Model 29 for a Redhawk???

[Pine_Worker]

Keep the 29 and buy a Redhawk, you will be money ahead.

 

[Oracle]

I remember cartoons years ago featured a very thirsty cowboy, a steer skull and a water hole. The skull said "You'll be sorry" as the cowboy wanted to drink.

The deal may seem exactly what you want, in the future a steer skull will repeat the phrase.

 

[Benchrest1]

I would never trade a S&W for a Ruger.

 

[Lou_the_welder]

I've seen Redhawk's for 550 around here. (Precovid tho. It seems prices for everything are a bit inflated. Dont get me started about that.)
A 29-3 4" will always be a 900-1k gun.

 

[wx7b]

I've had three Redhawks in 44mag. Great guns, stainless is super for your application and double action is better than Smith weight wise. I could shoot hotter loads tolerably in the RH, not the Smith. Alternatively, buy a Glock 20, keep the 29.

 

[Tytan01]

Kid44,

You can get Redhawks for cheap on Armslist. Don't make that Trade. You can have the best of both worlds if you just wait a month or two and save up the cash.

 

[twodog max]

Nope never. I have had Redhawks and they are OK but no way is that a trade. Add into it I think folks worry to much about possible bear trouble.

 

[Breakaway500]

My RedHawk was my first 44 magnum handgun.Bought it back in 1982 it is one of the blued models.Accurate,dependable,super strong (Triple lock) and solid as a bank vault. It spoiled me for large frame revolvers and I didn't own a S&W N frame till I bought a 1917 only a few years ago. Maybe not a "collectible" but it will be with me till Im laid to rest.
If I needed a handgun for bear and wanted the best handgun possible to handle the power...and given the choice, (Redhawk vs 29-3) Id take the Redhawk without looking back.

 

[BigBill]

Second thought, never sell or trade only buy. I’d buy a Redhawk. I traded in my 75 python only figuring I could replace it. The prices went bananas.
I regret it now.

 

[rockquarry]

I've had both. Both are good, accurate guns, but the 29 will always be easier to sell or trade and will have better resale value.

 

[Fishjager]

I am like the rest of the people here. The S&W is worth keeping. I have owned both of the above mentioned guns. I even carried a Redhawk and hunted with it as well (deer) and was successful. I carried it fishing in Alaska. It is a boat anchor when you carry it all day long. If you want true fire power get a 460 or 500. But they are both large guns and take up a lot of bulk. I will probably get stoned here but here is another thought. Get a Glock 20 or 40 in 10mm. Fifteen shots of high power performance. Quick Recovery, and a heck of a lot lighter and more compact. It is my understanding that gun shops in Alaska sell a lot of Glock 20's to guides etc. Final answer keep the 29-3. If you want a packing gun (to spray and pray, which is what you would be doing if being charged by a big brown furry thing) get a Glock 20. Most people tend to shake when being charged by anything. Think about it. 15 rounds versus 5.

 

[Donald Paul]

... no way, keep the 29.
You'll be happy you did.
Regards - Don

 

[Buzzzer]

I'll echo most sentiments already posted. I, personally, wouldn't make that trade. If your hunting environment would make stainless more desirable then save up and get a Redhawk. I've had sellers remorse as well and it stinks!

If buying another isn't in your deck of cards then "it's what you do with what you got that matters"...

 

[stansdds]

I have a GP-100 and a Super Redhawk, both are excellent revolvers, very accurate, incredibly durable, and completely reliable, but the trigger action, even after polishing and replacement springs, is not quite as good as a factory S&W N-frame. You live in Kansas, you have black bears, you don't need 300 grain 44 Magnum loads to stop a black bear. Factory, not specialty Buffalo Bore or Underwood, but mainstream factory 240 grain hard cast LSWC or jacketed soft points should be adequate for your average black bear. I would not trade a Model 29 of any variation for a Ruger unless I was also getting cash back as part of the trade. The S&W's simply hold more value than a Ruger.

 

[Gamecock]

I own both, a 4" 29-3, and a 6" Redhawk (solid barrel - new ones have sleeved barrel).

I hate the hammer on the Redhawk. The spur is narrow. Awful to use. I have somewhat gotten over it by doing a lot of dry firing to toughen up my thumb.

I agree with Rpg. If you are going to be carrying it around, the Redhawk's weight is a problem.

 

[fortyshooter]

I have a 629-2E that gets rarely if ever carried. If I need a .44 Mag trail gun to carry I use my M69 with 4.2 barrel in a field holster. If I need something with more hit I carry my Ruger Alaskan with 300 gr. 45 Colt Ruger loads with option of a .454 Casull load. Keep that older Smith 29!

 

[Kid44]

Keep the M-29, bypass the Ruger, and get a 4" M-500 with a vertical Uncle Mike's shoulder holster.. Easy to tote, and no worries about "Heavy" loads damaging the weapon!!

There!! Problem Solved WITHOUT having to go to the Gunsmith!!

You can Thank me Later.....

I have a 5" Ruger Super Redhawk Toklat .454 Casull, but it is a bit much for most women and teens to handle should they need to. I like the .44 because you never know when someone else may have to pick it up and use it.

 

[smoothshooter]

How many bears do you think you might have to shoot?

Keep the 629. Shoot a cylinder full of the hot loads at 10 yards or less for familiarity, if you think you must have them, and be done with it.

Redhawks, like a lot of Ruger guns, have excess metal and sharp edges where they do no good.

 

[Kid44]

I own both, a 4" 29-3, and a 6" Redhawk (solid barrel - new ones have sleeved barrel).

I hate the hammer on the Redhawk. The spur is narrow. Awful to use. I have somewhat gotten over it by doing a lot of dry firing to toughen up my thumb.

I agree with Rpg. If you are going to be carrying it around, the Redhawk's weight is a problem.

I agree 100% about the Redhawk trigger, same as on my Toklat and I don't like it.

 

[mtgianni]

I live in SW Montana where I am likely to encounter either species of bear if I happen to see one. I have a 5 1/2" Redhawk. It stays home most of the time since I bought a 4" Model 69. If you are dealing with coastal brown bears take a shotgun. If you are in the lower 48 you're fine with what you have.
If I had a 29-3 I would consider leaving it home and getting another but I am at the age where I consider it would be difficult to replace that kind of quality. I also would not want the wear and tear that would go with fishing in streams where you are apt to see something close.