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I finally did it, bought 629 Classic Update in post #38
I have been wanting one of these for a long time. I never seem to be able to find one locally as they have always been really hard to come by. At any rate, I was in the LGS today and there in the cabinet was a new 629 Classic, 6.5 inch full lug barrel , 629-6.
Well I didn't have the total amount of cash on me to acquire my long lusted for revolver so I stuck it on layaway for Christmas.
Wow I am so stoked. Can't wait, I am like a little boy again waiting for Santa!
Anyone have an idea when the DRR prefix dates from? My 4th edition of the Standard Catalogue doesn't have it in there.
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Big layaway fan here too. Great for gun purchases since they are never something I need, right now.
Considering selling off my 629PC 2 5/8" due to arthritis and age. I can still shoot the 629 5" with stout loads but that snubbie... pain inducing...
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You'll love it once you get it out of lay away! Bought my 6.5" 629-5 Classic almost 22 years ago. One of the most accurate revolvers I have ever owned.
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You will love it, my most fired .44 mag(not that I shoot more than a box/yr through it anymore at $1/shot). 629-3, bought by accident at the Big Lakeland Show 20 years ago, when it was still the Big Lakeland Show. Joe
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I have a -4 i bought new in 1996 that is a big brother to my 6” 686. I like the full lug on any S&W. Good luck on waiting until Christmas. I would not be able to sleep at night.
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Big layaway fan here too. Great for gun purchases since they are never something I need, right now.
Considering selling off my 629PC 2 5/8" due to arthritis and age. I can still shoot the 629 5" with stout loads but that snubbie... pain inducing...
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Thanks,
My only other .44mag is an old model Ruger SBH. I love it’s looks but I really hurts my hands to shoot it. I have a model 57 that I really like and shoot well so I think I will adapt to the 629.
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You will love it, my most fired .44 mag(not that I shoot more than a box/yr through it anymore at $1/shot). 629-3, bought by accident at the Big Lakeland Show 20 years ago, when it was still the Big Lakeland Show. Joe
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I have a -4 i bought new in 1996 that is a big brother to my 6” 686. I like the full lug on any S&W. Good luck on waiting until Christmas. I would not be able to sleep at night.
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The top strap should be drilled a tapped for a scope mount or a RDS mount.
Allchin Gun Parts - C-More Scope Mounts, Compensators, And Accessorie
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Have a good time with your new toy.
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Thanks. The grips on the 629 are bubinga and the 29 has thuya.
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These guns are fantastic. I don’t know why the trigger on my dash six is the best factory trigger in my collect…well maybe parody to my 620. Mind the majority of the collect are pre locks from Fifties to the Nineties. I lucked into this one after stopping to get gas up the street. Looked new, no flame cut or handling marks. Used guns were on sale. Got it for $475! Used up a whole lotta gun-luck on that one.
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Congrats! for me purchases like this are the reward for the long and difficult days at work. Great feeling when you finally take it home
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You did well with that one. I really enjoy mine.
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You did well with that one. I really enjoy mine.
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I think so. When I was looking it over, I checked the cylinder lock up. Tight, no perceptible movement of any kind. Couldn't measure it, but the B/C gap looks smallish also.
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Nice find. Congrats!! I think it will bring you joy. I have a 629-1 6". Fun to shoot lots of different loads. It's probably tied with a 5" 27-2 as my favorite gun to take to the range.
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Nice find. Congrats!! I think it will bring you joy. I have a 629-1 6". Fun to shoot lots of different loads. It's probably tied with a 5" 27-2 as my favorite gun to take to the range.
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Congrats on a nice find.
I just found a nice 5” -3 to go with my 6.5” -3. The classics in all calibers are great guns. Between the two, I prefer the 5”. Just seems to balance better.
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I have a -4 i bought new in 1996 that is a big brother to my 6” 686. I like the full lug on any S&W. Good luck on waiting until Christmas. I would not be able to sleep at night.
