Would anyone here have the cylinder lengths for a smith model 29 44 mag compared to a model 24 44 special for an N frame. I'm trying to hitch a 29 cylinder and barrel to a HD frame. Would appreciate any information or possibly the source of a schematic showing lengths. Do appreciate on the front end. RS

My 29-2 has a cylinder length of 1.745". Sorry, can't help you with the M24 length. Best of luck with your project.

__________________
Waiting for the break of day

M24-3 .44 Spl Cylinder is 1.580

__________________
Only difference Fool/Mule-ears

44 magnum cylinders are recessed where 44 special cylinders are not until the non recessed 29-3 (and up)
those cylinders are shorter at the rear but still have the same headspace between the cartridge and the recoil shield.

N frame windows should all be the same length but the longer Magnum cylinder is offset by a shorter forcing cone on the magnum barrel , sounds like you would be OK as long as your mating a 29 barrel to a 29 cylinder although not sure HD frames are made to take the same pressures as the Magnum frames so should check into this before proceeding ?

On a side note the 29 barrel has a wide raised rib that may not cosmetically mate to either a tapered barrel frame or a fixed site frame.

Thanks to all for this information, Finding it from other sources is nye on impossible. The helpful attitude from persons here on the forum is a great aid to those who do not have access to the actual guns. Your expertise and knowledge is greatly appreciated. Thank You Gentlemen. RS