Bought New Model 29-10

MakeMyNight · Jan 15, 2021

I've been looking for an S&W 629-1, -2, or -3 in a 4" revolver, but most of those were overpriced, and in not so great condition.
Located a brand new model 29-10 with 4 inch barrel (not engraved) at a Texas, Gun Shop and bought it. (shipped from SW factory Nov 2020)

Except for that silly lock, the revolver is beautiful, and its square butt.
The only late model Smith & Wesson revolver that I own.
I haven't disassembled and installed lighter action springs yet, nor fired it either.
Took a quick picture of the revolver with a (brand new old stock), Tex Shoemaker, basket-weave, soft-suede lined holster, a Bianchi B7 belt w/44 cal loops, and a good old HKS speedloader.

BTW; My Mrs bought the holster for me!

CH4 · Jan 15, 2021

Nice looking rig!

SLT223 · Jan 15, 2021

I have one as well. Fantastic piece of equipment. I would recommend replacing the Altamont grips with the older factory S&W square but grip as they are wider in the palm, and much more useful / efficient for distributing magnum recoil force.

MakeMyNight · Jan 15, 2021

SLT223 said:
I have one as well. Fantastic piece of equipment. I would recommend replacing the Altamont grips with the older factory S&W square but grip as they are wider in the palm, and much more useful / efficient for distributing magnum recoil force.

I happen to have a pair of those grips, and was planning on switching.

Thank You!

colt_saa · Jan 15, 2021

Congratulations on the new addition to the Family

Boy do I miss Tex Shoemaker. Sounds like you have a good Mrs. there

MakeMyNight · Jan 15, 2021

Lock Removal Kit

Just now ordered my lock removal kit from Arizona!

colt_saa · Jan 15, 2021

MakeMyNight said:
Just now ordered my lock removal kit from Arizona!

Thoroughly test fire your revolver BEFORE doing the lock delete

If there are any issues that need to be dealt with via the warranty, it will save you the time of putting the lock parts back in

MakeMyNight · Jan 15, 2021

Will do, and Thank You Sir for the advisement.

ZGrand · Jan 15, 2021

Very nice - congrats. I've been thinking about the exact same gun. How is the finish on the blueing? Can you post a few more pics?
Thanks.

Oracle · Jan 15, 2021

My 29-10 6" is a round butt, strange, does S&W do differing butts based upon barrel length?

Sgt911 · Jan 15, 2021

Oracle said:
My 29-10 6" is a round butt, strange, does S&W do differing butts based upon barrel length?

is it the full lug classic?

BigBill · Jan 16, 2021

I have a new s&w m29-10 6” in blue. My dealer made me an offer I couldn’t refuse. It was purchased and Unfired and pawned. For $699 I took it home with me. The blue case, presentation case with everything. I wanted nickel but for that cost I can wait.

Plinkasaurusrex · Jan 17, 2021

BigBill said:
I have a new s&w m29-10 6” in blue. My dealer made me an offer I couldn’t refuse. It was purchased and I fired and pawned. For $699 I took it home with me. The blue case, presentation case with everything. I wanted nickel but for that cost I can wait.

Me, too. Great shooter, beautiful finish.

Doc44 · Jan 17, 2021

Great looking 44 Magnum. I bought a Model 29-10 with a 6 1/2-inch barrel and nickel finish in 2006 when it first came out. I have been shooting it over the years without any problems. As the photo below shows, I did change the stocks. Click on the photo for a better look.

Bill

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stratplexi · Jan 17, 2021

Congratulations on a beautiful piece. I have been looking to buy a new 29 or 629 at MSRP and cannot locate any. I did find a new 586 and it should arrive at my FFL next week.

Ruger 13 · Jan 17, 2021

Very nice.......where in Texas?

MakeMyNight · Jan 19, 2021

Ruger 1 said:
Very nice.......where in Texas?

San Antonio.

MakeMyNight · Jan 19, 2021

ZGrand said:
Very nice - congrats. I've been thinking about the exact same gun. How is the finish on the blueing? Can you post a few more pics?
Thanks.

The blueing/metal polish is not a mirror finish as with some older S&W blue guns, ie, probably comparable to a 1970's model 28, or in a K frame, the model 14/15.
As far as images go, I only took one pose, because there will be changes, for instance, grip panels, and maybe a nickel finish from Fords in Crystal River, FL.
What I did was brighten up the current image, and I'll attach it here.

Spokes · Jan 19, 2021

Good looking 4"...Now go and shoot it..

ZGrand · Jan 19, 2021

MakeMyNight said:
What I did was brighten up the current image, and I'll attach it here.

Thanks. Appreciate the additional info.

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