Model 929 PC (new for 2014)

missiondude said:
I would buy in a second if this were a 5" offering. It may take me a minute since it is 6-1/2" I have been shooting 9mm out of my 627-4 with good results, but I really like the looks of the new 929.
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Smith and Wesson has introduced a 5" 9MM revovler this year. It is the 986. A 7 shout L-frame that is a pro series so it will be less expensive than the JM 929.

I shot it in Monday and posted a quick photo of it in this thread
http://smith-wessonforum.com/lounge/354046-shot-show-2014-a.html

As these gain in popularity I am certain we will see other barrel lengths introduced
 
RussB said:
There are a lot of closed minds at this forum
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...........but rarely a closed mouth! :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
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finesse_r said:
Not only is an N-Frame, 8 shot, 9mm a very bad set up that I have no use for at all, this thing is as ugly as the new Ruger that got its on ugly thread on this site somewhere.
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Then why be in this thread?
Do you go to the Ruger forum and tell them how ugly Rugers are?
Would you go to the Antiques forum here and tell posters you have no use for Antiques?
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I deleted about 20 posts here. Most did not add anything of value to the discussion of this new model. They were mainly of the "useless", "not interested", "will never buy one" ilk.

There is a strange dynamic in play in this 1980 to Present forum.
People not interested in old S&W's don't usually enter the other revolver forums to express their lack of interest in, or outright disdain for those items, yet it has always been common here.

That will change.

Enthusiasts of modern S&W's now have equal rights on this forum. They can enjoy discussing and posting their guns just like people enjoy their older revolvers in the other three revolver forums on this board.

You are all invited to enjoy discussion of what you like on this board.
The haters and bashers are invited to shut up, or leave. We're all really tired of it. ;)

Recommended Reading-
Bashing, Crying, and Whining
 
So here's my latest dilemma, this gun comes out right at the same time a matched set of shorty vaquero birds heads comes up for private sale. Life is cruel. On the up side I no longer have that lease hanging over my head... They are never going to stop making new cool stuff and that combined with old cool stuff that surfaces makes life so difficult at times.
 
Thank you Lee. I found myself avoiding the S&W forum due to all the hating. It does indeed get old, fast!
 
forrestinmathews said:
So here's my latest dilemma, this gun comes out right at the same time a matched set of shorty vaquero birds heads comes up for private sale. Life is cruel. On the up side I no longer have that lease hanging over my head... They are never going to stop making new cool stuff and that combined with old cool stuff that surfaces makes life so difficult at times.
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The answer is easy, buy the matched set and put a 929 on Lay-A-Way paying it off a little each week.
 
I might have to take a long look at this model. I would like to see the 8 shot in a 5 or 5.5" but I can certainly live with the longer barrel. I love how the new 986 is looking also. It has the 5" length I prefer but it's only a 7 shot. Either way I am happy to see new revolver choices.

I will add I am glad for the new policy I was getting pretty sick of the bashing. It was way past old and tiresome. I love the new revolvers and I love some of the old ones too. I'm just glad Smith still offers new choices. I only wish I had discovered revolvers sooner.
 
colt_saa said:
They are not yet flowing like some of the other new offerings for 2014.

The 5" 986 will probably be available to your dealer sooner than the 929
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I put both the 5 in. and the 6 in. on order at my LGS but now he telling me to give him some money and to pick one. I'm looking for a good 9 mm. to shoot at the range. Out of the 2 revolvers i like the 5 in. but witch one would be a better shooter ?
 
Am interested & excited about this

My preference would be a 4" 986 & 5" 929. I shoot both USPSA & Idpa. Would like to try it in USPSA - would be a fun way to shoot a match!
 
929

There was a reference to an April 1st release for this revolver... Where did you all hear this.. obviously I put money down on a 929 at a huge locally owned gun shop, and can't seem to find out even an estimated date that this is going to be available.. I am patient, but am fishing for any sort of insight. :D
 
I received an email from Davidson's last Thursday at 1PM that the 929 was in stock. When I checked at 8 pm no longer available. So they should be out there.
Tom
 
I GOT MY 929!

I was lucky and Miami Police Supply (Manny) found one for me.

Comes with an unported tip to use in USPSA. An allen wrench is all you need to change it.

Reloading with the moonclips with jacketed 9mm is easy! I thought 8 rounds would make it more complicated, but it didn't. It's as easy as reloading the 625 with the big 45 acp 6 rounds.

Bur shooting... with that 6.5" barrel, is almost like shooting a 22LR!

The trigger was so light I had to make it harder so I wouldn't get misfires with reloads.

Sights are black. I installed a HiViz green front sight and it's perfect.

Holster - I adjusted one of my CR Speed holsters I had for length and with the fillers for the trigger guard, and it is working fine!
The moon clip holders - I'm using the same ones I use for the 6 round 45 acp so far.

Will be doing more ammo testing tonight with different brands and loads to find a good tune

If you want to shoot revolver in USPSA this is the one!
 
Got mine today. On order since June. Got 10 moon clips loaded. Range tomorrow. 929
 
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Wow, it took almost 10 months from the model first being announced publicly, and the first inmates here actually receiving guns, at least as best I can tell. I recently special-ordered one and am hoping it'll show up in the not-too-distant future. Can't wait to get my hands on it!
 
929 shoots great. 80 rounds no problems. Going to change front sight and get some trigger work.
 
Anyone got a line on a good, brand new one at a store? I can't seem to find any outside of gunbroker and they are going for around $1500.

-Torrentuser
 
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