I would go with a 629 carry comp. the fixed sights and nice with no snag points. The power port also helps with follow up shots.
Now that is a sweet 629!
629 or 329 for backwoods carry
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Now that is a sweet 629!
The Buffalo Bore loads will definitely bring on a cracked frame in a 329. Recall that it is not steel, therefore, it is of inferior durability than a 629. End of story.
"End of story" ? What a joke!
I need an icon for a troll when responding to this kind of post.
I would not...then again I don't get attacked by packs of velociraptors each time I go to get the mail, so I'm not sure I would ever have a need to put myself through that kind of abuse by putting a "steady diet" of those through ANY 44mag.
I carry a 629 in the woods becasue of lions, wolves, bears, (black and griz). I don't carry 325 gr Buffalo Bore loads. I handload well constructed bullets with a max load. If I want more I will as advised, carry a 454. Or my 870 with slugs will work for me.
John
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Isn't SAAMI spec for 44mag 36,000psi?
And since you're obviously a nuclear rocket scientist, is the portion of the 329 that handles the MAP made of aluminum?
I don't overload my guns...so whether the one in question or not is alloy doesn't really matter. If you feel the need to do so that is your personal choice, but I'd renew your life insurance and up your disability coverage while you're at it.
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This topic can go on forever.One will say "man up,and take your girlie panties off" another will say,"lightweights are hard for recovery shots", on and on.
Well, it seems to me that this is a personal choice between jocky shorts or boxers. Whatever fits you the best.
Several posters sighted comfort of carry, comfort of recoil etc. etc. etc.
I know one thing is for certain and that is comfort ,at the end of the day,is NOT being the victim.
So, if limited to a handgun in dangerous territory,I would carry the hardest hitting caliber in the size and weight I could handle the best. Other than that the weight of the gun is not important.
If your hunting style and tactics require you to be HOPING what you carry is going to be sufficient maybe you need to re-think your hunting style.Gunning down a bear charging at you is an extremely difficult task,confidence in your choice and ability is paramont. Nick
Well, it seems to me that this is a personal choice between jocky shorts or boxers. Whatever fits you the best.
Several posters sighted comfort of carry, comfort of recoil etc. etc. etc.
I know one thing is for certain and that is comfort ,at the end of the day,is NOT being the victim.
So, if limited to a handgun in dangerous territory,I would carry the hardest hitting caliber in the size and weight I could handle the best. Other than that the weight of the gun is not important.
If your hunting style and tactics require you to be HOPING what you carry is going to be sufficient maybe you need to re-think your hunting style.Gunning down a bear charging at you is an extremely difficult task,confidence in your choice and ability is paramont. Nick
The wife and I have carried 4 " S&W Mod 29's and 629's for over 30 years when in the field.
Several years ago I bought her a 649 Mountain Gun, and like it so much I goe me one too. That is what we carry when in the field.
They are a little lighter than a standard 629.
I have a couple of friends that have/had the 329's and I have shot them a fair amount.
They are fairly brutal with standard 44 Mag loads.
With warmish 44 Special loads they are not bad.
You probably would not notice the recoil when shooting some animal off of you, but I wonder about hand/wrist damage if you have to shoot it from a bad hand/wrist position. Same as I do if I shot my 475L from an awkward position.
However they are very light and easy to carry.
The best factory ammo for bear protection I have shot in them is the 300gr Federal Cast Core. It kicks less than the standard 240gr factory loads, or the Buffalo Bore Low Recoil load. Not near as much hand slap.
The 270 Speer has less recoil than the 240's as well.
Another thing about these super light Magnum handguns is with their high recoil you must be sure that your loads, factory or reloads, do not jump crimp, causing the bullet to stick out the front of the cylinder, and lock up the revolver.
The 300gr Cast Core are seated deeper than most other 300gr factory cast bullet loads, reducing the chance of a bullet sticking out the front of the cylinder. They have a pretty good crimp, as I have never had one even creep forward.
If you buy one try the Federal 300gr Cast Core.
With reloads, I would shoot 240gr bullets at @1050 to 1100fps.
Several years ago I bought her a 649 Mountain Gun, and like it so much I goe me one too. That is what we carry when in the field.
They are a little lighter than a standard 629.
I have a couple of friends that have/had the 329's and I have shot them a fair amount.
They are fairly brutal with standard 44 Mag loads.
With warmish 44 Special loads they are not bad.
You probably would not notice the recoil when shooting some animal off of you, but I wonder about hand/wrist damage if you have to shoot it from a bad hand/wrist position. Same as I do if I shot my 475L from an awkward position.
However they are very light and easy to carry.
The best factory ammo for bear protection I have shot in them is the 300gr Federal Cast Core. It kicks less than the standard 240gr factory loads, or the Buffalo Bore Low Recoil load. Not near as much hand slap.
The 270 Speer has less recoil than the 240's as well.
