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"Rare" 629-2 with Kuracs
Well, maybe not really rare, but at least a bit unusual. Thought I'd post a picture of a recent find. S&W 629-2 with 7 1/2" full lug barrel, non-fluted cylinder with counterbores, sporting a set of birdseye maple Kuracs. They made 750 of these in 1989 as a special distributor run. I anticipated it would be muzzle heavy, but it's remarkably well balanced.
The picture isn't the greatest, but wanted to share it.
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01-17-2012, 04:01 PM
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Love the picture and the Kurac Maple grips are stunning.
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01-17-2012, 04:04 PM
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BEAUTIFUL ! ! !
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01-17-2012, 04:06 PM
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I wish my maple looked that good. I'm green with envy.
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01-17-2012, 04:09 PM
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HANDSOME. That is a man's gun. Love it.
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01-17-2012, 04:20 PM
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That is sharp, I like it.
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Beautiful Smith, and the Kuracs really make the piece pop.
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01-17-2012, 04:43 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KLNC
Well, maybe not really rare, but at least a bit unusual. Thought I'd post a picture of a recent find. S&W 629-2 with 7 1/2" full lug barrel, non-fluted cylinder with counterbores, sporting a set of birdseye maple Kuracs. They made 750 of these in 1989 as a special distributor run. I anticipated it would be muzzle heavy, but its remarkably well balanced.
The picture isn't the greatest, but wanted to share it.
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The Un-fluted cylinder adds weight back to the rear.... hence the better balance than you thought you would have with the full lug on it....
NICE 629!!
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01-17-2012, 07:23 PM
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Very nice piece. I love my Kurac grips, very comfortable, beautiful wood and the fit and finish is perfect. Thanks for sharing.
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