NEW 629-6 4" .44 Magnum

[MJFlores]

After a lot of thinking, and going back and forth, today I finally committed and bought a new 629. When I was 16 years old, I scrounged and saved and bought a brand new (with my parents help due to my young age) stainless steel 629 .44 mag with a 6" barrel, and loved the thing like you wouldn't believe. We had a bunch of fun but sadly...too buy a girl a ring I sold it in the mid 90's. Directly after selling it I wanted it back but the deal was made and I couldn't reverse it. I've wanted another ever since! With neither the girl, or ring, or revolver I needed to replace it so here it is, some 20 years later and I did it. I chose the 4" barrel this time after a lot of thought, and I think I made the right decision. Right after getting home I cleaned the barrel and cylinders and headed out back to the range. I paced off 50 feet and set a target frame in the ground with a paper target, and went to sighting it in. A few sight adjustments later and about 18 rounds and I put on a fresh target and shot a final 5 shot group of the evening. WOW. the thing shoots. And wow, those Federal 240 grain hollow points are HOT! I plan to leave POI where it is for now as I really plan on shooting mostly .44 specials. I have the brass, bullets, and primers and am searching for a powder like Unique ( I used Unique back in the day and made some pleasant reloads to shoot). Anyway, I know it has the lock on it, and the trigger and hammer are not forged like my old gun had, and the finish isn't as shiny but I really like her! I'm on cloud 9 and can't wait to really get familiar with it's trigger and see what I can really do once I get to know it better. I'll include a picture of the first group after sighting in. In the near future she'll be wearing wood grips but the rubber is OK for now.

And a quick word for you young whipper snappers. Don't ever sell one of your guns, ever. If you really need the money see if a family member will give you a loan instead. You can pay back a loan but you cant always get a cherished firearm back so don't ever let them slip away.

PS, I aim to take a deer with this thing this coming fall!

 

[Bigman]

Welcome to the forum! And congrats to you for getting back the gun that got away. I believe most folks here have done what you did at one time or another! Enjoy, Ray

 

[PatriotX]

Nice story, and even nicer gun.

My grandpa told me to never sell off land or guns...I guess he was right.

 

[Fletchman]

Congratulations. My first double action revolver was a model 19 2 1/2 inch barrel in 357. My brother had a wife and kids and no gun to protect them so for his birthday I gave him my model 19. I planed on replacing it and it took me only about 25 years. I bought a model 66 2 1/2. It's not exactly the same as it's SS but its close enough. I know the feeling.

 

[Fishinfool]

Nice choice. I am sure you will be happy with it. I own the same 4 inch 629-6, and it is one of the most accurate .44 revolvers I own. Very tight lock up, and a smooth action. I still prefer a little more barrel for a dedicated hunting gun, but the 4 inch guns are great when it comes to holster carry, and really do not give up anything at reasonable handgun ranges. If you have a hard time finding Unique, you might try Red Dot or W231 / HP38 powder for target loads, especially with cast. They work well in mine.

Larry

 

[jack the toad]

Nice gun and welcome to the forum.
IMO, the classic 4" is hard to beat for all-around use.

 

[bemisgt]

The 4" 629 is next on my list. Thanks for the report.

 

[litenlarry]

I certainly like mine, very manageable with factory loads, accurate as well..

 

[CWH44300]

A stainless 4" 44 magnum is pretty hard to beat, there's a few dash six's in this photo. Your going to enjoy it.

 

[litenlarry]

A stainless 4" 44 magnum is pretty hard to beat, there's a few dash six's in this photo. Your going to enjoy it.

Wow!, now that is some fire power ! Sweet collection...

 

[skypilot1941]

I am just getting back into handgun shooting also. Have a 629-2e on layaway. Almost there paying for it But have had three beautiful Smiths I wished I still had. My first handgun, a Model 4" Model 15; then a 4" nickel Model 29 and finally a 6" K-22. Man, was I dumb! I especially wished I had the K-22.

 

[qrachel]

Hi - 629s are wonderful to possess and shoot. I really like my 5" Classic; it's a dream to shoot. Go have a great time with the new member of the family.

R

 

[Kilibreaux]

After a lot of thinking, and going back and forth, today I finally committed and bought a new 629. When I was 16 years old, I scrounged and saved and bought a brand new (with my parents help due to my young age) stainless steel 629 .44 mag with a 6" barrel, and loved the thing like you wouldn't believe. We had a bunch of fun but sadly...too buy a girl a ring I sold it in the mid 90's. Directly after selling it I wanted it back but the deal was made and I couldn't reverse it. I've wanted another ever since! With neither the girl, or ring, or revolver I needed to replace it so here it is, some 20 years later and I did it. I chose the 4" barrel this time after a lot of thought, and I think I made the right decision. Right after getting home I cleaned the barrel and cylinders and headed out back to the range. I paced off 50 feet and set a target frame in the ground with a paper target, and went to sighting it in. A few sight adjustments later and about 18 rounds and I put on a fresh target and shot a final 5 shot group of the evening. WOW. the thing shoots. And wow, those Federal 240 grain hollow points are HOT! I plan to leave POI where it is for now as I really plan on shooting mostly .44 specials. I have the brass, bullets, and primers and am searching for a powder like Unique ( I used Unique back in the day and made some pleasant reloads to shoot). Anyway, I know it has the lock on it, and the trigger and hammer are not forged like my old gun had, and the finish isn't as shiny but I really like her! I'm on cloud 9 and can't wait to really get familiar with it's trigger and see what I can really do once I get to know it better. I'll include a picture of the first group after sighting in. In the near future she'll be wearing wood grips but the rubber is OK for now.

And a quick word for you young whipper snappers. Don't ever sell one of your guns, ever. If you really need the money see if a family member will give you a loan instead. You can pay back a loan but you cant always get a cherished firearm back so don't ever let them slip away.

PS, I aim to take a deer with this thing this coming fall!

Absolutely beautiful gun and you're right...NEVER sell a gun for any reason!

 

[weidjd]

Does/did Smith or any more brands make a 4" models that have scope mounts? Looking for my first .44 pack/hunting/range gun and like the 4" models.

 

[DR505]

Does/did Smith or any more brands make a 4" models that have scope mounts? Looking for my first .44 pack/hunting/range gun and like the 4" models.

My 629-4 is drilled and tapped for scope mounts under the rear sight. I don't know if the -3 or earlier had this, but all -4 and later ones do.

I like the 629 a lot. I bought this one 1½ years ago and couldn't be happier. I replaced the rubber Hogues with Ahrend's Retro-Combat Round to Square conversion stocks in Tung-Oil rubbed Cocobolo wood.

 

[weidjd]

Awesome .44s in this thread. What is the"combat revolver"? I have seen this couple places. It is around $700 for a new one.