My first DW

[mechanic]

Made a trade today for a model 14 357 in stainless with 4" barrel.  This is my first DW, but I've found the trigger extremely pleasing, and the overall feel good.  I wanted this as a backup for my 357 rifle, and may use it with hardcast for hogs.

I'll watch this forum for info and pointers you guys may have given in the past.

Ben

[dougk]

Hey Ben

Welcome to the Dan Wesson club...

I also use my DW 357 as a back to my Marlin 357 1894 when hog hunting.

Let us know how the DW works for you...

Doug 

[mechanic]

I haven't had a lot of time yet to work with it, but it has the best double action of any revolver I've owned or shot.  I have a basic load worked up with some 169gr. fn hard cast, and already have some very good groups.  I wouldn't be afraid to take on a hog with it now.

Like anything, now I'm wondering how it would shoot with a longer barrel and shroud, and where I might trade up such.........

Can anyone tell me, is  this considered the small frame?  It's a pretty substantial revolver, but I notice  there is a distinction made between small and large when pricing grips, etc.

Ben

[curteric]

Try this site for your DW questions. A great group of guys an very knowledgeable. www.danwessonforum.com
Curt

[dougk]

Like anything, now I'm wondering how it would shoot with a longer barrel and shroud, and where I might trade up such.........

Can anyone tell me, is  this considered the small frame?  It's a pretty substantial revolver, but I notice  there is a distinction made between small and large when pricing grips, etc.

Ben

Hey Ben

I keep an eye on barrels and shrouds in the classifieds here on GBO and gunbroker or auctionarms.

Your 357 is considered a small frame and uses the square tang.  The 357sm (supermag) and larger are the large frame and use the round tang.

[Flash]

I have a stainless 2 1/2" model 715 and it shoots great. It's more accurate than some of my single actions.

[Swede454]

I have one that I bought with a 6" barrel later added an 8" barrel. I take it with me Deer hunting with the 8" barrel as a backup. The lockup was not so good for the cylinder untill I reshaped it to fit better in the frame. Dan Wessons are some nice pistols but Quality control was severly lacking. The first 44mag I bought I sent it back to the factory for many QC problems. They fixed it N/C I had it for many years untill I got the trade itch. I later bought another one of an auction for a lot more money but it is not as good as my first one.
 
If you have a good one never sell it.

[mechanic]

This one shows some handling marks....minor, but shoots flawlessly and very accurately.
 
Ben