Recent content by AC Man

I stand corrected. However still prefer the first no dash.

If I have the original box I prefer to wipe it down and store it in the S&W wax paper in the factory box. Guns not in factory box goes in a gun rug. They all work. My 29 - 3 is a bit unusual. It is stainless with factory combat grips, scope rings, wood presentation case with tools and papers...

Model 29 means nothing. What is the dash number?

I have the new 629 Mountain Gun and the grips are fat enough, remember it is a larger frame. However, I have at least XXL hands and my pinkly is hanging off and my knuckle is against the trigger guard. Love the old N frame target and combat stocks. They are the only ones that fit me.

You didn't say if it is a no dash with recessed chambers. That makes a difference. Does it have a - number? I have a 6" Lew Horton edition with combat grips, never fired no turn line combat grips, box, papers, tools, no dash I paid $1250.00 a couple years ago. The 8 3/8 barrel is worth less...

Thanks gdpolk. So it is a nice gun with nice features, but not intended for protection like every other Mountain Gun before it. Still makes a nice target shooter.

I'm not a speed loader guy, but have plenty of them and HKS offers them and they work great for my 41 mags.

What makes a Mountain Gun a Mountain Gun? I always thought it was a defensive gun for large animals that want to kill you that you carry for protection. What am I missing? Don't get me wrong, I actually want one.

Yes they updated the listing from pre 21 to pre 24. I don't blame them though. S&W old guns can get very complicated. It happens.

For what it's worth one of mine that's close serial # 171927 shipped April 1957. To be honest I'm not sure the 8 row or 9 row came with what fire arm, but since either is possible I'm not worried about it.

I have two premodel 29's. I asked the same question on here and was told either one was possible regardless if it was a 1956 or 1957. I have both.

Damn I'm old. That would have been my dad's gun.:D

What do you mean? They are listed in the Smith Catalogue as pre model 21 and 24 just like all my other pre models.

I own a pre model 24 6.5" Model of 1950. 44 special. They have the ramped front sight and rear adjustable rear sight. I found a Pre model 21 model of 1950 for sale and it does not have the front blade and gutter military sights. That is what makes it a Military pre model 21, but the add says pre...

People poo poo the 8 3/8 barrel. I don't know why but I have acquired more of them than any other. If you want it for hunting get the 41 mag or the 44 mag. I have the 357 as well, but the more power the better.