Great revolvers. Uncle has one, Manufactured in my hometown town years ago. Couldn’t afford them then & when I could I passed , now the pistol packs are way out of price range.
I had no idea that this firearm existed. Seeing the barrel replacement feature of this weapon makes me wonder how this revolver was not more popular. Thank you for sharing this video with everyone. This gun will most definitely be added to my list.
I think it was as much marketing as anything else. The quality and price was about the same as S&W. But Dan Wesson was a very small company compared to Smith & Wesson.
@@1957Shep That's true. I don't recall ever seeing a Dan Wesson advertisement. I honestly thought they only made 1911's. It's all I ever heard about until now. I don't own a dan wesson firearm. They're still in the nice to have and not need to have category for me.
@@Freeeeeeeedoooooooom Dan Wesson Firearms dates back to the late 1960s. Their 1911s are a lot more recent. The founder of the company was related to the Wessons of Smith & Wesson fame.
@@1957Shep Thank you for sharing this bit of history. I was under the impression that Dan Wesson firearms was a much more recently formed company. I did assume some sort of family relation with Daniel Wesson based upon the name. It is always good to learn something new. Thank you sir.
When I began my career as a law enforcement officer back in the mid-1980s, my first duty weapon was Dan Wesson 357, with 4" barrel. I loved it and considered it very accurate and had a smooth action. I wish I still owned it.
I've been aware of the Dan Wesson exchangeable barrel system revolvers for decades but never learned how they work. Thanks for the education about these fine firearms.
I have two in .357 and.44 and I can testify to the fact that they are as good or better than any other revolvers ever made. Extremely accurate and reliable.
I got the Model 15-2 as well with the different barrels, to me it's one of the best 357 mag around. Had a Model 14 as well but that one was stolen many years ago.
Those are really cool looking stocks , it's a nice looking revolver. My uncle had one years ago , with different barrels lengths. Always thought they were cool, to have one gun that you could change
I've got one like yours. That Zebra wood grip brings big money on eBay, but I think it's the best looking one and certainly the hardest one to find. Thanks for sharing this one!
I had the 744 VH.44 mag with an 8 inch scoped barrel and also a 4 inch VH. I made handloads for it and the most accurate was 275 gr Hardcast lead over about 22 gr of Win 296. 1. 5 inch 3 shot group off a rest using a 2x leupold scope at 100 yards. I was more than pleased.
Seems like a practical revolver with all the changeable parts. I couldn’t help wondering if changing barrels can adversely affect the accuracy in any way
It does change the point of aim a little when you change the barrel. But probably not any more than you point of aim changes when switching ammo with different bullet weights.
I have one with a 4-inch barrel and the tool and pamphlet well instruction booklet also with the zebra wood grip and the Insignia in the grip and I've never fired it so it looks brand new also with a nice mahogany box and plastic molded insert the pistol fits into. I was wondering how old it is and it has Monson Massachusetts stamped with the make and serial number.
Considered one of these yrs ago. In a side by side comparison with a nice 4 inch 19-2 which do you prefer and why? (not talking about the versatility of interchangeable barrels , I’m just talking handling and shooting 4 inch 19 vs this one.
My friend had one, it always had problems while shooting. Loosening up, and such. Seemed like a finiky weapon. Difficulty, opening the cylinder also. What is your opinion on this shooters reliability ?
Great revolvers. Uncle has one,
Manufactured in my hometown town years ago. Couldn’t afford them then & when I could I passed , now the pistol packs are way out of price range.
Think I paid $400 for this one used with 5 barrels. But that was 25 years ago. Would probably bring 4 or 5 times that much today.
I had no idea that this firearm existed. Seeing the barrel replacement feature of this weapon makes me wonder how this revolver was not more popular. Thank you for sharing this video with everyone. This gun will most definitely be added to my list.
I think it was as much marketing as anything else. The quality and price was about the same as S&W. But Dan Wesson was a very small company compared to Smith & Wesson.
@@1957Shep That's true. I don't recall ever seeing a Dan Wesson advertisement. I honestly thought they only made 1911's. It's all I ever heard about until now. I don't own a dan wesson firearm. They're still in the nice to have and not need to have category for me.
