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29-3 ammo
Hate to beat a dead horse here but what’s everyone’s opinion on using factory 44 mag ammo in a 29-3. You hear a lot of conflicting things. Thanks.
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04-06-2024, 03:57 PM
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There should be no problem running factory ammo thru it - IMO. If you shoot a lot your wrist and your wallet will tell you when to take a pause!😍😍
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04-06-2024, 04:18 PM
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Thanks Gibbs
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I would have no idea where you would hear that factory ammunition is no good for any Model 29, that is exactly what they are made to shoot!
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04-06-2024, 04:47 PM
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29-3
That’s good to hear as I just bought a 29-3 yesterday ! TT/ TH - MagnaPorted and Metallife Hard Chrome. Just the look that I like.
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04-06-2024, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Baxter6551
That’s good to hear as I just bought a 29-3 yesterday ! TT/ TH - MagnaPorted and Metallife Hard Chrome. Just the look I like.
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That’s a nice 44!
It going to be a beast with those Magnas though…
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04-06-2024, 05:37 PM
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That’s good to hear as I just bought a 29-3 yesterday ! TT/ TH - MagnaPorted and Metallife Hard Chrome. Just the look I like.
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That’s a sweetheart
Are the charge holes numbered? super smooth action?
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04-06-2024, 05:49 PM
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That’s good to hear as I just bought a 29-3 yesterday ! TT/ TH - MagnaPorted and Metallife Hard Chrome. Just the look I like.
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I had three 29-3s a four, a six and a 8 3/8 inch. Great guns but the downside with any used Magnum Revolver did the Previous Owner ran really Hot Loads in it.
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04-06-2024, 05:53 PM
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CWH - No the charge holes are not numbered and yes the action very smooth. No box or papers.
SGT - no evidence of heavy loads. No flame cutting. Nice and tight.
LuvSmiths - Magnas didn’t come with gun I’m just refinishing them. I swapped out the Pachmayr Grippers as they were dried out and hard.
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You should be fine with ammo loaded with bullets not exceeding 250 grains. The pre-endurance package Model 29 and 629 revolvers have problems with full power loads using bullets heavier than 250 grains. Given that it is a 4 inch barreled Model 29, you may find yourself shooting mostly 44 Special or 44 Magnum reloads that are between 44 Special and full power 44 Magnum velocity.
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