R.I.P. Dan Wesson revolvers

DWFan · 10-09-2008, 05:07 AM

"There will be no production of revolvers in the foreseeable future. The cost of retooling and materials would not be justified by the minimal sales the revolvers would generate."

The official policy of CZ Arms as confirmed by Ken Lawton and Genny Dutcher.

dmwphoto · 10-09-2008, 05:57 AM

A shame to see this. I have owned several over the years and have always been pleased. I used one in 44 mag to compete in IHMSA matches (way back when)

KW Gary M · 10-09-2008, 06:50 AM

Sad to see them go but I bet the value will go up for sure. Pick one up now if you can.

runfiverun · 10-09-2008, 11:16 AM

i have been hoping they would return as i really want a 414 for hunting.
guess the 375 and 445 will have to do.

Gator Amos · 10-12-2008, 12:12 PM

I'm upset about this on one hand because I own one and I love everything about except pushing that pin back in after a cylinder or so of rounds. But, I suppose, if the value goes up I can't be that upset.

nathangdad · 10-12-2008, 03:48 PM

but market share just did not materialize. It is just a risk of launching a new product in a market already saturated with guns and cartridges.

roverboy · 10-12-2008, 08:20 PM

They are super accurate guns. Two friends have owned them and they were fine guns. One was a 10" barreled .357 magmum.

DWFan · 10-12-2008, 08:25 PM

I think it's a sign of the times, nathangdad. A lot of the younger shooters I've seen aren't interested in revolvers because they don't hold enough ammo and they believe a 3" group at 25 yards is "tight". Revolvers are considered an "old timer's" weapon; I've been quoted the line ("A lot of old-timers carry those.") out of Lethal Weapon more times than I can count. Heaven forbid that you shoot a single action; they consider that something right out of the Stone Age.

couchtr26 · 10-12-2008, 08:31 PM

People just don't understand the value of revolvers. Very strong, very reliable, and jamming (what's that?)

Gator Amos · 10-12-2008, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by DWFan

I think it's a sign of the times, nathangdad. A lot of the younger shooters I've seen aren't interested in revolvers because they don't hold enough ammo and they believe a 3" group at 25 yards is "tight". Revolvers are considered an "old timer's" weapon; I've been quoted the line ("A lot of old-timers carry those.") out of Lethal Weapon more times than I can count. Heaven forbid that you shoot a single action; they consider that something right out of the Stone Age.

I have encountered this quite a bit. I love my .44mag. Never jams, no failure to load, and no failure to fire.
As for the holding more ammo, if you can't take someone down with six shots (especialy with a .44mag. You wont need them all) YOU SHOULDN'T FIRE A WEAPON!

dodge310 · 10-13-2008, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Gator Amos

As for the holding more ammo, if you can't take someone down with six shots (especialy with a .44mag. You wont need them all) YOU SHOULDN'T FIRE A WEAPON!

My thoughts exactly.

SightNSqueeze · 10-13-2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DWFan

I think it's a sign of the times, nathangdad. A lot of the younger shooters I've seen aren't interested in revolvers because they don't hold enough ammo and they believe a 3" group at 25 yards is "tight". Revolvers are considered an "old timer's" weapon; I've been quoted the line ("A lot of old-timers carry those.") out of Lethal Weapon more times than I can count. Heaven forbid that you shoot a single action; they consider that something right out of the Stone Age.

I saw it happening years ago when we transitioned from service revolvers to service autos in law enforcement. A lot of the younger officers in our classes were chomping at the bit for the new issue weapons at a time when auto pistols and auto pistol calibers themselves were evolving rapidly; probably not the best time to transition. To this day, I can still shoot the timed instructors course with a Smith & Wesson medium frame service revolver shooting a better and tighter score than I could with an auto pistol. A well tuned .45 Government auto might come close.

RgrNo1Shtr · 10-13-2008, 04:05 PM

Let them go chase the autoloaders, that means more revolvers at better prices for those of us who love'em!

Gator Amos · 10-14-2008, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by RgrNo1Shtr

Let them go chase the autoloaders, that means more revolvers at better prices for those of us who love'em!

