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Brad Whiting
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April 8, 2022 - 8:55 pm
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New member, just joined.  In Chicago area.  Just picked up a 44 mag 8 inch barrel.  Looks almost new.  Can't wait to shoot it this weekend.  Look forward to learning more about it. 

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April 8, 2022 - 9:01 pm
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Welcome to the forum from PA!!! I just got an 8" 44Mag a few months ago LNIB and am enjoying it a few rounds at a time. LOL I couldn't enjoy shooting it for extended range time unless I get some de-tuned ammo!

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April 8, 2022 - 9:05 pm
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Welcome to the Forum from Kentucky.  I love the DW 44s.  I too have an 8" barrel 44 and a couple that have shorter barrels as well.  I love shooting all of my Dans.  

Steve

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Brad Whiting
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April 8, 2022 - 9:06 pm
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Thanks.  I hope it's not too bad.  I've shot the S&W 500 mag.  It wasn't bad.  The DW looks to be about 40 years old.  Time for it to be used the way it was intended.

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April 8, 2022 - 9:56 pm
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Welcome from central IL!  Dans are addictive, they’re the most accurate handgun ever made.  Be sure to give us a range report…and we would certainly enjoy some pics too.

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April 9, 2022 - 6:24 am
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Trying to figure out how to post a picture.  Attachment wouldn't work earlier.  Let's see if it works this time.

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April 9, 2022 - 8:26 am
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Welcome to the Forum from Wisconsin.  Nice looking Dan you have.

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April 9, 2022 - 10:40 pm
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Wow! Beautiful Dan you got there…and it’s a 4digit serial number, awesome! Thx for sharing.

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April 10, 2022 - 9:42 pm
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Made it to the range today.  Took some practice, but got used to it.  First picture is 6 rounds at 7yard.  Next is another 6.   Very accurate.  Need to take out farther next time.  Really love it.

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April 10, 2022 - 9:46 pm
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Great job, and you had some fun getting used to your new Dan!

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April 10, 2022 - 10:03 pm
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Nice, thanks for the range report!  Excellent shooting too.

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I just started shooting pistols two years ago.  Mostly semi-automatics.  Still kind of new to revolvers,  but kind of like them.  They make me focus more on my basic shooting skills.  My first few trys were awful.  Had to get used to the trigger.   I need to spend time with it to get better.  Might have to look into reloading.  The rounds are expensive and I need more practice,  But it was fun and put a big smile on my face.  This will be addicting!  🙂

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April 10, 2022 - 10:20 pm
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Hi Folks 

looking for info on a DW 357 i got from my dad before he passed.

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59115 Monson, mass

I have the OEM grip and 2 inch barell, I will never sell it.

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Oscar

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April 19, 2022 - 7:30 pm
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Just found the OEM grip and that will stay on the gun, looks much better!

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Per the DWF Serial Registry, it looks like it’s pre-1975.  A very nice keepsake remembrance of your father. 

https://www.danwessonforum.com/wp-content/files/DanWessonSerialNumbers.pdf 

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April 22, 2022 - 11:10 am
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Dash 2s started at serial number 50,000 in 1974. Under development before that. Yours is a very early one. 

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