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Nothing wrong with those at all. Probably actually a 2-3/4" barrel. If it's actually 3" the price goes up.

You're a better man than me Gungadin.

Yeah, I would guess that's a bit painful.

This old Dick Special has been with me over forty years as a belly gun. It's a late forties issue with an original Colt hammer shroud that an old Boston PD armorer's had in his stash. Shoots close to point of aim and with the old style Pachmayr Presentation grips very manageable.. Not pretty but well maintained and she's a comfortable reliable shooter. I really can't imagine having or dealing with the sharp edges of adjustable sights on a carry gun plus shooting a carry gun in a high stress situation with such an accident and snag prone appendage. Anybody who thinks cocking the hammer and holding a good sight picture with a quart of adrenaline pumping through your pipes is reading too much and fantasizing.


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When I first got my mod 60 2" .357 a buddy and I were at the range shooting. He was at the position next to me shooting his .45acp and his comment about my snub nose was, "man, that thing sure does bark" We were both wearing ear protection.

It bucks but I love it.

Those grips likely help.

The equation:

easy to carry + usable sights + enough barrel to be accurate = 3" Model 60

Load it with midrange 125gr loads like the Remington golden saber for urban carry, 158gr hard cast LSWC under unique for woods.

I had the pistol pack, early 80s, I was young, stupid, sold it, kick myself in the a-ss

If I'd been smarter when I was younger I would have narrowed down my choices to only quality firearms, saved up until I could afford them, and held onto them.

Oh well, one learns eventually one way or another.

Mine was stolen. So at least I don't have to hate myself for having sold it.
So if anyone ever sees a Dan Wesson model 15 serial # 300290.........It belongs to me.

Thanks Mike, you make me feel so much better :-)

Sorry man. Wasn't trying to beat up on you as much as make myself feel better. It was my Grandpa's revolver.

I know, I’m just goofing around, I guess grandpa wasn’t too happy with you.

He didn't say much. He had given it to me several years prior.

Thanks, fellas. They are getting a lot harder to find at a decent price.

My stupid day was when I sold my Colt Python many years ago

Considering the price I got for mine, I have no regrets.

I sold mine back in the 70's before they were bringing big money

Don't know how hard the lead in these loads were. They were the standard 158 grain semi wadcutter hollowpoint plus P loads that were the rage at that time, either Federal or Winchester. Probably softer to promote expansion of the bullet.

My stupid day was when I tried to sell the 2.5 inch King Cobra I had bought in the 80's for $350, to a buddy that wanted a gun for his RV while he traveled.

I was asking $300, but he turned me down and offered less. Never did sell it, so I guess sometimes dumb luck pays off.