Getting ready to purchase one of the following SW revolvers - 629 5 inch, 629 6 inch, 629 6.5 inch Deluxe. Usage will primarily be range shooting, I already have a PC 44 mag Light Hunter with 7.5 inch barrel for deer hunting. It seems like every time I utube one of these I want that one then change my mind again. Currently I'm leaning toward the 5 inch as I've ready many articles where folks like the balance of that model. Thoughts and opinions appreciated.
Decision on What SW 44 Magnum to Buy
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I quite liked the feel of the 5" I had, traded it when I got out of .44s for a few years but it was an excellently balanced gun, and the sizing made IMHO for a good mitigation of recoil, especially shooting the heavier stuff with Hogues.
I have the 5" 629
Fantastic gun. Well balanced. Range gun, truck gun, woods gun.
Im not a big revolver guy but will never be without that 629
Fantastic gun. Well balanced. Range gun, truck gun, woods gun.
Im not a big revolver guy but will never be without that 629
I have a ported 629 classic. Throats are tite shoots cast like a lazer.
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If you're looking for a range gun I'd go with a 6 or 8 3/8" barrel. The longer sight radius helps with your accuracy and the extra steel makes for a more pleasant range day. Just my 2 cents.
Here's two of my favorites.
Here's two of my favorites.
Because you already have a longer barreled gun I would go with the 5" 629. It's that middle of the road option where you get a nice jack of all trades type gun.
I say this as someone who owns a 7.5" Ruger Super Redhawk. A great hunting gun and for fun on the range, but not really suitable for much else.
I say this as someone who owns a 7.5" Ruger Super Redhawk. A great hunting gun and for fun on the range, but not really suitable for much else.
I agree with the longer tube for range and possible hunting use, especially if strictly handgun hunting. But if for carry purposes as a secondary or backup to a long gun, definitely 5", if no 4" available.
I have a 629 with the 6.5" barrel, really like it
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5 inch this year
4 inch next year
3 inch in 2 years
4 inch next year
3 inch in 2 years
Get something different like the new Mountain Gun or a Model 69 with 2.75 barrel. I got both of these recently and they are both fun at the range.
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Love my 5" 629s For hunting I'll typically grab the 6" or 6.5" PowerPoint. For hiking or day to day carry, 5" all day every day. For me, the 5" is the perfect match of weight and balance.
I hunt with an ancient, magna ported 7.5" Super Blackhawk, but my woods/trail gun is a 4.25" 69. Great revolver.
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There is nothing quite like a 5" N-frame in any caliber...
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Where can I find grips like that?I couldn't be a happy man without a 4" 629 44
Definitely the 5 inch Classic! Great gun!
I have 629-3 6" but I want find 4" barrelI couldn't be a happy man without a 4" 629 44
I love recoil
5" is the sweet spot for me. I have a 5" 629 & 610. I also have 6-1\2" 29 but it's a no dash, she's my collector.
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Judging from the lack of a transverse grip screw, I'd guess this is a Hogue Monogrip. You can custom order them in lots of configurations.
I have had the 4 inch since 1981, and killed a deer with it at 75-80 yards once. I also have 44s in 2.75 inch and 5.5 inch. My primary use for 44 these days is to carry in cat or bear country when packing out game or just hiking, or camping in such areas. The 4 inch is the best balance of all, for that purpose.
If buying today, I would probably opt for the 4 inch mountain gun for those purposes. For a range gun, the snub nose is a blast, shoot full power loads and enjoy the noise, that is what magnum are for. The snub nose guns are great for knocking down those steel gongs at 25 yards, real power that you can see and hear.
If buying today, I would probably opt for the 4 inch mountain gun for those purposes. For a range gun, the snub nose is a blast, shoot full power loads and enjoy the noise, that is what magnum are for. The snub nose guns are great for knocking down those steel gongs at 25 yards, real power that you can see and hear.
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Or you could just put a red dot on it…If you're looking for a range gun I'd go with a 6 or 8 3/8" barrel. The longer sight radius helps with your accuracy and the extra steel makes for a more pleasant range day. Just my 2 cents.
Here's two of my favorites.
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The 29-5 Classic DX or the 629 Classic DX are hard to beat! They came with a factory fired target @50 yards. The had to put 5 in a 1 1//2" group with the Federal factory 240 gr. JHP.
There would be a difference, the laws of physics are absolute. Less firearm mass with the same ammo will result in increased recoil.
cowboy94916
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629 Mountain Gun 4". Prefer it to my 629 5" classic just don't like that Pythonish bottom lug. Second choice would be 5" barrel of model 27 configuration but alas those are only a dream.
I have .44's in 2-58", 4", 5", 6", 6.5", 7.5", 8-3/8", and 10-5/8". If I could only have 1 it would be this custom 5" 629. Covers all the bases, good all around all purpose .44. There's something about a 5" N-frame.
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I'd buy whatever FOUR-INCH model you desire. Such sizes are ideal for belt carry, and deliver more than adequate slap for whatever dangerous personage you might encounter.
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I looked at the S&W guns and also the 7.5" Ruger Super Redhawk. I ended up buying the Super Redhawk and the 5.5" Redhawk. It was the trigger that convinced me to buy these. The trigger on the Redhawks is the best, smoothest, most perfect trigger of any production gun out there.
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