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Ruggedness of the Model 14 and Model 15 Dan Wesson .357 Magnums???
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southern shooter
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February 26, 2009 - 10:11 am
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I was looking at my Dan Wesson Model 14 and Model 15 the other day and noticed that the cylinders are a bit smaller than those on my Ruger Speed-Six .357 Magnums. You can see that the shell cases sit closer together in the cylinder than in the Ruger.

The frames on the Models 14 and 15 are stout looking items. But, does that smaller cylinder negate the size and strength of the frame? Would I be wise to stick to generic factory reloads...avoiding things like Buffalo Bore and Double Tap?

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I do not have any info on operating pressures, but Dan Wesson's were the gold standard for Silhouette, where outrageous hot loads are common. Of course any hot loads or heavy hand-loads should always be used with caution and watched for signs of excessive pressure. But I believe most of the guys here will say, and at least in my own opinion, a DW is as strong as any, and stronger than most. 

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The differance is cast for Ruger and Forged for DW and S&W, and is why the S&W is such a light and smaller HG compared to Ruger. It gives both guns about the same strength but at different weights and cost factors.

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