Dan Wesson 715 revolver

[Raptor3000]

Hi Guys,

Is the Dan Wesson 715 revolver worth $1000+ price tag? how does it compare to SW 686?

thanks

[MA5177]

I dont think so, I had a 744 .44 mag for a looong time. It was a great gun but very heavy, I never liked having to set the gap for the cyl and tighten the barrel that can come loose. For 1k I would get something else and I think they may even be more than that

[Orbiter]

I've been considering one of these as well for a first revolver, but it's just so pricey. I'm assuming it has to be SAE'd into CA?

[Jimvh2]

I bought a 715 last year and it's awesome. I can't compare to a 686 but I do have a 66. I've had my 66 for almost 30 years and it's well broken in.

The 715 is an awesome pistol very accurate, smooth action and if I had any complaint I would say the all black sights are not good for me. If I had to do it over again I would buy it again. I paid a little less than that with shipping, SAE, etc....

[Raptor3000]

I bought a 715 last year and it's awesome. I can't compare to a 686 but I do have a 66. I've had my 66 for almost 30 years and it's well broken in.

The 715 is an awesome pistol very accurate, smooth action and if I had any complaint I would say the all black sights are not good for me. If I had to do it over again I would buy it again. I paid a little less than that with shipping, SAE, etc....

Is it more accurate than your SW 66?

[Jimvh2]

I'm pretty good with the 66 - 1000's and 1000's of rounds thru it. I'm just getting the feel of the 715 but they are pretty equal for me.

[Walky Talky]

Hi Guys,

Is the Dan Wesson 715 revolver worth $1000+ price tag? how does it compare to SW 686?

thanks

I've asked this exact question before. I love threads where revolvers are being discussed, especially anything to do with the 686

[Ripon83]

I'd pay more for the DW then the SW, but to each is own. And I don't know that I'd pay that much more.

[D.A.V.I.D.]

i would go with a performance center smith for that price unless you really want to have the option of different barrels.

[Walky Talky]

Dan Wesson is made by CZ-USA now

[BEE]

Dan Wesson is made by CZ-USA now

False.

[jimsguns]

False.

TRUE - Dan Wesson is owned by CZ and made in the USA - Norwich, NY

The new 715 is an awesome shooter..outshoots both my 586 and 686.

[Walky Talky]

TRUE - Dan Wesson is owned by CZ and made in the USA - Norwich, NY

The new 715 is an awesome shooter..outshoots both my 586 and 686.

It out shoots your 586 and 686? Can you give a more detailed account of the comparison

[BEE]

TRUE - Dan Wesson is owned by CZ and made in the USA - Norwich, NY

DW being owned by CZ is true and that's that. DW firearms are still made by DW gunsmiths in house which is located in Norwich, NY.