Avatar
Please consider registering
Guest
Search
Forum Scope


Match



Forum Options



Minimum search word length is 3 characters - maximum search word length is 84 characters
Register Lost password?
sp_Feed sp_TopicIcon
New Member from RI
Avatar
red64chevelle
Coventry, RI
Member
Members
Forum Posts: 3
Member Since:
April 22, 2012
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
1
April 22, 2012 - 7:47 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print

Hello all.  I just got a 15-2 from a buddy of mine.  So far, so good.  He was shooting 38 Special out of it for a long time, so I have been scrubbing the cylinder to make it ready for 357mag again.  I would use it anytime I went to his house and fell in love with her.

 

I have been trolling eBay looking for parts for it, and bid on a grip so far.

Avatar
WWM
WV
Member
Members
Forum Posts: 35
Member Since:
April 19, 2012
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
2
April 22, 2012 - 7:51 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print

Pretty new here myself, but welcome just the same. What barrel length is your 15?

Avatar
Dave_Ks
Kansas

Range Officer
Members


Range Officers


Dans Club
Forum Posts: 4300
Member Since:
March 27, 2009
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
3
April 22, 2012 - 7:53 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print

Welcome  and  know you have come to right place! Check out our own EWK and LB for all you may want!   Gun Broker is a great too to find parts!  

 

WE do love pictures, so shoot some of your Dan soon!  poke

DSCN1339.jpg

Avatar
gsquare
Peoria, AZ
Member
Members
Forum Posts: 228
Member Since:
June 25, 2011
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
Avatar
Steve
Member

Dans Club
Forum Posts: 10330
Member Since:
March 2, 2008
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
5
April 22, 2012 - 8:39 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print

I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman "Were is the Self Help Section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.

George Carlin

Avatar
ar-tex
Dallas- Fort Worth Texas

Supporter
Members


DWF Supporters
Forum Posts: 434
Member Since:
October 11, 2009
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
Avatar
Blacktop
OHIO
Member
Members
Forum Posts: 3004
Member Since:
February 11, 2010
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
7
April 23, 2012 - 6:59 am
sp_Permalink sp_Print

welcome and you never know what will show up for sale here on the

board also.

 

-Blacktop

+DW.jpg

Avatar
red64chevelle
Coventry, RI
Member
Members
Forum Posts: 3
Member Since:
April 22, 2012
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
8
April 23, 2012 - 8:42 am
sp_Permalink sp_Print

Here are some pictures of my new baby.  I would like to get a short barrel and different grips to make it a carry gun.Image Enlarger

Image Enlarger

Avatar
SHOOTIST357
Colorado Springs, CO

Supporter

Range Officer
Members


Range Officers
Forum Posts: 4788
Member Since:
May 2, 2009
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
9
April 23, 2012 - 9:06 am
sp_Permalink sp_Print
Avatar
IHMSA80x80
Member
Members
Forum Posts: 3014
Member Since:
April 25, 2008
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
10
April 23, 2012 - 9:55 am
sp_Permalink sp_Print

The Savantist

Avatar
Rod Slinger
Indiana
Member
Members
Forum Posts: 357
Member Since:
November 23, 2011
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
Avatar
Charger Fan
Northern Utah

Supporter
Members


Moderators
Forum Posts: 11078
Member Since:
January 24, 2009
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
12
April 24, 2012 - 9:45 am
sp_Permalink sp_Print

welcomeaboard & congrats on what will probably be your first of many DW's.dwas

Avatar
Jody
Salem, Virginia
Admin
Forum Posts: 6205
Member Since:
January 22, 2008
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
13
April 24, 2012 - 7:14 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print

Welcome to the forum!  Keep in mind DW in Norwich still provide parts and service for our revolvers.  Prices on grips have gotten a little crazy lately so you may be able to get them cheaper from the factory.

 
Avatar
red64chevelle
Coventry, RI
Member
Members
Forum Posts: 3
Member Since:
April 22, 2012
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
14
April 25, 2012 - 5:55 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print

Thanks.  I will give DW a call and see about it.  Any disadvantage with getting a new barrel and shroud from them?

Avatar
Steve
Member

Dans Club
Forum Posts: 10330
Member Since:
March 2, 2008
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
15
April 25, 2012 - 8:03 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print

The only possible issue with getting the B/A from Norwich is that it will not be roll marked like your original shroud, which is a matter of personal preference.

As far as the grips go, you will get many more options in size, style,and wood from LB Custom Grips, for example:

https://www.danwessonforum.com/forum/dan-wesson-small-frame-revolvers/my-brother-sent-me-an-lb-grip-for-my-birthday/

I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman "Were is the Self Help Section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.

George Carlin

Avatar
Pinetor
Jackson MS, USA
Member
Members
Forum Posts: 1569
Member Since:
May 17, 2010
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
16
April 26, 2012 - 2:50 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print

Soap Box, Ballot Box, Ammo Box

in that order.

4 Monson Model 15's

1 Palmer FB 15

1 Rossi 357 Model 92 (lever)

1 CZ 75B

Forum Timezone: America/New_York
Most Users Ever Online: 658
Currently Online: DA....64, mnksus
Guest(s) 49
Currently Browsing this Page:
1 Guest(s)
Top Posters:
Steve: 10330
SHOOTIST357: 4788
Dave_Ks: 4300
Ole Dog: 3940
Stinger: 3388
Supermagfan: 3246
zoommb: 3161
IHMSA80x80: 3014
Blacktop: 3004
brucertx: 2311
Newest Members:
Chevron Guy
Ethan Monical
dw15
tinishaneomi
Barnman
Sprocket
dsd211
Chase Adams
Matthew Morris
dw77
Forum Stats:
Groups: 11
Forums: 42
Topics: 16698
Posts: 146737

 

Member Stats:
Guest Posters: 88
Members: 11256
Moderators: 4
Admins: 1
Administrators: Jody
Moderators: lbruce, Charger Fan, rwsem, SCORPIO