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May 20, 2015
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Hi everybody.
Well As of July of this year(2015) I acquired one of the new non-blemished model 715 revolvers, number 93 off the production line.
You can buy new barrels for them directly from Dan Wesson.
They are a slight bit different but still are interchangeable with the older models.
I bought a new 2 1/2 barrel and put it on my old gun also.
April 18, 2015
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Hi
Today I received my new addition to the collection its number 195 off the line. I will post pics soon, It has some custom work done by CZ/DW. I havent added new barrrels yet but I will add a 4" first. Congrats on the addition to your collection!
-R
November 24, 2009
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At last weeks gun show, a small time dealer had a new, non blemished/pre-production 715. He said he's had about a month now. He was asking $1189 (iirc)....and add another hundred for tax....Really? Is that what you guys are paying? It's difficult for me because last year I bought an excellent condition 4" 15-2 for $325. I realize the days of cheap DW's are gone, but I just don't see it.
September 28, 2008
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I feel the same way, they're priced into the crazy zone. Only people who are fanatics and people with too much free cash will bite for a new one at the price level they are at now, especially when you can get a really nice 715 for like half that much.
I bought my last one for about $350, a 6" 15-2 in really nice shape. Only issue was some dope had loctited the barrel nut on it. It's the second time I've bought a 6" barrel with the nut loctited on. I got this one off with only a little work, unlike the other one that I had to do a lot of torch work to get it off.
November 13, 2015
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I purchased one last month. It was certainly more that used examples. Mpst used models I see at the shows are around $700 for a very good condition 15-2. The new production guns are very well made and exceed what S&W is selling for $800 new. Interchangeable barrel and limited availability of used 15-2s drove me to buy the new one. I have also added a 2 1/2" and 4" barrel from DW. might have been pricey at $1100, but I am pleased with my purchase. Still like my 15-2 too.
Dans Club
December 5, 2008
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I predict that if DW keeps producing them, then by this time next year there will be little difference in cost between old and new. Just wait for it.
December 23, 2015
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Would it be foolish of me to assume that the new, blued 715 rear sight assembly can be inter-changed with a rear sight assembly on an old, original 15? Or who is the current after market producer? I apologize, I know this subject has been beaten to death, but I'm kind of new here.
Dans Club
March 2, 2008
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9mguy said
Would it be foolish of me to assume that the new, blued 715 rear sight assembly can be inter-changed with a rear sight assembly on an old, original 15? Or who is the current after market producer? I apologize, I know this subject has been beaten to death, but I'm kind of new here.
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