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7/4/2026 7:53:49 AM EDT
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You light em we fight em, you crash we dash.
Shemya AFB 81-82 RC-135
7/4/2026 8:02:27 AM EDT
[#1]
Nice
7/4/2026 8:15:17 AM EDT
[#2]
Good for you!

Could be wrong, but DW's seem like they're often overlooked by many contemporary shooters in favor of the "Big 3" (S&W, Colt and Ruger) except among true revolver aficionados.

Well built, accurate and durable.

I picked up a complete set a couple of years ago for a good price.

Only "issue" I had was, as a dedicated S&W "junkie" for 30+ years, the cylinder release (DW is probably a better design) took a while to get used to



Enjoy and safe shooting!
7/4/2026 8:49:11 AM EDT
[#3]
My brother in law had the "pistol pack" set with 4 barrels and two grips in the aluminum case - Monson made.

After he passed I could only find the gun with the 6" barrel installed and the spare grip. The case and extra barrels were missing.

It's one of my favorite guns. I keep intending to get more barrels for it.
Tennessee Squire
Non Illegitimus Carborundum Tibi
7/4/2026 8:56:27 AM EDT
[#4]
I'm not familiar with Dan Wesson.  How do you open it?
I love a good double entendre.
7/4/2026 9:11:39 AM EDT
[#5]
There's one of these I've been trying to get the owner to sell me. Getting close as he's paring his collection down.
7/4/2026 9:27:18 AM EDT
[#6]
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Originally Posted By trails-end:
I'm not familiar with Dan Wesson.  How do you open it?
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It's very intuitive but, as I said earlier, my S&W muscle memory had me fumbling for a minute!
7/4/2026 10:32:04 AM EDT
[#7]
My DW revolver only came with an 8" no lug barrel when I bought it new. A couple years later I got the 6" barrel with under lug like in the OP photo.
7/4/2026 1:38:19 PM EDT
[#8]
I've got a DW .44 mag with the full underlug barrel.

Bought it with the 4" barrel, added a 6" later.

It's a beast.
ARFCOM Philosophy--Do you consider the magazine half full or half empty?
7/5/2026 8:01:13 AM EDT
[#9]
Thanks all for the kind words.  The craftsmanship and bluing are outstanding. The picture does not do it judges. I'm thinking somewhere in the early 80's when this set was made.
You light em we fight em, you crash we dash.
Shemya AFB 81-82 RC-135
7/5/2026 8:18:54 AM EDT
[#10]
Beautiful! Every time I see one of those sets listed I regret not purchasing one when they were more readily available (and affordable)
“That’s not how it works. You buy more tools and power than you need and as you fuck everything up you gain the knowledge to become a better carpenter.”

Tveddy
7/6/2026 7:39:28 AM EDT
[#11]
Very nice! I remember back in the early 80's Dan Wesson revolvers had a reputation as very accurate revolvers. They did very well in metal silhouette matches I used to attend.
7/6/2026 10:22:30 AM EDT
[#12]
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Originally Posted By Y-T71:


It's very intuitive but, as I said earlier, my S&W muscle memory had me fumbling for a minute!
https://i.postimg.cc/gJZ6sjdk/Screenshot-20250129-170940-Gallery.jpg
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Interesting.  That probably shaves some time off speed reloads.
I love a good double entendre.
7/9/2026 6:07:19 PM EDT
[#13]
Very nice OP.

I had a stainless set years ago in 445 Super Mag. Had to sell them off to fund kids.

I recently found a new production 715. Only a single barrel, but still very good quality gun.
Please help St Jude children's hospital.
7/10/2026 12:57:53 PM EDT
[#14]
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Originally Posted By Bellows1:
Very nice OP.

I had a stainless set years ago in 445 Super Mag. Had to sell them off to fund kids.

I recently found a new production 715. Only a single barrel, but still very good quality gun.
https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/428750/20250502_100356-3531097.jpg
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Love the stainless!

I have an...unnatural "thing" for stainless steel; if it's offered in stainless my decision is already made but, the bluing on my DW is very nice and hasn't turned to "Barney"!

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