Got out to the range with a S&W M29-2 I got off a great Gunnut and I have to say I'm very impressed with it. I loaded mild cowboy loads (6.5 and 8gr of Unique) and they were very accurate. Actually the only gun I shoot better is my Browning Challenger. I had several rounds (25yds) where I had 3 shots touching and then of course I blew the next two but I was still pretty happy. I might hop up the loads a bit for fun and I have a few other powders to try but for now all I can say is if you get a chance to buy a M29 but it! TC
44 Mags Are Awesome!
- Thread starter trky chsr
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Great gun. Hickok45 has one with an 8" barrel. Looks like a lot of fun. Here is one of his videos:
And another one:
http://youtu.be/FJlAN4jQUbs
Oh, and by the way...
And another one:
http://youtu.be/FJlAN4jQUbs
Oh, and by the way...
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killer1963daddy
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luv mine! its a DanWesson 44magthe most acurate handgun i own or have ever shot! pics below...the "little" brother is a
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pageophile
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Shock and awe loads, Full load of H110 and 180gr bullets . . . AWESOME!
Won't make you any friends with the guy in the next booth but they are great fun
Won't make you any friends with the guy in the next booth but they are great fun
killer1963daddy
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this summer we were shooting milk jugs full of water with a variety of calibers, nothing comared to the reaction i got from the .44! not even rifles! takin mine to the range tomorrow!
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- the big flat
first handgun I ever fired was a .44 mag... I was a bit nervous, but I think I handled it pretty well. I even got to keep one of the shells for my collection!
can't wait to get one of my own
can't wait to get one of my own
The model 29 is a real pussycat to shoot. I used to own a 629, with 6" barrel, now I have a 29-2 with a 4" barrel. Even with the shorter barrel, the accuracy is great. The 4" does jump a bit more than the 6", but no worse than a Glock 20.
First time I ever fired one, I was pretty tense. I was really surprised how easy they shoot, and my first 6 shots went into a 4" group, at about 20 yards. Can't say the same for any other handgun I've owned.
First time I ever fired one, I was pretty tense. I was really surprised how easy they shoot, and my first 6 shots went into a 4" group, at about 20 yards. Can't say the same for any other handgun I've owned.
Johnn Peterson
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Welcome to the club. The 44 Mag is a fine calibre and in the S&W 29, that's my favorite handgun.
With a 'Keith' holster of course.
With a 'Keith' holster of course.
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pageophile
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Wow, everything I see that set-up it makes me smile. Just wonderful and so much history. Thanks again.
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You might hop up the loads a bit for fun?!?!?!
It's called a 44 MAGNUM, not a 44 wimp. Fill the case, top it with a heavy bullet and go shoot.
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It's called a 44 MAGNUM, not a 44 wimp. Fill the case, top it with a heavy bullet and go shoot.
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29's are good revolvers, I have three, two 4" and a 6.5". Also a DW44V/H 6"/8", a Ruger Blackhawk 4 5/8" and a TC 10" and a S&W 3" 629. 44 Magnum is a very fun cartridge. - dan
You might hop up the loads a bit for fun?!?!?!
It's called a 44 MAGNUM, not a 44 wimp. Fill the case, top it with a heavy bullet and go shoot.
Like any other calibre I have reloaded, I find that I can get better accuracy with the lighter loads -
However for the shock and awe factor it is the full house for sure !
Recently I let a fellow shoot my Smith and he was soooo nervous - he was visibly shaking - and it was one of my target loads !
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You might hop up the loads a bit for fun?!?!?!
It's called a 44 MAGNUM, not a 44 wimp. Fill the case, top it with a heavy bullet and go shoot.
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OK, I'll do it! I've got some 2400 to try, I'll let you know how my wrists make out! TC
