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Half under lug barrel vs Full under lug barrels
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cybergrizzly
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August 22, 2008 - 8:39 am
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I may be buying a DW Model 15 revolver with a 4" half or partial under lug barrel.  I have a friend that has a full under lug set of barrels available.   Is there any difference between guns having partial under lugs and full under lugs barrels ?   Are these interchangeable without compromising fitting and operation ?

These are not pork chop barrels.

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August 22, 2008 - 9:13 am
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Hey Cybegrizzly, thanks for joining the forum!

There is no difference in the frame of a DW that has a half under lug (V - Vented) compared to one that has a full under lug (VH - Vented Heavy) .  If you compare the barrels they all have the same dimensions where the barrel and frame meet.

I have a 744 that has both VH and V barrels.  The only differences are in the appearance of the shroud. 

Hope this helps...

 
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Yep...Tomorrow I will be checking out the gun then.

Thanks for the input.

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That is the defining character of a Dan Wesson revolver, the ability to mix and match barrels and shrouds, and lengths.  With exception of mixing calibers and the pork-chop shrouds on the model 14/15.  You gotta love it!

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