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BRAND NEW Dan Wesson 715 .357mag revolver can't open
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Just picked up my BRAND NEW Dan Wesson 715 Stainless Steel .357mag revolver .......is there some trick to opening the gun to load bullets. I'm trying to push down on the release and its not moving ??????   This is my first Dan Wesson 

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The latch doesn't move much....push down on the latch and at the same time push the cylinder out from the right side.  If the cylinder doesn't readily swing open take it back to the dealer and have them show you.

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Vmax94_Hoot said
Just picked up my BRAND NEW Dan Wesson 715 Stainless Steel .357mag revolver .......is there some trick to opening the gun to load bullets. I'm trying to push down on the release and its not moving ??????   This is my first Dan Wesson 

Finally figured it out, not used to a front cylinder release ...I was pushing towards the gun as much as I was pushing down .........daaa.  .......... I LOVE the revolver, serious piece of steel .......... I've already purchased the 8" optional barrel in advance 

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Don't feel bad, everyone does it. You will love shooting your Dan. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions. The folks here love to talk about Dans.

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Vmax94_Hoot said

Vmax94_Hoot said
Just picked up my BRAND NEW Dan Wesson 715 Stainless Steel .357mag revolver .......is there some trick to opening the gun to load bullets. I'm trying to push down on the release and its not moving ??????   This is my first Dan Wesson 

Finally figured it out, not used to a front cylinder release ...I was pushing towards the gun as much as I was pushing down .........daaa.  .......... I LOVE the revolver, serious piece of steel .......... I've already purchased the 8" optional barrel in advance 

Are these 8" barrels available through DW or CZ?

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jaggman said

Vmax94_Hoot said

Vmax94_Hoot said
Just picked up my BRAND NEW Dan Wesson 715 Stainless Steel .357mag revolver .......is there some trick to opening the gun to load bullets. I'm trying to push down on the release and its not moving ??????   This is my first Dan Wesson 

Finally figured it out, not used to a front cylinder release ...I was pushing towards the gun as much as I was pushing down .........daaa.  .......... I LOVE the revolver, serious piece of steel .......... I've already purchased the 8" optional barrel in advance 

Are these 8" barrels available through DW or CZ?

I purchased mine on the CZ web site ........they sell 10" barrels too  ..... CZ owns Dan Wesson now 5/17/2015

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Vmax94_Hoot said

jaggman said

Vmax94_Hoot said

Vmax94_Hoot said
Just picked up my BRAND NEW Dan Wesson 715 Stainless Steel .357mag revolver .......is there some trick to opening the gun to load bullets. I'm trying to push down on the release and its not moving ??????   This is my first Dan Wesson 

Finally figured it out, not used to a front cylinder release ...I was pushing towards the gun as much as I was pushing down .........daaa.  .......... I LOVE the revolver, serious piece of steel .......... I've already purchased the 8" optional barrel in advance 

Are these 8" barrels available through DW or CZ?

I purchased mine on the CZ web site ........they sell 10" barrels too  ..... CZ owns Dan Wesson now 5/17/2015

http://shop.cz-usa.com/dw-products/revolver/barrels-shrouds/357-magnum

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