Pics of my new Dan Wesson 744

BB · May 9, 2001, 10:27 PM

Heres my new Dan Wesson 744. The top one is with the 8" barrel (soon to have a scope) and the bottom is with the wood grip and 4" barrel. This gun is unbelievably accurate. With the 4" barrel and Federal 44spl plinking ammo, I was shooting out the numbers on a 25yard bullseye target! I can't say enough about this gun.

MikeS · May 10, 2001, 12:00 AM

BB,

I have a new .22, .357, and a 460 and share your appreciation for the Dan Wessons. My question is:
How does the new(?)wood grip compare in size/comfort with the traditional rubber? Thanks.

Mike

J. Parker · May 10, 2001, 01:00 AM

Damn BB that four incher sure is a pretty piece. I've never had a DW. Very nice. Best, J. Parker

pmglock · May 10, 2001, 08:27 AM

That's one fine looking gun, BB. What would one of those set me back to own?

pm

BB · May 10, 2001, 08:41 AM

I bought the pistol with the 4" barrel for $500 and ordered the the 8" vent light slotted/drilled-tapped barrel assembly and the Hogue cocobolo grip seperatly, so they would all show up at the same time. At around $900 total, it wasn't cheap, but it was worth every penny.

Mike, the grip is exactly the same as the rubber only in wood. Hurts like hell shooting 300grn XTPs out of the 4" barrel after awhile, but whats a little pain for such a pretty grip

Anyway, I'm going to see if I can replace it with a round-butt grip like the 629 has.

Ala Dan · May 10, 2001, 11:10 AM

Greeting's All;

Those are some mighty fine looking weapons, and I'm sure you will enjoy both of them. I wasn't even thinking when I bought my S&W 629 5" Classic last July. Now grant you, the
629 Classic is a mighty fine weapon in it's own right; but I
would like some of the features of your 744's. Be sure and
give us a range report, when you get a chance to try them out!

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

BB · May 10, 2001, 11:12 AM

Ala Dan, It's one gun with two barrels and two grips.

Russ · May 10, 2001, 01:10 PM

BB,

Beautiful! Is this new? I heard Dan Wesson might be making a comeback but I haven't heard if they made it. I really like their guns and the interchangable barrel is a great feature. How much does something like this cost?

Thanks, Russ

BB · May 10, 2001, 02:11 PM

Hey Russ, it's new. The serial number is under the 300 mark

224Man · May 10, 2001, 05:02 PM

Does Dan Wesson have a web site? I've always thought it would be neat to own a revolver with interchangeable barrels. How long does it take to swap them? Thanks.

BB · May 10, 2001, 05:30 PM

Takes about a minute to switch barrels.

Website is http://www.dan-wesson.com/

Ala Dan · May 11, 2001, 10:56 AM

Thanks for the info BB; in other words that is what is known
as a "Pistol Pac", correct?

Regards,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

BB · May 12, 2001, 09:04 AM

No, the pistol pack includes more stuff; 4,6 & 8 inch barrels, custom hard case, different grip, extra sight inserts, etc.; and it runs $1400. I just ordered an extra barrel assembly seperately, and a grip direct from Hogue.

May 10, 2001, 08:27 AM	#4
pmglock Member Join Date: July 14, 2000 Posts: 51	Cost? That's one fine looking gun, BB. What would one of those set me back to own? pm

May 9, 2001, 10:27 PM	#1
BB Junior member Join Date: August 18, 1999 Posts: 812	Heres my new Dan Wesson 744. The top one is with the 8" barrel (soon to have a scope) and the bottom is with the wood grip and 4" barrel. This gun is unbelievably accurate. With the 4" barrel and Federal 44spl plinking ammo, I was shooting out the numbers on a 25yard bullseye target! I can't say enough about this gun.

May 10, 2001, 12:00 AM	#2
MikeS Member Join Date: April 18, 2000 Location: San Diego, CA USA Posts: 57	BB, I have a new .22, .357, and a 460 and share your appreciation for the Dan Wessons. My question is: How does the new(?)wood grip compare in size/comfort with the traditional rubber? Thanks. Mike

May 10, 2001, 01:00 AM	#3
J. Parker Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2000 Location: Ephrata, wa. USA Posts: 1,338	Damn BB that four incher sure is a pretty piece. I've never had a DW. Very nice. Best, J. Parker

May 10, 2001, 08:41 AM	#5
BB Junior member Join Date: August 18, 1999 Posts: 812	I bought the pistol with the 4" barrel for $500 and ordered the the 8" vent light slotted/drilled-tapped barrel assembly and the Hogue cocobolo grip seperatly, so they would all show up at the same time. At around $900 total, it wasn't cheap, but it was worth every penny. Mike, the grip is exactly the same as the rubber only in wood. Hurts like hell shooting 300grn XTPs out of the 4" barrel after awhile, but whats a little pain for such a pretty grip Anyway, I'm going to see if I can replace it with a round-butt grip like the 629 has.

May 10, 2001, 11:10 AM	#6
Ala Dan Member in memoriam Join Date: August 14, 1999 Location: In The HOT, Humid, and Mu Posts: 6,116	Greeting's All; Those are some mighty fine looking weapons, and I'm sure you will enjoy both of them. I wasn't even thinking when I bought my S&W 629 5" Classic last July. Now grant you, the 629 Classic is a mighty fine weapon in it's own right; but I would like some of the features of your 744's. Be sure and give us a range report, when you get a chance to try them out! Best Wishes, Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

May 10, 2001, 11:12 AM	#7
BB Junior member Join Date: August 18, 1999 Posts: 812	Ala Dan, It's one gun with two barrels and two grips.

May 10, 2001, 01:10 PM	#8
Russ Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2001 Location: Kentucky, Refugee from California Posts: 1,097	BB, Beautiful! Is this new? I heard Dan Wesson might be making a comeback but I haven't heard if they made it. I really like their guns and the interchangable barrel is a great feature. How much does something like this cost? Thanks, Russ

May 10, 2001, 02:11 PM	#9
BB Junior member Join Date: August 18, 1999 Posts: 812	Hey Russ, it's new. The serial number is under the 300 mark

May 10, 2001, 05:02 PM	#10
224Man Member Join Date: March 24, 2001 Location: Western U.S. Posts: 51	Does Dan Wesson have a web site? I've always thought it would be neat to own a revolver with interchangeable barrels. How long does it take to swap them? Thanks.

May 10, 2001, 05:30 PM	#11
BB Junior member Join Date: August 18, 1999 Posts: 812	Takes about a minute to switch barrels. Website is http://www.dan-wesson.com/

May 11, 2001, 10:56 AM	#12
Ala Dan Member in memoriam Join Date: August 14, 1999 Location: In The HOT, Humid, and Mu Posts: 6,116	Thanks for the info BB; in other words that is what is known as a "Pistol Pac", correct? Regards, Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

May 12, 2001, 09:04 AM	#13
BB Junior member Join Date: August 18, 1999 Posts: 812	No, the pistol pack includes more stuff; 4,6 & 8 inch barrels, custom hard case, different grip, extra sight inserts, etc.; and it runs $1400. I just ordered an extra barrel assembly seperately, and a grip direct from Hogue.