I didn't think of that. Yeah let'em have'em.

roverboy · 10-14-2008, 01:02 AM

I prefer revolvers over autoloaders. I got a Ruger Sec. Six that has been like a rock.

Deep13 · 10-16-2008, 05:02 PM

The cost of labor is doing them all in. Revolvers are hard to make. They actually have more moving parts than an automatic. First Colt, now DW. I'm pretty confident Ruger is not going to quit any time soon. Neither will SW.

GUNZABLAZIN · 10-16-2008, 06:46 PM

I HAVE A MODEL 15-2 VH, 6" BBL. I PICKED UP AN 8" HEAVY DRILLED AND TAPPED FOR A SCOPE AT A LOCAL GUNSHOP, BOUGHT A 10" HV BBL OUT OF THE LOCAL ADVERTISER PAPER, AND THEN BOUGHT A 2" HV BBL AT A GUNSHOW. I PAID ABOUT A TOTAL OF $410 FOR EVERTHING. HECKUVA GOOD PRICE FOR A (PISTOL PAC). I ALSO HUNT WHITETAIL WITH A TC CONTENDER IN A .445 SUPER MAG. LOVE THAT CAL.

roverboy · 10-17-2008, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by GUNZABLAZIN

I HAVE A MODEL 15-2 VH, 6" BBL. I PICKED UP AN 8" HEAVY DRILLED AND TAPPED FOR A SCOPE AT A LOCAL GUNSHOP, BOUGHT A 10" HV BBL OUT OF THE LOCAL ADVERTISER PAPER, AND THEN BOUGHT A 2" HV BBL AT A GUNSHOW. I PAID ABOUT A TOTAL OF $410 FOR EVERTHING. HECKUVA GOOD PRICE FOR A (PISTOL PAC). I ALSO HUNT WHITETAIL WITH A TC CONTENDER IN A .445 SUPER MAG. LOVE THAT CAL.

Nice collection. You ought to hang on to the Dan Wessons.

Jimbo Indy · 10-17-2008, 12:21 PM

I'm with you revolver guys. Let'um have their auto's. The laughing stops when I bring in targets with really small groups, some holes overlapping, shot with a Super Blackhawk or GP-100. My GP recvently saved me from myself. Made a mistake in handloading. Charged a 357 with 15 gr. Blue Dot instead of 10.5. Nearly a 500% overcharge. The primer was blown out of the case and jammed the action. Cleared the action, loaded with known good loads and went right on shooting. Let's see a plastic auto stand up to that abuse. Thank you Bill Ruger.
I too love the long magnums like 357 Maximum, made opular by the Dan Wessons. They wil be missed.

torasperry · 10-18-2008, 09:17 AM

Gents,
Found an Original Unfired .357 cal DW Pistol pac, Has all the stuff, 2" 4" 6" 8 " barrels, Buckle, Patch, Wooden exchange grip, Wrench, White front site replacement.
Collector had it in his collection.
What is the Pac worth these days.
The Case has yellow lining, Think the Pac is about 20 years old.
Would like to know what it's worth today,
Any Guesses?

10-09-2008, 05:07 AM	#1
DWFan Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N. Texas Posts: 1,794 Blog Entries: 2	R.I.P. Dan Wesson revolvers "There will be no production of revolvers in the foreseeable future. The cost of retooling and materials would not be justified by the minimal sales the revolvers would generate." The official policy of CZ Arms as confirmed by Ken Lawton and Genny Dutcher.

10-09-2008, 06:50 AM	#3
KW Gary M Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Key West Florida Posts: 7,155 Blog Entries: 1	Sad to see them go but I bet the value will go up for sure. Pick one up now if you can. __________________ To Say Guns Kill People Is To Say Automobiles Drive Drunk and Matches Commit Arson.

10-12-2008, 12:12 PM	#5
Gator Amos Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New albany IN, born in Harrodsburg KY Posts: 19	50/50 I'm upset about this on one hand because I own one and I love everything about except pushing that pin back in after a cylinder or so of rounds. But, I suppose, if the value goes up I can't be that upset.

10-12-2008, 03:48 PM	#6
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6,056	Well, these guns did have their fans but market share just did not materialize. It is just a risk of launching a new product in a market already saturated with guns and cartridges.

