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September 27, 2009
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New to the Forum and a relative gun newbie. I recently acquired this (new to me) Dan Wesson .357 magnum revolver. Serial number puts the manufacture date in approx. 1980. Came out of Monson, Mass.
My other revolver is a Ruger GP100 with a 4" barrel. The trigger is much sweeter on this Dan Wesson. I can shoot it much more accurately too, although some of that I'm sure is due to the 6" barrel over my GP100's 4" barrel. But the differences in the double action triggers is something.
Unfortunately, I did have a couple of rounds which failed to fire. I was shooting some Parvizian .38 sp ammo, so maybe it was the ammo. Never had this problem before with the Ruger.
My pics aren't the best, but what can anyone tell me about this gun. It doesn't have a model number anywhere I can see.[Image Can Not Be Found][Image Can Not Be Found]
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Dans Club
March 2, 2008
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Welcome to DWF, you are the proud owner of a Dan Wesson Model 15-2 6V. This is probably the most readily available of all the Dan Wessons, and it appears to have a Pachmayr Presentation grip (although they normally have a medallion in them, I believe).
The 6V refers to the 6" barrel with a Vent Rib configuration, and the condition of yours looks pretty good. If you did not get a barrel removal tool with it, they are commonly available on Ebay and GunBroker. Dan Wesson is now owned by CZ, and the Dan Wesson folks are great at supporting these revolvers with parts and service.
Please stop by our New Members Forum so we can get to know you better, and keep poking around here for more info. I guarantee you will get all the help you need in learning more about your new DW.
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George Carlin
March 25, 2008
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with no dought welcome as steve already said you have a model 15-6. There are two similer models the 15 has adjustable rear sight and the model 14 has fixed rear sight. Normally they both have inner chaingeable barrels and shrouds so you do have room to expand on one gun just by buying different shrouds and barrel assy. Goood luck and join the group. Someone some where is working on a cure for 
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November 17, 2008
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Welcome to the asylum. A DW is always a good choice and I am sure it will soon be your favorite. However there is no cure for DWAS, only treatment for the symptoms. The treatment is buying more Dans. You can fend off the DTs for a while by surfing cool picks here, but sooner or later the condition takes over and you're reaching for the wallet.
LB
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January 24, 2009
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to the
Looks like you've gotten yourself a nice one, congrats!
The FTF issue could be something simple, like merely needing a good scrubbing inside. Also, maks sure youre firing pin is moving freely. Sometimes folks will squirt some lube in there, that can dry up sorta thick & it can make the firing pin drag. So even though the hammer hits with enough force, the firing pin can absorb a lot of that speed by dragging.
Good job on whipping out the
on your first post!
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May 2, 2009
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Welcome to the DWF family, and congrats on your purchase. Quick question about your fail to fire (FTF)... Were you shooting single or double action? Sometimes if your hammer stikes are to light, or your primers are too hard, they will not go off.
SHOOT
September 27, 2009
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Thanks for the welcome. You guys have a wealth of knowledge here. I'll admit to doing some active lurking here before making my acquisition, so a Thank You from me is in order.
The failures to fire were shooting double action and only with the Parvizian .38 sp. FWIW, I shot some .357 magnum ammo as well and had no problems with that.
The one thing that I did find surprising with my first day at the range with my new DW was that the felt recoil actually seemed lighter and reacquisition of the target was quicker than with my Ruger. I'm not sure that even makes sense, and it was unexpected, but it was my personal experience.
For the important stuff, I'm not sure this is the right place to get help with DWAS. I've already found myself looking for a DW .22. 
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January 24, 2009
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Ltdskilz said:
For the important stuff, I'm not sure this is the right place to get help with DWAS. I've already found myself looking for a DW .22.
What a coincidence, ME TOO!
But then, I'm sorta looking for one of everything...my particular case of will not be satisfied until I have an example of each to fondle & polish. Or at least I hope...who knows, it may still not end there.
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March 2, 2008
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Ltdskilz said:
The one thing that I did find surprising with my first day at the range with my new DW was that the felt recoil actually seemed lighter and reacquisition of the target was quicker than with my Ruger. I'm not sure that even makes sense, and it was unexpected, but it was my personal experience.
On the felt recoil, many things may be contributing:
I think overall your DW is heavier than the Ruger
The 6" barrel may have reduced "muzzle flip" more noticeably than a 4"
With that presentation grip, you may be getting the web of your hand higher (closer to the bore axis) than with your Ruger, resulting in more "push back" rather than "flip up"
Finally, a better trigger= better trigger control=better control of the recoil
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
April 25, 2008
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to the forum Ltdskilz. As you've already discovered, it is a great place. Nice Model 15 you have, it is a perfect start to a great DW collection.The difference in felt recoil between your Ruger and your Dan can be attributed to all the things said above...different grip and angle, weight of the guns, barrel length. I always find a Dan Wesson lighter recoiling than any other similar make from another manufacturer, even more so in the large frame models. Thanks for posting with pics on your first entry here.
The Savantist
May 18, 2009
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Ltd-I found the same thing when I first shot my 15-2 with the recoil. I was even using wood grips at the time (have since gone to Pachmayr Grippers that I have on all my revolvers), even with the 2.5" barrel and .357s the recoil wasn't bad. Just a side benefit to the DW I guess. Enjoy the gun, I shoot mostly .38s out of mine and to fire 100 rounds is nomore stressful than a hundred rounds out of my DW .22
Jim
DW 15, DW 22, SW 48, SW 1917, Ruger Lcp, Bernardelli Mod 80
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