Classic DX ??

[Bullet Bob]

I think the consensus on this forum and others back in the day were that most of the Classics would shoot very well, and they would verify with a test target the one's to be marked "DX"; they only needed so many because of the increased price.

Again, this was only a majority opinion, which means there were some who did not agree. The S&WSC doesn't mention the DX being selected for accuracy, and I don't remember (always chancy) any authoritative information from the factory.

So your Classic may shoot as well or better than a Classic DX, but you don't have the factory target to prove it. The interchangeable sights are great, I bought an extra one for my Classic. Buyers love the grips on the DX, I think they're one of the worst possible designs ever made for heavy loads, at least for my hands.

My 5" Classic is the best centerfire handgun I own for offhand use. I usually shoot .44 Special velocity loads in magnum cases because I'm somewhat wimpy.

 

[AveragEd]

The one thing I would have preferred on my 5" DX is a square butt. I know these days the round butt is the most popular but could that be because it is the only one available on most models? And yes, I know that a round butt can be made into what looks and feels like a square butt with the right stocks or grip but I just like the real McCoy better.

Ed

 

[S.B.]

The one thing I would have preferred on my 5" DX is a square butt. I know these days the round butt is the most popular but could that be because it is the only one available on most models? And yes, I know that a round butt can be made into what looks and feels like a square butt with the right stocks or grip but I just like the real McCoy better.

Ed

Amen brother, you tell 'em.
Steve

 

[franke1951]

Many thanks 44wheelman! That is exactly the type information I was looking for. It will darn sure shoot! Haven't tried any groups on paper yet, but it will undoubtedly outshoot me. Thanks again.

I haven't shot mine in years, but when I did it placed 5 shots within 4" at 200 yards !!!

 

[jdlii]

My 629-5 Classic DX goes with me on just about every deer hunt. Mine was acquired from a dealer who, in turn, bought it after a Shot Show from S&W. It was a display model and came with everything except the flat sided combat grips.

The accuracy that I am able to achieve with my reloads is, to me, very impressive. It is an exceptionally accurate revolver and has a 5 point to its credit thus far.