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06-30-2018, 07:09 PM
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My first S&W at 65 Y/O
I'm 65 years old and here's a pic of the first S&W I've ever owned. Bought it a few months ago. It's a 1968 Model 29-2 4" purchased from the estate of a 95 y/o man who kept it in his dresser drawer for 49 years. Minor cylinder drag line is the only noticeable blemish. Just posting this, to confirm that your never too old to buy or own a classic firearm. Just hope that I can keep it until I'm 95.
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06-30-2018, 07:26 PM
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You can keep it til you're 95. That's only 30 more years, right?! 
Fine looking 29, hope it was cheap! 
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06-30-2018, 07:41 PM
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Congratulations on your first. That's a great old revolver. Enjoy in good health and I'm jealous.
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06-30-2018, 07:56 PM
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Hey, it’s a Model 29 - at 95, no one will be able to take it from you unless you want them to have it.
I can’t think of much dumber things to do than attempt to pry someone’s hands off a .44 Magnum. Talk about poking a bear with a stick...!
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06-30-2018, 08:03 PM
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Never to old, I'm 75 and still buying Smiths
Real nice gun I hope you shoot it for 30 years
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06-30-2018, 08:28 PM
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Thanks everyone for your responses. I paid a grand for it and think it was well worth the bucks. May need to take down some fairly large & dangerous game where I'm retiring to. Also glad to be a new member of this wonderful forum. Y'all rock!
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06-30-2018, 09:07 PM
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Welcome aboard the best gun forum on the web.
That's a fine revolver, and you're young yet. I have a stepson your age.
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06-30-2018, 09:22 PM
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That is a fantastic first strike! Congrats, and welcome to the addiction.
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06-30-2018, 10:12 PM
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Just my opinion: Never apologize for a drag line. If a revolver has no drag line, meaning the cylinder has almost never been turned, then it's not really a gun. It's a statuette, an artifact, a museum piece -- never to be touched, or cocked, or fired. What use is it? Your new Smith is beautiful. Enjoy it. 
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07-01-2018, 01:03 AM
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That's a beauty right there.
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07-01-2018, 07:31 AM
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Now that is a real beauty. I owned one just like it for a while, and foolishly traded it away.
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07-01-2018, 07:53 AM
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Welcome to the Forum
That Model 29 is quite a starter you found. Like yourself I obtained my first handgun later in life at 67. It was a S&W Model 15-3 and remains among my favorites. In the last eight years I have purchased a bunch more Smiths; all older models and all shooters. As a previous poster stated it can be an addiction.
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07-01-2018, 07:56 AM
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Better begin by firing some .44 Special ammo. You'll likely find .44 Magnums a bit brisk, especially from a four-inch barrel.
But the gun is a really good one, if defense against large animals is your concern.
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07-01-2018, 09:33 AM
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What a beauty! Enjoy shooting it.
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07-01-2018, 10:24 AM
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A big thanks to everyone who commented on my 29-2 post. Your comments were great and the knowledge you shared with me is genuinely appreciated. I learned a lot from everyone of you.
And yes, I'll definitely start shooting it with .44 Special ammo. I have a buddy who's Father thought he was the stuff many years ago and fired a S&W 4" .44 Mag with one hand. No sooner than he fired it, the pistol whipped back and tattooed his forehead with the hammer. Blood trickled down the bridge of his nose and left scar on his forehead for several years. Lol.
Again, thanks for all your comments and best wishes to everyone on the forum, for a safe & happy 4th of July holiday.
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07-01-2018, 01:04 PM
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07-01-2018, 02:48 PM
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My 4” 629-1 is a real head turner at the range. I love touching off a few Mag rounds but I’m young and foolish at 64. It gets the attention of the kids with their plastic guns.
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07-01-2018, 02:51 PM
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You're never too old to have a happy Smith & Wesson childhood . Enjoy!
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07-01-2018, 03:18 PM
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Texas Star is correct start with 44 spl and work your way up recoil is best learned in small doses. There are several stories of people buying a 44 mag and shooting 6 rounds, and selling the gun off. If they had started off with 44 spl then moved up to 44 mag things would have worked out different.
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07-01-2018, 05:57 PM
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Ya done good, youngster.
God bless,
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I'm the old guy at the lake. When do we get a range report?
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