629 - 5" or 6.5"?
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Both! Or 6.5
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Toss a coin. Either barrel length will fill your needs. I personally prefer longer tubes but the 5"er would be easier to carry if the need arises. My 2 cents.
For me, it would be 5" 629-4.
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For the range, and as a primary hunting revolver, I'd make mine the 6.5".
IF you were going to be carrying it hunting, as a secondary firearm, I'd make mine the 5".
IF you were going to be carrying it hunting, as a secondary firearm, I'd make mine the 5".
StakeOut
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Everything is personal preference but since you asked.....
As a strictly range gun I prefer a 4"....not one of your choices to pick from....of the 4" 629 models I like the Mountain Guns....of the 629 Mountain Gun dashes I like the 629-4 MG with the full Endurance Package.
I also enjoy very much shooting a 3" 629-4 with the full Endurance Package.
Getting back to 5" vs 6 1/2" I'd go for the 5".
If only for hunting then the 6 1/2" is the better choice.
As a target practice gun my 629s do very very well with 240gr bullets over 5.0 gr of Bullseye and 8.5gr of Unique in 44 Magnum cases.
Often simple questions on these forums can generation a lot of differing opinions and most are good answers.
As a strictly range gun I prefer a 4"....not one of your choices to pick from....of the 4" 629 models I like the Mountain Guns....of the 629 Mountain Gun dashes I like the 629-4 MG with the full Endurance Package.
I also enjoy very much shooting a 3" 629-4 with the full Endurance Package.
Getting back to 5" vs 6 1/2" I'd go for the 5".
If only for hunting then the 6 1/2" is the better choice.
As a target practice gun my 629s do very very well with 240gr bullets over 5.0 gr of Bullseye and 8.5gr of Unique in 44 Magnum cases.
Often simple questions on these forums can generation a lot of differing opinions and most are good answers.
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You didn't specify new or used, or full vs. half lug barrel? To me a full lug 5" would be a good combination of size and weight, probably about the same as a half lug 6", but you may have to look on the used market for either of these. Good luck in your decision.
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Just because i'd like a 6.5".
RIDE-RED 350r
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I have a 6.5" 629 Classic and as much as I love it I still want a 5" to go with it. Whichever one you decide on doesn't matter because I'll bet you still will want the other all said and done.
ridgewalker
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I like long barrels for 44 magnum. On the range it will be more accurate with its longer sight radius and greater stability from the full length underlug on the Classic. Hunting you should get near a hundred fps more with the 6.5 inch vs the 5 inch barrel. If you were at my range this week you would have seen me shooting my 7.5 and 8 3/8 inch barrel 629, 2 of my favorite guns. If it wasn't for those 2 then I would be shooting my 6.5 inch Classic more. But it's your gun so get what makes you happy.
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Having 629s in 5", PC6", 6.5", and PC7.5", their primary purpose being a backup and/or complimentary sidearm when deer hunting or ATV sidearm. For that application, my preference is the PC6" mostly because it was a limited run and has an integrated scope mount should I chose to plop on a red dot when I the treestand. I wouldn't hesitate to carry the 5" mostly because the 5" and 6" are easier to carry than either the 6.5" or PC7.5".
The 5" is an overall good compromise unless your plan is to load it up with 300gr+ bullets, then the longer barrel length/weight would help with recoil.
The 5" is an overall good compromise unless your plan is to load it up with 300gr+ bullets, then the longer barrel length/weight would help with recoil.
I bought my first revolver with same purposes in mind. Maybe a little more emphaisis on intentions to hunt it though. Deer, maybe even black bear eventually, hogs for sure. Side arm for hunting in general, trails and upland bird. Went with the 6.5” Classic and couldn’t be happier. Although I will admit to eyeballing the 5” lustfully. It really is a pleasing configuration. Personally, I wouldn’t go shorter than that. So, my vote is for the 6.5 but I think you’ll have a winner in either so don’t sweat it & take the one your gut tells you to.
I have one of each and prefer the 5".
If you plan to hunt either the 5 or 6.5 will suffice. Ballistics are not drastically different in an inch.
It's a matter of what feels comfortable to carry.
Mine are 3", 7.5" and 9.5". There's a drastic velocity difference between 3 and 6.5".
In 454, there is not a drastic difference between the 5 and 7.5".
There is a big difference of 300-400 fps between 7.5 and 2.5".
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RIDE-RED 350r
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Although I have yet to fondle a 5" 629 Classic, going on looks I agree...I've always made the comparison of a 5" N-frame to a 4" K-frame, perfection.
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If you only want to own one 629, I'd go with the 5".
I personally like the 4" for a "sidearm."
I personally like the 4" for a "sidearm."
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If you think the 5" Classics look good, you owe it to yourself to handle, and shoot one.
