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Old 04-29-2012, 07:33 PM
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I heard through the grapevine that a neighbor of a friend of a guy I kinda know from my Rifle/Pistol club was in a bind and unloading his collection...He had a 4" S&W 629-4 Mountain Gun in .44Mag. Called him up, got a price, I said, "that's probably a fair price, but a bit more cash than I have available right now". Before I could even finish, he dropped the price enough for me to reach for the wallet!

Pre-lock, hammer mounted firing pin, box, docs, etc. I'm a happy camper!

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Old 04-29-2012, 08:00 PM
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Dude, I want a 629 MG bad! Nice piece!
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Old 04-29-2012, 08:09 PM
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Very nice. I just like the shape and feel of the 4" Mountain Gun. I have one in 41 magnum, and even though I have not fired it (yet), I'm always finding reasons to get it out and look at it. Congrats. wyatte
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Old 04-29-2012, 09:15 PM
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I am pretty sure I suffer from a modest jealousy and a slight dislike. Congrats!
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Old 04-29-2012, 09:25 PM
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Welcome to the club, looks like a great example of a fine revolver.
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Old 04-29-2012, 10:27 PM
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I love how Mountain Guns handle. In my opinion, they are the best combination for portability and shootability. My next Mountain Gun will probably be a 629. I hope I can find a seller as motivated as yours. Good score!
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Old 04-29-2012, 10:40 PM
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Looks as if you made a fine buy. I sure love my 629.
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Old 04-29-2012, 10:53 PM
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I love my 57 Mountain Gun! This is the second one I have had. Just shot it yesterday.

I have thought about trying to collect all the different Mountain Gun models S&W has produced over the years.

I bet your 629 will be a trusted companion. ENJOY!
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Old 04-30-2012, 10:59 AM
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Great find, great gun. I want one!!!!! Best .of luck with your new friend
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Old 05-05-2012, 02:13 PM
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That Mountain Gun is a beauty!
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Good find...these are my favorite field guns (I have a 629-3 version).

I am interested to know: does your revolver have the broach-cut or EDM-cut rifling? (do the lands have sharp 90 degree edges or rounded edges?).
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Nice gun!

I'm new to revolvers so excuse my ignorance but why is it called a mountain gun?
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I'm new to revolvers so excuse my ignorance but why is it called a mountain gun?
The barrel profile.
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I need some help from the experts here. I'm looking at this sweet 629-4 and I'm seeing the S&W logo on the right side plate. It was my belief that the logo was changed to the left side sometime around 1980 ish. The plastic blue box is much later than that.

Don't get me wrong nice gun just need clarification on the logo.
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Old 12-13-2012, 11:34 AM
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Beautiful gun, congrats.
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Old 12-13-2012, 01:20 PM
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Nice early Christmas present !
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happy for you, id like to own that piece myself..cant help but feel bad for the dude having to sell off his collection though ,tough times.
ive seen several deals pop up recently, people scrambling to finance another christmas? i dont know ,'cause i cant buy them, 'cause im scrambling to finance another christmas lol.
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Congratulations!
My favorite hunting/packing revolver is the S&W MG.
The 629-4 was the last series of non MIM, no lock, case colored hammer/trigger .44's. I have a pair of them.
I like the MG so much I have them in .41 and .44 magnum and two in .45 Colt.
One thing I've noticed however; in my hands the MG is the LEAST forgiving in terms of any lapse of concentration or shooting technique. My 4" 629 is much more forgiving in this regard.
I suppose it's the light barrel profile.


Here's a photo (which I've shown repeatedly...)



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Congratulations!
My favorite hunting/packing revolver is the S&W MG.
The 629-4 was the last series of non MIM, no lock, case colored hammer/trigger .44's. I have a pair of them.
I like the MG so much I have them in .41 and .44 magnum and two in .45 Colt.
One thing I've noticed however; in my hands the MG is the LEAST forgiving in terms of any lapse of concentration or shooting technique. My 4" 629 is much more forgiving in this regard.
I suppose it's the light barrel profile.


Here's a photo (which I've shown repeatedly...)



Love them troopers, nice rack
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Congratulations!
My favorite hunting/packing revolver is the S&W MG.
The 629-4 was the last series of non MIM, no lock, case colored hammer/trigger .44's. I have a pair of them.
I like the MG so much I have them in .41 and .44 magnum and two in .45 Colt.
One thing I've noticed however; in my hands the MG is the LEAST forgiving in terms of any lapse of concentration or shooting technique. My 4" 629 is much more forgiving in this regard.
I suppose it's the light barrel profile.


Here's a photo (which I've shown repeatedly...)



Those are some pretty revolvers! I love the grips. Who makes them and do you know the wood that was used?
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Those are some pretty revolvers! I love the grips. Who makes them and do you know the wood that was used?

Thanks.
Herrett's grips, walnut on all of them-"fancy" on the four together ("Shooting Master's" the first three, Jordan "Troopers" the last), "plain" Walnut on the single .
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Old 12-14-2012, 12:34 AM
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I need some help from the experts here. I'm looking at this sweet 629-4 and I'm seeing the S&W logo on the right side plate. It was my belief that the logo was changed to the left side sometime around 1980 ish. The plastic blue box is much later than that.

Don't get me wrong nice gun just need clarification on the logo.
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Not a mountain gun, but a my 629-4 Classic has the S&W logo on the right side.
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I am a new member of the 629-4 MG club. Any suggestions on factory ammo for target shooting?
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Dude, I want a 629 MG bad! Nice piece!
I want a 71 Vette.
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That is super-nice!!
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That is super-nice!!
This is the one I picked up last spring, somebody resurrected the thread.
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Mountain Gun is a take-off on a term for a short artillery piece intended for alpine troops or for British troops in colonial India, where they often had to fight Afghans and Pathans in mountainous terrain.

The intent with the S&W's was that they be worn as defense guns in bear country, often in mountainous areas. They are lighter and handier than the std. barrel profile, easier to pack on a daily basis.

The name was clever, but so many shooters are poorly read that the name went right over their heads.

Look at this very thread. I'm the only one who knew the reason for the name!

I do appreciate the fine photos. The guns will recoil more with magnum ammo, but were meant for emergency use by the few who can deal with the kick. The Jordan Trooper stocks do help enormously.

If I ever get one of these, I'll probably use Buffalo Bore's stiff .44 Special ammo in it, unless I really am in grizzly country.

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Thanks for the intel, Texas!

I have had 2 of these beauties since the late 90's. A .44 mag and a 45 Colt. They are, by far, my favorite pieces out of the myriad of handguns I own. I don't necessarily shoot them a lot, but I love handling them and showing them off! They draw a premium in this craptastic state of CA. I work at a local gun shop for a good friend and he tells me right now in California, any nice Mountain Gun will bring about $1100 from a buyer. They are scarce and can only be sold by Private Party Transfer meaning it has to be in this state already prior to our Approved Roster. He's had both of mine sold numerous times and keeps asking if I would.

Never a chance in hell!
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