Dan Wesson 22

[z1r]

I stopped by the LGS last Friday to pay for the Springfield Armory Ronin 10mm I'd laced an offer on.  While filling out the paperwork, I spied this Dan Wesson 22. The tag said, "as-is, parts gun"

I asked to see it and the gal let me see it. I asked why it was a "parts gun" and she replied, it only works in single action, it won't cycle in double action. After ensuring it was unloaded, I thumbed the hammer back, then let it down. I did this several times and it locked up solidly even when I dragged thumb on the cylinder. So then I tried firing it in double action, it worked just fine, I tried several more times and the gal who had been watching, said, "seems like it works just fine!"  I agreed and said, I'll take it.  

I picked it up yesterday and disassembled it. It was filthy so I gave it a thorough cleaning. Works nicely.  Clearly it wasn't cared for but luckily it is solid revolver that easily passes the range rod test and locks up tightly.





Not bad for $99!

Ordering a barrel wrench tomorrow. And keeping an eye out for a set of wood grips. Pachmayr grips never fit me well, too long front to back, and too skinny.  But for now, they'll do nicely.

[squawberryman]

Score of '24.

[z1r]

Oct 1, 2024 23:26:24 GMT -5 squawberryman said:

Score of '24.

I'll say.  My first Dan Wesson. The single action trigger is quite nice.  Hope it shoots!

[squawberryman]

Hope you get some sleep!

[45MAN]

HOLY COW, $99!!!!

[bushog]

They are allegedly plagued with extraction problems. I’m interested to hear if you experience this…

[mk70ss]

$99? You got the deal of the year for sure!!

[bradshaw]

Dan Wesson Arms (Monson, Massachusetts) hoped its rimfire variant of the Model 15 would bring to the rimfire silhouette game DWA’s success in IHMSA big bore. Some DWA .22’s shot well, while others suffered from poor finish of chambers, forcing cone, possibly the bore. The soft little .22 LR is very sensitive to a rough ride.

IHMSA small bore challenged marksmanship and gun alike.
David Bradshaw

[z1r]

Thanks David, the proof as they say is in the pudding. We'll see how it shoots and extracts when I get a chance to take it to the range.

Once the barrel wrench arrives, I can cut a new forcing cone if needed. Heck, I could cut a new barrel as well. Hopefully, it will shoot as well as my aging eyes and motor skills will allow, and I can use it as-is.

[x101airborne]

I have the same in 4 inch barrel version. Shoots better than I can with plated bullets. Regular lead didn't do as well but was still accurate enough. Of course mine was NOT 99 dollars! LOL! I did have to try around 8 or 9 different types of ammo before I found the "one". Mine has no extraction problems or issues with single or double action.

[leeenfield]

reduce the tension on the grip screw.

my buddy had a .22 DW and it had a similar problem - the issue is probably that the grip screw fouls the mainspring in the grip tunnel.

- the eventual solution we found was to add another washer on the end of the grip frame screw so that it wouldn't foul the main spring in the tunnel.

Oct 1, 2024 23:19:13 GMT -5 z1r said:

I stopped by the LGS last Friday to pay for the Springfield Armory Ronin 10mm I'd laced an offer on.  While filling out the paperwork, I spied this Dan Wesson 22. The tag said, "as-is, parts gun"

I asked to see it and the gal let me see it. I asked why it was a "parts gun" and she replied, it only works in single action, it won't cycle in double action. After ensuring it was unloaded, I thumbed the hammer back, then let it down. I did this several times and it locked up solidly even when I dragged thumb on the cylinder. So then I tried firing it in double action, it worked just fine, I tried several more times and the gal who had been watching, said, "seems like it works just fine!"  I agreed and said, I'll take it.  

I picked it up yesterday and disassembled it. It was filthy so I gave it a thorough cleaning. Works nicely.  Clearly it was cared for but luckily it is solid revolver that easily passes the range rod test and locks up tightly.

[z1r]

Oct 8, 2024 16:21:19 GMT -5 leeenfield said:

reduce the tension on the grip screw.

my buddy had a .22 DW and it had a similar problem - the issue is probably that the grip screw fouls the mainspring in the grip tunnel.

- the eventual solution we found was to add another washer on the end of the grip frame screw so that it wouldn't foul the main spring in the tunnel.

Oct 1, 2024 23:19:13 GMT -5 z1r said:

I stopped by the LGS last Friday to pay for the Springfield Armory Ronin 10mm I'd laced an offer on.  While filling out the paperwork, I spied this Dan Wesson 22. The tag said, "as-is, parts gun"

I asked to see it and the gal let me see it. I asked why it was a "parts gun" and she replied, it only works in single action, it won't cycle in double action. After ensuring it was unloaded, I thumbed the hammer back, then let it down. I did this several times and it locked up solidly even when I dragged thumb on the cylinder. So then I tried firing it in double action, it worked just fine, I tried several more times and the gal who had been watching, said, "seems like it works just fine!"  I agreed and said, I'll take it.  

I picked it up yesterday and disassembled it. It was filthy so I gave it a thorough cleaning. Works nicely.  Clearly it was cared for but luckily it is solid revolver that easily passes the range rod test and locks up tightly.

What problem exactly?  I'm aware that too long a grip screw can interfere with the mainspring.  That said, I'm told this results in light strikes.  Mine had no actual problem.  I think it was just dirty when they took the gun in and my trying it out loosened things.  I gave a it a good cleaning and it functions perfectly.   In my case, the grip screw couldn't have been an issue because it didn't come with one, lol!

[needsmostuff]

If I remember correctly (always a question) too long of a grip screw would interfere with the hammer whereas it could not be pulled back all the way to full cock. It would seem fine in DA but not SA.

[azspirit]

That's a good deal, I paid a Bit more than that for mine in 1985. Never had trigger issues other than short stroking when doing a shooting tree challenge. I shot a brick of 22lr a week for a few years with it, absolutely, my favorite 22lr handgun. never had accuracy issues with it.
4 friends and I bought them in 1985 thru a company called Bullseye, not sure if they are still in business. we all still have them and shoot them regularly.

we also bought 44 mag pistol packs, I sold mine about 30 years ago and later bought a 6" heavy 44 mag to replace it. the others still have their pistol packs, I wish I did even though I never changed barrels.

[nirvana91]

99 bucks unbelievable. Im jealous