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steve-o 1963
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Good day to all,        I'm a new member as of this morning. I'm a long time Dan Wesson revolver owner. Currently I own a 44 in 4" heavy, a 357 in 4" heavy, and a 22 in 4" heavy.

I'm a small collector of historically significant firearms. Working on my "bucket list".

I look forward to conversation and net working about the Dan Wesson revolver, the most significant revolver developed in modern times. Regards, Steve-o

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Methinks you may have an affinity for 4" barrels.laugh

dwf-welcome aboard, and if you can, we'd always love to see somecool-pics of DW's that we haven't seen before.smile

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Grant,      Definitely like the 4" heavy configuration. I pick up the 22 in 4" tomorrow. I'll post some pic's of the 4" trifecta tomorrow. I would consider all to be 99% guns. Since barrels are trending for as high as $150.00 and inch right about now. I'll stick with the 4" models. Great accuracy and balance. Steve-o

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It took two years and an unforeseen stroke of luck......I got divorced. Hah! Building factory accessories for each gun is my mission now. At about $150.00 and inch for used quality barrels...it's gonna take a life time. 

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  have you discovered gunbroker yet? most guns are well or overpriced but good deals show up now and again. Some are underpriced with a buy now button. You obviously have a light case of DWAS if you let a little money stop you.

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Welcome!  I believe the 4" Heavies are the best balanced BA, particularly for the large frame DWs.  Good to have you here.

Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....

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dwf-welcomeSounds like you've made a great start. Soon it will be hard to decide which one to take to the range!

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Are we talking DW H, which is heavy underlug and solid (not-vented) top rib?

That would be pretty amazing

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