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Post by contender on Nov 5, 2023 10:10:14 GMT -5
SWEET set-up there CraigC!
I may have to go on the hunt for a scope mount myself. I recently got a nice Leupold 2X scope that hasn't got a home yet.
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Post by bradshaw on Nov 5, 2023 10:39:13 GMT -5
Great info David! I'm thinking the spare barrels MIGHT be aftermarket/custom??? ***** Tyrone.... my guess, your spare barrels are from Dan Wesson Arms, Monson, Massachusetts. When the M40 was released, it was shipped with an extra .357 Maximum barrel. The M44 .44 Mag----predecessor of the stretch frame M40----was not shipped with a spare barrel. Based on my experience with barrel face erosion during development of the Ruger Maximum, DWA included a spare barrel with the M40 V8 (Vent 8-inch), which guns were configured to meet IHMSA Production rules. Barrel threadsFrame threads differ between M44 .44 Mag and M40 .357 Maximum to prevent an M40 barrel from screwing into the M44 frame. According to DWA, I received the first M44 shipped. It came with Vent Heavy 6 & 8-inch shrouds and barrels. Barrel threads at the frame end of the 6” barrel were cut. Threads at the frame end of the 8” barrel were rolled. Looking at the respective threads, I didn’t see a difference. However, to sight through the bore revealed bore compression in the 8-inch... making accuracy impossible. Recalled DWA and they had confirmed the problem before my call, while appreciating my confirmation. Rolled threads were out. This is why I brought the M44 with VH6 barrel to Goliad, Texas for the big frame Dan Wesson’s inaugural silhouette match. Brought plenty of ammo, for as many silhouetters to shoot it as daylight would allow. Everyone who shot the M44 was impressed. David Bradshaw |
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Post by contender on Nov 5, 2023 22:06:20 GMT -5
Thanks David,
I think the blued barrels are likely factory,, and until I do a little more tinkering,, I won't know about the stainless or possibly nickle ones. The blued 8" barrel has surface rust,, as if it got left in the gun & wasn't properly cared for. That may explain the "spare" barrels also. A mystery for sure.
But I will say this gun is a shooter. I was a bit surprised at the comfort of shooting, AND the groups. I wish I had more than 100 yds here to really test it out. Plus,, the fact it shot the load I grabbed,, just to try it out so well, without trying to work up a load,, says it may enjoy a wide range of ammo. I know I'm pleasantly surprised to say the least. Deer season is going to interrupt my testing of several things until I can at least get a few in the freezer.
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Post by CraigC on Nov 6, 2023 1:08:31 GMT -5
SWEET set-up there CraigC! I may have to go on the hunt for a scope mount myself. I recently got a nice Leupold 2X scope that hasn't got a home yet. Thanks, the Burris mount works pretty good too. You may have to look for a while before finding one but it's worth the effort. I bought a .357 barrel I didn't need just to get the Leupold 2x with mount. |
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Post by bradshaw on Nov 6, 2023 9:29:03 GMT -5
Tyrone.... look closely at your silver barrel. If it was made by DWA, it’s nickel plated chromoly steel. DWA did not make stainless barrels; even later stainless revolvers were fit with carbon steel barrels. Barrels were either blued or nickeled, with nickeled barrel found in both blued and (later) stainless guns.
I’ve not owned a load-sensitive .357 pr .44 Mag. This speaks to magnum cartridges loaded with accurate bullets over slow powders appropriate for the case. This all starts with an accurate revolver. A good revolver won’t make an ungood bullet fly straight. A proper revolver makes a fine bullet shine.
David Bradshaw
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Post by contender on Nov 6, 2023 22:45:26 GMT -5
I will look it over carefully. Are there any markings on just the barrels to look for?
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Post by bradshaw on Nov 6, 2023 22:50:42 GMT -5
I will look it over carefully. Are there any markings on just the barrels to look for? ***** No markings on DWA barrel. The muscle is not crowned, just cut straight across. David Bradshaw |
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Post by contender on Nov 6, 2023 22:56:42 GMT -5
I didn't think so.
I have heard of some folks building their own DW spare barrels or having some built. Thinking the stainless ones weren't a production item,, was why I thought these might be aftermarket. I'll be studying them CLOSELY when I get time to sit & study. Hunting & now hard work for a few upcoming day restricts my fun time. Stuff like this,, is used to relax me,, so I'm patient at getting to these little things.
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