This one came up in the 'for sale' section back in the fall.
I missed it by a hair or two.
Fast forward a bit, a few PMs and so forth and it is now in my stable thanks to a very considerate forum member.

I just really can't find a flaw with these model 29s in 4 inch configuration. It really is one of my favorite S&Ws and this one,in particular,will be with me till the end.

That's a really fine 29, and great photography as well. Now go out and burn up all that ammo in the pictures.

Thank you 'W4!

It's a funny thing. I have been shooting my 44s alot more as of late, so much so that I am now commited to start reloading.

Yes, I will shoot this one a bit but will leave the bulk of it to a couple of others.

Thats gun porn!!!!

Wow. Very nice!

I can never catch any of the good "guns for sale or trade" deals on this site. There must be a gazillion guys watching them.

Oh man, that is such a beautiful gun... I just picked up my first 29-2 in 6" one week ago today and now you already have me itching for a 4". Congratulations!

Outstanding photography of a very beautiful subject.
Thanks for posting.
teesur.

I'm breathing heavy...he...he

Except for that round in the trigger guard! Better not shoot that one.

Beautiful 29-2 and the 4" is my favorite as well.
Congrats on acquiring a fantastic gun.

Craig...

Gorgeous ! I highly recommend reloading. My ..44Spls got me into it and it's a great hobby.


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Beautiful revolver, and great pictures too! Congratulations!

Beautiful gun and very nice photos!

I was actually kidding a bit about shooting that one. With other 29's around you might want to save that one for special occasions. It's a winner.

Holy cow guys!

Thanks for all the great feedback, accolades and the like!

Posting pics is a pain, for me anyway, but with all this great feedback it makes it worth while.

OK W4, so maybe this one will just watch while I shoot the others.

Stunning 29-2 Nuff said

Tom

Nice 29, I agree, the 4 inch ones look more aesthetically balanced. From the dictionary, aesthetic: the clean lines, bare surfaces, and sense of space that bespeak the machine-age aesthetic. I'll say it again, a Smith & Wesson N frame revolver is so much more than a weapon, or tool of the trade for military, law enforcement, target shooters, or self defence, ...........they are truly art. Yours is a great statement to that fact.
DLB

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Beautiful, just beautiful. I am glad you got what you wanted!

Ouch! That's so purdy it HURTS!

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Very, very !

Excellent pictures. What kind of camera did you use?

Pain in the behind or not,if I could take pics like that,y'all would probably kick me out of here 'cause I'd be posting a BUNCH! NICE!
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Excellent model 29 and photos! That's my favorite barrel length in a model 29 and yours is one to be proud of.

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Very nice, I need one of the 4" -2's.

Love it, have one like it. Mine had met with an unfortunate accident of some sort before I owned it, looks like it was dropped on concrete. One cylinder leade (the non-fluted part) is skinned up pretty bad, don't think it would polish out even in a reblue. Well, the other day a forum member posted a brand new 29-2 cylinder for sale and I snatched it up. Will have my gunsmith fit it up for me and my 4" gun will be a 98% example.

Bought my first ever 29 back in 1973, a 29-2, 4inch, blue in the box just like yours. Would you believe, the 4 inchers were not very desirable back then, and could be had on discount most anywhere. The 6 1/2 inch was the hot one, and could rarely be found for MSRP or even near there. Amazing how things change.

One of the reasons for it's lack of popularly was the severe muzzle flash and blast when magnums were used. Back then, and actually until recently, all factory loads were hot and used slow burning powers, causing unburned power to 'flash' due the short barrel length. Blast was created again due the short barrel. 44 specials of the era were lethargic at best, with the only choice a 246 grain round nose 700 fps round that was a very poor performer. So, muzzle blast or poor performance...... the answer, longer barrels.

Keeping that in mind, if you want to shoot it often (highly recommended), reload with mid-range performance and quality cast or jacketed bullets. If you keep the velosity to between 800-900 fps, you will obtain great accuracy, better control, minor muzzle flash/blast, and be able to shoot it all day long. It will also love some 44 Special cases. An 850 fps 250 grain Keith type 429421 will print into cloverleaves at 25 yards, and will handle any foe or game you would be forced or wish too use it on, and then some.

Oh, please provide your camera, lens (macro) information when time permits. Those photos you provided are amazing to say the least.

Very nice weapon, and great photography as well. I also have an
affection for the 4" and 3" bbl revolvers.


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That is a good looking gun and nice fixed blade too, Randall isn't it?
Nothing better than a forged, high carbon blade.

I understand the need to fix even the cosmetic issues with these guns. It's great you found a cylinder here, it was meant to be.

Good info on the ammo, thank you.

It was around 1971 or '72 when my dad took me to see Dirty Harry at the drive-in theatre, I came out of that movie thinking the .44 magnum could solve all the world's problems, I was nine or ten.
From that point forward I looked for a 29 in every gunstore he and I went into. There just weren't any.

On the topic of cameras, I have an old Canon DSLR and a 28-70 lens. For these pictures I used a tripod and a piece of white foam core board, 2X3ft, all set up near a southern facing window, for the natural light.
I move the foam core board around until I get the reflection seen in the pictures, whitish grey areas. Without the board the gun just looks black, without much detail.
Most of these are somewhere between f5.6 to f11.

4" P&R 29-2 is perfection. I enjoy seeing excellent examples like yours.
Great photos!

-Jim

If you ever decide to part with it, I'd like to be first in line!!

Beautiful gun.

-Z-

Nice one, Peppercorn! That's surely a keeper!

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That's a fine example and some pretty good photos too ! Wouldn't mind having that one, myself.

What kind of magic did it take to get that one after it was sold? That information might come in handy in the future. I's got to know!

Congrat's as that's a fantastic looking 29-2

Outstanding! If I was ever limited to only having one S&W that is what it would be, enjoy.

Nice gun and great photos. Thanks for sharing the information.

dlbx2

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Nice work. I know that took a little time. Congrats on finding that nice gun and on your excellent post. Appreciate the pics.