New 29-2 8 3/8

glenncal1 · #1 04-06-2011, 11:23 AM

I was in the shower this morning thinking "you know I don't own an 8 3/8" N frame (have 4", 5", 6" 6.5" of various calibers), I should look for one. Well this gun pops up on a local board at a reasonable price with all the extras. I gotta stop thinking in the shower

Pictures are from the seller

TDC · #2 04-06-2011, 12:31 PM

Uh....Oh!!! Another member has contracted the dread "8 3/8 N frame disease"..... Once you have it there is no known cure... especially if your first one is as pretty as yours.

Stay away from those evil gun shows and gun websites or you'll soon have a long barreled 25, 27, 57 and 629 to compound the pain and suffering....

nightshade2x · #3 04-06-2011, 12:35 PM

I can attest to the dreaded "8 3/8 N frame disease"...It begins to migrate too, into "8 3/8 L" and even "8 3/8 K" frame issues...

Nice gun, what did you pay?

Have fun and be safe.
Nightshade2x

586nickel · #4 04-06-2011, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by nightshade2x

Nice gun, what did you pay?

Ditto. Also interested in what you paid. Thx!

kennyb · #5 04-06-2011, 12:41 PM

good on you !

fyimo · #6 04-06-2011, 12:53 PM

I picked mine up at a gun show last year just so I cauld have all the barrel lengths for the Model 29-2. You got a beauty and it's in wonderful condition.

I also have in 8 3/8 barreled 14-4, 17-4, 27-2, and 629 no dash so yes they can be addictive.

glenncal1 · #7 04-06-2011, 01:24 PM

I have 2 8 3/8" K-22s (a 17-4 and a 48-3) great guns to shoot. I saw this one locally (no shipping or ffl fees) with everything for $800 firm and while not a great price, not too bad I didn't think. I will pay a little more for a local purchase that I can inspect first, plus this is such a complete package. This will be my last 8 3/8 N frame.............yahh right

rhetlaw · #8 04-06-2011, 01:40 PM

I just came from my local gun shop with my first 29-2 in nickel - Can't wait to get to the range. Congrats for you.

fyimo · #9 04-06-2011, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by glenncal1

I have 2 8 3/8" K-22s (a 17-4 and a 48-3) great guns to shoot. I saw this one locally (no shipping or ffl fees) with everything for $800 firm and while not a great price, not too bad I didn't think. I will pay a little more for a local purchase that I can inspect first, plus this is such a complete package. This will be my last 8 3/8 N frame.............yahh right

You got a good deal as my Mint 29-2 with 8 3/8 barrel was $850 with no box or papaerwork.

bygrace · #10 04-06-2011, 03:03 PM

Where can I get a front sight insert for my Model 29 44 Mag?

Thanks for your help

fyimo · #11 04-06-2011, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bygrace

Where can I get a front sight insert for my Model 29 44 Mag?

Thanks for your help

A gunsmith can get and install one in any color you want or you can check with Brownells and see if the sell them and install it yourself. You can also call S&W and see if they have the right one for sale.

Art

glenncal1 · #12 04-06-2011, 09:30 PM

Got the gun home tonite, if anything it is way better than the pictures. Might be my highest condition gun. Can't wait to shoot it.

S&W-Keeper · #13 04-06-2011, 10:00 PM

Very nice, I have one in nickel.It is my only long tube.

bygrace · #14 04-07-2011, 11:01 AM

Thank you. S&W never returned my e-mails so I will check others.

drjjpdc · #15 04-07-2011, 10:36 PM

Yeah, I come by way of the 8 inch disease quite naturally, I am 6'5" and about 350 lbs. I have a 17, 25 & 27 and they all are really balanced and feel great in my hands. Oh how could I forget the other 2 kids, a 14 and a 629.