Dan Wesson 715 being reintroduced for 2014

[FuSchniken]

The Dan Wesson 715 revolver is slated to be reintroduced in 2014. Thoughts?

http://www.cz-usa.com/products/view/dan-wesson-715/

[shooter220]

I had an older DW briefly - after 25 years of shooting Rugers and Smiths the cylinder latch just didn't work for me. The lack of grip options is a second complication...

And I REALLY wanted to love that gun.

-shooter

[David Armstrong]

Hurray! Now maybe I can get some replacement barrels and shrouds without paying an arm and a leg for them.

[Tamara]

I have a completely irrational grudge against DW revolvers because about once every few months some Cletus would drag in a more-or-less complete Pistol Pac to sell with the expectation that he had some priceless treasure. Do you have any idea how long one of those things can sit on consignment?

[Chuck Haggard]

When I was a kid there was one of those pistol packs in the case with all of the barrels on sale at a local store. I used to oogle that every time I was in there. Wanted it badly I did, thought it was the coolest thing I had ever seen.

[Spr1]

I made the mistake of buying one of those a long time ago. Mine was a complete POK (piece of kitten).

[Tamara]

I made the mistake of buying one of those a long time ago. Mine was a complete POK (piece of kitten).

Had a Model 15 myself briefly back in the early '90s. Can't say I miss it very much, either.

[Spr1]

Yes, mine was the Model 15 of course, not the 715.

[FuSchniken]

Sooo... I am not gonna lie, this takes the wind out of my sails a little bit. On the other hand, I saved a ton of money by switching to Ruger?

[HCM]

I had a stainless DW 44mag (744?) back in 1989. Can't say I miss it.

[Will_H]

Is there anything in particular that was an issue with the Dan Wesson 744? I'm not very familiar with them, but I do want a big .44 Mag wheelgun to shoot often.

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[Spr1]

Is there anything in particular that was an issue with the Dan Wesson 744? I'm not very familiar with them, but I do want a big .44 Mag wheelgun to shoot often.

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I would look at Ruger.

[HCM]

Is there anything in particular that was an issue with the Dan Wesson 744? I'm not very familiar with them, but I do want a big .44 Mag wheelgun to shoot often.

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No horror story. The trigger wasn't very good plus even back the. support and spare barrels were problematic. I traded it for a Glock 17 (Gen 1) and some cash. A few years later I picked up a 6" Colt Anaconda which I SERIOUSLY regret selling. Anaconda prices have gotten ridiculous so I would second the Ruger recommendation.

[Chuck Whitlock]

My very first handgun was a blued 4" DW. I remember it being stupid accurate. But $1168.00 for a stainless 6" trip down memory lane ain't gonna happen.

[jetfire]

I just cannot get over the "we're different for no good reason cylinder latch on the DW guns. Colt, Ruger and S&W all have the latches in the same place. Don't be different.

[45dotACP]

I just cannot get over the "we're different for no good reason cylinder latch on the DW guns. Colt, Ruger and S&W all have the latches in the same place. Don't be different.

For me, the unforgivable sin is that they priced it in line with a Smith and Wesson AND gave it that crappy latch.

Also, they are ugly. In my opinion, they look European, which may be a compliment for a semi auto, but is the reverse for a wheelie.

[Chuck Whitlock]

I just cannot get over the "we're different for no good reason cylinder latch on the DW guns. Colt, Ruger and S&W all have the latches in the same place. Don't be different.
I never thought of it as a big deal...just hit it with the thumb as your left hand goes to open the cylinder. Of course, this was way before I knew anything about one-handed manipulations and whatnot. The only thing caveat back in the day was if you used a break-front duty holster it would open the latch for you on the draw!

[Rich]

When I was a kid there was one of those pistol packs in the case with all of the barrels on sale at a local store. I used to oogle that every time I was in there. Wanted it badly I did, thought it was the coolest thing I had ever seen.

What year did it come out ? I was thinking in the early 80`s . I thought the idea was cool. snub or hunter.

[jkm]

Not many DW fans on the site.
My Dad had a Dan Wesson 22. About a year ago, I brought it home. It had a 6" Vented bbl on it which I really didn't care for. So, I called DW and they made me a new 4" VH bbl and shroud. I think it took about three weeks and about $200. I didn't think that was bad. Fun gun to plink with....jkm

[41magfan]

While I personally didn't warm up to the first iteration, I do recall them being extremely accurate. A buddy of mine had a .44 Magnum that would almost shoot through the same hole inside of 50 yards if you could do your part. I also seem to recall that being one of the first handguns that utilized a lot of MIM technology.