Are 29s and 629s exactly the same?
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No….. 29 is a much older model.
Approximately the late model 29–2 are the same basic gun as the 629ND that is pinned and recessed, the model 29–3 is basically the same as the model 629-1 then skipping to the end before the lock the model 29–7 is the same as a 629–5
The model 29–7 is extremely rare.
Tom
The model 29–7 is extremely rare.
Tom
Ex: the 29-1 came out in 1960 but the 629-1 came out in 1982.
divartydad
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I'm late to the show......mine is a 29-10.
You have to be mindful of which engineering change you are dealing with, but other than the use of stainless steel, a Model 629 of a given engineering version is the same as a Model 29 made at the same time.
How do you like yours? Any problems?
gwpercle
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Good Question ...but they are Not exactly alike .
Different dash numbers ... thatindicate different upgrades .
Research the model 29 and 629 as different models ... don;t try to cross reference them .
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Don't forget nickel plated. I have nickel plated 29. Purchased new in '79 or '80.
I'm liking the 6" or 6.5" Model 29s whereas before I was more into the 4" 629s. So, theoretically, if I were to sell a couple of pistols (Glock and Ruger) and get a Model 29, I was curious which variant to get.
This may not be info you're looking for then, but had it typed so gonna post it. Even if it's wrong, as it's been too long, and memory isn't what it was.
But IIRC, 629-1 and 29-3 did away with pinned barrels and recessed cylinders. Then came 629-2/29-4. The 629-2 after receiving the Endurance features was for a short time designated the 629-2E. Later becoming the 629-3 and 29-5.
But IIRC, 629-1 and 29-3 did away with pinned barrels and recessed cylinders. Then came 629-2/29-4. The 629-2 after receiving the Endurance features was for a short time designated the 629-2E. Later becoming the 629-3 and 29-5.
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Current production 29s and 629s are largely the same. The 629's are all round butts and most of the 29's are square butt.
divartydad
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No problems at all. It shoots great and is beautiful. My favorite load is 44spl with a 250 gr. Keith style bullet. This is the Skeeter Skelton load.
The 629 no dash was only made for three years ('79-'82). The 29-2 were made for 20 ('62-'82). So, there are a lot more 29-2 around compared to the 629ND. Also, the 629ND 4" & 8-3/8" were only made the last year before the 629-1 came out. Making them very collectable.
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