I have 2 Taurus 605s, one Taurus 617, and one Taurus 627. After reading it, Ive never been so disappointed. And unlike a lot of Taurus owners I know, I consider myself very lucky as Ive never had a single issue with it. Not mentioned is the trigger reach. Im guessing the grip is made for Dan Wesson by Hogue. Until then I can not shhot my beloved Dan. We would all be lucky to have a reputation as stellar as Dan Wesson revolvers do. Theyre manufactured byAlfa Projbased in Brno, the second largest city in Czech Republic which is a country well known for producing some of the best firearms in the world. Friendly Revolver Competition - Dan Wesson 15-2 vs Colt Python Mystery Wheelgunner 1.49K subscribers 472 views 1 year ago Chapters 0:22 - The guns 0:45 - Challenge 1 Enjoy 2 weeks of live. bullets in full-power loads. TheTaurus 692 is the newest revolveron this list, just recently making its debut in the 2018 SHOT Show. Shoots 158 grain and it handles well with it. Hello Andrew. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Of the three big revolver manufacturers in the US (the other two being Ruger and Taurus sorry, Colt, youre not included), Smith & Wesson sells some of the more expensive mid-priced revolvers on our list. frame and SuperMag frame caliber models that Thanks Mike. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Free Shipping Offer too! If youre inclined to shoot only 125 gr. I was surprised the Colt Cobra was not on your list. The single-action is closer to 3 pounds. Granted, the review I referenced is old, andtheres this other reviewby a guy on YouTube who seems pretty happy with his purchase. Im delighted to hear that CZ is reviving the revolver line! (e.g. At least the frame is investment cast. So whatever you do, dont flick the cylinder when loading your revolver. So, as you can see, there a whole lot of options at your disposal. We may earn a commission when you purchase through one of our links. Before we kick things off, just a few words of caution for our newbie friends (feel free to skip this section of the article and jump straight to the recommendations part if you dont consider yourself a newbie): You might see peopleflicking their revolvers cylinderafter loading ammo in the chambers (this is very common in movies). Dan Wesson revolvers have earned the reputation of being extremely stout. grain strength (as opposed to uni-directional But if these are the only revolvers available in your LGS and you really need one, or if you already happen to have one, it might be a relief to know that they have a pretty good warranty policy. At the time of this articles writing, the 692 is reportedly not yet in stock everywhere so if youre itching to get a 7-shot Taurus with a 4-inch or a 6-inch barrel, you might want to look into the Tracker 627. They started producing a new version of the model 15-2 the best selling production revolver Dan Wesson Arms had built. Optimists on the other hand claim thatits a self-limiting problem that, regardless of the bullet weights, as more and more of the top straps metal is cut by the hot gasses, eventually there will be no more metal to cut through and more space for the gases to dissipate, hence stopping the flame cutting. Free Shipping on orders over $179. Taurus also has an 8-shot .357 Magnum revolver, its their Model 608 available in 4-inch and 6.5-inch barrel lengths, either configuration is selling for $729. You push the mag release, the mag comes out, you push a fresh mag in, rack the slide (or actuate the slide release) and youre ready to go. A hex wrench for this is included in the case. To be honest, I like it better than my Kimber 9. It may make it comfy to shoot in a booth in a commercial range, but removes the gun from practical use. owners of the Dan Wesson design revolvers I mean not to disrespect the revolver platform by talking about these caveats God knows Ive always been in love with revolvers. GOOD JOB! Looks like you did a really good job of getting down in the weeds on these. As far as Im aware, the SR-38 only started becoming widely available last year viaTR Imports from Texas. Frame: Cast Stainless Unfortunately, hope as gun owners did, DW didnt manufacture any for many years. Thanks to Mr Mike, Excellent. I would personally pick between the MR88 and the Dan Wesson 715 for those purposes but it really depends on your budget. Rossi only has three .357 Magnum revolver models available, all of which have a 6-shot cylinder. Barrel assemblies and grips are easily swapped by the shooter. the various components that make up our Youd have to do two separate accuracy tests which Ive actually done w/ laser and w/ sights in the past, and will continue to do any time I find a discrepancy between using the mechanical sights and the actual, mechanical accuracy of the gun. Yes it is. Not sure theyre any better than Korth. And with choice, there is power. So as you can see, it is more the fact that these types of gun have different issues typical of them. Dan Wessons are Ruger indestructible, they have a ball detent in the back and a locking latch on the crane that shuts it into the frame. A set screw is located at the top, rear of the trigger guard allowing for tuning out overtravel. Im going to seriously look at the S&W 686 and the Ruger GP100. My buddy bought a Python the day he turned 21, still has it but he hasnt fired it in years. The looks well, looks are subjective, and I shot a Webley Mk VI in USPSA for years so maybe I shouldnt opine, but the 715 is still awkward and clumsy-looking. I