44-VH opinions wanted

[rdnzl]

What are your opinions of the Dan Wesson 44-VH revolver?

Monson Mass, manufacture.

Thanks

[dawei]

What are your opinions of the Dan Wesson 44-VH revolver?

Monson Mass, manufacture.

Thanks

As opposed to what; S&W®, Colt®, Taurus® Ruger®?

[rdnzl]

Pretty goofy reply.

I am looking for opinions on a particular gun.

"As opposed to".................HAH.......

It's not about opposition, it's about information.

[Redhawk1]

In my opinion the S&W will hold it's value more over the Dan Wesson. I would  either get a S&W or Ruger in 44MAG. JMHO  :grin:

[dawei]

Pretty goofy reply.

I am looking for opinions on a particular gun.

"As opposed to".................HAH.......

It's not about opposition, it's about information.

I see, you never compare when you buy: houses, cars, trucks, guns, golf clubs, dogs, clothes, etc.........

We get the picture.

[rdnzl]

David,

As you have chosen to be a smartass, please do not reply any more, as you will be of no help.

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I would not anticipate buying one as an investment, only a shooter.

I guess no one has any first hand experience shooting one. Opinions on accuracy, ease of operation, and quality would be helpful.

[unspellable]

I own two blue DW 44 Mags, one stainless, two stainless 445 Super Mags.  I also have a stainless 357 Super Mag.

They are unquestionably stronger and more durable than a Smith and fully the equal if not better than a Ruger in this regard.

They are on average the most accurate double action production revolver you can buy.  (The only production revolvers to match the accuracy is the Freedom Arms SA at twice the price and one or two European revolvers at three times the price that are almost never seen here in the US.)

The interchangable barrel eliminates questions of correct cylinder gap when you buy one.  They allow me to have one shroud with iron sights and one with glass sights.  Also more than one length.  Since the barrel can be changed in five minutes I don't worry about wearing one out with jacketed bulets and hot loads.  (Not that any of them show any signs of wear yet.)

Trigger pull out of the box is better than a Ruger.  Contrary to rumours, the trigger and hammer are not case hardened and trigger work can be done.  The Ruger's trigger geometry precludes a really good trigger as can be had on the DW and S&W.

They dominated stock revolver Silhouette shoooting for years until the price ceiling was raised to allow the Freedom arms revolvers.  Most years, seven out of the top ten national winners used DW's.

Subjective opinion, but I think they look better than Rugers and the new crop of S&W's.

Only one downside, the general shooting population is very conservative and fails to fully appreciate them, so they have a weak resale value in some parts of the country.  On the other hand this means I got a steal on my second blue 44 Mag.

Bottom line.  I've been a Smith fan for twenty some years.  The DW's have slowly weaned me away from them.  At least for a large field revolver using powerful cartridges.  They are not too strong a contender if you're looking for a pocket gun.

[dawei]

Large Snip................  Only one downside, the general shooting population is very conservative and fails to fully appreciate them, so they have a weak resale value in some parts of the country.  On the other hand this means I got a steal on my second blue 44 Mag.

Bottom line.  I've been a Smith fan for twenty some years.  The DW's have slowly weaned me away from them.  At least for a large field revolver using powerful cartridges.  They are not too strong a contender if you're looking for a pocket gun.

I believe they are great for pie plate & steel ram shooting. Some of the objection for CCW or duty use is they take longer to reload with the yoke lockup. (This is what makes them so strong however). Should be a great trail or target gun.

[txpete]

don't know about the new ones but I had a old one bought in germany in 86.it was a complete dog that jumped time,spitting lead ect.those were the days of spotty QC on their part.
I have read only good things about the new ones but once bitten...I'd pass.
pete

[unspellable]

Quality control is an issue with any firearm.  The problem with somebody saying they have a lemon is that it's only one example.  You don't hear about the 999 that worked.

It seems to be more of a problem today with any maker than in past years.  I have had two Taurus revolvers, A Smith & Wesson Revolver, a Colt Revolver, a Colt pistol, a Browning pistol, a supposedly quality 380 pistol, an Ugartechea Shotgun, all with show stopper problems.

I have two Ruger revolvers and maybe three Smith & Wesson revolvers with lesser problems.

Smith & Wesson went through a period when quality was poor.

So it seems like a case of name your brand, and no matter what it is, you can run into problems.

[txpete]

I agree and just because I had a problem with a DW doesn't mean there all bad, add this was with the old company and not the new.
I also have several diff. brands of handguns smith, ruger,taurus and colt and haven't had to send one back for repairs yet.lucky???maybe nock wood.
pete