29-10 Classic or 629 Performance Center

[ddeanjohnson]

I'm fond of my Model 629-6 PC, the "Two-Tone Hunter" (circa 2008). Among its features are ball detent lock-up and detachable barrel weights.

 

[jcoers]

I managed to sell the Super Redhawk. So, if all my other items sell on Gunbroker, I can get both. That would make me, and more importantly, my wife very happy. She really wants me to get the classic.

 

[jimbo728]

The best of both worlds. You cant lose!
Jim

 

[Lee123]

If you can find a really good early model 29 with the recessed cylinder you might want to grab that. Although there is no need for the recessed cylinder, some people (like me) think it looks better.

 

[Jlee91w]

So I have a newer 29 and a different performance center 629. I don't like shooting the 29 because the blueing is getting worn off of the cylinder. It is a beautiful classic gun but shooting the PC has more options. Mounting a scope or red dot, and it has an amazing trigger.
I don't buy blued guns anymore, I think aesthetically they are a million times prettier than stainless/plastic. But I'm more of a shooter than collector and it upsets me when I get a spot of rust because I missed wiping down an area after shooting. Not to say I neglect my guns but it seems easier to miss a spot and get some rust on a blued gun. To be fair, the 29 was $300 less than the PC 629. Have fun shooting whatever you end up getting.

 

[richcory]

Good luck with you decision. I hope you enjoy which ever one you get. Or both.

Cory

 

[Darkenfast]

I've never seen that PC model that the OP showed in his first post, but I like the grooved, long barrel. One of those in a 627 PC 8-shot would be pretty cool.

 

[S&WsRsweet]

The only problem I have with this forum is all of you guys make such good sense that I keep wanting more guns .Yall are that wrong crowd I shouldn't hang around and I know it but I know also I'll keep hanging around getting these thoughts of I " need" just one more gun .

 

[dwall159]

29-10 In nickel, 4" barrel. I think Elmer would approve.

 

[tjpopkin]

What can one say??? Both are terrific guns.
In my mind, the PC gun has MANY advantages...The SS glass beaded finish is easy to clean, even the cylinder burn on the front-face where the blast takes the bullet into the throat...on a blued gun, this is a fragile surface as is the muzzle. A Scotch Brand scrubber sponge works really well with solvent on the cylinder face.....BE CERTAIN TO USE THE PINK-WHITE SPONGE (made for fragile surfaces)...The BLUE-Blue sponge is a bit harsher, so take it easy...The PC gun is tuned, is a triple lock...which is more secure than the standard lock and some of them are even ported to mitigate some recoil. I have owned 15 Model 29s, Pre-29s, PC Models, and still own 12 of them...I pick the PC gun hands-down.

 

[geronpg]

I like my Ruger's and my Smith's, but for different reasons. For heavy loads or for hunting, I use the scoped RH. For fun and (very) accurate shooting of light or medium loads at the range, I use either my 6" or 8 & 3/8" Mod. 29's. For carry when you might run into something nasty in the woods - 329pd.

 

[Sawfish]

If you ever run across a 629-DX grab it!

 

[richcory]

I second this motion ^

Cory