would love an MR73 or MR88 but cant get a hall pass from my wife. But Ive seen a friends Ruger GP100 manual and it says its okay to dry fire the gun. My guess is that the blob of three holes would have been a blob of five holes, but I didnt have the kit necessary to mount a scope or a laser to the 715 so I couldnt really take my eyeballs fudge factor out of the equation. Its unfluted cylinder is machined from stainless steel coated with PVD finish making it highly corrosion resistant. They are all excellent shooters. Of course, this list is our personal preferences based on extensive research and trials. I have the windicator and love it. So first sit down, and take time to think about what it is you want, and then dive into our list and guide. Whats great about revolvers is if a shot fails, the user only needs to cock the hammer and/or just pull the trigger (for SA/DA revolvers the trigger only needs to be pulled). I have a Dan Wesson Pistol Pac from around 1978 with 2, 4, 6, and 8 barrels, two wood grips, and replacement front sights with a white or a red plastic insert all in a hard side lockable brief case. A comparison of the new Umarex Colt Python and the ASG Dan Wesson, 2 very similar guns but with some different features. needs to be removed to fit and assemble all If youre new to revolvers or youre more like myself and youre looking to make a purchase for whatever purpose, stick around. increased pressures of hot loads in the large Surely Dan Wesson could have stepped up its game to offer the 715 in a 7 cylinder model. supposedly alleviates this issue. There are many options on the market, and you have to be sure that what you pick matches your needs. It might work well, but its ugly to me. Designed and developed by six-decades-old Italian firearms manufacturer Armi Sport de Chiappa, the Chiappa Rhino is a unique take on revolvers, so much so that its the only revolver on this list that has the barrel in the 6 oclock position. wish I could afford the top two but I love to shoot and try different ones and my budget only allows so many at a time. Nighthawk/Korth Mongoose (the Rolls Royce of revolvers, also shoots 9mm), 2. So you didnt TOTALLY lose the bet. Our second Smith & Wesson recommendation is the Model 686, which comes in a 6-shot and a 7-shot version (the one with the PLUS suffix). Heavy. I have several stainless Dan Wesson revolvers, no Colt revolvers. Including his Python. Im just keeping it real. I could easily buy a 7-shot S&W 686 and have Glenn Custom convert it to a PPC revolver for $800 if I wanted something similar at around 1/3 of the Super Sports price. Cylinder alignment is important as well and, once again, in addition to the usual features like tight-locking mechanisms and precisely fit parts, Dan Wesson adds some unique touches. Anyone know if the SR38 can be bought in the U.S.? I am not comparing the current production guns here. With the interchangeable barrel system, one frame could suit multiple uses, snubby to 10-inch compensated hunting barrel with rail. It is one of history's most desirable .357 magnum revolvers, the Colt Python, and with the Umarex CO2 version this legendary revolver becomes vastly more affordable to own and nearly as much fun to shoot as the .357 magnum model. The general consensus is the quality of Charter Arms revolvers is so-so. They make some of the more expensive production 1911s and while a lot of people love them, I personally know a few who hate them to their core. You would think they would, considering they are offering 32-20, which is not something Id expect to see! Hopefully, whatever problem your Rossi revolver has is fixable. In my years of owning and shooting a .357 Magnum revolver, Ive never had to deal with flame cutting. They have a reputation for building the thickest-framed, heaviest, sturdiest revolvers that can withstand even the hottest .357 Magnum loads, whether were talking factory ammo or the original Keith load (173 gr. It caused many nightmares and countless sleepless nights in my adolescent years, but it introduced to me the legendaryColt Python the most reliable revolver ever? If you are still struggling, look up some video tutorials. If not, then unfortunately you have an expensive paperweight. Only $49.99. Caliber: .357 Magnum, .38 Special Rather, theyre an importer of firearms manufactured from different European countries. Posted: 6/1/2012 6:20:08 PM EST Maybe Im just like any other gun nut I want a new piece for no particular reason other than to add to my collection. If youre a risk taker, we can recommend three Taurus .357 Magnum revolver models. Thank you very much for this excellent article! Weve added several option since this article was first published. shooter crowd (some of the hottest loaders castings to minimize the amount of metal that Wonderful article. The MR73s were $3200 when I checked. Beware though. From the 44 to the .22 they are all great shooters. Like Korth Combat revolvers, Manurhin revolvers are the stuff of legends, specifically the MR73. We wholeheartedly recommend three revolvers from Ruger: their small-frame 5-shot SP101; their medium-frame GP100; and their large-frame Redhawk which was originally designed and built for the .44 Magnum but since last year was also released for the .357 Magnum. Size wise its technically not a medium frame revolver its larger than conventional medium frame (S&W K-Frame) revolvers but a tad smaller than true large (S&W N-Frame) frame revolvers. 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