Dan Wesson Model 15-VH
Notes: This is a
well-made Dan Wesson revolver with a blued finish and chambered for .357
Magnum/.38 Special. The VH part
of the nomenclature stands for Ventilated Heavy; the weapon has a heavy barrel
with a ventilated sighting rib and a barrel weight.
The weapon has a number of interchangeable barrels of varying lengths,
which can be removed and replaced at will (a Dan Wesson signature feature); the
length in inches is indicated by the number after the VH.
The weapon also comes in a stainless steel finish, known as the Model
715-VH.
The Model 15-V is
basically the same as the Model-VH, without the barrel weighting. This makes the
revolver slightly smaller and a bit lighter in weight.
The Model 715 is the
new iteration of the Model 15-VH, brought back after the integration with CZ.
It is essentially the same weapon as the Model 15VH; indeed, pains have
been taken to make it faithful to the original.
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
Model 15-VH2.5 |
.357 and .38 Special |
0.91 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$164 |
Model 15-VH4 |
.357 and .38 Special |
1.05 kg |
$177 |
|
Model 15-VH6 |
.357 and .38 Special |
1.19 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$201 |
Model 15-VH8 |
.357 and .38 Special |
1.33 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$218 |
Model 15-VH10 |
.357 and .38 Special |
1.56 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$238 |
Set of 5 Barrels |
NA |
1.67 kg |
NA |
$311 |
Model 15-V2.5 |
.357 and .38 Special |
0.85 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$164 |
Model 15-V4 |
.357 and .38 Special |
0.94 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$177 |
Model 15-V6 |
.357 and .38 Special |
1.02 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$201 |
Model 15-V8 |
.357 and .38 Special |
1.11 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$218 |
Model 15-V10 |
.357 and .38 Special |
1.28 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$238 |
Set of 5 Barrels |
NA |
1.56 kg |
NA |
$311 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Model 15-VH2.5 (.357) |
DAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
3 |
Model 15-VH2.5 (.38) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
3 |
Model 15-VH4 (.357) |
DAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
7 |
Model 15-VH4 (.38) |
DAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
7 |
Model 15-VH6 (.357) |
DAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
14 |
Model 15-VH6 (.38) |
DAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
13 |
Model 15-VH8 (.357) |
DAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
2 |
3 |
Nil |
18 |
Model 15-VH8 (.38) |
DAR |
2 |
2-Nil |
2 |
3 |
Nil |
16 |
Model 15-VH10 (.357) |
DAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
2 |
3 |
Nil |
23 |
Model 15-VH10 (.38) |
DAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
3 |
Nil |
21 |
Model 15-V2.5 (.357) |
DAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
3 |
Model 15-V2.5 (.38) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
3 |
Model 15-V4 (.357) |
DAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
7 |
Model 15-V4 (.38) |
DAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
7 |
Model 15-V6 (.357) |
DAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
14 |
Model 15-V6 (.38) |
DAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
13 |
Model 15-V8 (.357) |
DAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
18 |
Model 15-V8 (.38) |
DAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
16 |
Model 15-V10 (.357) |
DAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
23 |
Dan Wesson Model 22-VH
Notes: Similar
in design to the Model 15-VH, the Model 22-VH fires .22 Long Rifle ammunition,
and has a blued finish with a heavy barrel with a ventilated sighting rib.
It has interchangeable barrels like the Model 15-VH, and a stainless
steel version known as the Model 722-VH. The Model 22-V is the same idea as the
Model 15-V, being a Model 22-VH without the weighted barrel, making it lighter
and slightly less bulky.
A newer variant
of the Model 22-V, the Small Frame Series is similar to the Model 22-V, but is
available in more chamberings. The
Small Frame Series slightly lighter then the Model 22-V (in its base,
smallest-caliber form), and has refinements such as Hogue rubber ergonomic grips
and target-quality adjustable sights.
