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April 11, 2009
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New here, my Grandfather used to let me shoot his Dan Wesson when I was a kid. I always wanted the pistol pack however and just put one on layway (only because Maryland will only let you buy one handgun ever 30 days). Pistol pack, 95% with all pieces excet for the beltbuckle, but also included a black rubber (aftermarket) Pachmyer Grip in addition to the factory wood grips for $690 which is good by Maryland prices. Havent run the numbers but it is a Monson and apparently early.
Getting abit of the bug and see a .22 and a .44 and perhaps a supermax (or dare I dream of an Alaskan Guide adding to the collection).
My Dan's
15VH pistol pack
715 plus two barrels
44 pistol pack in transit
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February 28, 2009
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JimBob.
We can see that you've already got DAWS 
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Ya gotta post some pics as soon as you pick up that gun.
April 11, 2009
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Makes me want to keep watching gunbroker, probably look for the .44 pistol pack soon as I want a larger bore double action (used to shooting hot loads through my Blackhawk Bisley).
I hate buying pistol packs and other collectibles and shooting them but you only live once right?
My Dan's
15VH pistol pack
715 plus two barrels
44 pistol pack in transit
December 17, 2008
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Welcome to the DWF Jimbob2! I can't think of a better way to jump back into DW's than with a Pistol Pac.
As someone here wrote a while back: "Dan Wessons are for shooting and acquiring"...
So, as you say, you only live once. Shoot 'em, change barrels and shoot 'em some more!
We'll look forward to those pictures when you close out your layaway!
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January 24, 2009
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Starting with a Pistol Pac is an excellent way to catch the Dan Wesson Aquisition Syndrome.
Congrats!
Looking forward to some pics, once you get that baby home.
April 11, 2009
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Thanks, yes either the .22 or .44 will be on the list next. Have to wait a while till finances unwind as I have far to many gun purchases in the last few weeks.
Wouldnt mind having the .45LC as well, but unless I stumble across one may have to look at the Super Redhawk for that purchase.
My Dan's
15VH pistol pack
715 plus two barrels
44 pistol pack in transit
April 11, 2009
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Here it is. Modeling in its 8" configuration, I have since put the 4" barrel on.
I also will be picking up a Ruger Redhawk in .45 LC with a 4" barrel for a backpacking sidearm (where open carry is legal) a little heavy but anything smaller and lighter I am not hugely comfortable with.
My Dan's
15VH pistol pack
715 plus two barrels
44 pistol pack in transit
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March 2, 2008
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Jimbob- that is a terrific looking Pack, someday I gotta get a Pack. 44 Packs are pretty rare, however Jody has a NIB First Issue Palmer VH, that he "packed up" to 4, 6, 8, 10 VH with an unfluted cylinder. One of the most beautiful revolvers you will ever see
I know it's available
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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January 22, 2008
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Hey Jimbob,
Nice pac. Steve is correct on everything except location. The 744 pictured above is a Norwich gun.
Jody
April 11, 2009
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Ya mine is just a Mod 15 .357. Ill get one, or just a good gun without the pack (or the “Hunter pack”)>
Right now I am a little broke for another purchase (between it and the ruger bear gun I am tapped out). Plus I hate to buy a brand new gun then I feel bad shooting them!
My Dan's
15VH pistol pack
715 plus two barrels
44 pistol pack in transit
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November 17, 2008
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Jimbob2.0 said:
Plus I hate to buy a brand new gun then I feel bad shooting them!
Nice pac Jimbob. You feel bad shooting a new gun. Whats wrong with you?
Besides it's only new for one shot, after that it's used.
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April 11, 2009
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Ok new old stock gun, or new limited edition gun. I dont buy anything that doesnt get shot frequently.
My Dan's
15VH pistol pack
715 plus two barrels
44 pistol pack in transit
April 11, 2009
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Ok new old stock gun, or new limited edition gun. I dont buy anything that doesnt get shot frequently.
My Dan's
15VH pistol pack
715 plus two barrels
44 pistol pack in transit
May 18, 2009
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Don't know if it qualifies as GTDW but $690 for a 4 barrel pack is not a bad deal, especially with the recent price raise from the factory for barrel/shrouds.
Jim
DW 15, DW 22, SW 48, SW 1917, Ruger Lcp, Bernardelli Mod 80
April 11, 2009
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What is GTDW (assuming DW is Dan Wesson). Thanks guys, as I said I think it was fair especially from a dealer.
Now if I can just find a stea
l on the .45 and .45LC I want
My Dan's
15VH pistol pack
715 plus two barrels
44 pistol pack in transit
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March 2, 2008
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We have an Acronym List on the sidebar, but I'll tell you that
is Grand Theft Dan Wesson (a Great Deal), and as glenncal1 points out, given the increase in new shroud/barrel prices from CZ/DW, I expect used prices to go up as well.
You're pretty close to GTDW territory, and I will also say that you did a great job of rescuing a very low priced Pack from the clutches of the Pack Breakers. Unfortunately, there are folks out there who make money by buying up Pistol Packs, breaking them up into all the bits and pieces, and selling them off on Ebay/GB, etc. Your Pack could have been sold off as just the pistol, then everything else sold in pieces. A Pack Breaker would probably have gotten close to $1000 for it this way, and an irreplaceable piece of history would be gone forever
BTW, I may not have said
yet
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.
George Carlin
April 11, 2009
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For anyone else looking there is a very reasonable pack on Auctionarms right now
http://www.auctionarms.com/search/displayitem.cfm?itemnum=9185890
Cant bring myself to buy a second one just yet
My Dan's
15VH pistol pack
715 plus two barrels
44 pistol pack in transit
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