629-4 Mountain Gun

[Kingspoke]

I'm looking at buying this unusual version of the 629-4 MG that has a glass beaded finish, magna ported, and an unfluted cylinder. The product code is 103652 (1989) on this version.

Does any one here have one? Does anyone here know how many were made? Any thoughts on this one?

I'm not particularly a fan of the flame thrower slots on the barrel, but I'm sure it comes in handy when roasting marshmallows or starting a camp fire, etc.

Seriously, I just think the gun overall is pretty unique, and thought if might be nice to have. I've owned several 629s, all dash 4's except one, but never knew this one existed.

 

[bigggbbruce]

Search the product code.. you will see the one you are looking at is custom... cylinder and porting.
SMITH & WESSON 629-2 44 MAGNUM 4" MOUNTAIN REVO... for sale

 

[75Vette]

No expert but looks like what bigbruce said, a custom job. The first Mountain Guns were called Mountain Revolvers and had the bead blast finish. They were the dash 2s IIRC. After that they were satin finished and called Mtn Guns.

 

[SAFireman]

The whole point of a Mountain Gun was to help shave some weight off of the gun to make it easier to carry for long days in the hills. Putting a non-fluted cylinder would work against the idea of light weight.

I think that someone swapped out a cylinder and had it Magna Ported. It doesn't look original to me. My 629-4 is standard finish and has the typical MG cylinder.

 

[Kingspoke]

The product code 103652, indicates this is a -4, unfluted, GB (Glass Bead finish) with a prefix of CAP, 1989 production. This is from the SWSC page 310.

Also interesting it does not say Mountain Gun, rather 44 magnum on the right side of the barrel. Listed as "Mountain Revolver" not Mountain Gun, my error there!

 

[75Vette]

I looked into the SCSW and you are right. VERY strange though because it also says the same product code is used for the 629-2 Mountain Revolver with a fluted cylinder.
Another case of the factory trying to keep us on our toes!!

 

[mike campbell]

I owned one briefly that someone had Magnaported. Each shot was like getting smacked in the forehead with a 2x4.

Porting is perhaps the greatest scam ever foisted on gun owners. Unlike a true muzzlebreak, porting does absolutely nothing to reduce recoil which, I'm sure, is why most people had it done. It might possibly reduce muzzle rise a small amount, but to what benefit? Is double-tapping that common with a .44 magnum?

For many, porting on any gun is an absolute deal-breaker.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

I owned one briefly that someone had Magnaported. Each shot was like getting smacked in the forehead with a 2x4.

Porting is perhaps the greatest scam ever foisted on gun owners. Unlike a true muzzlebreak, porting does absolutely nothing to reduce recoil which, I'm sure, is why most people had it done. It might possibly reduce muzzle rise a small amount, but to what benefit? Is double-tapping that common with a .44 magnum?

For many, porting on any gun is an absolute deal-breaker.

You nailed it!.........No termite holes in any of my barrels!

 

[stykshooter]

I had an absolutely gorgeous 2 1/2" model 19 that I ruined. Sent it to Mag-na-port in a fit of insanity and was pretty much unable to shoot it once I got it back. Anything slightly hot in it and those ports would take your eye brows off.

 

[jwk]

Some folks do double tap w a 44Mag. I have shot IPSA matches w a 4 inch 629 shooting Win 240 JSP ammo. 2nd match I shot it in I was invited NOT to bring it back again. No question that my loads made major or when I hit a steel plate.

I used to shoot 629s a lot DA when my wrists were younger. I went to a Ruger Redhawk for a while because the recoil wasn't as bad but the trigger sucked and I couldn't find grips that worked for me shooting DA. Finally grew out of trying to shoot a 44 fast.

 

[CH4]

I have a 629-2 Mountain Revolver (103652) with the traditional fluted cylinder as well as a .45 Colt 625-6 MG with porting - bought both NIB. Not a fan of magnaporting, but I don't notice it when shooting standard pressure .45 LC. Never seen an unfluted Mountain Revolver. The above unfluted MR's cylinder isn't chamfered - imagine it would look funny. Also, the chamfering on my MR is much more pronounced than on my MG.

