As advertised by Smith&Wesson with the introduction of the Classic line of revolvers and as well as the catalogs at the time it was stated that the Classic full lug series as a whole were designed with increased accuracy over the standard non full lugged models of .44 mags.



The accuracy testing of the DX models was with only 5 cylinders and with only one factory load so it is possible to have non DX models that are/were just as accurate with loads tailored to the individual revolver. It would be interesting but if testing were performed I believe overall that the DX models would still on average come out ahead.

The 29 and 629 Classic revolvers as a whole are known for their accuracy.


CJ- is your 629-2 full lugged/non fluted cylinder? It could be a first run "classic Hunter" which pre dated the classic and classic dx models by a year or so.