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| Dan Wesson Revolver Discussion (Posted on 2/9/13 at 6:51 pm)
I've been looking at their revolvers on Gunbroker but I'm curious as to the quality when compared to S&W as well as Ruger. I'm not a huge wheel gun man but would like to add one to the arsenal. Does anyone own one or have any experience with one? Are there certain generations to avoid (meaning years, the company has had several ownership changes).
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MoreOrLes 
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| re: Dan Wesson Revolver Discussion (Posted on 2/9/13 at 6:52 pm to Judge Smails)
I do have a D&W 357 Very nice gun and they enjoy a solid reputation. Thats all i got
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Judge Smails
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| re: Dan Wesson Revolver Discussion (Posted on 2/9/13 at 6:53 pm to MoreOrLes)
Exactly the type of feedback I'm looking for....... 
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Choirboy
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| re: Dan Wesson Revolver Discussion (Posted on 2/9/13 at 6:54 pm to Judge Smails)
Got a 44 mag with a 2" barrel as well as a 6" barrel. No issues what so ever. Got a scope mounted on it for doe killing.
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El Josey Wales
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| re: Dan Wesson Revolver Discussion (Posted on 2/9/13 at 6:57 pm to Choirboy)
I bet that 44 with a 2" barrel is a pleasure to shoot.
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DownshiftAndFloorIt
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| re: Dan Wesson Revolver Discussion (Posted on 2/9/13 at 6:57 pm to Judge Smails)
As far as I know, they've never made a bad one.
Dan wessons are sweet arse guns. I wish I had one.
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| re: Dan Wesson Revolver Discussion (Posted on 2/9/13 at 6:58 pm to Choirboy)
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Got a 44 mag with a 2" barrel
Bet that thing is loud 
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Choirboy
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| re: Dan Wesson Revolver Discussion (Posted on 2/9/13 at 6:59 pm to El Josey Wales)
Never shot it with the short barrel. I think it came with a 4" as well but I don't have it.
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Choirboy
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| re: Dan Wesson Revolver Discussion (Posted on 2/9/13 at 7:02 pm to Judge Smails)
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| re: Dan Wesson Revolver Discussion (Posted on 2/9/13 at 7:03 pm to El Josey Wales)
If u call not bein able to hear yourself think for a couple hours, than yes, it is a pleasure to shoot.
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Choirboy
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| re: Dan Wesson Revolver Discussion (Posted on 2/9/13 at 7:05 pm to JAB528)
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If u call not bein able to hear yourself think for a couple hours,
I've got a SA 1911 that will do that for you.
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Judge Smails
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| re: Dan Wesson Revolver Discussion (Posted on 2/9/13 at 7:12 pm to Choirboy)
The thought has crossed my mind to put a scope on one of the barrels (6") and do a little handgun hunting? I'm looking at a .357 though. Can you or Downshift comment on that caliber for deer hunting?
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Judge Smails
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As far as I know, they've never made a bad one. Dan wessons are sweet arse guns. I wish I had one.
This is the recommendation I was looking for. 
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Choirboy
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| re: Dan Wesson Revolver Discussion (Posted on 2/9/13 at 7:27 pm to Judge Smails)
A 357 will absolutely kill a deer. As with many larger rifle calibers the shot placement is crucial.
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lsufan1971
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| re: Dan Wesson Revolver Discussion (Posted on 2/9/13 at 7:29 pm to Judge Smails)
Get a Monson gun if you buy one. These were the ones Manufactured in Monson,MA from 1968-1983.
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Judge Smails
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| re: Dan Wesson Revolver Discussion (Posted on 2/9/13 at 7:47 pm to lsufan1971)
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Monson, MA
That's the place of manufacture on the one I'm looking it. It comes with 3 barrels (4", 6", & 8"). I'm probably going to have to pay through the nose for it though. Do you know the market on these?
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Choirboy
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| re: Dan Wesson Revolver Discussion (Posted on 2/9/13 at 7:50 pm to Judge Smails)
Go to gun broker and compare. Be sure you are doing an apples to apples comparison. If you buy do some learning on how to change barrels. It can be dangerous if done wrong.
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mack the knife
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| re: Dan Wesson Revolver Discussion (Posted on 2/9/13 at 7:53 pm to El Josey Wales)
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I bet that 44 with a 2" barrel is a pleasure to shoot.
no shit! my hand hurts thinking about that
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| re: Dan Wesson Revolver Discussion (Posted on 2/9/13 at 9:57 pm to Judge Smails)
Judge,
A 357 Magnum will surely kill a deer given the right circumstances, but given the choice, I'd prefer a 44 Mag as it's so much more flexible.
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DownshiftAndFloorIt
This dude makes me want a wheel gun more and more every day.
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