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February 22, 2009
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Put that 4" on there and 'choot it! That's my fav for the 44. Elaborate a bit on the extractor rub question, please. I'm not picturing the question you're asking... point the revolver barrel down while closing the cylinder; does that resolve the issue?
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December 15, 2016
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The extractor slightly hits the recoil shield when closing but no wear marks are visible. The only other issue I have seen is that the original barrel assy. the barrel has a little hang up in the shroud while spinning it I will sent it back as well to make sure nothing is bent. Also I wander why DW could not put their logo insets straight in the grip one is almost upside down no biggie just saying. now I have to order 44 dies.
Thanks a lot Robert
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December 4, 2011
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Clean the barrel tube on the outside and also scrub out the inside of the shroud. If someone shot the power control tubes, there could be fouling and bullet shavings in there causing binding. Ive had shrouds that wouldn't come off due to excessive fouling from not cleaning after ever use of the power control tubes. BTW those are the barrel tubes with the holes in the ends, don't use them if possible.
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February 22, 2009
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What you are describing sounds normal but a picture would confirm. The cylinder aligning ball fits into the hole at the back of the extractor. A slight drag as the cylinder is closing is not abnormal.
The DW medallions can be popped out from the inside of the grip- I use an allen wrench or something similar. A dab of elmers or other glue when re-assembling will help keep them in place until the recoil breaks the glue loose again... you can use a resin for a more secure fix.
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January 17, 2015
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Nice looking .44 set you picked up! As for the DW grip logo, mine comes a little loose and spins on my .357 as well - I just let it do its thing, always wondering what it may look like next. 😉
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December 15, 2016
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Hate to pester you guys so much but being a new owner I have questions. I searched the SN# out and I think it is an 89 roll marked Monson. A member here said even though the roll mark says Monson it was made in palmer does that diminish the quality of the gun. The SN# is B0014xx is it infact an 89 year model.
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safari71 said
I searched the SN# out and I think it is an 89 roll marked Monson. A member here said even though the roll mark says Monson it was made in palmer does that diminish the quality of the gun.
The whole Monson era/Palmer era is to me a complicated and somewhat muddled subject. The Dan Wesson timeline can be difficult to sort out. I own a Palmer marked .44 magnum, it has the most beautiful bluing of any Dan Wesson I own, and is very well built like every Dan Wesson that I own.
Looking at our serial # registry, I would guess yours was made around 1982-83 but it is merely a guess as firm data is not available. I think you did quite well at the price for all that you got there.
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December 15, 2016
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Thanks a lot I do believe though that the original 10" tube is bent as I can see light in different places from side to side with a starrett straight edge, Are new tubes still available for the partial lug shroud.
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December 4, 2011
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The barrel tubes are available and they will work with any style shroud. You can get them from Dan Wesson and possibly EWKarms, see right sidebar on screen.
From what we now know from former employees at Dan Wesson and some family members, ALL the large frame guns were built in the Palmer factory, even those marked Monson MA as that was the headquarters of the company at the time. The tooling for the large frames was put in the then new Palmer facility. That will in no way diminish the value of gun.
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December 15, 2016
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WOW $99.84 one way to ship it back to DW service. Money well spent I guess at least I will have peace of mind with it. It would be wonderful if they shipped back on their dime, High hopes though.
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Always learning something new. I have Bunches of grips and I never realized the medallions turn in their hole when the gun is shot. It is going to be a big job straightening them. The 10" V (partial lug) may be my favorite shroud. I find the long sight radius increases my accuracy greatly. The VH 10" is too heavy for my tastes.
January 12, 2017
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Wow! Wish I could have gotten your deal! $1100 for 44mag with 4 barrels/shrouds. That's excellent! I have one with 6+8" shrouds, and both ported/unported barrels. Now I'm on the hunt for a 4" Blued non-ported shroud/barrel, among other things. I would love to have the lighter shroud's as well, Love the look.
February 16, 2016
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Ole Dog said
I never realized the medallions turn in their hole when the gun is shot. It is going to be a big job straightening them.
No it's not ... just shoot them until they turn around again ! 
December 15, 2016
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Well I received the gun back from DW this week and I must say as every time I have dealt them its been positive.
Work done
corrected head space
cylinder latch
new 10" barrel tube
spring kit
Hogue grip
fiber optic sight
shipping back
$311.95
money well spent thanks again for all the help here.
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