Smith and Wesson 629?

[Fordtough25]

Anybody here have one? I've been eyeing one at my LGS for awhile now, love the looks and feel, hate the price of 44 mag. Yes I know I should be reloading already but if you have one of these how does it shoot? It's a beautiful piece, among others on my wishlist.

 

[Fishersjohn48]

You mean like this one?





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629 Performance Center Compensated Hunter. The only thing I don't like about this gun is the recoil. There is hardly ANY! Very accurate and fun to shoot though. The compensator seems to make it just that much louder. I do get some complaints from the people shooting in the next bay sometimes that they are getting sprayed with mud/dirt from the berm.

 

[ruger44srh]

I have a 4" and an 8 3/8" Classic(full under lug barrel). SWEEEEEET trigger on both guns. Had to tune the trigger on both Rugers I had.

 

[Fordtough25]

Nice guys! One is on my list for sure, when it will happen I don't know but one of these days. They are just a sweet looking and feeling piece. Lot of power in your hand!

 

[gregkl]

I had a 629 classic but traded for a "dirty harry" Model 29. I like that one better. But it hurts to shoot it with hot loads...it still has the wood grips.

 

[fastwally]

I have a 29 classic and a 629, probably two of the most accurate guns I have. I like the 29 Classic the best. (trigger)

 

[Hookeye]

I've had four 629's.........two 6", one 8 3/8" and a 4".
Prefer the non classic models for looks, and in 629 the -3 or older (don't have case hardened hammers/triggers).
I broke my 4" shooting 300 grainers. Those hurt my hand too. Smith fixed the gun fast, cost me 5 bucks to ship it. Trigger pivot broke. Would still run in SA, but not DA.
Classic models have the "endurance package", and maybe all newer 629's do. On -3 or older they don't.
But Smith takes care of its customers..........so I'd go with an all silver 4 or 6" 629 of -3 vintage, or maybe -2............and run 240 grainers or lighter in it. I had no problems shooting max'd 240,200 or 180's from my guns...........only issue was a couple of cylinders with 300's and the resultant break.

I won't consider a lawyer lock 629.

 

[Dwight D]

A pinned and recessed 29 is one of the nicest handguns one could ever own. I have had several 29's over the years and always love them. I take it easy with the heavy loads, save them for my Rugers.

 

[sbcman]

I'm not sure if your question is towards accuracy or towards handling, so I'll give my report on both I use to own a 29-3 nickel. It held decent accuracy, but ultimately was just too pretty of a gun for me to keep. Sold it and purchased a 629-5 (full underlug). It is as accurate as any handgun I own.

Both of them are/were not brutal even with full house loads. But, when it comes to big bores in a handgun, a shooter's grip and stance will make the difference. A somewhat lower grip on the backstrap and bending of the elbows allowing the upper body to absorb the recoil will tame things down nicely.

Another thing to consider is that a Smith n-frame can be polished up nicely on the trigger making them outstanding. 44 ammo is a factor, but I cast and reload so it doesn't hurt too much. I deer hunt with my 629 so regular practice is a must.

All of this has just been a three paragraph way of saying "Go Buy It!"

 

[gregkl]

A pinned and recessed 29 is one of the nicest handguns one could ever own. I have had several 29's over the years and always love them. I take it easy with the heavy loads, save them for my Rugers.

Yeah, I like mine. pretty much a safe queen now, but I shoot it once in awhile. My brother would like to have it. He actually offered me $400 for it! Such a nice brother!

 

[Fordtough25]

Well you guys sure make it sound good! Now to keep my eyes open for an older model, that should be fun.