
May 3, 2013

I just received a blue 6" Dan Wesson .357 with a removable barrel that I bought from an online dealer.
He said it is a model 15-2, but I see here on the forum that the 15-2 is a small frame. This thing is pretty big - the same size as my S&W N frames.
So how do I know which model it is? I can't find a model number anywhere.
"I have a .45 and a shovel, and I doubt anyone will miss you."


Dans Club
March 2, 2008

A DW "Small Frame" is a very strong and robust .357 Magnum revolver. In size, it is a Smith K or L frame, and a DW .357 rivals any standard .357 Magnum revolver in terms of frame integrity and strength.
The DW 15/715 is rated for the strongest Buffalo Bore ammunition, my personal experience is that a well maintained small frame DW will manage any responsibly aggressive .357 Magnum loading.
There are .357 Magnum models in the "N Frame" family, the DW small frame should not be considered a .44 Magnum equivalent.
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May 3, 2013

And this is a "small" frame? I compared it again to my S&W N frames and they appear to be the same size. It's much larger than my K frames.
So, what is a "large" frame Dan Wesson? Field artillery?
Thanks for the info.
"I have a .45 and a shovel, and I doubt anyone will miss you."


Dans Club
March 2, 2008

Large Frame would be the .41 magnum, .44 magnum, .45 Colt, etc.
Then you get into the SuperMagnums!
http://dwcollectors.org/archives/125
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