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August 31, 2019
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Hi guys I just aquired a "new to me " 1978 DW mod 15 with an 8" standard barrel and I am looking to add a 6" vented barrel assy and tool and I thought maybe someone might have some insight. I've seen a few on Ebay but the prices are more than I paid for the gun. Thanx in advance for any help you can provide.
Lee
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August 20, 2019
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Welcome from another new member and "new" 15-2V6 owner. That's a good looking revolver. With that 8" barrel I bet you could make head shots on insects. I just ordered a barrel tool and extra nut from EWK. The tool was about $28. There is a for sale section here you could keep an eye on for a barrel and of course ebay.
August 31, 2019
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Hi Stonebuster Thanx for the info. I just ordered my wrench and gauge kit. I picked this up over the weekend and can't wait to go to the range with it tomorrow. This is my 5th .357 I now have a 2",4" & two 6" nd now an 8" to round it out! LOL
Lee
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February 16, 2016
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... and to help you with your 
there are also; 10", 12" and 15" barrel assemblies available for the 15-2.
August 20, 2019
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leestro2 said
Hi Stonebuster Thanx for the info. I just ordered my wrench and gauge kit. I picked this up over the weekend and can't wait to go to the range with it tomorrow. This is my 5th .357 I now have a 2",4" & two 6" nd now an 8" to round it out! LOL
Lee
You're welcome. All your 357s DWs?
August 31, 2019
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no I have 1978 Security Six 6" 2014 GP:100 4" Taurus 1991 mod 66 6" and Taurus 2018 605 2" and now my Dan Wesson mod 15 8" In case you didn't know .357 is my fav cal.
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February 22, 2017
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You can also buy barrels at EWK or OEM barrels at CZ-USA. They have them in stock now, which is hit or miss. Here is the link: https://shop.cz-usa.com/ProductDetail/DWRB313BM_Ba-Blued-357-4-Inch
Jerry
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August 20, 2019
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leestro2 said
no I have 1978 Security Six 6" 2014 GP:100 4" Taurus 1991 mod 66 6" and Taurus 2018 605 2" and now my Dan Wesson mod 15 8" In case you didn't know .357 is my fav cal.
Sounds a lot like my collection of 357s. 1967 Colt Trooper 4" 357, GP100 4" blued, GP100 5" stainless, SP101 2.5" 357 and now 1981 DW 15-2V6. It's nice to be able to plink with less expensive 38spl at the range. Really no need for me to get another barrel for my DW since I've got 2.5"-6" covered already. But I might jump on an 8" barrel/shroud for my DW if I could find one reasonably priced.
August 31, 2019
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I would love to get my hands on a Colt Trooper!! I love them. Post a pick I'd love to see it! I just ordered a 6" vented barrel for my DW I name it Checkmate but I intend to call it my "poor mans Python" LOL. I bought it with the 8" standard but it is REALLY heavy plus I can't CC it with 8" I haven't seen to many barrel assy for less than $300 new or used.
Lee
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August 31, 2019
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Found a barrel assy on Ebay about 80% some light scratches but I'll take it. I now have my "Poor mans Coltt Python" LOL I like the 6" better than the 8
Lee
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February 12, 2018
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leestro2 said
Found a barrel assy on Ebay about 80% some light scratches but I'll take it. I now have my "Poor mans Coltt Python" LOL I like the 6" better than the 8
Lee
Pac's run about the same as Colts and you get lots of extras
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August 20, 2019
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leestro2 said
I would love to get my hands on a Colt Trooper!! I love them. Post a pick I'd love to see it! I just ordered a 6" vented barrel for my DW I name it Checkmate but I intend to call it my "poor mans Python" LOL. I bought it with the 8" standard but it is REALLY heavy plus I can't CC it with 8" I haven't seen to many barrel assy for less than $300 new or used.
Here's the '67 Trooper with the gear he carried it in and the same old ammo still in the belt. He never carried a semi auto. My wife grew up watching him clean this gun while she was polishing his brass when she was just a kid. Eighty five bucks in Jan. 1968. BTW, that's a good looking 15-2V6. It's almost
identical to my first DW (15-2 V6 1981) I got about a month ago.
August 31, 2019
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Stonebuster that is awesome!! I love the Trooper and the Python. Even better that you have the original holster! $85 wow The idea of the prices we pay today without 1/2 the quality. Good looking piece man!!
Lee
Every man dies. few ever really live.....William Wallace
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