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August 12, 2023
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Definitely considering purchasing a Dan Wesson semi-automatic. I have had Sigs in the past and currently have a couple of Kimber semi-automatics. I will probably stick with 9mm. The two that have caught my eye are the Dan Wesson TCP and the Guardian. Let me know which model you folks like. Thanks.
February 16, 2016
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I've had a Sig P226 and two Kimber .45's. My DW Pointman Seven .45 is awesome.
The 9mm crowd will join in shortly.
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July 12, 2020
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Welcome to the forum from PA!!
Either of those choices would be fine. I have a Guardian in .45, which was my first 1911, and it is still among my faves even among all the others.
The 9mm should be much easier to control follow up shots with.
February 8, 2014
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Welcome from Western Kentucky. I have several Dans, but they are all revolvers. As far as semis, I shoot more nines than anything else. My favorite is my Sig 226 followed by a Beretta FS 92. Good luck with whatever you decide on. Please make sure you brag on it really well so I can convince the wife I need one. 
Steve
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August 12, 2023
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Steve S. said
Welcome from Western Kentucky. I have several Dans, but they are all revolvers. As far as semis, I shoot more nines than anything else. My favorite is my Sig 226 followed by a Beretta FS 92. Good luck with whatever you decide on. Please make sure you brag on it really well so I can convince the wife I need one.
Steve
How do the revolvers compare to S&W? I have a 686 SSR and a 66 Combat.
February 8, 2014
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Glenn54 said
Steve S. said
Welcome from Western Kentucky. I have several Dans, but they are all revolvers. As far as semis, I shoot more nines than anything else. My favorite is my Sig 226 followed by a Beretta FS 92. Good luck with whatever you decide on. Please make sure you brag on it really well so I can convince the wife I need one.
Steve
How do the revolvers compare to S&W? I have a 686 SSR and a 66 Combat.
I fell the revolvers are much smoother shooting double action than Rugers, S&W and Colt. The DWs are designed with a "geared" double action pull. This allows them to have an easier and smoother action. And the way the barrel is installed with the nut on the end of the barrel in the barrel shroud, it makes the barrel more stable and accurate, especially in the longer barrels. I have a 15" 357 barrel I shoot some too.
I have made some spring changes on a couple of my revolvers I shoot the most and I have found they perform better for me. But that is just my opinion. 
I have several S&Ws and Rugers that I have tuned up and they shoot about as smooth as the DWs, but their trigger assemblies are made different, so they will feel different. It comes down to what a shooter is comfortable with.
Steve
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March 25, 2013
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Smiths are for most people. Dan Wessons are "The Thinking Man's Revolver". You have to properly set the barrel cylinder gap to have them work properly. They are modular and designed to be easily repaired without a gunsmith or factory visit.
As far as DA trigger pull, Smiths are among the best. So are Manurhins, and Korths. There are things you can do to make a DW better. Wolff springs are one way. Smoothing the inside too. But do not " file the sear". You will ruin the lockwork.
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December 7, 2020
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Welcome from another Texan! Just NE of Dallas
August 12, 2023
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Ole Dog said
Smiths are for most people. Dan Wessons are "The Thinking Man's Revolver". You have to properly set the barrel cylinder gap to have them work properly. They are modular and designed to be easily repaired without a gunsmith or factory visit.As far as DA trigger pull, Smiths are among the best. So are Manurhins, and Korths. There are things you can do to make a DW better. Wolff springs are one way. Smoothing the inside too. But do not " file the sear". You will ruin the lockwork.
Very interesting info. Thanks!
August 12, 2023
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Scout728 said
Welcome from another Texan!
Thanks. My sister lives in McKinney, at least for now. She's retiring soon and moving to the Lufkin area.
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Steve S. said
I feel the revolvers are much smoother shooting double action than Rugers, S&W and Colt. The DWs are designed with a "geared" double action pull. This allows them to have an easier and smoother action. And the way the barrel is installed with the nut on the end of the barrel in the barrel shroud, it makes the barrel more stable and accurate, especially in the longer barrels. I have a 15" 357 barrel I shoot some too.
I have made some spring changes on a couple of my revolvers I shoot the most and I have found they perform better for me. But that is just my opinion.
I have several S&Ws and Rugers that I have tuned up and they shoot about as smooth as the DWs, but their trigger assemblies are made different, so they will feel different. It comes down to what a shooter is comfortable with.
Steve
Interesting analogy, one which I haven't really nailed down before, but I think you are quite right. The "geared double action pull" does describe most DW's actions. Add in the short hammer fall, and these guns definitely feel worlds apart from others out there. 
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