I’m wanting a 4” 629 for woods carry to ditch my 4.2” Ruger Redhawk, which feels like it weighs a ton. What is the recoil difference between a regular 4” 629 vs. 4” 629 mountain gun? Is there a noticeable difference? I’d like to dampen recoil for purposes of accuracy in the 1% chance I had to use it. I would be shooting regular 240 grain.
629 vs. 629 Mountain Gun recoil
- Thread starter Wfevans4
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I think you would have to shoot both to tell the difference for you as it depends so much on your strength, how much you shoot the big magnums, and age! I know at my age they all kick like a mule and the 8 3/8 kicks about like the 3 inch!
I have older models (629-1’s) of both models. The mountain gun is noticeably lighter and will recoil more than the regular 4” 629. If I’m carrying in the field I would take the mountain hands-down for the weight savings. The other question is if you believe the extra cost of that model is worth it.
Me things so
Me things so
