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Originally Posted by roo_ster
OK, I looked at the photo I shot of the crane and it indeed has no dash, but I suspect it is some sort of error, as the model marking is "6291" which I suspect is the equivalent of "629-1". All my other S&W revolvers have an explicit dash.
In any case, from what y'all have written, it was not until 629-3 that the 629 got the Endurance Package and all before that ought to be limited to 240gr pills at the usual factory velocities.
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I think it was the 629-2E were the first stainless series that got the Endurance Package. But it would be prominently displayed on the crane if it was in fact a -2E. The easiest way to tell if a M29/M629 has the "EP" is to look at the cylinder cuts. If they are elongated, it has the "EP", if not, it's a "Non-EP" gun. I was told that I would wear out before I'd shoot my M29-3 LHS loose... But it was quite hard to come by so I like to shoot hot Specials thru it and standard 240 grain Mag loads, nothing hotter. A 255gr .44Special from Underwood around 1,000fps is almost perfect IMO. A 240 grain Mag Keith @ 1150-1175 is the perfect .44Mag load. YMMV...