Any info on 629 carry comp,how it shoots?

[celtic rebel]

Hi,
I am considering purchasing a S&W 629 carry comp and am wondering how it shoots. I have read where some J-frames are brutal to shoot full house loads because of size and weight. I know the 629 is about double the weight of a 357 J-frame. How does it handle full house 44 mag loads? Does anyone really shoot full house loads or light loads and 44 specials? Appreciate any info!!

Thanks,
Chuck

 

[Chop]

Welcome to the forum. I like the looks of the 629 Carry Comp. I have a regular 629 3", not the comp. I have shot it with both factory .44 spec and .44 mag. It is not bad at all with the .44 spec. but a bit of a handfull with the Mag. I just get a good grip and its ok. I shoot on a outdoor range and take my time between rounds. The 629 is a "N" frame and is a fairly heavy revolver. Chop

 

[danbrew]

I recently purchased a 629 Carry Comp and it's great. One of my favorite revolvers at the moment. I've put several hundred rounds through it - ranging from special loads to a variety of 300g bullets and it can be a handful with the heavier bullets and full power loads. I've shot with the Eagle grips that come with it as well as a Hogue grip. It's less painful than the 329 Night Guard...

 

[USAF385]

I got to fire 25 rounds from one belonging to a friend just this past weekend. I found it to be rather manageable and a great shooter.

 

[oak1971]

What's the diff between the carry comp and a ported 3 inch 629-4 trail boss?

 

[SmithNut]

The difference is.....

What's the diff between the carry comp and a ported 3 inch 629-4 trail boss?

The Carry Comps are fixed sight models.....

Here's examples from the first and second production runs....

 

[oak1971]

Thanks. They are sweet looking.