Page 2 - Dan Wesson 8" Silver Reviews

I like the looks, claimed fps (have not shot yet).

Make the grip fit tighter and feel more solid. Also make shells fit more snug in cylinder holes so they don't rattle around once inside.

This is nice like all the Dan Wesson's, but the grip seems looser than the ones with black grip. Could be just mine, or could be the brown grip is slightly different somehow.

This is a very realistic pistol and the main reason that I bought it. I like the speed loader, shell ejector and safety switch.

The CO2 socket seems to have a problem. Holding the pistol with the barrel straight up, I can hear a CO2 leak. Holding it down, it goes away. The plastic handles move around in your hand and should be fitted better. The screw that tightens the CO2 cylinder in place, appears to be made of cheap plastic.

There should be instructions included with the speed loader on how to lock the shells in the loader. I found out how, by trial and error. Using a chronograph, my muzzle velocity was a high of 350 fps and a low of 342 fps. The advertised velocity was 426 fps. If you're looking for a high performance pistol, stay away from this one. If you're only interested in realism, then this is the gun for you.

You're looking at the ultimate and most intimidating replica revolver airgun in existence. Realism in function from its swingout revolving cylinder to its bb-holding hollowpoint cartridges. True double and single action plus all steel construction emphasizing its heft enhance sense of realism. It points well and with its 8" barrel has the best sight radius of any handgun. Accuracy unsurpassed as I've achieved 1 1'2" groups from 25'. Advertised @ 420 fps with fresh CO2 is believable, could be higher under ideal conditions. Speed loaders will increase the fun factor.

Everything seems perfect, but for the grips. They're constructed of abs plastic with sliding panels to reveal the 12 gram CO2 mounting location within its grip frame. Because of the grip's sliding function, the grips flex and creak whenever you squeeze the trigger whether in double or single action. Not a deal breaker but it takes away from confidence factor. The revolver's weight and barrel length probably increase this feeling. Also using a speed loader can be tricky because cylinder does not swing out far enough away from frame (due to length of crane) without interfering. With practice though, it's okay. I find that while keeping muzzle pointed down during speedloading and with gravity's help, cartridges load reliably.

Gun comes with one speed loader and six shells. Be sure to order 2 (minimum) additional speed loaders for max fun. The satin silver finish is awesome in looks and is a definite improvement over the gray-black model. Order one now.

I really like how heavy it is, gives it a realistic feel one of my friends seen it and freaked out cause he thought it was even the shells feel and look real

Perfect for me

I have all the Dan Wesson models Now both the 8" Great gun and a great price.

Absolutely nothing.

If your going to invest in realistic guns, The Dan Wesson line is the way to go.Even the gun cases w/logo are great and worth every dime.