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After a 30 year absence, a Smith & Wesson .44 Magnum once again occupies a spot in my gun safe. This one is a Model 29-2, 6.5 inch, P&R, manufactured in 1971, in 95% condition, with the original box and papers, including the warranty registration card.
The nickel finish is perfect, no flaking or peeling, with a very faint turn line on the cylinder. The action is smooth and the lock-up is tight.
I'll post a range report later. Right now the snow hereabouts is belly deep to a tall moose.
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Several years ago I convinced myself that my Model 29 served no practical purpose. Since I didn't hunt with it I wasn't far wrong. I sold it and have regretted it ever since. Most likely I'll come across a deal on one and buy it someday. Congratulations. Yours looks good in the pics.
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whats it like compared to shooting the 686 357mag?
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Looks very similar to the one I sold in the mid 80’s. Great gun for the range… Have fun.
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44 mag can be rather punishing and after firing you really have to pull it back on target for a second shot. I'd guess that most used 44mags won't have had thousands of rounds fired through them. The 29 is a fine revolver. I'm also admiring the Redhawk. Don't ask me why I want these guns.Originally Posted by CelticWolf
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I have a 29-2 (P&R) also, but mine is blue. Love that gun... and I shoot it. Lots. That nickel sure is pretty, but I've always preferred blue guns.
If you're a reloader, .44mag is a _very_ flexible round. Loaded down to much lower than normal pressures, mine is still very accurate at short range. I've been using trail boss under a 240g swc with good results. These are gentle enough that my 15 year old 105lb daughter can handle them. Loaded up to magnum pressure with 2400 and a 180g lrn I've been buying from Midwest Bullets, it's accurate way past any distance I can shoot with a 6" barrel and iron sights.
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I've got one with a 4" barrel. It is a great gun. I carry it when grouse hunting up north as I am in bear country too. I wouldn't part with that gun for anything. You have a nice looking purchase there.
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Very nice. The model 29 is on my short list.
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Hey give me a faint cylinder turn line on a fine S&W revolver any old day.
Dang nice wheelie Capn.
Shoot it in good health.
A beautiful addition to any collection.
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very nice revolver Harry !....
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You need to watch a few Clint Eastwood movies before you go to the range.Nice Revolver.
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That is a nice Mdl 29 Captain, I traded mine several years ago for a truck and regrett it everyday, when I get back Stateside I plan on finding another.
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Congratulations. I bought one (pre-lock, blued, 6" bbl) this past summer, other than the cylinder scratch it would pretty much pass for new. I suppose most of them haven't been shot too much.
During the recent holidays we did a little informal target shooting with a variety of handguns. My wife and FIL had never been around a Mod. 29 (I saved it for last) I loaded it up for them using .44 Specials and let them shoot it, and them thinking it was mags. Afterwards I asked them what they thought and they said "it wasn't as bad as we thought". So I explained the difference in the two cartridges, then I fired it with a full mag load. Geeeez, their eyes were as big as saucers
, especially with the reverberation of the shot in the woods. My son shot an old one-quart can of juice and that was impressive, it seemed to disappear. Afterwards they both declined to shoot the full loads.
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+1 on my short list . I just missed one for $300.00 , it had only been shoot 20 times .
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Is the nickel version still a model 29? I know my stainless modesl are 629's just curious. I love both of my 44's. I have one with a 8 3/8" barrel with a Leupold scope ( deer gun) and a 4" version that I actually carry now and then.
Very nice 44 mag, congrats!!
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