.44 Mag Question?

[Juanlargo]

Does anyone know if S&W ever made a 44 magnum revolver with an 8" barrel? I have seen a .357 magnum with an 8" barrel but not a .44.

 

[Georgia1911]

8.375" is a common barrel length for Model 29s and 629s of various vintages. If you have encountered one that is 8" even, it may have been cut down.

 

[ADP3]

The 8 3/8" barrel length is pretty common on older S&W model 29 .44 Magnums. Check the auction sites and you should turn up several.

Best Regards,
ADP3

 

[TAROMAN]

Like these:

Quite popular for silhouette shooting back in the day...

 

[Jaymo]

And one helluva hunting revolver.
Just thought I'd throw it out there.

 

[44wheelman]

Also in 10 1/2 and 7 1/2 too, but way less common.

The 8 3/8 barrels were made both full lug & partial lug (like pics above).

 

[Kernel Crittenden]

In the mid '80's S&W made a M29-3 with a 10 5/8" barrel. It was called the "Silhouette" and had the three T's and an adjustable front sight. Product Code 101202.