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July 30, 2010
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I have a Dan Wesson 744V with an 8 inch barrel. Can I buy a 4 inch barrel & shroud for this gun. I like to carry a handgun when hunting & scouting, but would prefer a shorter barrel. Also would the compensated barrel be worth the trouble? I've heard of problems with Dan Wesson compensated barrels.. Thanks
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November 17, 2008
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ol hunter, Yes barrels and shrouds can be found on the auction sites but 4 inchers are rare. DW still produces them while a little pricey they can be had. Look on the right side of the screen under FAQ and where can I order parts. I have not heard of problems with the comped barrels, just maybe you heard about the older ported barrels clogging and sticking the shroud, that is common. I am sure someone here with more experience with the comps will chime in soon.
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July 30, 2010
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Thanks, I found the 09 price list. The barrel & shroud are a little pricey but still cheaper than a new 44. I will be checking into one. The problems a friend of mine had was with an older ported barrel & he had some issues. (mabe he didn't clean it often). I'm not sure I understand the difference between a ported barrel & a compensated barrel?
Thanks for the info.
May 17, 2010
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May 17, 2009
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Here's a .44 Mag with a compensated BA. The nut is behind the muzzle about 1-3/4". The front nut is removed by hand and then the extended wrench slips into the muzzle to remove the barrel nut which is like a regular barrel nut.
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February 9, 2009
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I have both types of the ported / comp barrels. As long as you take the old style ported barrels apart after each outing, clean the outside of the barrell and the inside of the shroud (a 12-gauge shotgun brush works great for this) there is no problem using the old style comp barrels. Just remember to always use jacketed ammo with the old style, no lead. I have a newer style comp BA for my 414SM and really like it for hunting.
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October 26, 2008
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May 17, 2009
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Ah yeah, the "mug". Hmmm, should have kept that out of the pic. Well all I can say is I'd add that it's regrettable things ended up that way.
July 30, 2010
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Thanks for the picture jaggman, I see the difference now. I think I'll look for a short compensated barrel. The Hogue grips look good to.
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