Old Dan Wesson revolver

[bayouvol]

How good were the old Dan Wesson revolvers? How close were the internals to smith and wesson? Just curious if they are worth it at 350? 4 inch barrel with no others. Just gun.

[Grayfox54]

The original Dan Wessons were fine guns. Very well made and accurate. The easily changed barrels made them quite popular in certain circles. I would rank them close, but not quite S&W. But that's just me. I never really cared for the cylinder latch set up. But if I ran across a nice one today for $350, I would be sorely tempted. 

[Parrothead]

I'd bite. Dan Wesson made a quality revolver. Even a better deal if made in Monson, Massachusetts. They were all solid. These were thought to be the best of the best.

[tnhawk]

If I run across one, I'd probably buy it.  They were well built pistols.

[nightrunner]

I'd jump on it at $350.

[rbishop]

Fine revolver. I had one a long time ago and wish I had held onto it.

[graycrait]

They have a lock time that supposedly is a bit quicker than S&W or Ruger, which made it a favorite of silhouette shooters.  I've had several apart and replaced internals.  I always thought the guts were just a tad "hinky" compared to Ruger and S&W, but they always worked.  EWK Arms makes some spare parts for them and I suppose CZ has some parts if someone needed them.  If I were to again buy a revolver the DW would be the only one.  I would love to stumble across a .22LR DW, but am not looking for one.  Frankly because I classify them as a target or range gun, or maybe a hunting revolver I would opt for the longer barrels.   I would also second the recommendation to get one of the Monson, MA versions.   Take a look at some pretty wild version here:  http://www.danwessonforum.com/

[Sidecarist]

I had 3 over the years, 6in 22lr, 6in 357mag, 10in 41mag. I wish I still had every one. Very solid guns. DA trigger not quite as good as S&W or Colt, SA trigger pretty good, accuracy second to none in the revolver world. If it's in good shape I'd jump on it for 350. Look at gun broker for reference prices.

[leroy]

I'll echo the chorus of praise for the DW revolvers... I've had several, liked them all; and im a Smith guy...

The one currently residing in our safe is an 8 inch 22lr DW... It shoots better than i can hold... They are well made and very accurate...

Buy without hesitation....

 

leroy

[R1100R]

I have a Dan Wesson pistol pack in.357 I bought new in 1981. I have all the barrels from 2"
thru 15". It is one of my prized possessions.

I think everyone should own one LOL. Edited December 25, 2015 by R1100R

[adam42]

I have had mine sense 1978 and have shot it all these many years. Mine is a .357 Mag with a 6" barrel, one of the most accurate revolvers I have ever shot, for $350.00 I would jump real quick.  

[Grunt67]

Fine revolver. I had one a long time ago and wish I had held onto it.

 

 Same here. Just one of my many mistakes.

[Motasyco]

I have a .357 15-2 and if I could find another for $350, it would be mine.