DAN WESSON REV.

[Blackcloud2]

I have two Dan Wesson's, a 6" inch 22 LR and a 4" Model 14-2. I've shot the .22 and it's uncannily accurate, even in my hands! I've not shot the 357mag yet as I only got it a month or so back, but it seems to be built 'hell for stout'.

 

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

I have both an M-12 with the original "pork chop" shrouds and an M-15. Barrels and grips interchange between the two. Both are very accurate. The frame is close to an S&W L-frame. The larger calibers were very popular with IHMSA shooters. Resale value? How often do you see an M-27 with a 3.5" barrel for sale? Those who have them-keep them.

 

[zoom6zoom]

Love 'em. Here's my .357... wouldn't mind finding the same setup in .44

Oh, if you are missing the barrel gap gauge, just find a feeler gauge set from the auto parts store. Lots cheaper and more versatile.

 

[goldenlight]

I don't have one, but my shooting buddy bought one new, in the early to mid 1970's. It a 357 magnum model 15-2.

He has several barrels for it, from 2 1/2" to 8".

Far and away, this is the most accurate revolver I've ever fired. The 8" barrel with the vent rib will turn in 1" groups, using cast lead bullets, at 20 yards.

It was always more accurate than my S&W Model 29-2's that I used to shoot with him, back in the day. He wasn't as good a shot as I was. so I always out shot him, but I could shoot his Dan Wesson better than he could, and it was more significantly more accurate than my S&W.

I tried to buy it from him, quite a few times. Of course, he wouldn't sell it, and I never managed to find a nice one, at the local gun shows.

The big thing I remember about it is that he had to send it back twice, because it would go 'out of time', so that the cylinder wouldn't line, and lock up, in either DA or SA. This was common problem with the Dan Wesson design, and i saw it on several used Dan Wessons I looked at.

Also, unlike the S&W revolvers, the DA trigger on the Dan Wessons would 'stack', getting heavier as you pulled the trigger back, until the hammer fell. It was quite noticible.

The method that the Dan Wesson used to allow the use of interchangeable barrels, which was that the barrel 'tube' was screwed into the frame, and then the barrel shroud was slipped over it, and locked in place with a special nut, gave the barrel support at both ends, resulting in superior accuracy to the S&W revolvers, and indeed, all other revolvers.

The Dan Wesson revolvers were popular with metallic silhouette shooters, due to its fine long range accuracy, especially in 44 magnum.

 

[litenlarry]

I had the pisol pack like in post #23, 357 mag..Times got tough and sold it for $450 in 1983..Later on in 1985 I found a lightly used 15-2 with a 8" Vent Heavy Rib bbl, I still have that one..
If considering buying one, try to get the bbl tool that came with them..Necessary for adjusting and changing bbls, also on the tool is a allen wrench for removing the grip..
If removing the grip, make sure when reinstalling that you put the washer on the allen head bolt..If it is missing, the hammer does not function properlly..
I own 4 S&W revolvers..Then main difference between them and the DW is the location of the cylinder release...

 

[zoom6zoom]

The method that the Dan Wesson used to allow the use of interchangeable barrels, which was that the barrel 'tube' was screwed into the frame, and then the barrel shroud was slipped over it, and locked in place with a special nut, gave the barrel support at both ends, resulting in superior accuracy to the S&W revolvers, and indeed, all other revolvers.

Combined with they cylinder locking at the front, rather than the rear, this is a powerful combination.

 

[skeezix]

I have a 1979 Monson DW .22 with 8" and 4" (inset photo) barrels. Also have an original "mini-pistol-pack" soft case and the tools.

I've never shot it, but that's on my list of things to do.