S&W 29 or 629
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There's something about the deep blue of a classic old S&W model 29.
I'm still looking for a 4" 29 for a carry gun (I have an ATC) even though I already own a .454 Casull.
A 4" 29 would be a sweet carry revolver. Just wipe it down at the end of each day.
I'm still looking for a 4" 29 for a carry gun (I have an ATC) even though I already own a .454 Casull.
A 4" 29 would be a sweet carry revolver. Just wipe it down at the end of each day.
Johnn Peterson
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Gotta' agree. My 4" 29 is one of my all time favorites. The icing on the cake is a set of S&W factory ivory magna grips I lucked out on getting a number of years ago. Definately a 'keeper' for me.
Either S&W M-29 or S&W M-625 Are Worth Considering Eh
The trade off between collector value, overall S&W workmanship/quality control 1956 to 2006 are in play here. The production of the S&W Model 29 stopped in 1999' this year S&W issued a 50th Anniversary Commemorative.
That 2006 S&W Model 29 would be my recommendation as a both a quality shooter and with collector value for the "next 50 years".
The orginal 1950's S&W Model 29 are among the best ever S&W revolvers as to craftsmanship. I bought one of them in 1968;the blueing and lockup were superb. On this CGN board about a year or so an original 1958 model 29 went for $700 or so which I think was a great deal.
In the Pangor Punta era of S&W in the 70;s 80;s the quality of S&W went down; luckily in the 1990's with the reemergence of the S&W Custom shop the quality has returned until the present day.
The S&W 629 is a stainless pistol; that has some advantages as a shooter in terms of cleaning and maintenance of the exterior.
My favourite S&W's remain the S&W Model 29-2 in a 4"brl as a IPSC Revolver and/or range practice pistol. When I bought it the timing was off so I got a good deal and had a S&W Armourer install a new hand and it has been good ever since. I have also had a 629 with the 8&3/8" barrel as a long range plinker. It is easier to shoot with the full charge loads versus the 4"brl which seems best with stout 44 Special type cast loads for DA shooting.
The "kicker" with purchasing either a S&W Model 29 or S&W 629 is the overall majority of these used revolvers have been shot very little. A NRA Very Good or Excellent one in either Model will serve well as a shooter; the saddest thing to me to see one or more of these superb revolvers decades old that is virtually unfired. Think of it like a great motorcycle or sports car that seldom leaves the garage.
IF I could only have ONE revolver it would be a S&W Model 29 or S&W 629 with a 4"brl. Would skip the target hammer and trigger and equip it with Ashley Express sights.
When Elmer Keith went to Alaska on a hunting trip he used the revolver he carried every day a S&W Model 29 in a 4"brl to shoot his polar bear.
That 4"brl pistol was the second one out of the S&W factory in 1956; indeed Elmer Keith was the first person to get one in a 4"brl which he asked for versus the 6&1/2"brl 1956 stock barrel.
Thats why I picked out my own S&W Model 29-2 in 1977 and still have it 30 years later. It has been a great all around handgun.
Model 29 or 629 you cant go too far wrong but rather wayyy right!
The trade off between collector value, overall S&W workmanship/quality control 1956 to 2006 are in play here. The production of the S&W Model 29 stopped in 1999' this year S&W issued a 50th Anniversary Commemorative.
That 2006 S&W Model 29 would be my recommendation as a both a quality shooter and with collector value for the "next 50 years".
The orginal 1950's S&W Model 29 are among the best ever S&W revolvers as to craftsmanship. I bought one of them in 1968;the blueing and lockup were superb. On this CGN board about a year or so an original 1958 model 29 went for $700 or so which I think was a great deal.
In the Pangor Punta era of S&W in the 70;s 80;s the quality of S&W went down; luckily in the 1990's with the reemergence of the S&W Custom shop the quality has returned until the present day.
The S&W 629 is a stainless pistol; that has some advantages as a shooter in terms of cleaning and maintenance of the exterior.
My favourite S&W's remain the S&W Model 29-2 in a 4"brl as a IPSC Revolver and/or range practice pistol. When I bought it the timing was off so I got a good deal and had a S&W Armourer install a new hand and it has been good ever since. I have also had a 629 with the 8&3/8" barrel as a long range plinker. It is easier to shoot with the full charge loads versus the 4"brl which seems best with stout 44 Special type cast loads for DA shooting.
The "kicker" with purchasing either a S&W Model 29 or S&W 629 is the overall majority of these used revolvers have been shot very little. A NRA Very Good or Excellent one in either Model will serve well as a shooter; the saddest thing to me to see one or more of these superb revolvers decades old that is virtually unfired. Think of it like a great motorcycle or sports car that seldom leaves the garage.
IF I could only have ONE revolver it would be a S&W Model 29 or S&W 629 with a 4"brl. Would skip the target hammer and trigger and equip it with Ashley Express sights.
When Elmer Keith went to Alaska on a hunting trip he used the revolver he carried every day a S&W Model 29 in a 4"brl to shoot his polar bear.
That 4"brl pistol was the second one out of the S&W factory in 1956; indeed Elmer Keith was the first person to get one in a 4"brl which he asked for versus the 6&1/2"brl 1956 stock barrel.
Thats why I picked out my own S&W Model 29-2 in 1977 and still have it 30 years later. It has been a great all around handgun.
Model 29 or 629 you cant go too far wrong but rather wayyy right!
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I have a M29-2, 29-3, and 629-2. Of these three, I like the 29-2 the best followed by the 629-2 and then the M29-3. Regards, Richard
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I have three 29-2s (two four inch and one 6.5) and one 629 (three inch). I prefer the blued 29s myself, although one of my four inchers is nickle plated. - dan
