They make good stuff except for their new barrels. All of my older 80s/90s barrels have 0 erosion. I think they need to revisit their source for metal in making the barrels. Or make sure they’re being heat treated.
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**UPDATED - gun replaced**. My Dan Wesson 357 is toast.
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jkerm3
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Also, I should add, if you find enough people with the same issue you have a potential class-action suit too. The barrel can be sent to a lab for testing regarding heat-treating etc. Further, if lawyers find out anyone ultimately got hurt from a failed barrel with known QC issues then DW has to worry about criminal liability. Hopefully they will do the right thing especially if you “remind” them of all the potential negatives if they don’t. I am NOT a lawyer so take all this as friendly advice from a fellow NESer.
Well my 10 inch 44 magnum barrel purchased in February 2019 has 0 erosion - almost the same round count as 357 barrel too. This barrel was purchased directly from DW. The split 357 barrel was purchased from CZ-USA's online store. But I assume they're both made at DW so I don't think that matters.
It really is heartbreaking. When I saw the split barrel I'm like oh shit I'm out $100 or so for a new barrel tube then I saw the frame and I immediately had that sick to my stomach feeling. Sucks.
This was my favorite gun to shoot as well. Friggin 1.5-2" groups at 100 yards with this scoped. Absolute laser beam.
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Mudflap621
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Sorry to see this Andrew but glad your ok. From what I’ve read DW is usually very good with their customer service so hopefully they can take care of this. I agree that should start off easy on them and give them a chance To make it right but If they give you a hard time than it’s time to crank it up a notch.
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I am a serious revolver fan. Though I only have a little bit of experience with Dan Wessons, I have followed forums for S&W and Ruger revolvers for a long time. In that time, I have seen a lot of photos of bulged barrels, and quite a few of blown cylinders and frames. But I have never seen another failure that looked like your barrel. That does not look like anything caused by wear, or an overcharge, or a barrel obstruction. It definitely looks like some metalurgical failure, and I think you are being totally reasonable to expect them to make it right under warranty. The warranty for the barrel sold last year should cover all damage directly caused by the failure of that barrel.
No that was the bigger brother - DW 44 magnum lol. Yeah it comes with me to the range almost every weekend and I'll blow through 100 rounds.Was this the scoped hand cannon you were posting before?? JFC!
On the plus side, at least everyone here knows you're shooting your guns
mikeyp
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Range Report 45/70 Revolver
The 45/70 revolver shoots great, see the 5 shot group. I flinched on one of them. And then it blew the f*** up. I have only ever seen pictures, and today I was the lucky guy. Yes, this just happened. (Sorry, I don't know why this one loads sideways) The barrel blew the f-up. The...www.northeastshooters.com
They fixed it. I am shooting it again. The guys had a good laugh when I called them.
Holy shit that's impressive lol
Anyone think its worth getting a metallurgy analysis prior to contacting DW?? It would be nice to have that in my pocket if it does show that the metal was crap and I can send that report to DW if they give me a hard time?
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jkerm3
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Metallurgy analysis can’t hurt especially if the results show the QC allowed a defective product sold.
One question: are you sure the barrel you purchased from the CZ store (I think that is where you said you bought it) was genuine DW or could DW claim CZ sold you an inferior item or even a knockoff? Then your case would be with CZ.
One question: are you sure the barrel you purchased from the CZ store (I think that is where you said you bought it) was genuine DW or could DW claim CZ sold you an inferior item or even a knockoff? Then your case would be with CZ.
If the metallurgic analysis takes months, I don't want to wait months to contact DW. Hmmm. If DW wants me to ship the entire gun and barrel back maybe that's when I'll say I'm sending it to a metallurgist first?
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That sucks!!! I would wait to hear from DW before spending money on a metal allergy test that you won t recoup. Was the barrel new manufacture or old stock? also more than likely if DW is going to make it right they will want the UN altered barrel back. Keep us posted. I recommend taking a breath and waiting a day before you write the e mail and include pics of barrel and frame
