S&W Model 29-2, first impressions

[BehindBlueI's]

Walk back drill, 16 shots (Sweet 16 Drill of the Week). Make a shot in the 3x5 card, step back a yard. Miss, stay where you are.

I started at 7 yards. First cylinder:

End result:

Ammo was 200 gr semi-jacketed hollowpoint over 15.3 gr of Accurate #5. I'd loaded them up for a single action years ago and it was the last box I had. Not sure what the velocity is, but they are fairly stout loads. Not ragged edge by any means, but you can tell you're shooting a magnum.

I have some 200 gr .44 Special Gold Dots I want to try a Bill Drill or two with once I get a holster.

The only issue I noticed is followup shots between shot #5 and #6 are really long. Like the gun is waiting for you to give some sort of little monologue or something. Weird.

 

[oldpink]

You've just gotta love the model 29.
Do you plan on wearing a natty old brown twill suit while carrying it?

 

[451_Detonics]

I know how some of you revolver guys are so....

know the difference...22+22 does not always equal 44!

 

[indiucky]

Do you plan on wearing a natty old brown twill suit while carrying it?

He's a Hilljack...Only pulls that suit out for Sundays and funerals.....

 

[KellyinAvon]

Did he fire 16 shots or only 15?

 

[kalboy]

Wow, that's a fine looking piece of big bore Smith goodness! Good shootin' too! Congrats.

 

[kalboy]

He's a Hilljack...Only pulls that suit out for Sundays and funerals.....

Showing your roots there Rick! Love that bluegrass terminology!

 

[451_Detonics]

That is my 629 Mountain Gun in my pics btw...made it even lighter with the addition of a titanium cylinder...

 

[Leadeye]

Great guns, now you need to find one of the old Lawman Leathergoods holsters for it.

Look for an older one at a show, the company now making them isn't kosher.

 

[Chumley]

love my 29-2, you should try shooting a 445 supermag. Its a 44 mag on steroids.

 

[IndyDave1776]

Great guns, now you need to find one of the old Lawman Leathergoods holsters for it.

Look for an older one at a show, the company now making them isn't kosher.

Hmmm...Lawman Leathergoods for a lawman...product no longer made by Jews under the supervision of a rabbi in accord with Levitical standards...

 

[bgcatty]

Walk back drill, 16 shots (Sweet 16 Drill of the Week). Make a shot in the 3x5 card, step back a yard. Miss, stay where you are.

I started at 7 yards. First cylinder:

End result:

Ammo was 200 gr semi-jacketed hollowpoint over 15.3 gr of Accurate #5. I'd loaded them up for a single action years ago and it was the last box I had. Not sure what the velocity is, but they are fairly stout loads. Not ragged edge by any means, but you can tell you're shooting a magnum.

I have some 200 gr .44 Special Gold Dots I want to try a Bill Drill or two with once I get a holster.

The only issue I noticed is followup shots between shot #5 and #6 are really long. Like the gun is waiting for you to give some sort of little monologue or something. Weird.

The Model 29 is like good beer: It is proof God loves us firearms enthusiasts!

 

[BehindBlueI's]

300 gr Hornady Critical Defense. They are a hand full. I shoved one down a bit in anticipation, but otherwise they grouped well. Point of Impact is higher than Point of Aim. The gun shoots dead nuts with 240gr loads, but about 14" high at 25y with 300gr.

My first thought was to adjust the rear sight because adjustable rear sight. My second thought is buy 240gr bullets because the web of my hand likes 240gr bullets more.

I hear the 300gr are just as good as 9mm with modern bullet technology, though, so tough call.

 

[T.Lex]

I hear the 300gr are just as good as 9mm with modern bullet technology, though, so tough call.

You should check out the thread that talks about real world statistics in self defense situations.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

You should check out the thread that talks about real world statistics in self defense situations.

Pffft, that guy? Nah.

 

[IndyDave1776]

Pffft, that guy? Nah.

 

[Hopper]

I am absolutely JONESING for a new "Classic" Model 27-9. .357 is plenty for me, and riding out of a hoss this big, it should be an absolute hoot with 38's. And dang, a nicely blued revolver with wood grips can be a stunning combination.

 

[Leadeye]

I would pass on the 300s for that gun, had one since the 70s and you're right, it's made for stuff in the 240-250 range.

 

[tbhausen]

300 gr Hornady Critical Defense. They are a hand full. I shoved one down a bit in anticipation, but otherwise they grouped well. Point of Impact is higher than Point of Aim. The gun shoots dead nuts with 240gr loads, but about 14" high at 25y with 300gr.

My first thought was to adjust the rear sight because adjustable rear sight. My second thought is buy 240gr bullets because the web of my hand likes 240gr bullets more.

I hear the 300gr are just as good as 9mm with modern bullet technology, though, so tough call.

Wow, I had no idea ammunition could make that much of a difference at 25 yds.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Wow, I had no idea ammunition could make that much of a difference at 25 yds.

With the big bore revolvers it sure can. The gun is already moving under recoil before the bullet exits the barrel and the substantial increase in recoil (and it is substantial) causes the higher point of impact as the barrel is angled up a bit more. I've certainly never noticed nearly as much difference with semi-autos in the standard duty calibers.