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03-26-2017, 11:48 AM
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New to Me 25/29
Finally got it home and made a few pictures. This is a model 25 that was converted to a 44 magnum with a 3 inch barrel, by an unknown gunsmith and as far as I can tell the smith did a nice job. Built in 1980 I think. The only issue I have found is the cylinder/barrel gap is only .003. Not sure if that will cause a problem unless the end of the cylinder gets really dirty. Please share your thoughts on this. Have yet to shoot it but looking forward to it. I also changed out the Pachmayr's that came on it to a set of Hogue's that I had laying around.
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Cool revolver. I love the snubby N frame guns. I wouldn't worry about the BC gap @ .003". Should be fine.
Thanks for the pictures.
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03-26-2017, 12:28 PM
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Outstanding! As a new owner of a converted N frame snub I compliment you on your new blaster. Hope it shoots as good as it looks.
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03-26-2017, 02:56 PM
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Thanks guys. Also the serial number is N6406xx and the previous owner said it was built in 1980. Can anyone verify the approximate date of manufacture?
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Well after changing the Pachmayr grips that came on my new to me 25/29 to a pair of Hogue finger groove grips that I had and handling it for a week or so, I was not really happy with the way the Hogues felt in my hand. So last night I changed them back to the Pachmayrs and I am much happier with the feel of the Pachmayrs. Then looking at it more closely I have to say I think I like the way it looks better with the Pachmayrs. Then I have to consider the padding that the Pachmayrs give on the back-strap that the Hogues do not have. I have to say for me that I have to stay with the Pachmayrs. Of course it always looks much better with factory wood stocks than any rubber stocks that I have seen. What do you guys like best? Pachmayr or Hogue?
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The first consideration for any serious use firearm is how well YOU can shoot it when it is equipped in any given manner. What looks right on a safe queen in the view of a collector fetishist is not a relevant consideration. If this revolver shoots better for you with the Pachmayrs (no shock in a short barreled .44 Magnum), then that is the right choice.
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Finger groves are great, if they fit your fingers.
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Pachs for me! But as has been said, which one shoots the best for YOU? Pretty is as pretty does!
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04-03-2017, 11:49 AM
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Those Pachmayr Presentation grips look better than the Hogue grips. Have you shot it with the Pachs yet?
I replaced the OEM wood grips on my 29-10 with an older pair of Pachmayr Presentation grips and it made it much more pleasant to shoot full power .44 Magnum loads.
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Appears to be a nice, tight little conversion. If it shoots for you, that is all that matters. For re-sale, I see no light. But, you built it for yourself.
Nice job. Best
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I have not shot it with the Pachmayr's yet but will in the next week or so.
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