Finish may be blued or stainless steel; SRS-1 laser engraving is optional
and the form of the engraving is usually customized for the buyer.
The barrel is strengthened by its large barrel lug/cylinder pin shroud.
This version does not have interchangeable barrels.
Twilight 2000
Notes: The Model 22-VH-10 and the Small Frame Series do not exist in the
Twilight 2000 timeline.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Model 22-VH2.5 |
.22 Long Rifle |
1.02 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$71 |
Model 22-VH4 |
.22 Long Rifle |
1.16 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$86 |
Model 22-VH6 |
.22 Long Rifle |
1.33 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$106 |
Model 22-VH8 |
.22 Long Rifle |
1.53 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$127 |
Model 22-VH10 |
.22 Long Rifle |
1.64 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$147 |
Set of 5 Barrels |
NA |
1.67 kg |
NA |
$375 |
Model 22-V2.5 |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.95 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$71 |
Model 22-V4 |
.22 Long Rifle |
1.05 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$86 |
Model 22-V6 |
.22 Long Rifle |
1.16 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$106 |
Model 22-V8 |
.22 Long Rifle |
1.31 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$127 |
Model 22-V10 |
.22 Long Rifle |
1.36 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$147 |
Set of 5 Barrels |
NA |
1.56 kg |
NA |
$375 |
Small Frame-2.5 |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.91 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$71 |
Small Frame-4 |
.22 Long Rifle |
1.03 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$87 |
Small Frame-6 |
.22 Long Rifle |
1.18 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$108 |
Small Frame-8 |
.22 Long Rifle |
1.36 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$129 |
Small Frame-10 |
.22 Long Rifle |
1.46 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$150 |
Small Frame-2.5 |
.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
0.92 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$87 |
Small Frame-4 |
.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
1.04 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$103 |
Small Frame-6 |
.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
1.19 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$124 |
Small Frame-8 |
.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
1.37 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$145 |
Small Frame-10 |
.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
1.47 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$165 |
Small Frame-2.5 |
.32 H&R Magnum |
1.15 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$122 |
Small Frame-4 |
.32 H&R Magnum |
1.3 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$138 |
Small Frame-6 |
.32 H&R Magnum |
1.49 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$159 |
Small Frame-8 |
.32 H&R Magnum |
1.72 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$180 |
Small Frame-10 |
.32 H&R Magnum |
1.84 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$201 |
Small Frame-2.5 |
.32-20 Winchester |
1.24 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$138 |
Small Frame-4 |
.32-20 Winchester |
1.4 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$154 |
Small Frame-6 |
.32-20 Winchester |
1.6 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$175 |
Small Frame-8 |
.32-20 Winchester |
1.85 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$196 |
Small Frame-10 |
.32-20 Winchester |
1.98 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$216 |
Small Frame-2.5 |
.357 Magnum and .38 Special |
1.3 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$163 |
Small Frame-4 |
.357 Magnum and .38 Special |
1.47 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$178 |
Small Frame-6 |
.357 Magnum and .38 Special |
1.68 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$199 |
Small Frame-8 |
.357 Magnum and .38 Special |
1.94 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$220 |
Small Frame-10 |
.357 Magnum and .38 Special |
2.08 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$241 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Model 22-VH2.5 |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
0 |
2 |
Nil |
4 |
Model 22-VH4 |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
7 |
Model 22-VH6 |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
11 |
Model 22-VH8 |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
1 |
Nil |
15 |
Model 22-VH10 |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
2 |
1 |
Nil |
18 |
Model 22-V2.5 |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
0 |
2 |
Nil |
4 |
Model 22-V4 |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
