I have scanned the March 1981 issue of the Shooting Times. Â This issue featured the new Dan Wesson Model 44! Â Here are a few facts I found interesting:
- Shipments of the Model 44 began in December 1980.
- The model 44 featured a one piece frame with no side plate. Â This was different than the previous small frame Dan Wesson revolvers which have a side plate.
- The 44 featured Dan Wesson’s new Power Control recoil reduction system. Â This system utilized a barrel with 8 small hole drilled in 3/4″ from the muzzle and 2 small slots in the top of the shroud. Â It was recommend that only jacketed bullets be used in PC barrels since lead bullets could make the shroud more difficult to remove.
- It was recommended to remove the barrel and shrould after 250 rounds for a cleaning.
- The 44 Pistol Pac’s were first issued with only 6″ and 8″ PC barrels and shroud. Â 4″ and 10″ PC barrels and shroud could also be ordered along with regular barrels.
