629-4 3" Backpacker & Guides Choice

[mod29]

My 629-4 3" Backpacker is one of my favorites.
I've owned this fine revolver for years and it's my constant companion when I'm outdoors. It's an excellent shooter!

I usually load it with WWB 240-gr softpoints. Excellent all-around load.

Not long ago, I purchased a Guides Choice holster for it. I have not had a chance to put it to the test yet, but it is a well-made holster and I expect it will hold up to years of use.

 

[grip frame]

Thanks for sharing-nice revolver and rig!

 

[Kernel Crittenden]

I've seen a few just like yours. They were all -4's made in the March to September of 1994 time frame. Product code was 130450, and I believe the Hogue grips are original.

What's your s/n?

 

[mod29]

I've seen a few just like yours. They were all -4's made in the March to September of 1994 time frame. Product code was 130450, and I believe the Hogue grips are original.

What's your s/n?

Yes, that's the Product Code on the box. And, the grips are original.
S/N is BRM62XX

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[Stirling]

That's a good looking 3" revolver. Does it have a tapered barrel?

 

[Jhamblen86]

Very nice rig, I have the 3" 629-6 backpacker. Carry it in a Simply Rugged sourdough. Fine weapons we have here.

 

[mod29]

That's a good looking 3" revolver. Does it have a tapered barrel?

No, the barrel is not tapered.

 

[bluejeans]

I NEED one of these.....

 

[DFrame]

Looks like an excellent rig. My 3 inch model 29 is a great shooter too.

 

[mod29]

I've received some questions regarding S/N range, product codes, etc.
Here's the box label to answer some of those questions:

 

[team sidewinder]

The Guides Choice chest holster IMHO is of the finest quality leather and craftsmanship out there. It is the only holster I use for my 629 5 inch barrel while shed antler hunting in the grizzly bear country just North of Yellowstone Park. By the way, very nice gun.

 

[mod29]

Sidewinder;
Montana is where I would love to live. Beautiful country and lots of room for shooting S&W revolvers!
How about a photo of that 5" 629 and your Guides Choice?

I have a 5" 629-5 too. They're nice!

 

[team sidewinder]

Will try to get a picture posted. I will have to admit that sometimes I would like to have a little shorter barrel on my 629 but love the 5. Yes we are very lucky to live here in Big Sky country.

 

[Kid44]

Mod29, that is one nice gun/holster combination, you are a fortunate gun owner.

 

[stmry]

What could there be, to not absolutely, positively love that???

 

[mod29]

Mod29, that is one nice gun/holster combination, you are a fortunate gun owner.

Thanks, Kid. I am indeed lucky. I found this revolver after a long search and bought it sight-unseen. No regrets, the revolver was truly as-advertised, NIB and exactly what I was looking for.

It does not have magna-porting, and that was important to me.
The fact it's a 629-4 makes it extra sweet.

It is a serious flame-thrower; full-house loads will get your attention!

 

[Snapping Twig]

Up your game and load some 250 ~ 265g cast SWC.

They'll move faster than copper and be equally devastating if not more so.

I shoot 265g Lyman 429244 over 22g W296 in mine.

Nice roscoe and rig.