 

[Jeff in Cincinnati]

629, 4 inch, unfluted, Magnaported

I have this same revolver. I have the factory box, but cannot access it right now. I am pretty certain that it is as sold by S&W in terms of the magnaporting, unfluted cylinder and bead blast finish, but I did not buy it new.

 

[Jimmy4570]

Very nice! Personally I much prefer fluted cylinders so would likely send it to Hamilton Bowen for fluting and black powder chamfering on the front of the cylinder but all in all, great gun.

 

[Kingspoke]

I have this same revolver. I have the factory box, but cannot access it right now. I am pretty certain that it is as sold by S&W in terms of the magnaporting, unfluted cylinder and bead blast finish, but I did not buy it new.

That would be cool to see the box, label. I believe this gun is magna ported from the factory. Though I'm not a fan per se of magna porting (never owed or desired to own one), the overall "off the beaten path" combined features have me intrigued by it's uniqueness.

 

[Kingspoke]

Very nice! Personally I much prefer fluted cylinders so would likely send it to Hamilton Bowen for fluting and black powder chamfering on the front of the cylinder but all in all, great gun.

I also prefer fluted cylinders, & this would be the first unfluted gun, I've ever owned. I think it's pretty unique, if completely factory features, which I'm not thinking it is, based on Jeff's comments.

 

[Kingspoke]

I looked into the SCSW and you are right. VERY strange though because it also says the same product code is used for the 629-2 Mountain Revolver with a fluted cylinder.
Another case of the factory trying to keep us on our toes!!

Yes, Smith & Wesson is good for that. That's is what intrigued me about this gun, something off the beaten path. I also notice that unlike the "Mountain Gun" it has roll marks vs lazer etching, similiar to the differences in the 625 model of 1988/1989, which some are roll marked and some (1989) are lazer etched.

 

[Kingspoke]

I have a 629-2 Mountain Revolver (103652) with the traditional fluted cylinder as well as a .45 Colt 625-6 MG with porting - bought both NIB. Not a fan of magnaporting, but I don't notice it when shooting standard pressure .45 LC. Never seen an unfluted Mountain Revolver. The above unfluted MR's cylinder isn't chamfered - imagine it would look funny. Also, the chamfering on my MR is much more pronounced than on my MG.

I have the same gun, 625-6 MG 45LC, but not ported, wearing some Badger grips. They're beautiful guns and having it, piqued my interest in this MR.

 

[The Norseman]

Unique S&W 629-4 Mountain Gun

Thank you for sharing a Unique 1989 S&W 629-4 44Mag MG
glass beaded finish, magna ported, unfluted cylinder.
Product Code 103652.

I like learning things about the Mountain Revolvers or
Mountain Guns.

My Unique 44Mag Cabela's Outfitter Mountain Gun
below.
A regular 625-6 45Colt also.

 

[tennexplorer]

Very nice! Personally I much prefer fluted cylinders so would likely send it to Hamilton Bowen for fluting and black powder chamfering on the front of the cylinder but all in all, great gun.

Bowen no longer works on S&W's.

 

[Kingspoke]

Thank you for sharing a Unique 1989 S&W 629-4 44Mag MG
glass beaded finish, magna ported, unfluted cylinder.
Product Code 103652.

I like learning things about the Mountain Revolvers or
Mountain Guns.

My Unique 44Mag Cabela's Outfitter Mountain Gun
below.
A regular 625-6 45Colt also.

Yes, these are some nice MG's alright! Thanks for sharing as well, and by the way, those are some nice Hogue's with S&W silver medallions. I have those on my 629-4 (3") Backpacker. They are hard to find. I was lucky enough to buy a pair from a forum member. A small distinction, but a very nice one!