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January 1, 2014
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I have had a 15-2 for a while now and have only seen one other in the wild. Yesterday I learned from a guy on Rugerforums.net that DW made a few fixed barrel models in 3" and 5" Lengths. He claims to have one with a "normal" barrel on it. Anyone else hear of these?
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Dans Club
March 25, 2013
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Yes, it is true! Fixed barrel models in a range of lengths including 3", 5", 6", 7" and more were made at the Palmer, Mass. plant in 1996 I believe. The archives has an article discussing how accurate they are. They have heavy lug barrels with a distinctive sloped muzzle . I believe they made blue and stainless ,and also .44 mag. fixed barrel models. They show up at auction with regularity but are much less common than the interchangable models. They sell for a bit less than the regular 15-2 and 715 despite being scarcer. Good revolvers but most want the option to change barrels.
January 1, 2014
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I didn't think you needed more than one barrel length, more handguns sure. I'm surprised to hear that the fixed barrels were available in the full model range and and are quite accurate too. Now I need to research pictures of them.
Dans Club
October 17, 2008
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There are a couple of fixed barrels on Gunbroker right now.
July 10, 2012
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I have one of these said beasts. Mine is a 715-FB, with the 3" barrel, in 357 Magnum. I originally went into a local shop looking for a 2 3/4" Ruger Security Six, but walked out with this instead. I really like the feel, balance, and the overall handling of the gun. At some point, I will upgrade the rear sights to the Ruger Williams Fire-sights, and add an EWK fiber optic front.
It was my first revolver, and I must say, I have not regretted the purchase at all.
Here is a picture as it sits now, with a grip made by LB Custom Grips. The grip is made from "Tiger Maple", aka "Curly Maple". Holster is made by a gentleman at Old Gringo Holster.
Here's a slightly older pic of the same gun, wearing a set of Pachmayr Presentation grips.
And finally, a picture of how I bought it, with the factory Houge grips
Me personally, I like the fixed barrel feature. If I had the interchangeable style, I'd be tempted to buy all the different lengths, but I would only end up using one or two lol.
Overall, I REALLY like the revolver. 38 Specials are like 22's due to the heavier front barrel profile, and full-power 357's are not an issue at all. Makes for a nice flash and "BANG" due to the short barrel, but recoil is very manageable.
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January 24, 2009
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Hmmm...yeah, I have heard of those 3" FB's before. Both in blued AND stainless.
September 26, 2010
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A local shop in town has a fixed barrel .44. Nice looking gun.
December 4, 2012
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I like that first pic w/the holster, that's sharp!
July 10, 2012
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PSMFG2 said
BlindFaith429,I like that first pic w/the holster, that's sharp!
Thanks!
He had a bunch listed on eBay, that's how I found him. He only had ones for 4" models listed, and none had the shell-loops. I asked him to make me one for my 3" gun, with the loops, and that's what I ended up with.
He even took the time to take a picture of the holster before sending it, to make sure it was up to my satisfaction. By far, one of my best interactions with a company.
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March 2, 2008
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The other day I saw several "DW" holsters on eBay, looked pretty nice and already at fairly high (to me) $$$
I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman "Were is the Self Help Section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.
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July 10, 2012
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Steve CT said
The other day I saw several "DW" holsters on eBay, looked pretty nice and already at fairly high (to me) $$$
I think I paid like $55 for this, shipped, if I recall correctly.
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September 28, 2008
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I like these guns, nothing wrong with them, but in all the years I've been buying and shooting DW guns, I've only seen one in person, at a pawn shop, with an insane price on it.
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March 25, 2013
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They seem to be more common in certain areas. If LE in your area used them in the 70s and early 80s there would be a lot showing up. Also an area with a lot of retirees. Florida is one of those places. A lot( comparatively) of 15-2 and14-2 here. Not many large frame or supermag.
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