Suppressors Any Dan Wesson revolver fans on the 'Hide?

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I picked up a 15 Pistol Pack from a guy at a local gunshow for $350.00. Had 2,4,6,8 bbls in blue and non-vented. I really liked the short hammer throw.. I thought it was a well made revolver however I could not get over the cylinder latch in fromt of the cylinder.. was akward. I own 8 S&W wheel guns and have become used to thier manual of arms. Same reason I dumped my Colt Python, different manual of arms. I traded the Dan Wesson for a S&W 629 8 3/8 bbl and gave it to my brother. He wanted the Long gun.. Other than that I thought it was a quality made firearm. Mine was one of the older models. I cant remember but there were two different manufacturing sights and if you are series about purchasing someone should chime in as to these locations
Thankyou,
George of the jungle
 
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The 445 SuperMag is a favorite of mine. Later today I will look to see if I still have brass & dies. I was shooting the 445 SM back when you had to send a copy of the sales receipt of the pistol so that you could buy 50 pieces of brass head stamped "445 Gates". Feel free to PM with any additional questions.
Semper Fi
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Georgeofthejungle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I picked up a 15 Pistol Pack from a guy at a local gunshow for $350.00. Had 2,4,6,8 bbls in blue and non-vented. I really liked the short hammer throw.. I thought it was a well made revolver however I could not get over the cylinder latch in fromt of the cylinder.. was akward. I own 8 S&W wheel guns and have become used to thier manual of arms. Same reason I dumped my Colt Python, different manual of arms. I traded the Dan Wesson for a S&W 629 8 3/8 bbl and gave it to my brother. He wanted the Long gun.. Other than that I thought it was a quality made firearm. Mine was one of the older models. I cant remember but there were two different manufacturing sights and if you are series about purchasing someone should chime in as to these locations
Thankyou,
George of the jungle </div></div>

It is the earlier Monson, MA guns that are considered more desireable.

I have a DW 44VH8. I initially picked it up after learning the hard way about S&Ws not holding up to the heavy loads (shooting loose) and after some research learned that DWs and Rugers had longer cylinders (for longer COAL) and were more robust. After some research I settled on the DW and couldn't be happier. Easily interchangeable barrels, adjustable cylinder gap, and built like a bunker are what won me over. I don't miss my 629s at all. My gun was a nearly NIB sample from around 1981 or so and the finish is great (Colts and S&Ws from about this period were beautiful as well) and I am sold on the DW design. Too bad the guns are no longer made, but CZ USA still sells parts so there is no worry of getting stuck with a broken gun.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I was shooting the 445 SM back when you had to send a copy of the sales receipt of the pistol so that you could buy 50 pieces of brass head stamped "445 Gates". </div></div>

That's a blast from the past.

I used a 15VH (?) in IMHSA for years. The longer cylinder allowed loading 180s for the rams. Shot quite a few 40X40s with that gun.
 
#9
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just bought a 15-2 in stainless pistol pac 357. mag last night.

it also had 3 extra blued barrel assemblies.
2", 4", 6"

all the tools.

but it is missing the belt buckle, ill have to find that to complete it out.
 
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I'll have a few photos for you guys in a day or two. I just had a chance to fire some .44 Magnum +P's through her yesterday. Once I got the sights dialed in it sure was easy to pound the 150-yard gong at the range.

I can't wait to load some real .445 ammo. Of course there's always a sweet spot between long range performance and the shooter's ability to focus through the recoil at the end of a silhouette match. I wanted something I could shoot 100 rounds at a time through without being fatigued. The weight of the heavy vent rib barrel and the very efficient compensator are perfect.

Most of the younger pistol/revolver shooters at the range have no idea what a Dan Wesson is capable of. Sometimes it's fun to go old school.

Mine is a Palmer, Mass. manufacture. The fit and finish is up to par, and the rear sight cut is milled in-line with the barrel. The trigger is glass-rod crisp at around 3 pounds. With my overgrown hands the stretched Super Mag frame still looks in proportion, and I'm as pleased as I can be.

I've had a few friends ask why I didn't just get a .454 Casull or .460 S&W. Well, I've fired them quite a bit, and neither of those two lend themselves to firing 100-round strings at various silhouettes or rocks on the mountain out to 500-yards. 20-30 rounds of full power loads from a 454, and you really don't want to see the revolver again for a week or two.

I sure wish I could find a killer deal on a Pistol Pack like you did, Georgeofthejungle.

95LTZ, look for my PM.

Pics will be up soon.

Chops
 
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Dan Wesson revolvers are nice and I own a 8" version in .357. I do not shoot it that much, but it iw well made.

I sold a pistol pack a few years ago for about the same price mentioned above. They can be had at bargain prices.
 
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I love dan's; am the proud owner of: 22lr SS 2,4,6,8"; 22mag 2-8" ss; 32 H&R mag *" ss; 357 pistol pac ; 41mag 2-10";44mag 2-10"; 45LC SS 6&8";357 supermag; 375 super mag; 2-445 SS supermag; 460 roland SS; 44mag SS fixed barrel; looking for 32/20 and 414 supermag to complete collection

Reguarding brass 445 supermag is avail from starline brass out of sedalia , mo look at their web site
 
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Starline was the first place I checked for brass since they are the only one making it now, but they're out. So is every onlline retailer I've tried. Well, that's not completely true - Buffalo Arms had four pieces left :)

The very nice lady who answered the phone at Starline said it would be at least two months before they would even consider another run. I'm thinkin' it'll probably be the end of the year before the have a fresh supply.

bronzepig, that is a damn fine collection you have there. I can easily see that happening to me.

Hey guys, where did all of the silhouette sights go? I know IHMSA is still big doin's in the desert states, even though the number of competitors have fallen in the rest of the country. With Bomar's passing, is there anyone supplying repeatable rear sights with 1/2 MOA clicks? I'm coming up blank everywhere I turn!

Chops
 
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midway also carries starline and often has some in; the loaded ammo from dan wesson uses starline brass; i was fotunate to pick up 10+ boxes of 445 and 414 for 100 bucks all in factory dan boxes last year. rcbs makes dies and so does c & h. Might have a few once fired 445 to get you started, i too am waiting on a run of 445 brass. Since i drive to my farm every weekend and sedalia mo is on the way i love running into sierra to pick up second bullets usually just dirty, and the tour of both factories is fun. I passed on a 414 revolver twice as the price of both was over 3200 each, and a 32/20 sold for 1300 had to swallow when i got a brand new 32 h&R SS with dies and brass for 350 ( yea i stoll it )
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Used to have a .44 mag pistol pack, it got stolen. It was a nice revolver too. Really liked the idea of the .445 supermag, but they stopped production as usual. They are discontinuing a lot of their 1911's too, wonder what the deal is?
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Powder Burns</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Used to have a .44 mag pistol pack, it got stolen. It was a nice revolver too. Really liked the idea of the .445 supermag, but they stopped production as usual. They are discontinuing a lot of their 1911's too, wonder what the deal is? </div></div>

Chalk it up to the bean counters at CZ USA doing what they do best.
 
#19
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I don't think they have built revolvers for a while. Several years ago I returned a .22 Silhouette model for some work and had to take it to a local smith to have repaired after I got it back. They're still on my persona non grata list.
 
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