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Old 02-02-2010, 08:27 PM
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Someone is interested in a rifle I'm selling. I said I'd consider his S&W .44 Magnum as a partial trade if the chambers are recessed. He says he thinks they aren't recessed and that it's a 629-1. They sure look recessed in this picture he sent me. My question is, can I assumed it's pinned $ recessed if it says 629-1? Or at least recessed? It's 8 3/8" which I like BTW. Thanks for any help, everybody.


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Old 02-02-2010, 08:51 PM
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629-1's are NOT pinned or recessed
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629-1's are NOT pinned or recessed
I second VM, I have a 629-1 and it is neither. But it is a beautiful revolver.


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629-1's are NOT pinned or recessed
My 6" 629-1 is pinned but not recessed. A "transition" gun. So you never know based on the model dash alone.
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My 6" 629-1 is pinned but not recessed. A "transition" gun. So you never know based on the model dash alone.
Sorry for incorrect info GoHogs / W.B. - I read the book....and it says that it was eliminated at 629-1 but it doesn't say when
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Sorry for incorrect info GoHogs / W.B. - I read the book....and it says that it was eliminated at 629-1 but it doesn't say when
Thanks for additional info GoHogs
Well, I'm not going for the gun because I really want a P&R shooter model 29, Nickle or blue in that order. This gentleman's 629-1 was nice enough to consider, though. But, VM. Doesn't it look like a tight space there between the cylinder and frame? I know it must be the light.
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Doesn't it look like a tight space there between the cylinder and frame? I know it must be the light.
No. There's almost no gap on a counterbored cylinder.

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My 629-1 is neither P nor R. Shoots great.
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And, I have an 8-3/8 inch Model 629-1 that is recessed but not pinned...
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Old 02-04-2010, 04:47 AM
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I've just spent an hour trying to figure out if my 629-2 is pinned or recessed. Obviously I'm an idiot. If someone could explain this to me I would appreciate it.
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If your S&W is pinned,you will have a ''pin'' going thru the frame and barrel.If it is recessed the cylinder on the end that you put the bullets in is countered bored,and the bullets will sit flush in the cylinder. Hope I said that right.
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Old 02-04-2010, 07:17 AM
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Thanks Marshall. That explains it for me. The way I understand things the guns that are pinned and recessed are considered higher quality, is that right?
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I would say yes,my M 66-1 2.5''bbl is pinned and recessed,and I shoot it better than my 6'' 586. I think both are great''just because they are mine of course'', LOL!! But the 66 just looks like Smith and Wesson took their time and made a great revolver and added a custom touch to it by doing the P&R.
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