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February 16, 2016
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Another "newbie" question. Obviously it helps strengthen and stabilizes the H shroud more than the Standard or Ribbed only ... but does it really help the barrel that much with significantly noticeable accuracy improvement ?
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December 5, 2008
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Stinger,
I think that on Dan Wessons, the heavy underlug primarily helps to stabilize the gun when firing (less hand shaking) and to reduce some of the recoil on magnum loads. I doubt if it has any effect on the barrel itself.
Also, I like the looks.
Just my opinion.
February 21, 2011
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On my 6" .357 it gets muzzle flip down to a large degree compared to say a 4" with a standard lug.
That's its function, not improving accuracy, the tensioned barrel does that.
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December 4, 2011
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And it looks like a Python a little bit. I think most guys bought them back in the day for the looks. They do help with muzzle climb on heavy magnum loads but they make the gun heavier also. I really do like the VH4 and VH6 they feel very well balanced in my hand and look great too. JMHO
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March 2, 2008
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The key element for accuracy that a Dan Wesson revolver brings to the table is the tensioned barrel. The heavy lug barrels on some revolver designs is intended to provide rigidity and support for the barrel, leading to improved accuracy consistency.
The DW design allows the barrel to "float" inside the shroud, as the barrel heats up and expands, it does not encounter stress by touching the shroud, keeping point of aim/point of impact more consistent as the shooting session heats up.
In a DW, the heavy underlug is more cosmetic, although the added weight helps with muzzle flip/recoil control.
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March 25, 2013
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Yes, the 4 and 6" and maybe the 8" are helped but 10 "or more and I am leaning to a Vented barrel. I am getting weaker by the month. They promised they were going to cure aging by now. 😂
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February 28, 2009
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Ole Dog said
I am getting weaker by the month. They promised they were going to cure aging by now. 😂
You must have the same doctor(s) that I have. They keep doing the same procedure over and over again hoping for different results.
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February 7, 2009
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On anything longer than a 4" barrel (5 on a large frame) I think the full under-lug just makes a revolver nose heavy and more fatiguing to shoot.
March 19, 2016
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Many years ago I purchased a Dan w 22 revolver. The gun had a 8" vented heavy barrel. I purchased a 8" standard barrel used years later. I do not see any difference in accuracy between the barrels. I shot against semi-autos once plate shooting. The guy I shot with last wanted to buy my gun when we were done. The 8" heavy barrel never moved when shooting, I dropped plates faster than everyone shooting. Best part, I had never shot plates before. You get use to the weight. I was just a kid back then.
August 28, 2009
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Stinger said
Another "newbie" question. Obviously it helps strengthen and stabilizes the H shroud more than the Standard or Ribbed only ... but does it really help the barrel that much with significantly noticeable accuracy improvement ?School me up ...
I think most of it comes down to "looks" and personal preference. There may be some benefit as far as recoil and whatever, but I think it's mostly individual preference. You're going to need to sell yourself on this one.
March 19, 2016
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You are probably correct about the looks thing. I always say it needs good sights, a good trigger, and it has to look good also. LOL
I do shoot S&W, Ruger, and Colts In addition to my Dan Wessons I seem to have better control with an under lug barrel when shooting magnums with barrels 6" or less.
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April 9, 2015
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I have a 10" HV for my 44 Mag and when I am shooting MAX loads this thing DEVOURS recoil. That is the benefit to me. The heavier the gun the less recoil. It does get heavy after a while.
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April 25, 2008
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They were a huge benefit for the handgun silhouette crowd. They provided more stability in the creedmore position. Also, the heavier gun soaks up more recoil. I would much prefer shooting any Dan Wesson with the full underlug, than any other same-caliber handgun.
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