10-12-2008, 08:20 PM	#7
roverboy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moss,Tn. Posts: 1,692	They are super accurate guns. Two friends have owned them and they were fine guns. One was a 10" barreled .357 magmum. __________________ "You gonna pull them pistols or whistle Dixie? Outlaw Josie Wales

10-09-2008, 05:57 AM	#2
dmwphoto Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 551	A shame to see this. I have owned several over the years and have always been pleased. I used one in 44 mag to compete in IHMSA matches (way back when)

10-09-2008, 11:16 AM	#4
runfiverun Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: soda springs idaho Posts: 804	i have been hoping they would return as i really want a 414 for hunting. guess the 375 and 445 will have to do.

10-12-2008, 08:25 PM	#8
DWFan Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N. Texas Posts: 1,794 Blog Entries: 2	I think it's a sign of the times, nathangdad. A lot of the younger shooters I've seen aren't interested in revolvers because they don't hold enough ammo and they believe a 3" group at 25 yards is "tight". Revolvers are considered an "old timer's" weapon; I've been quoted the line ("A lot of old-timers carry those.") out of Lethal Weapon more times than I can count. Heaven forbid that you shoot a single action; they consider that something right out of the Stone Age.

10-12-2008, 08:31 PM	#9
couchtr26 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 254	People just don't understand the value of revolvers. Very strong, very reliable, and jamming (what's that?)

10-13-2008, 04:05 PM	#13
RgrNo1Shtr Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 60	Let them go chase the autoloaders, that means more revolvers at better prices for those of us who love'em! __________________ I like a handgun. I hold a shotgun in high regard; rifles-well, I love the darn things J. O'Connor

10-14-2008, 01:02 AM	#15
roverboy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moss,Tn. Posts: 1,692	I prefer revolvers over autoloaders. I got a Ruger Sec. Six that has been like a rock. __________________ "You gonna pull them pistols or whistle Dixie? Outlaw Josie Wales

10-16-2008, 05:02 PM	#16
Deep13 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 722	The cost of labor is doing them all in. Revolvers are hard to make. They actually have more moving parts than an automatic. First Colt, now DW. I'm pretty confident Ruger is not going to quit any time soon. Neither will SW.

10-16-2008, 06:46 PM	#17
GUNZABLAZIN Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Blufton,Indiana Posts: 518	I HAVE A MODEL 15-2 VH, 6" BBL. I PICKED UP AN 8" HEAVY DRILLED AND TAPPED FOR A SCOPE AT A LOCAL GUNSHOP, BOUGHT A 10" HV BBL OUT OF THE LOCAL ADVERTISER PAPER, AND THEN BOUGHT A 2" HV BBL AT A GUNSHOW. I PAID ABOUT A TOTAL OF $410 FOR EVERTHING. HECKUVA GOOD PRICE FOR A (PISTOL PAC). I ALSO HUNT WHITETAIL WITH A TC CONTENDER IN A .445 SUPER MAG. LOVE THAT CAL.

10-17-2008, 12:21 PM	#19
Jimbo Indy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 138	I'm with you revolver guys. Let'um have their auto's. The laughing stops when I bring in targets with really small groups, some holes overlapping, shot with a Super Blackhawk or GP-100. My GP recvently saved me from myself. Made a mistake in handloading. Charged a 357 with 15 gr. Blue Dot instead of 10.5. Nearly a 500% overcharge. The primer was blown out of the case and jammed the action. Cleared the action, loaded with known good loads and went right on shooting. Let's see a plastic auto stand up to that abuse. Thank you Bill Ruger. I too love the long magnums like 357 Maximum, made opular by the Dan Wessons. They wil be missed.

10-18-2008, 09:17 AM	#20
torasperry Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Medina,Tennessee Posts: 57	Pistol Pac Gents, Found an Original Unfired .357 cal DW Pistol pac, Has all the stuff, 2" 4" 6" 8 " barrels, Buckle, Patch, Wooden exchange grip, Wrench, White front site replacement. Collector had it in his collection. What is the Pac worth these days. The Case has yellow lining, Think the Pac is about 20 years old. Would like to know what it's worth today, Any Guesses?