I’ve got a 29-5 Classic Hunter, with the normal fixed ramp front sight rather than the silhouette adjustable one. Great gun, very sturdy, and a pleasure to shoot, although recoil with .44 Mag is quite noticeable.
Double action work is slower due to heavy non fluted cylinder, and maybe harder on the gun too. I mostly shoot it single action.
Can’t help with the value as I live in Switzerland (here abt. $ 1000).