Anyone owns a Dan Wesson revolver (15-2)

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Greetings,
I have never handled one. I searched for reviews and pictures, but I did not find much. What would one in excellent condition go for?

I want something to shoot .38 special.

I already know about 686 and GP100 (I'll also buy one later)

For the moment, I am trying to decide between a K38 or the DW. I usually prefer ''classic guns'' so I leaning towards the SW, but the Dan Wesson's is pretty cheap and would come with a whole bunch of reloading tools/dies/press/etc... You understand the dilema.

Comments would be appreciated.
 
Yes I have a couple in 357 and the 744 in 44mag. Outstanding guns but not the easiest to find in great condition. If you do go with the 357, expect to pay a minimum of $400 for good condition with 1 barrel only. There are different barrel lengths that interchange and barrels can be vented, heavy vented or ported. Additional barrels/shrouds are still available from CZ America but be prepared to shell out some heavy coin. I like it very much and it shines on the range. I also have the GP100 and SW 586's and 686's. Any of them is a good choice depending on what you want to do with it.
Cheers
dB
 
Years ago, in the US, I had a DW in .38/.357. It was an outstanding revolver. I had a 'smith make up a .22 barrel and inserts for plinking. It was just a wonderful gun. Of course, in the US I could have had the shorter barrels, but I used the 6" and was happy with it. One of the neat features was that the grip frame is simply a kind of lug that you can build any kind of grip around. I have small hands and was able to make quite a nice walnut grip that fit my hand well. I don't know how obtainable they are now, but I think another writer here was quite right -- you'll probably have to pay a fairly high amount for the gun.
 
Good accurate guns. Easily removable barrel. Short pull double action, smooth cocking. Just have to watch for the little indexing spring. Tends to pop out when disassembling, but Numrich has them for pennies.
I paid 350$ for one in .357 and mint shape (minus the little spring:D)
 
I reread your initial question and saw that I hadn't spoken to a couple of your concerns. The double action on my gun was a bit gritty. The same 'smith who made the .22 bbl. also polished the action and it was very good after that. I don't think it was really any worse than a couple of Smiths I've had, but I wanted the action smoothed.

The advantage of the gun is in its retention of the barrel at both the front and rear when tightened into the frame. This makes for superior accuracy -- which is not to say that other revolvers aren't accurate. They are, and if you're going to use something for target work, almost any quality revolver can be made really accurate.

The gun should come with a specific tool for dismounting the barrel and a feeler gauge for cylinder spacing. On my gun the colored insert in the front sight could be changed. The fact that you seem to be able to get a good price, and will get some reloading tools would clinch the matter for me.
 
The only quirk I can think of is the DW revolvers have a long hammer throw similar to that on older S&W revolvers. Is that a negative? I do not think so as older S&W revolvers are prized. Regards, Richard:)
 
I own one in .357 mag, the most accurate revolver i have shot so far, polished the inner surfaces and installed a set of wolf springs reduced tension springs.Truly love it for target loads, as for magnum loads, i much prefer my gp 100 as it is heavier and can handle more power, but not as accurate.
 
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