Smith and Wesson 23-2 .44mag

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Hey Guys! I was wondering if any of you has any information about the Smith and Wesson, model 23-2, .44mag? I googled it and I can't seem to find any info whatsoever. I have a used one on hold at the gun shop, and I would like to know a little more about them before I do the final leap. Cheers!
 
A S&W Model 23-2 should be a .38 Special on the larger N Frame. Called the .38/44 Outdoorsman the 23-2 was made between 1961 and 1966. Nice enough revolver but not a .44 Mag.
 
Claybuster said:
A S&W Model 23-2 should be a .38 Special on the larger N Frame. Called the .38/44 Outdoorsman the 23-2 was made between 1961 and 1966. Nice enough revolver but not a .44 Mag.
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Thanks for the reply Claybuster. But the mystery only deepens for me, because it does have .44 magnum stamped on the side. Most handguns I've seen have the model info stamped prominently on the side, but this particular one has the stamp just under the cylinder.
 
I am almost positive that it was a 23-2. I did notice that there was a listing for a .44mag under the model 29-2. I will phone the gun shop tommorow morning just to make sure. Thanks. I will post again in the morning.
 
Does it look like this
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This is a model 29-2
 
I own a Smith & Wesson 29-2. It has a 6.5" pinned barrel and recessed cylinder. On N-Frame revolvers the pinned barrel and recessed cylinder were discontinued in 1978. The Model 29 in this barrel length is the original Dirty Harry .44 magnum.
 
The gun shop just phoned back. I think I will book an appointment for an eye check-up. The model of the Smith is 29-3. Sorry for the confusion. Has anyone here owned one of these, and would you recommend it?
 
Xlnt choice for sure. Just be sure to check for excessive cylinder "jiggle" and cylinder gap. If all is acceptable, you will be very happy with it.
Looking forward to welcoming you into the 44mag Boom Boom Room.. Start brushing your teeth now cuz you will be grinning a lot once you get it:D !
Cheers
dB:)
 
daBear said:
Xlnt choice for sure. Just be sure to check for excessive cylinder "jiggle" and cylinder gap. If all is acceptable, you will be very happy with it.
Looking forward to welcoming you into the 44mag Boom Boom Room.. Start brushing your teeth now cuz you will be grinning a lot once you get it:D !
Cheers
dB:)
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Thanks for the advice! My claws are already sweaty with anticipation!
 
daBear said:
Xlnt choice for sure. Just be sure to check for excessive cylinder "jiggle" and cylinder gap. If all is acceptable, you will be very happy with it.
Looking forward to welcoming you into the 44mag Boom Boom Room.. Start brushing your teeth now cuz you will be grinning a lot once you get it:D !
Cheers
dB:)
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Can you tell me the best way to check for the excessive cylinder jiggle and cylinder gap? This will be my first revolver and obviously I am pretty green.:rolleyes:
 
You may want to go to this link and check out the info as it is very good.
www-.thefiringline.com/Misc/library/Revolver-check.html (no hyphen in actual addy). Smith is known for having slightly higher tolerance than others as far as cylinder gap is concerned. According to them anything up to .010 is acceptable but personally I look for something up to .006...
Good Luck
dB:)
 
I have a 29-5 8 3/8 incher and have had it for about 15 years. Its still the most accurate pistol I have.

I had a article on the 29-5 apparently it was made to handle a little bit more of the hot loads then the rest but it looks like your ordinary m29.

I'll see if I can find the magasine


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MRCLARK said:
I have a 29-5 8 3/8 incher and have had it for about 15 years. Its still the most accurate pistol I have.

I had a article on the 29-5 apparently it was made to handle a little bit more of the hot loads then the rest but it looks like your ordinary m29.

I'll see if I can find the magasine


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Yes sir, that looks almost exactly like the one I am getting. It is so beautiful, I'd like to put it on my couch and make out with it:D . I appreciate you looking for the mag. Thank you.
 
daBear said:
You may want to go to this link and check out the info as it is very good.
www-.thefiringline.com/Misc/library/Revolver-check.html (no hyphen in actual addy). Smith is known for having slightly higher tolerance than others as far as cylinder gap is concerned. According to them anything up to .010 is acceptable but personally I look for something up to .006...
Good Luck
dB:)
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Thanks for that Bear! That was amazingly detailed!

Cheers!
 
Its great info on any revolver if u can do a hands on inspection. Not so easy when buying sight unseen;) . Now get ready to spend a whole lot more $$ on ammo, reloading stuff, components etc... Reloading is really the only way to go if you want to keep costs down. Factory is very pricey in this caliber:eek: ..
Stop smilin' before they all think yur on Botox...
Cheers
dB:)
 
Red Baron said:
Yes sir, that looks almost exactly like the one I am getting. It is so beautiful, I'd like to put it on my couch and make out with it:D . I appreciate you looking for the mag. Thank you.
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Give me a few days I'll try to scan it.

As for the gun, yup the sure dont make like they used to.


"If you cant hit em with six your not going to hit em with 16"
 
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