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Originally Posted by jmichna
At another forum I frequent, a poster made the claim that the Model 29 will develop mechanical issues upon extensive use of .44 mag ammunition. He further stated that .44 Special should be used, and .44 Mag only sparingly, and that the Model 29 issue with .44 Mag ammunition was well known and acknowledged at Smith & Wesson forum.
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I'm looking for feedback... either confirmation that this fellow's claims are true, or any information/evidence to the contrary.
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Whoever told you that.......... watch a video by hickock45 on you tube..he bought his 44 magnum in 1974 and has SEVENTY FIVE THOUSAND rounds thru it.
PS.....sorry he only has SEVENTY THOUSAND thru it ...not 75...
.44 Magnum Model 29 8-inch (Close-up) - YouTube
and just for fun.... 230 yard shots with a 29....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lE6EUCSiJRg
Elmer Keith Tribute: Enjoy if you never saw his vids....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRNDoVjFQJM