Are 29s and 629s exactly the same?

[Wfevans4]

I know Model 29 is blued and Model 629 is stainless. Other than that, are they EXACTLY the same? So, same dash model years, same upgrades on the same dash models at the same time?

 

[Bald1]

No….. 29 is a much older model.

 

[Jeep 1]

Approximately the late model 29–2 are the same basic gun as the 629ND that is pinned and recessed, the model 29–3 is basically the same as the model 629-1 then skipping to the end before the lock the model 29–7 is the same as a 629–5
The model 29–7 is extremely rare.
Tom

 

[BLUEDOT37]

Ex: the 29-1 came out in 1960 but the 629-1 came out in 1982.

 

[divartydad]

I'm late to the show......mine is a 29-10.

 

[monsai52]

I would think a 29-2 and a no dash 629 would be pretty comparable.

Best regards,

 

[stansdds]

You have to be mindful of which engineering change you are dealing with, but other than the use of stainless steel, a Model 629 of a given engineering version is the same as a Model 29 made at the same time.

 

[Wfevans4]

I'm late to the show......mine is a 29-10.

How do you like yours? Any problems?

 

[gwpercle]

I know Model 29 is blued and Model 629 is stainless. Other than that, are they EXACTLY the same? So, same dash model years, same upgrades on the same dash models at the same time?

Good Question ...but they are Not exactly alike .
Different dash numbers ... thatindicate different upgrades .
Research the model 29 and 629 as different models ... don;t try to cross reference them .
Gary

 

[Chuck Womble]

I know Model 29 is blued and Model 629 is stainless. Other than that, are they EXACTLY the same? So, same dash model years, same upgrades on the same dash models at the same time?

Don't forget nickel plated. I have nickel plated 29. Purchased new in '79 or '80.

 

[roysha]

"I know Model 29 is blued and Model 629 is stainless. Other than that, are they EXACTLY the same? So, same dash model years, same upgrades on the same dash models at the same time?"

What prompted this question? I'm just curious.

 

[Wfevans4]

"I know Model 29 is blued and Model 629 is stainless. Other than that, are they EXACTLY the same? So, same dash model years, same upgrades on the same dash models at the same time?"

What prompted this question? I'm just curious.

I'm liking the 6" or 6.5" Model 29s whereas before I was more into the 4" 629s. So, theoretically, if I were to sell a couple of pistols (Glock and Ruger) and get a Model 29, I was curious which variant to get.

 

[jack the toad]

This may not be info you're looking for then, but had it typed so gonna post it. Even if it's wrong, as it's been too long, and memory isn't what it was.
But IIRC, 629-1 and 29-3 did away with pinned barrels and recessed cylinders. Then came 629-2/29-4. The 629-2 after receiving the Endurance features was for a short time designated the 629-2E. Later becoming the 629-3 and 29-5.

 

[SLT223]

I know Model 29 is blued and Model 629 is stainless. Other than that, are they EXACTLY the same? So, same dash model years, same upgrades on the same dash models at the same time?

Current production 29s and 629s are largely the same. The 629's are all round butts and most of the 29's are square butt.