@@Freeeeeeeedoooooooom Dan Wesson Firearms dates back to the late 1960s. Their 1911s are a lot more recent. The founder of the company was related to the Wessons of Smith & Wesson fame.
@@1957Shep Thank you for sharing this bit of history. I was under the impression that Dan Wesson firearms was a much more recently formed company. I did assume some sort of family relation with Daniel Wesson based upon the name. It is always good to learn something new. Thank you sir.
When I began my career as a law enforcement officer back in the mid-1980s, my first duty weapon was Dan Wesson 357, with 4" barrel. I loved it and considered it very accurate and had a smooth action. I wish I still owned it.
I never sell or trade anymore. Always end up regretting it.
I’d say out of all the TH-cam videos I watched, you have the nicest gun collection I have ever seen.
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Thanks Mike for doing this video series on the Dan Wesson revolver.
Still a couple more of these videos set to go live in the next couple of months.
I've been aware of the Dan Wesson exchangeable barrel system revolvers for decades but never learned how they work. Thanks for the education about these fine firearms.
Thanks for taking time to watch.
Love these wheelgun videos. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Glad you like them!
Those old Monson full lug barrelled revolvers are one of the finest handguns ever made.
They are good guns.
@@1957Shep I've never handled one of the reboots or the later from CZ
I have two in .357 and.44 and I can testify to the fact that they are as good or better than any other revolvers ever made. Extremely accurate and reliable.
I got the Model 15-2 as well with the different barrels, to me it's one of the best 357 mag around. Had a Model 14 as well but that one was stolen many years ago.
They are good revolvers
Good looking revolver!
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Those are really cool looking stocks , it's a nice looking revolver. My uncle had one years ago , with different barrels lengths. Always thought they were cool, to have one gun that you could change
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DW revolvers are awesome! Thanks for sharing
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I've got one like yours. That Zebra wood grip brings big money on eBay, but I think it's the best looking one and certainly the hardest one to find. Thanks for sharing this one!
Thanks for taking the time to watch.
I had the 744 VH.44 mag with an 8 inch scoped barrel and also a 4 inch VH. I made handloads for it and the most accurate was 275 gr Hardcast lead over about 22 gr of Win 296. 1. 5 inch 3 shot group off a rest using a 2x leupold scope at 100 yards. I was more than pleased.
Pretty good.
These older Dan Wesson model 15-2s are some great revolvers. I chose the Dan over my Python and model 27.
They are nice guns.
Great video! Love my Model 15
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That is a super nice Dan Wesson. I enjoyed the other videos on this one.
Glad you enjoyed it
Had a few back in the day . I like the solid 44 barrels better .
They are nice guns.
I just got one am love it
You should do a video with it sometime.
i got the 357 supermag. all dan wessons nice. i did see 357 mag half lug & 44 mag.
They are good guns.
Seems like a practical revolver with all the changeable parts. I couldn’t help wondering if changing barrels can adversely affect the accuracy in any way
It does change the point of aim a little when you change the barrel. But probably not any more than you point of aim changes when switching ammo with different bullet weights.
I have one with a 4-inch barrel and the tool and pamphlet well instruction booklet also with the zebra wood grip and the Insignia in the grip and I've never fired it so it looks brand new also with a nice mahogany box and plastic molded insert the pistol fits into. I was wondering how old it is and it has Monson Massachusetts stamped with the make and serial number.
I think they were made in Monson MA from 1971-1975. After that the factory was moved to another location.
Considered one of these yrs ago.
In a side by side comparison with a nice 4 inch 19-2 which do you prefer and why? (not talking about the versatility of interchangeable barrels , I’m just talking handling and shooting 4 inch 19 vs this one.
There is very little difference. The Smith 19 is a little lighter. Also might have a little smoother action, but not by much.
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That’s a cool setup for a DA revolver! Do you know if these Dan Wesson revolvers are still being made?
They quit making them about 10 years ago.
My friend had one, it always had problems while shooting. Loosening up, and such. Seemed like a finiky weapon. Difficulty, opening the cylinder also.
What is your opinion on this shooters reliability ?
Never had any trouble at all with this one. Also have a 22 caliber Dan Wesson. No trouble with that one either.
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