcome to the forum!  I hope you enjoy the site and your new purchase. 

Jody

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dwf-welcometo the dwf.

I found my way here the same way. Bought a 15-2 Pac & decided I'd better find out what I had & if I did good. I already had a 44 that I got years before, but I was not a regular on the internet back then.

You'll find lots of great info and advice here. If your Dan has not been fired in a long time, or even if it has, it's a good idea to disassemble and do a deep clean & lubricate. You might be surprised at the crud inside. Check out the thread "Tuning your 15-2 -- The Average Joe Method" on the Reloading & Gunsmithing page. It's a great guide for stripping and reassembly, even if you don't want to do any "smoothing" on your action.

 Feel free to shoot first & strip after. big-grin

All my Dans worked well without stripping first. It's hard to defer the fun.

goodluck

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July 25, 2014 - 10:41 am
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Welcome, moth, perhaps you were attracted by the light! an dont wory bout typos They add spice to the post. But you MUST introduce your Dan, by way of a picture so we all get a chance to meet up. Again, a big WELCO<E?

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July 25, 2014 - 10:48 am
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Here is what I bought on the 4th of July.

Here are some pics of it

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I got it for 350 off armslist

I just ordered a barrel wrench for it and gauge kit from EWK

I was told it was made in 83 and purchased in 84, that means it is older than me, I am a young.

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July 25, 2014 - 1:25 pm
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1983 or possibly 1984 is correct

You got a GREAT deal on your 15-2 V6

Welcome to DWF

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July 25, 2014 - 2:34 pm
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Welcome aboard. That's a very handsome 15-2 you snagged. As Steve said, you got a great price.

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Welcome Moth,

As everyone has said you got a great deal on a great gun.

Congratulations.

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dwf-welcometo dwf from the Bluegrass..  That's a fine looking side kick you picked up.

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Welcome!   The 15-2 is one we all may have a couple of!   Great one for the range and everyday fun!   

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