dan wesson
Looking on the auction side at the Dan Wesson model 15. There is the model 15, 15-2, 15V, 15HV etc.
Understanding that on some models, different barrel lengths can be easily changed with the company tool. Was wondering the compatibility of the barrels on this model? Will a model 15 barrel work on a model 15-2, and others?
I have been a pistol guy for 20 years and thought I would give the revolver a try and like the looks of the older Dan Wessons.
Understanding that on some models, different barrel lengths can be easily changed with the company tool. Was wondering the compatibility of the barrels on this model? Will a model 15 barrel work on a model 15-2, and others?
I have been a pistol guy for 20 years and thought I would give the revolver a try and like the looks of the older Dan Wessons.
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My buddy had a pistol pack and when barrel was changed, proper adjustment required, gun shot like a true winner. Surprised to hear Company is out of business. As I remember, guns were of excellent quality and fit.
You will be seeing one on GB soon as I am doing some stuff for him and old Dan is going to be put up for some serious consideration by someone online.
Enjoy the day! Life is great!
Franko0 -
They are not out of business. Family was bought out and the facilities relocated ... several years ago. 
If you only have time to do two things so-so, or one thing well ... do the one thing!0 -
Thanks Contender. Too bad since they made some good weapons. I must have been asleep again 0 -
I, myself, have always liked Dan Wesson revolvers. I know a lot of people will tell you "don't touch them, they are junk" but to be honest, of the ones I had and still have, not one single lick of problems from them. The triggers came from the factory were excelent and they always shot very nice. I especially like the .357maximum I have. I also have some older models that came packaged with 3 different barrels of variable length. Always loved that feature. You could turn your favorite hunting/target piece into a carry piece in about a minute or two. 0 -
Just purchased a DW 357MAGNUM CTG that came with the 2.5 inch and 8 inch barrel. I'm pretty sure that the barrel was installed backwards
with the short thread space end into the receiver. This leaves too
much space between the cylinder and the barrel. What might be the
specs of same? Is a barrel missing (perhaps a six inch)?0 -
Frogbert, "IF" I remember right, the cyl. gap is .006 on the .357. The end with the long threads goes in the frame. The D/W will take hotter loads than a S&W too. Parts and barrel/cyl. gap tools are still available from the new company.
"Aim small...Miss small"0 -
I have owned Dan Wessons in 357 Mag, 357 Max., and 44 Mag., probably 10 or so, in the last 20 years. They were well built, extremely accurate, and probably one of the strongest revolvers made. They come from the factory with very smooth, light triggers, and are very versatile when you have several different length barrels, and different grips. The feeler guage for the 357 and 44 Mag. is .006, and the factory will send you one for free if you contact them. The feeler guage for the 357 MAX is only .002. Practically tin foil. The "early build" guns from Monson, Mass. were good guns, but the factory was sold to a relative, and the few of these out there from this time are BAD. However, the "new build" guns are excellent. BTW, you're right about the barrel. It was backwards. Barry L. 0 -
I have a new series Dan Wesson M744 Hunter Pack II, with 4" compensated, 6", 8" with adjustable sights, and 8" barrel with Bushnell Elite 3200 2-6x scope. From a rest at 100 yards, the 8" scoped barrel configuration shoots as well as my scoped Ruger Deerfield carbine, which isn't too bad. When shooting offhand, however, I can't hold the Dan Wesson as steady, so I limit my hunting shots to about 50 yards if possible.
If you're into hand loading, you can vary the barrel/cylinder gap and possibly enhance the performance of your handloads. If you set it at .004", and do a lot of shooting, however, carbon build-up on the face of the cylinder can tend to make the cylinder drag after awhile. The nice part is you can experiment with various load combinations and get some pretty outstanding results.
Most other Dan Wesson handguns I've seen have been excellent as well, with the possible exception of some that were produced just before the original Dan Wesson company went out of business.0 -
i own a DAN WESSON MODEL 15-2VH6 HEAVY BBL VENT RIB TARGET MODEL (full legth integral under the BBL wieght) blued finish, in .357 magnum.
at 100 yds, off of a sandbag rest, i can hit 6" spinners most of the time using the factory target sights.
its a heavy, big, long handgun, but the balance is nice, the trigger pull is superb, and its put together well.
i am a fan.
best regards, mike.
What other dungeon is so dark as ones own heart, what jailer so inexorable as ones own mind.
contact me at the shop at waltsgun@aol.com best regards, mike.0 -
My new VH6C in .357 is the finest revolver I've ever fired. Flawless.
John gatsio0 -
quote:Originally posted by jgatsio
My new VH6C in .357 is the finest revolver I've ever fired. Flawless.
John gatsio
John,why are you digging up these old (over a year old) posts? Do you advertise for Dan Wesson? [:)]0
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