7 |
Model 22-V6 |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
11 |
Model 22-V8 |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
15 |
Model 22-V10 |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
2 |
2 |
Nil |
18 |
Small Frame-2.5 (.22 LR) |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
0 |
2 |
Nil |
4 |
Small Frame-4 (.22 LR) |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
7 |
Small Frame-6 (.22 LR) |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
11 |
Small Frame-8 (.22 LR) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
15 |
Small Frame-10 (.22 LR) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
2 |
2 |
Nil |
18 |
Small Frame-2.5 (.22 WMR) |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
0 |
2 |
Nil |
3 |
Small Frame-4 (.22 WMR) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
6 |
Small Frame-6 (.22 WMR) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
10 |
Small Frame-8 (.22 WMR) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
13 |
Small Frame-10 (.22 WMR) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
2 |
2 |
Nil |
17 |
Small Frame-2.5 (.32 Magnum) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
4 |
Small Frame-4 (.32 Magnum) |
DAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
8 |
Small Frame-6 (.32 Magnum) |
DAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
13 |
Small Frame-8 (.32 Magnum) |
DAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
2 |
Nil |
18 |
Small Frame-10 (.32 Magnum) |
DAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
2 |
Nil |
23 |
Small Frame-2.5 (.32-20) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
2 |
Small Frame-4 (.32-20) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
6 |
Small Frame-6 (.32-20) |
DAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
12 |
Small Frame-8 (.32-20) |
DAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
2 |
Nil |
16 |
Small Frame-10 (.32-20) |
DAR |
2 |
Nil |
2 |
2 |
Nil |
20 |
Small Frame-2.5 (.38) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
3 |
Small Frame-4 (.38) |
DAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
7 |
Small Frame-6 (.38) |
DAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
12 |
Small Frame-8 (.38) |
DAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
2 |
Nil |
16 |
Small Frame-10 (.38) |
DAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
2 |
Nil |
21 |
Small Frame-2.5 (.357) |
DAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
3 |
Small Frame-4 (.357) |
DAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
7 |
Small Frame-6 (.357) |
DAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
13 |
Small Frame-8 (.357) |
DAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
2 |
2 |
Nil |
19 |
Small Frame-10 (.357) |
DAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
2 |
2 |
Nil |
24 |
Dan Wesson Model 44-VH
Notes: One of
Dan Wessons heaviest handguns, the Model 44-VH is designed to fire the powerful
.44 Magnum cartridge. Like the VH
revolvers, it has barrel weighting, a ventilated sighting rib, and comes in
blued or stainless steel finishes.
Twilight 2000
Notes: The Model 44-VH10 does not exist.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Model 44-VH4 |
.44 Magnum and .44 Special |
1.39 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$227 |
Model 44-VH6 |
.44 Magnum and .44 Special |
1.59 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$247 |
Model 44-VH8 |
.44 Magnum and .44 Special |
1.81 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$267 |
Model 44-VH10 |
.44 Magnum and .44 Special |
1.96 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$288 |
Set of 4 Barrels |
NA |
1.59 kg |
Nil |
$375 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Model 44-VH4 (.44 Magnum) |
DAR |
4 |
1-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
9 |
Model 44-VH4 (.44 Special) |
DAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
8 |
Model 44-VH6 (.44 Magnum) |
DAR |
4 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
16 |
Model 44-VH6 (.44 Special) |
DAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
14 |
Model 44-VH8 (.44 Magnum) |
DAR |
4 |
1-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
22 |
Model 44-VH8 (.44 Special) |
DAR |
2 |
2-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
19 |
Model 44-VH10 (.44 Magnum) |
DAR |
4 |
1-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
28 |
Model 44-VH10 (.44 Special) |
DAR |
2 |
2-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
25 |
Dan Wesson NYI-357 Hunter Pack II
Notes: The
Hunter Pack II is, as the name suggests, intended to be a pack gun for hunters,
able to be used for hunting as well as self-defense against animals.
It is a large revolver with a long barrel, and is a powerful handgun with
excellent range.
Twilight 2000
Notes: This weapon does not exist.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Hunter Pack II |
.357 Magnum and .38 Special |
1.81 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$218 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Hunter Pack II (.357) |
DAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
2 |
2 |
Nil |
18 |
Hunter Pack II (.38) |
DAR |
2 |
2-Nil |
2 |
2 |
Nil |
16 |
Dan Wesson SuperMag
Notes: This
heavy revolver was designed to fire the SuperMag cartridges designed by Elgin
Gates: .357 Maximum (also known as .357 SuperMag) and .445 SuperMag.
They are large, heavy revolvers, with the long barrels necessary to
properly use the powerful rounds.
The have a ventilated barrel rib, adjustable trigger stop, micrometer adjustable
rear sights, and internal and external safeties.
They are built from heavy stainless steel and have walnut, rubber, or
Pachmayr grips. They are definitely
a handful.
Dan Wessons
original company went out of business in 1995, mostly due to competition from
cheaper revolvers by competitors (the real-world price of Dan Wesson revolvers
has always been rather high), and an ill-conceived restructuring of the company.
New York International Corporation took over the Dan Wesson name, formed
a new Dan Wesson Firearms, and sold Dan Wessons design until the early 2000s,
but this new venture eventually also failed.
In 2005, CZ-USA bought Dan Wesson Firearms and in 2006 began to produce
the SuperMag, Hunter Pack, and Pistol Pack series again, with the designs
basically unchanged from the originals.
One new version
of the SuperMag was built after Dan Wesson merged with CZ: the Alaskan Guide.
This version is a lighter model, and comes only with a 4-inch heavy
barrel. The front sight blade is
set back from the muzzle, to help accommodate barrel porting atop the barrel.
The rear sight is micrometer-adjustable, and the grips are Hogue rubber
ergonomic grips. The rear sight
also has a white outline, and the front ramp sight is red-striped on the rear.
Despite its powerful chamberings and lesser weight, the Alaskan Guide is
quite controllable.
Twilight 2000
notes: Of course, CZ-USA does not exist in the Twilight 2000 timeline, and
neither do their versions of Dan Wessons revolvers.
In addition, the New York International Corporation buyout of Dan Wesson
Firearms also never took place.
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
SuperMag (4 Barrel) |
.357 Maximum |
1.71 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$203 |
SuperMag (6 Barrel) |
.357 Maximum |
1.78 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$223 |
SuperMag (8 Barrel) |
.357 Maximum |
1.85 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$244 |
SuperMag (10 Barrel) |
.357 Maximum |
1.92 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$264 |
SuperMag (4 Barrel) |
.445 SuperMag |
2.01 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$268 |
SuperMag (6 Barrel) |
.445 SuperMag |
2.07 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$288 |
SuperMag (8 Barrel) |
.445 SuperMag |
2.13 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$308 |
SuperMag (10 Barrel) |
.445 SuperMag |
2.19 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$329 |
Alaskan Guide |
.44 Magnum and .44 Special |
1.53 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$253 |
Alaskan Guide |
.445 SuperMag |
1.53 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$294 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
SuperMag (4, .357) |
DAR |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
7 |
SuperMag (6, .357) |
DAR |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
12 |
SuperMag (8, .357) |
DAR |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
2 |
2 |
Nil |
18 |
SuperMag (10, .357) |
DAR |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
2 |
3 |
Nil |
22 |
SuperMag (4, .445) |
DAR |
4 |
1-2-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
8 |
SuperMag (6, .445) |
DAR |
4 |
1-2-Nil |
2 |
3 |
Nil |
14 |
SuperMag (8, .445) |
DAR |
4 |
1-2-Nil |
2 |
3 |
Nil |
21 |
SuperMag (10, .445) |
DAR |
5 |
1-2-Nil |
2 |
3 |
Nil |
28 |
Alaskan Guide (.44 Special) |
DAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
8 |
Alaskan Guide (.44 Magnum) |
DAR |
4 |
1-Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
9 |
Alaskan Guide (.445) |
DAR |
4 |
1-2-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
8 |