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Hi all I just bought my first wheel gun. A 629-6 with a 6 1/2 barrel. Now it is time to do a lot of reading here 
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08-15-2018, 02:29 PM
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08-15-2018, 03:23 PM
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Welcome to the forum....
But be careful as this wonderful group is just a bunch of enablers.
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08-15-2018, 03:25 PM
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Welcome to the campfire. Someone has to tell you the downside. Those types of guns are like wire hangers. They multiply. Let's be careful out there.... 
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08-15-2018, 03:27 PM
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Your first one will multiply into others.
Many sizes and types to consider,,,, Welcome.
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08-15-2018, 03:28 PM
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A big welcome from Virginia! Good folks here too!!
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Welcome to the forum & beware, 44s breed like rabbits. Ask me how I know...
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Welcome from Illinois. I would recommend you buy a box of 44 Specials to shoot a few before just jumping in with 44 Mag +P's. Buying a 44 back in 1983 caused me to start reloading, and create my own loads just for each occasion. Now I have loaded for over 20 different calibers.
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Welcome to the forum from Louisiana .
The "Wheel Guns" are habit forming and every person on the site is an encourager and /or an enabler...so watch out !
Post some photo's when you can so we can tell you how nice your wheel gun is !
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08-16-2018, 12:42 AM
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Welcome, and be warned. You have started down a slippery slope to revolver addiction. You'll love it.
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08-16-2018, 01:29 AM
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Aloha from HAWAII. Revolvers are my passion. My calibers of choice are 38spl and 357 magnum.
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Welcome from the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Without pictures it didn't happen!
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08-16-2018, 11:23 AM
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I should have said I been lurking from MINN until I bought the 629. I think the revolver is my best looking pistol. I had a hard time choosing between the 357 and the 44. Once I get my reloading down for the 44. Well all bets are off on how long it will take me to get a 357. I did get a chance to take it to the club last Monday with a brother and my son in law. It is a sweet shooter, they loved it too. I did get a bit of a sore middle shooting finger. Kinda a glock knuckle, I put on a leather glove and all was fine. Since then I bought a set of wooden grips that should be here tomorrow.
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Welcome to the FORUM! My 1st. 44 Magnum came to me last November. It is a 6" 29-3. I am now getting to where my hand loads are enjoyable to shoot. I use MAX .44 Special data in magnum cases. Enjoy your 629! Bob
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08-16-2018, 09:21 PM
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Welcome! I have resisted the .44 . I have too many cartridge types to stock already. Most of my wheel guns are of the .38 & .357 variety. Be warned Smith and Wesson Revolvers are additive. Heck so are the Smith autos, as well as Rugers, Colts, even Glocks.
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08-16-2018, 09:31 PM
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Congratulations and welcome! You obviously have very good judgment. The 686 is my favorite revolver.
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Hi all I just bought my first wheel gun. A 629-6 with a 6 1/2 barrel. Now it is time to do a lot of reading here |
Welcome from Kansas! I have the 629-6 with 6" barrel. It loves to shoot 200 grain HSM cowboy action cartridges. To me The Recoil feels less than a 44 special. Enjoy!
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08-16-2018, 10:33 PM
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Welcome! I have resisted the .44 . I have too many cartridge types to stock already. Most of my wheel guns are of the .38 & .357 variety. Be warned Smith and Wesson Revolvers are additive. Heck so are the Smith autos, as well as Rugers, Colts, even Glocks.
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Welcome from Louisiana.
Since you decided to start off with a 629, I would suggest that you look hard at learning how to reload. That way you can start off with lighter loads and then work your way up to the more powerful stuff. Because if you aren't used to them, full on 44 Mag loads are a bit of a handful to someone not used to them and can easily cause you to develop bad habits such as flinching or snatching at the trigger. Also, it makes paying for you ammo easier too as you can easily load for half the price per round or even less.
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08-19-2018, 10:00 AM
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Very impressive but how do you figure out which one to shoot
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What part of North Dakota do you live? I was born and raised In Hillsboro
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