Register
Log In
Home
July 29, 2014
Offline
Hi!
So I just purchased a Dan Wesson 44 mag. I haven't had chance to fire it yet but the action seems nice and crisp, and with everything I've been hearing about these guns, I'm really excited to go shooting! I like to tinker/modify, so this seemed like a good fit... at least as far as wheel guns go.
Sorry if there's a better place to ask (if so, just point me in the right direction) but can anyone tell me what the length of my barrel is? It measures 9.5" from the front of the cylinder to the end of the muzzle. Does that make it a 9.5" barrel? (sorry if thats a stupid question) From what I've come across online, all the other Dan Wessons I've seen have been in whole inch variations (4", 6", 8", etc.) I've also read a couple places suggesting I could have an 8" barrel, but I'm not sure how that would work... Any help would be appreciated!
Supporter
Moderators
Dans Club
February 22, 2009
Offline
Welcome to the DWF. The gun is a Model 44V10. So the barrel assembly is a vented rib, 10", standard profile. The easiest way to tell from a distance with no other reference is to count the vent openings and double the number. You have five openings and so it is a 10" barrel. The actual barrel screws into the frame to within a few thousandths of an inch of the cylinder, which accounts for the lost half inch.
Nice looking iron by the way. Now you need to keep your eyes open for 6 and 8 inch barrel assemblies, unless you always plan to shoot from a rest or are as big as Hoss.
Best Regards,
Ron
Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....
Supporter
Dans Club
March 25, 2013
Offline
Well! I measured mine and now I can speak with authority. From muzzle to forcing cone it is .... 9 3/4". It is much easier to call it 10". A quick method for large frame (they are all vented ) is to count the vents as Ron says. I think the 1/4" deficiency was because of weight limitations for IHMSA. The small frame is a full 10"s .
Dans Club
April 18, 2014
Offline
Good answer Ron. That is the best way to tell at a distance.
Welcome Kenton, glad to have you on the DWF. That is a good looking piece you picked up. Did you get the barrel wrench and gauge and the instruction booklet. The booklet comes in handy if your new to Dan Wesson but it is a very simplistic design. Like rwsem mentioned earlier you'll want to find some other barrels for it. Trust me when I say you are gonna love the feel of this wheel gun all around.
Oath Keeper #021479 NRA #206814004
Member AAGSR Member AGA #83120600233
"To preserve liberty, it is essential that the whole body of the people always possess arms and be taught alike, especially when young, how to use them."
Richard Henry Lee
American Statesman, 1788
July 29, 2014
Offline
Thanks for the info guys! Yeah, it's a beast of a barrel. I got a cheap bushnell scope with the gun so I'll probably keep it on this barrel for some plinking, but I just bought a 8" full lug shroud so I'm waiting for that in the mail. It didn't come with any of the tools so I'm gunna hafta buy those too. Now I'm on the hunt to pick up a barrel tube for it! Also looking to pick up a fiber optic front sight for the new shroud.
Dans Club
DWF Supporters
April 20, 2010
Offline
You definitely want a barrel tool from EWK Arms, and he has fiber optic sights too that are great!
"The lion and the tiger may be more powerful, but the Wolf does not perform in the circus"
Dans Club
April 18, 2014
Offline
You can get that barrel tube from EWK as well. Just had to buy one myself and a nut..
Oath Keeper #021479 NRA #206814004
Member AAGSR Member AGA #83120600233
"To preserve liberty, it is essential that the whole body of the people always possess arms and be taught alike, especially when young, how to use them."
Richard Henry Lee
American Statesman, 1788
Dans Club
DWF Supporters
April 20, 2010
Offline
Good catch Ese, I missed the part about the barrel tube! Yep Kenton you will be well served by EWK.
"The lion and the tiger may be more powerful, but the Wolf does not perform in the circus"
July 3, 2014
Offline
July 29, 2014
Offline
Yeah, I've been emailing Eric at EWK and will soon be ordering a blued 8" barrel, wrench, allens and gauge, and a fiber optic sight from him. I'll post pics when I get the new barrel on!
Supporter
Dans Club
March 25, 2013
Offline
Sooner or later you WILL want a 4"BA (or one of EWK's new 3" ers. Put your name on the list if they are out of stock. A little big for conceal carry but for home defence by the bed it helps you rest easy. And a LOT of fun at the range.
Range Officer
Range Officers
Dans Club
March 27, 2009
Offline
Welcome, i see you have the big boy iron, keep the 10 for sure! Also look at the side bars as Wesson is selling new sights, get a few of each EWK and Wesson. Also look at the custom wood LB is building!
DWF Supporters
June 22, 2014
Offline
5 or 6 shots? Make my day? Beautiful handgun.
My congratu-Dolences, you are going to be spending money on brass like its gold or lead. 
Have you ever noticed that 3+5+7 is GREATER than 9+1+1 ? .
-Steve K.
July 29, 2014
Offline
Thanks for the suggestions guys! Big thanks to Eric over at EWK. Feels like a whole different gun!
Range Officer
Range Officers
Dans Club
March 27, 2009
Offline
Only DW made not a 6 shot is the Lil Dan in 38+P 5 shot! Nice looking Dan!!!!
1 Guest(s)
