629 backpacker….bear

[329]

Could not resist. I am not a huge fan of the laser etching but the action is great.

 

[Cal44]

I have one of those also, and it does have a good action.

There is also a big brother 500 backpacker out there with the same bear prints.

I wonder if anyone on the forum has one.

 

[NCavi8tor]

I want one of those!!!!!!

NC

 

[Cal44]

Here is the big brother:

 

[Shuz]

FWIW--Some states, like my state of Washington, have game laws that state a minimum bbl length of 4" is required to hunt with a handgun.
Something to consider? My 329PD and 629-4 Mtn Guns in .44 mag fit this law.

 

[329]

Took it out for a test drive today. I had ordered the wilson combat spring kit for it and installed before the outing. Double action pull was 9 lbs and single was 3.5. No FTF. Good dents on the primers. My first shot at 25 feet was dead center on the target. Second shot was a half inch to the left…third was touching the first. Move back and continued to be amazed. At 50 feet or less I am as accurate with this gun as any other despite the 2.5 barrel. This may become my go to gun….yea

 

[alde]

Took it out for a test drive today. I had ordered the wilson combat spring kit for it and installed before the outing. Double action pull was 9 lbs and single was 3.5. No FTF. Good dents on the primers. My first shot at 25 feet was dead center on the target. Second shot was a half inch to the left…third was touching the first. Move back and continued to be amazed. At 50 feet or less I am as accurate with this gun as any other despite the 2.5 barrel. This may become my go to gun….yea

What are you shooting out of it? I have had mine for 5 years and have not gotten up the nerve to fire factory magnum loads.

 

[grumpy7159]

I had one of these in 44mag but sold it to someone that would not take no for an answer. My handgun did not have the porting. I am asking anyone with a 500 "How well does the porting work?". I regret selling the 44.

 

[BigBill]

Remember when the bear has you in his bear hug the roof of the mouth is where the bullseye is.

My camp is in the heart of black bear country where the most kills are reported. But it's not the bears I worry about those stealthy mountainlions. I believe it may pay off to keep a snubbed nose in your pocket incase a mountainlion jumps on us and we need to make a gut shot. They stalk us from behind. We are in charge of our own destiny.

My 357 would be my backup pocket revolver.

 

[329]

What are you shooting out of it? I have had mine for 5 years and have not gotten up the nerve to fire factory magnum loads.

I shot a mix of PMc 180 gr 44 specials and federal 240 jhp 44 mags. The gun handled the moderate mag loads easily. I would not worry about moderate mag loads. The heavy stuff might be an issue but the heavy +p buffalo bore loads are stout even in my freedom arms 83.

I have never felt this comfortable with a new gun so quickly!

 

[329]

Here is the big brother:

Man I would like to see your gun in a 460! 45 colt, 454 Casull and 460 in the same package….that would be nice. How does the porting work?

 

[alde]

I shot a mix of PMc 180 gr 44 specials and federal 240 jhp 44 mags. The gun handled the moderate mag loads easily. I would not worry about moderate mag loads. The heavy stuff might be an issue but the heat +p buffalo bore loads are stout even in my freedom arms 83.

I have never felt this comfortable with a new gun so quickly!

I have a box of Remington 240 JHP's sitting on the shelf. I have been shooting cast 240 grain SWC's over 8.5 grains of Unique for a nice mild load. I agree though that it handles and points great. Mine is my fishing companion.