I love my 629 Classic. No issues with the lock and is a pleasure to shoot after putting the Hogue grip on it. Had a problem with the trigger guard barking my knuckle with the factory grip. Great hunting sidearm - usually paired with my Ruger 77/44 rotary mag rifle. Very accurate - more accurate than my skills. I love the older guns and have several true classics (27-2, 29-2, etc.) but this one gets carried in the field and the gets most range time.
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