I have a 29-4 in 8" barrel. It has cuts in the top rail for rings.
I consider it a keeper.
The bluing is deep, and like a mirror. CT laser grips.
Perfect for wilderness ATC.
What is the difference in the 29-2?

I have a 29-4 in 8" barrel. It has cuts in the top rail for rings.
I consider it a keeper.
The bluing is deep, and like a mirror. CT laser grips.
Perfect for wilderness ATC.
What is the difference in the 29-2?
Everything is a lie! I'm telling the TRUTH!
29-2 has the barrel pinned to the frame and recessed chambers in the cylinder so that the .44 case rim sits flush with the cylinder back. some would also consider the flush look to be more ascetically pleasing to the eye versus the protruding rim.
this was all done away for the 29-3 in 1982 as a cost saving measure for (arguably) no performance gain either way. Model 29 aficionados have a soft spot for the good old days of s&w magnum revolver manufacture processes which include the above two features. A time that features hand built revolvers rather the mass produced 'cost cutting' methods of modern times. Plus the 29-2 is featured in the Dirty Harry series of films which further enhance its desirability.
models after 29-3 used crush fit barrels rather than pinning which is perfectly adequate. recessed cylinders also had their place back in the day with the older brass case manufacturing processes which yielded a weaker 44 magnum cartridge rim...modern rimmed cases are stronger than what they were 60-70 years ago. it is useful to note that the colt python, a widely regarded and beautifully looking/functioning firearm also uses a crush fit barrel and non-recessed chambers. lack of the above two features has never diminished its status as the 'Cadillac of revolvers' <- i've handled and shot one and let me tell you i'm also in love with it
some would also consider the bluing of early model 29's to be superior to that of the modern variation. when i get my 29-10 i must compare the two side by side...
all that being said I consider the 29-10 a solid pickup and a hoot to shoot! i prefer a blued s&w revolver to a stainless or nickel one any day regardless of age...but that's just me.
Last edited by Clubhopper; 11-21-2012 at 09:47 PM.
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i need this gun please let me know if you can help me out been lookin for ever
Not that it matters, but AFAIK the model 57 rumour wasnt true and infact a 29 was used in the movie. Both the 8 3/8" and the 6 1/2". http://www.imfdb.org/wiki/Dirty_Harry
We have a couple of blued back in stock! http://www.wanstallsonline.com/smith...5-.44-mag.html
one nickle plated too, but ya got to call me on that one...
Gary
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