rswartsell
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I am 55 years old and am an "empty nester" meaning that finally I have watched my 2 sons "launched" like Khalil Ghibran's arrows. I have a bit more disposable income and have turned my thoughts toward "perfecting" my toolbox (read as collection of guns). I am of humble means so each spot I choose is of the highest quality for purpose I can reasonably afford. There are a LOT of spots, so I'm trying to control that too.
At any rate, the 6" full power .357 magnum spot in the lineup is currently occupied by a Monson (vintage I think) Dan Wesson 15-2. As background I have owned many of what I believe to be the finest and previously occupying this spot was a pre-lock 686+ with a sweet professional trigger job that was the equal or master of any Python I have seen. (Colt fan and have owned 2 Pythons). Well, it got away from me and in my depression I noticed the DW at a usually nosebleed high shop for $375.00. Jumped on like duck on a a june bug and at first the action was like broken glass under an 18th century iron.
Detailed cleaning and a bit of use and it's like night and day. This piece was apparently neglected much and shot little. The dynamics seem to fit a new revolver "break in". I still have a bit of work to do with the adjustable sights, and I find myself wondering about the "pistol kit" aspectcs of this revolver.
I have only the 6" barrel mounted since I bought it and no barrel wrench. Does the interchangeable barrel bring additional maintenance? What is the true "ceiling" of this revolver? Equal to a pre-lock 686+? Strong enough for true "full house" loads regularly?
I killed a couple of deer and 1 hog with the Smith (I am willing to state that any .357 might be reckless with hog, NOW). So my 6" .357 focus is hunting. Say Buffalo Bore 180 gr. cast.
What say you? Will the DW fill the spot, or should I plan to replace?
At any rate, the 6" full power .357 magnum spot in the lineup is currently occupied by a Monson (vintage I think) Dan Wesson 15-2. As background I have owned many of what I believe to be the finest and previously occupying this spot was a pre-lock 686+ with a sweet professional trigger job that was the equal or master of any Python I have seen. (Colt fan and have owned 2 Pythons). Well, it got away from me and in my depression I noticed the DW at a usually nosebleed high shop for $375.00. Jumped on like duck on a a june bug and at first the action was like broken glass under an 18th century iron.
Detailed cleaning and a bit of use and it's like night and day. This piece was apparently neglected much and shot little. The dynamics seem to fit a new revolver "break in". I still have a bit of work to do with the adjustable sights, and I find myself wondering about the "pistol kit" aspectcs of this revolver.
I have only the 6" barrel mounted since I bought it and no barrel wrench. Does the interchangeable barrel bring additional maintenance? What is the true "ceiling" of this revolver? Equal to a pre-lock 686+? Strong enough for true "full house" loads regularly?
I killed a couple of deer and 1 hog with the Smith (I am willing to state that any .357 might be reckless with hog, NOW). So my 6" .357 focus is hunting. Say Buffalo Bore 180 gr. cast.
What say you? Will the DW fill the spot, or should I plan to replace?
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