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January 18, 2015
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Just bought my first DW. It shoots a lot nicer than I thought it would. I saw it at the LGS and had to have it. Can anyone tell me more about it other than it's a model 15? The serial number is 328731 and is stamped Dan Wesson Arms Monson Mass., USA. Thanks
Dans Club
March 2, 2008
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Welcome to DWF.
The gun in your photo is a 14-2 (to be a Model 15-2 it needs to have adjustable rear sights).
From the S/n it is probably a 1981-82 gun.
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January 18, 2015
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I thought it was a 14-2. I'll go back to the LGS and talk with them. They have another one up there too. Maybe I'll have another one too. Wife will throw me out.
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February 28, 2009
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tomfromhull said
I thought it was a 14-2. I'll go back to the LGS and talk with them. They have another one up there too. Maybe I'll have another one too. Wife will throw me out.
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January 18, 2015
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Thank You for the welcome. Just got back from the gun store and straightened out the paperwork. I didn't come back with the other one. If they would've taken my Ruger LCR in trade I'd have another DW.
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July 2, 2011
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tomfromhull said
Thank You for the welcome. Just got back from the gun store and straightened out the paperwork. I didn't come back with the other one. If they would've taken my Ruger LCR in trade I'd have another DW.
...and that would have been a very good trade!
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if you find one...what's your plan?
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April 18, 2014
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Welcome from the Bluegrass. Good lookin shooter you picked up. Didn't take long for the DWAS to get a hold of you huh?.. Once you get a feel for them in your hand and they go off and that bullet hits where you aim....
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January 18, 2015
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I know....I know. Had it at the range Sunday. What a nice shooter. I probably end up with another one.
September 1, 2010
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Welcome to the forum from Tennessee and thanks for the photo.
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May 11, 2011
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Welcome!!!! Nice Dan.
January 18, 2015
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When I shoot it I get a lot of ( I don't know if you call it blow by or gasses or soot) on the cylinder. I wipe the gun off and its pretty dirty. Some of the blueing is worn off on the cylinder where it meets the barrel. It's definitely from the gasses escaping. Is this normal?
Dans Club
January 17, 2015
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Mine does this as well. I need to wipe it before I put it back into the case. Being new to revolvers, I assumed this is normal; though I am uncertain if it is just a DW trait or not
tomfromhull said
When I shoot it I get a lot of ( I don't know if you call it blow by or gasses or soot) on the cylinder. I wipe the gun off and its pretty dirty. Some of the blueing is worn off on the cylinder where it meets the barrel. It's definitely from the gasses escaping. Is this normal?
December 19, 2014
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Yes, it's normal, and some ammo makes more of mess than others. Have you checked your cylinder gap?
January 18, 2015
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No. It's supposed to be .06 inches?
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February 16, 2013
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No it should be .006 " (six not sixty!) 
December 19, 2014
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0.006 inches is the standard setting. Some go closer with the possibility of the cylinder binding after shooting a lot (heat expansion). You might find this interesting...
January 18, 2015
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Right! .006. That's what I meant. Just making sure you knew. Great article too. Know I'll go by a .06, I mean .006 feeler gauge to check it.
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