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please show and tell us about your magnum 44s
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Here's mine, a 29-6 that I bought in 1995. I actually sold a Colt 80 Series 1911 to buy it. I gave about $435 for it new. I sometimes wish I hadn't sold the Colt, but when I shot this one I'm glad I did. I almost bought a 629 instead. The only thing I have done to it was add a set of Eagle Grips to it.
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Here's mine with a current target and some with old targets I saved from 17 years ago when I got to the range more often. The big orange square was 50 yards offhand.
It was my 4th purchase. My first was a old M&P back in early 1992. I later traded it on a 686 6" which I later traded on the 629 Classic. During that time I also picked up a Ruger MK II I still have. I would love to have the M&P and 686 back.
I actually carried the 629 concealed for a bit over a year. Did it "reverse Mexican". That's butt forward, no holster. I did put a flat piece of leather between me and the gun to protect it from sweat and me from chafing.
My collection is so deep now it spends much time in the safe since I have other things better suited to CCW. But if I were ever forced back to only one gun this would be it.
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pre model 29 1957 vintage 44 mag with coke bottle grips.Laying next to his grandfather a prewar 1940 vintage wolf and klar model of 1926 44 special with scarce 6.5 inch barrel.Mike
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This is my 1980 29-2 with a target trigger and hammer, along with the high polish blueing. It is a pleasure to shoot these old revolvers with the fine S&W quality craftsmanship.
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629-3 6 1/2", Ruger RH 7 1/2", 29-5 8 3/8". The Ruger is the one that gets shot.  Joe
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1 of my 8
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Here are a couple of mine.
First, an early 1958 4" Pre-29.....and....I couldn't let a thread on .44's pass without the obligatory Dirty Harry 29-2.
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12-19-2010, 08:49 PM
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A 4" 29-10 with Ahrend's Retro Target grips in cocobolo -
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Here's the one that gets the nod for hunting at distance. 629-4 Classic. I don't know how this one missed getting a DX tag. This gun places Hornady 240gr. XTP's into one ragged hole at 50 yds. I consider divine intervention was a work when I picked this gun out.
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I realize that you asked for magnum .44s, but most of my .44s are Model 24s.
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Here's Maggie wearing Ahrends and a El Paso.
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New to me......Just picked this up at the Gun Show. Came with two sets of grips the ones on it and a set of Hogue which are the correct grips for it....I know nothing about this thing so chime in if you know I could use a history lesson. Sorry about the pics took them with my phone. I also have an older 629 8 3/8.
629 8 3/8 My first handgun purchase back in 86.
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A 29-2. My only .44 Magnum. Bought this one new back in 1975 (was it REALLY that long ago?). Over the years its served me for deer hunting and many silhouette matches. Its semi-retired now, sort of like its owner.
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What's not to love about a 44. I shoot them all but I have shot the most rounds out of the 629PP.
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44 Magnums 29, 629PP, 629 Classic DX
44 Specials 624, 696
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OK 1st up is my 1980 mfg 6" 629, found it new in it's presentation case 3yrs ago. This has become my favorite 44 that I've ever had.
Next up is a 629-3 Classic from 1993, 6.5" and an excellent shooter!
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ditto on the 629 pp...mine has 5-6 thousand rounds down the tube...great gun! accurate enough to smack bowling pins off hand with the iron sights at 100 yards.
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Saturday I shot my 44sp 696 for the first time. We shoot at about 27 yards. I was not disappointed! With 3"barrel still accurate and very fun to shoot. I loaded 60 rounds and was sad that the box was empty.
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Just the long and the short of it...
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29-3
Got a couple more around here somewhere... 
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29-2, 6½":
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Here are my two.The 29-2 which I stumbled on a few years ago when I wasn't even actively looking for one.The 629-4 Classic
I bought in 1995 for Whitetails.Its a great shooter and that stainless sure takes a beating.
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Here is three....
1978 "Dirty Harry" 6 1/2" 29-2
1989 629-3 4" with stag stocks and a factory replaced new style barrel.
1974/75 4" 29-2 part of a purchase made by the Louisville PD in the seventies for their "Tac" unit.
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The 3" 629 is probably my favorite revolver ever.
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.44 with his little .22 buddy...
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Wow, I need a pair like that.
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My Pre 29 .44 Magnum 5 Screw, Circa 1957...........
Here is a pic of my Pre 29 .44 Magnum 5 Screw, it letters as being shipped in February of 1957.
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Here's more of mine. I remembered I'd saved these targets from testing my cast 240gr SWC over 8.5gr of Unique. Can't wait to chrono them.
The only thing I really don't like is how a year of me sweating on it faded the laser etching.
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Ok I hope this counts as it is not a S&W but is the only.44 magnum I have. Here it is with the nice little 4pt that it coaxed into my truck 1hr 20min into the season on opening day back in October.
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I'll play. Here are a few of mine-
shooter grade 4 screw 29-
S prefix 29-2-
629 P&R-
scarce pre-29 4 screw nickle-
29-4-
Redhawk-
A couple .44 Specials
Triple Lock- shipped Oct 1 1913 that letters as having shipped in nickel with 5" barrel. It now wears the correct stocks, but I don't have the pics of it wearing them yet
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My "other" .44: Had to go back to S&W for a new barrel (warranty). Now in the shop for a McGivern gold bead front sight.
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This is my 629-4 PC, Comp 6.5" barrel, 1 of 200 Trophy Whitetail edition, wearing Hogue cocobolo wood grips.
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This one has taken a nice deer @ 180 yards thru the heart!
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New to me......Just picked this up at the Gun Show. Came with two sets of grips the ones on it and a set of Hogue which are the correct grips for it....I know nothing about this thing so chime in if you know I could use a history lesson. Sorry about the pics took them with my phone. I also have an older 629 8 3/8. But no pics at this time.
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I would realy like to see video of you shooting her with those wood grips! I think its a Backpacker BTW.
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Bowen converted Pre 27 .44 Special 5 Screw...........
Here is a pic of my Hamilton Bowen converted Pre 27 .44 Special 5 Screw S/N XX2727. It has every option offered by Bowen Classic Arms Co. and represents some of Mr. Bowen's finest work.
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and dont make fun of my trigger shoe.
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Here are a couple from my collection. The 29-2 with the 4" barrel is a blast to shoot  and far more accurate than I.
Next we have the model 29-10 scroll engraved edition with the 6.5" barrel. This is my Dirty Harry Tribute gun. 
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These six are all .44 specials followed by my .44 mag 5" 29-2.
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Hard not to love a .44
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You all have surely made me miss my pre-29, 4-inch, nickel!
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