Another thing about these super light Magnum handguns is with their high recoil you must be sure that your loads, factory or reloads, do not jump crimp, causing the bullet to stick out the front of the cylinder, and lock up the revolver.
The 300gr Cast Core are seated deeper than most other 300gr factory cast bullet loads, reducing the chance of a bullet sticking out the front of the cylinder. They have a pretty good crimp, as I have never had one even creep forward.
If you buy one try the Federal 300gr Cast Core.
With reloads, I would shoot 240gr bullets at @1050 to 1100fps.
Thanks for all the replies, it is a great way to welcome a new member.
Today was my second day carrying my new 329PD. Definitely happy that I went with the lighter revolver. I picked up a CrossfireGear.com Alaskan shoulder holster for it, in it was very easy to carry all day long under my coat during some very high movement dog sledding. I barely noticed it at all.
So far all I have shot out of it are some 240g Hornady XTP rounds that were "manageable" at 25 yards. I picked up some of the Federal CastCore that I have been carrying but have yet to fire. Glad to hear that should be a little easier to shoot. I'll probably try to test them tomorrow morning.
I would probably never even try the +P+ Mega super Buffalo bore cartridge out of it. Buffalo bore does make a cartridge specifically for the 329PD Lower Recoil .44 Magnum Pistol & Handgun Ammunition that I may try in the future, but since I can find the Federal CastCore locally I may just continue to use it.
DLA's info page has more info on it than I could understand, but i will definitely come back to it in the future. New grips will be ordered shortly. The rubber grips that came with it were a better version that what his came with. The frame was not exposed along the backstrap, it had a tiny amount of padding, but nowhere near as much as the X frame grips or the Ruger SBH.
Today was my second day carrying my new 329PD. Definitely happy that I went with the lighter revolver. I picked up a CrossfireGear.com Alaskan shoulder holster for it, in it was very easy to carry all day long under my coat during some very high movement dog sledding. I barely noticed it at all.
So far all I have shot out of it are some 240g Hornady XTP rounds that were "manageable" at 25 yards. I picked up some of the Federal CastCore that I have been carrying but have yet to fire. Glad to hear that should be a little easier to shoot. I'll probably try to test them tomorrow morning.
I would probably never even try the +P+ Mega super Buffalo bore cartridge out of it. Buffalo bore does make a cartridge specifically for the 329PD Lower Recoil .44 Magnum Pistol & Handgun Ammunition that I may try in the future, but since I can find the Federal CastCore locally I may just continue to use it.
DLA's info page has more info on it than I could understand, but i will definitely come back to it in the future. New grips will be ordered shortly. The rubber grips that came with it were a better version that what his came with. The frame was not exposed along the backstrap, it had a tiny amount of padding, but nowhere near as much as the X frame grips or the Ruger SBH.
This is interesting. I bought mine used so I have no idea the original purchase date, but my rubber grips definitely left the entire backstrap exposed.
If you or anyone with the apparently newer factory rubber grips that cover the backstrap could post a pic, I would find that very interesting.
Glad you like your new revolver. Let us know your thoughts when you have some more rounds through it.
Here are some pics of the "new" stock rubber grips. Manufactured Sept. 2011.
Nice to see they finally put appropriate grips on the 329...this is NOT what they used to ship with. I would need to see a side by side pic as I've not seen enough of them to know, but that looks a lot like the 500SW grip I installed on mine. I do not have the gun handy to compare to the pic.
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While I have three 44 magnum Ruger SA's, all flattops, and two Flattop 44 specials, all of which I enjoy them immensely, for carrying high on the hip, out of the way, my 629 5inch Classic or 629 Mountain Gun are hard to beat. Add a few speed loaders in a coat pocket or back pack, and you will be more than equipped to handle any issues........two or four legged. Admittedly, I have been carrying my Flattop 44 Specials recently on outings, but they don't function as comfortably as my MG. However, performance wise, the Rugers take no second to anything. My second and lastest Ruger Flattop Special 5 1/2inch, which I just acquired a few weeks ago, shot 12 round 2inch groups with cast KT #429421 SWC's beginning with the first few cylinders, at 25 yards.......great for my very poor eyesight. You younger members could improve on that with this remarkable firearm. Enough Ruger stuff!
While I have three 44 magnum Ruger SA's, all flattops, and two Flattop 44 specials, all of which I enjoy them immensely, for carrying high on the hip, out of the way, my 629 5inch Classic or 629 Mountain Gun are hard to beat. Add a few speed loaders in a coat pocket or back pack, and you will be more than equipped to handle any issues........two or four legged. Admittedly, I have been carrying my Flattop 44 Specials recently on outings, but they don't function as comfortably as my MG. However, performance wise, the Rugers take no second to anything. My second and lastest Ruger Flattop Special 5 1/2inch, which I just acquired a few weeks ago, shot 12 round 2inch groups with cast KT #429421 SWC's beginning with the first few cylinders, at 25 yards.......great for my very poor eyesight. You younger members could improve on that with this remarkable firearm. Enough Ruger stuff!
