Hi guys.
In January I posted a question about model 29 durability, and would like to thank everyone for their responses.
Since then, due to the info gained here, and other stuff I have learned, I decided to get the 29. My worry's about heavy loads were unfounded. The targets we use have been updated, and do not have to be hit as hard. I had already reduced my loads, due to powder availability, and the new loads work fine. This will also help save the wrist.
Thanks again MJack

Enjoy that 29 for many years.

Nice one MJack. I can't understand why people want to use max loads in their guns at the risk of blowing them up. In my mind I reckon get the right tools for what you want; get the appropriate handgun or go with a larger calibre. Why beat up a gun and yourself unnecessarily?

Full power ammo built with bullets weighing 250 grains or less will work just fine. Start using magnum level ammo with bullets weighing 275 grains or more and that will change.

Bruce

I bought a 6.5" 29-2 after seeing some Clint Eastwood movie I think in the late 70's. Shot a lot of 240G JSP's when it was new. I even took a dear with it. These were magnum handloads. The gun sat for 25 years. Then I loaded a lot of 240g lead KT's and fell in love. My beautiful blue 29 will still put them in the black at 100 yards. Shoot it, be reasonable, and go shoot magnums out of your 29. But please, try the lead loads 800 to 1000 fps. You will learn how versatile the .44 Remington Magnum is.

old 1911 fan

The only Model 29 I now have is a 29-3. And I shoot nothing in it other than .44 Special handloads with 200 grain lead bullets with a MV around 900 ft/sec. Some people enjoy having their wrists twisted. I don't.