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This is truer than it sounds! I put 25% down on a new 27-9 last Friday. It somehow ended up in my position Monday the 3rd. I had to take it back yesterday and they will deal with an issue for me. I hope I get it back this year. S&W hit a home run with this model. The blueing is as nice or nicer than my 15-3. If I can't get the stocks to shine up some I'm gonna have to research some new ones.
Anyhow, layaway is a good concept but waiting is not fun.
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I have been wanting one of these for a long time. I never seem to be able to find one locally as they have always been really hard to come by. At any rate, I was in the LGS today and there in the cabinet was a new 629 Classic, 6.5 inch full lug barrel , 629-6.
Well I didn't have the total amount of cash on me to acquire my long lusted for revolver so I stuck it on layaway for Christmas.
Wow I am so stoked. Can't wait, I am like a little boy again waiting for Santa!
Anyone have an idea when the DRR prefix dates from? My 4th edition of the Standard Catalogue doesn't have it in there.
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I bought my 629 Classic about 6 months ago and is one of my favorites!
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Well, there's certainly no reason for me to start another thread when this one exists.
This little guy did not follow me home last week, but it did in fact go from Bear Arms, under my care, directly five miles west to Nelson Ford for his nice once-over. I should actually have it home in my safe in a couple weeks.
Yeah, I bought a 629.
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Very nice! I’m between a 629 or a 610 for my next purchase for a little handgun hunting.
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Very nice! I’m between a 629 or a 610 for my next purchase for a little handgun hunting.
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Good choice.
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I got one!
Here’s mine hanging with older Bro 629 No Dash.
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Love the 629 !
I have a 5” and a 4 1/4” missed all opportunities to get a 6” now the haircut says I have enough firearms .
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Congrats on a nice find.
I just found a nice 5” -3 to go with my 6.5” -3. The classics in all calibers are great guns. Between the two, I prefer the 5”. Just seems to balance better.
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I need that FO front sight. Where, height, etc?
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I need that FO front sight. Where, height, etc?
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Yes BTW, does S&W offer the different sight blades as set or maybe individually?
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@Mod57 That is a fine looking 629 classic! I picked up a used one a few years back. I at first was hesitant as it had the Hillary hole. I went back to the gun shop a few times before finally grabbing it. I do not regret it at all. I am sure you will love yours too.
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@rickflst The internal lock did give me pause. I had often said to myself that I would not get one so equipped, but these just don't show up all that often and really I hate the stocks more. I think a set of Culina's Targets may be in order.
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I love shooting my 629-6. It handles everything I feed it. One modification I made was to install the X-Frame grip. It fills my hand better than the regular grip and provides a bit more cushion when shooting hot loads.
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@rickflst The internal lock did give me pause. I had often said to myself that I would not get one so equipped, but these just don't show up all that often and really I hate the stocks more. I think a set of Culina's Targets may be in order.
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Lock-hating only leads to needless suffering. Get a set of whatever stocks you prefer and enjoy your new revolver. If its got a decent barrel and a decent trigger, and shoots accurately, you’ll soon forget all about the silly lock. “Nothing more than the buzzing of a fly.” I’d buy one of those myself, without any hesitation, but I just don’t enjoy shooting .44s like I used to.
Give us a shooting report when it gets out of Christmas-jail. Enjoy your new .44 Magnum!
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Every positive thing said here about the 629 Classic I agree with - except I prefer the 5" length. I tried two different sets of Altamont grips on mine and found that the round-bottoms were actually more comfortable in my hands than the flat-bottom conversions. I also chose to add a Hogue short thumb release for the cylinder and a fiber optic front sight.
Hope you enjoy your new pistol!
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Well Christmas has come and gone and I finally got my 629-6 Classic. I did a little clean up on it from the factory test shots and added some new Hogue rosewood to it. Hope to shoot it some time this week if the weather holds.
Gotta say I really miss the S&W trade mark on the side plate.
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I do too. It’s funny how little things like that really change the gun’s appearance. I guess just another way to save a few cents on an already pretty expensive handgun. Not sure what sense that makes.
In any case, it’s still a very handsome revolver. I hope you got a good barrel and a good shooter. Let us know how your trip to the range goes.
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Sweet.....Those rosewood Hogue's really look nice on that SS 629.
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