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October 26, 2010
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Recently I spoke with a friend and we were talking in relationship to our revolvers. Me being a DW fan I was advocating to the versatility of the DWs and he brought Smith and Wesson into the mix since he owns 6 of them. We spoke about the history and the link between both brands.
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He asked me a question that trully stomped me, "What frame is your DW?"
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I know Smith and Wesson have verying frame styles, and from what I gather, DW have two, the small and large frame.
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Ive never put any thought into what my frame is since I only own my .357mag 715.
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The picture below is the original DW I received. The grip and barrel have since changed but I figured the picture with original parts will be easier to identify.
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Thanks for the help.
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Sincerely,
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Rod
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February 11, 2010
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You have small frame...yes I know it's big but Dan wesson did things in a big way.
Sizes go small and large but even though the Large and SuperMags both use the
large frame grips the SuperMag dose have a larger frame.
Small frames include 22, 32, 38, 357
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January 24, 2009
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Yours is a small frame. Small frames use a removable side plate, calibers range from .357 Mag on down to the .22 LR.
Large frames don't have a removable side plate. SuperMag frames are also large frames, just a stretched version to accomodate the longer cylinder.
Take a stroll through the "DWF Pictures" area, about halfway down the main forum page. That may help you get familiar with the various DW's.
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*EDIT* Dang, Blacktop beat me to it. I type slow. 
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October 26, 2010
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Awesome guys thanks for the replies.
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Sincerely,
Rod
"The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference – they deserve a place of honor with all that's good" – George Washington
March 25, 2008
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lets not leave the 22 mag. out of the mix. It is on my short want list!
 Nice pictures!
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March 2, 2008
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S&W guys will talk in terms of J, K, L, etc. frames, I think a DW Small Frame is in the K frame size range.
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