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December 8, 2020
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So, I just joined the Dan Wesson Forum and are trying to figure out how and where to post questions. Hopefully, this is the place. This forum is a bit different than Smith & Wesson Forum. I just purchased my first DW revolver, a small frame .357 mag., with 6" barrel. Believe it's a model 15, but not 100% sure. Also don't know the approximate year it was made. The S/N is 166906. It's very clean with very little wear. Of course being used (as always), there is no box, paperwork, or barrel wrench. And the grips are some aftermarket rubber garbage. However, I was able to purchase an original walnut DW grip with medallions, which are in for refinishing. Also ordered a barrel wrench from EWK, and a reprint of the owners manual. I would appreciate any information others can give. Just like my S&W's, I hope to also expand my collection of Dan Wesson firearms.
October 17, 2017
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Welcome to the Forum, and congratulations on owning your first DW! You now have a DW model 15-2 made in 1978.
Lots of information here on the DWF, so feel free to ask any questions you like and someone will be happy to help.
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Welcome to the Forum from Wisconsin.
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February 22, 2009
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Welcome to the DWF! Just drop your questions in whatever topic you think appropriate. We're a lot slower/ smaller than the S&W Forum so be patient waiting for a reply. It'll come...
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December 5, 2008
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Welcome to the Forum. There is a lot of good info here. I have spent many hours just reading the posts to improve my knowledge of DWs.
If you have questions, just post them and someone will respond.
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March 25, 2013
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You should read "The Average Joe Tuneup" in Gunsmithing. Welcome to the forum and beware of Dan Wesson Acquisition Syndrome. DWAS for short.
December 8, 2020
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Thank you all. I'm retired LEO, and very patient. Can't wait to put my DW together with the original grips I bought. Thinking it'll be a good revolver for Mountain Lion season this winter.
February 20, 2008
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Congratulates on you LEO retirement! Thank you for you front line service.
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November 3, 2019
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Welcome to the ranks of the retired, brother! Hope you enjoy shooting that 15-2. It'll serve you well as a hunting sidearm. I like mine as you can run full power Magnum loads in a long shooting session without beating up your hands with Hogue grips installed but easily install whatever grips one likes for carry.
BTW, watch out for that DWAS... it's a real thing. I thought I'd just get one as I lusted for one when I was a working cop... just picked up the 5th one today!
December 8, 2020
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Thanks to everyone. I Picked op my refinished grip today, beautiful. The checking was recut, and a semi-gloss natural oil finish applied. Look like new. Am I correct in my research that a 8-32x1 1/2" cap screw is what is used for the wood target grip? The screw used for the current Pachmyer rubber grip is just a regular slotted screw.
December 8, 2020
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I just did some reading on different forum topic, DW's turning purple. Mine is still a bright blue all over. I would like it to stay that way.
September 28, 2008
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Well, if it hasn't turned plum/purple/Barney by now, it won't. They do or they don't, it has nothing to do with what you do to them.
Just be careful with the grip screw, too tight and it can make the gun have a hair trigger to the point it's not safe. Sometimes an old grip lets the screw go too far into the mechanism. It's not hard to tell if it's too tight.
Anyway, welcome.
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March 25, 2013
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Go on eBay and buy a DW screw with an Allen head. You can use your tool and not have to carry a screwdriver too. BTW, there are 2 screw lengths. Regular and short for the undercover grip and the service grip. If the screw is to tight you can use a washer.
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