M29-2 with a safety>?

rifle · May 19, 2015

I just looked at a 29-2 at my LGS and it's very unique. The cylinder latch slides up and back and blocks the action. A slight push forward and it flips the "safety off and the gun will operate as normal. I was told it was done by a gunsmith from the Pa/NY area in the late seventy's. Anybody seen another? I'm interested in this

ISCS Yoda · May 19, 2015

Since it is a custom job it is unlikely there are many more out there.

The real issue is does that safety ruin or improve the value?

Bullet Bob · May 19, 2015

Fortunately, my internet search engine doesn't just limit me to the S&W Forum

Murabito Revolver Safety

There's also another type of internal revolver safetythat requires you to wear a special ring:

Magna-Trigger Gun Safety

"Tarnhelm Supply Co., Inc. has a smart gun technology available that has been proven in the field. Tarnhelm Supply is the sole source for the Magna-trigger gun safety, a smart gun technology that has been around for decades. This safety device was developed for Smith & Wesson J, K, L and N frame guns. It is also available for a Ruger Security Six. The device works with a magnetic ring which, when worn, allows the gun to fire."

NEURON · May 19, 2015

I see more of a decrease in value rather than an increase, but it could be my abhorrence of infernal locks on revolvers. I would at least have to test fire the gun to make it doesn't effect function and if it did in the future what would you do? Too bad nice gun(was anyway).

rifle · May 19, 2015

L Pete · May 19, 2015

It was a semi-frequent modification from the 1970s. It was known about, but seldom done. You have a relatively rear modification to the gun.

rgm36 · May 19, 2015

29-2 safety

I'm not sure this conversion would detract from the value as this is a very unique and well done conversion(it's not butchered).
What I "know" detracts from the value is the "pluming" of the cylinder and barrel on the gun in the picture. It is unfortunate that this happens on some older S&Ws.
I would stay away since this gun has a controversial conversion AND the bluing issue. I bet you would have a hard time reselling this gun unless you bought it much cheaper than $1500.00.
You can still find excellent 29-2s for $1000.00. To pay $1500.00 for the gun in the picture is not a good investment.(IMO)

rifle · May 19, 2015

I buy a lot of unique guns and appreciate the talents some gunsmiths have. I buy to keep,I already have three M29's. Yes,the pluming is there,as it was common in the late 70's,I have a 19 the same way. One of the grand-kids can worry about what to do with it...

5Wire · May 19, 2015

I'll bet the modification is reversible.

Art Doc · May 20, 2015

Masaad Ayoob wrote about this conversation and recommended it for carry guns. Does seem odd for a 44 Magnum. I wonder if recoil could engage the safety?

IraIII · May 20, 2015

I have a 13 that has the Murabito safety and do not find it to be a problem. If you do not like it you can disable it by replacing the cylinder release thumb piece and the retaining nut. The way it works is there is a section milled out on the back of the thumb piece and a small notch cut out of the window the thumb piece travels in. If you want to approximate how it works just push your normal thumb piece forward and hold it the trigger and hammer will be locked.

younggun22 · May 20, 2015

A local gunsmith friend of mine used to do this modification as well. Neat idea.

Tired Gunsmith · May 20, 2015

I was a New York City Licensed Gunsmith.
We were under strict orders from the license department NOT to install
this type of safety on any New York City Police Officers weapons.
The penalty was loss of the license.
Chose to be safe and never used it on any guns.
They must have had some GRAVE DOUBTS about this to have made the drastic penalty for this simple 'safety'.

cmj8591 · May 20, 2015

This safety looks to me like a solution in search of a problem.

ralph7 · May 20, 2015

L Pete said:
It was a semi-frequent modification from the 1970s. It was known about, but seldom done. You have a relatively rear modification to the gun.

Yes, it is relatively towards the rear.

reddog81 · May 20, 2015

Is that pluming on the barrel and cylinder? To me it looks like they were refinished or replacements.
I'm viewing on my phone and the pics are fuzzy but the barrel and cylinder have completely different yet uniform colors. With out viewing in person I'd be hesitant to spend over $700 on this gun.

DWalt · May 20, 2015

I suppose someone believed such a feature was a valuable improvement. It's probably the source of the proverbial revolver "Safety Catch" used so often by murder mystery writers.

Armybrat · May 20, 2015

Interesting Model 29. I've never heard of that "safety" modification before.

RE: "Pluming" - Kinda funny to hear how it is not a desirable thing on a Smith, but the guys on the Ruger boards like to see it on their guns. I've got a Service Six .357 from 1975 with a plum color frame.

adwjc · May 20, 2015

In early 1973, our department range staff told us about these (Murabito Safeties), due to the increase in cops being disarmed and murdered with their own guns.

We were all required to use .38s and of 200 in my academy class, 2 or 3 got these installed.

I don't think they had anything like this for those who went with Colts.

Troystat · May 20, 2015

Thanks for posting this info, I had never heard of it before.

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