BobC357
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Photography special effects?
Nah. Just have the camera lens very close to the gun and use a small aperature for depth of field. Here's a photo I did a few years back.
Dirty Harry's S&W mod.29
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Nah. Just have the camera lens very close to the gun and use a small aperature for depth of field. Here's a photo I did a few years back.
mkk41
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Most definitely. But The Dead Pool was the last (and worst IMO) and he ain't holding it.
With all the bad publicity out there regarding the maker of the original Dirty Harry shoulder holster, I can't imagine anyone in their right mind ordering one.
Photography special effects?
It looks like a 6 1/2" to me, although the photo is a little distorted. Use the ejector rod housing as a scale.
Photog
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Two points. I have come to realize that no matter what proof you have, no matter how concrete it is, that there will always be that someone that had a cousin, whose best friend's milkman overheard a conversation on the street that it was not a 29-2, that will argue to their dying breath that it wasn't a 29-2.
The second point, more of a question, is why do people get fixated on the line about "light loaded specials"? They were all blanks, so were they not full charge magnum blanks and just light loaded special blanks? IT is a MOVIE folks, all fake, no real ammo used....please remember that, that way you will never have to go looking for those special light loaded 44 special blanks and just keep shooting the full magnum blanks....sorry, but these threads get tiresome at times and I know it is my own fault for reading them. but sometimes I can really use a good laugh.
The second point, more of a question, is why do people get fixated on the line about "light loaded specials"? They were all blanks, so were they not full charge magnum blanks and just light loaded special blanks? IT is a MOVIE folks, all fake, no real ammo used....please remember that, that way you will never have to go looking for those special light loaded 44 special blanks and just keep shooting the full magnum blanks....sorry, but these threads get tiresome at times and I know it is my own fault for reading them. but sometimes I can really use a good laugh.
Arisin Wind
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Well, here's something different. In the later Dirty Harry films a 29-3 is used along with Bianchi X2000 shoulder holsters.
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I have the March 1956 issue of The American Rifleman where the NRA member (Gen J.S. Hatcher, USA Retired) did the first review of the S&W.44 Magnum Revolver.
Anyone want a copy........or want it posted here?
Anyone want a copy........or want it posted here?
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44 special Dave
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fun reading thru this thread.
I won't comment on the mod 29 but I remember a VERY heated thread years ago about the holster used by Dirty Harry and if it was still made and who (whom?) had the rights to market it as such.
As I recall there was a lot of mud slinging in that thread. It was many years ago on this forum.
Dave
I won't comment on the mod 29 but I remember a VERY heated thread years ago about the holster used by Dirty Harry and if it was still made and who (whom?) had the rights to market it as such.
As I recall there was a lot of mud slinging in that thread. It was many years ago on this forum.
Dave
Walter Rego
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I found it curious that the author of the American Rifleman article named P.O. Ackley and Col. Townsend Whelen along with Elmer Keith as being early proponents of the .44 Magnum. I don't believe I had previously heard those two names mentioned and wonder if the author has his cartridges confused.
Someone who rarely gets credit for experimentation and development work on the .44 Mag was writer John Lachuck, one of the .44 Associates.
Someone who rarely gets credit for experimentation and development work on the .44 Mag was writer John Lachuck, one of the .44 Associates.
marlin58
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sacrliege
I managed to buy an original 1972 6.5" .44 here in Canada, which is so rare to find one here it is like finding a chicken with lips..I hated the original grips so bought new ones directly from S&W which actually fit my hands...I also shoot it regularl, alot!....it is my favorite revolver and can't figure why anyone would want to lock one in a safe and wear funny gloves...you only life once right?...so make my day
I managed to buy an original 1972 6.5" .44 here in Canada, which is so rare to find one here it is like finding a chicken with lips..I hated the original grips so bought new ones directly from S&W which actually fit my hands...I also shoot it regularl, alot!....it is my favorite revolver and can't figure why anyone would want to lock one in a safe and wear funny gloves...you only life once right?...so make my day
Overall, a decent article, but with some incorrect information about the 44 Magnum in general [S-frame, serial number range beginning at 131700 (should be S130700)].
Jim Supica, Director of the National Firearms Museum, brought this Model 29 to Tulsa and quite a few of us had our photo taken with it. Neat gun with a great history.
Bill
Pilgrim
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I can't help but wonder how much the name "Dirty Harry' had to do with the cult status of the movie and the gun.
If the movie had been called, "Murder in San Fransisco" and Eastwood played a character named "Bill Swartz", would we have had these discussions for 40+ years? Would we have/want to have a Model 29?
If the movie had been called, "Murder in San Fransisco" and Eastwood played a character named "Bill Swartz", would we have had these discussions for 40+ years? Would we have/want to have a Model 29?
I don't think that quote is quite correct, but it's damn close.
In an interview I saw with Clint, he admitted that he completely, totally blew that line in the movie.
He was trying to say he used a special lightly loaded .44 Magnum. Not .44 Specials.
I've also read he practiced with the gun using full .44's one-handed so he could get the 'kick' and wrist twist just right during the filming.
And whatever ammo was used, the .44 Mag firing sound used in Dirty Harry is the best damn gun sound ever recorded.
IIRC.
"I have the March 1956 issue of The American Rifleman where the NRA member (Gen J.S. Hatcher, USA Retired) did the first review of the S&W.44 Magnum Revolver"
And do you have the slightly later issue where Charles Askins made a comment about the shooters in the issue you have? Sometimes I believe he often made comments just for a reaction, but often he stated exactly what he felt. Interesting guy.
And do you have the slightly later issue where Charles Askins made a comment about the shooters in the issue you have? Sometimes I believe he often made comments just for a reaction, but often he stated exactly what he felt. Interesting guy.
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To tell you the truth, in all the excitement, I've kind of lost track myself...
Sgt Lumpy
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"Before quoting, ask yourself: Do I feel lucky?"
I haven't heard any of the mis-info, though Hollywood can mangle just about anything. You can pretty well bet anything sourced to John Milius is correct.
As to barrel length, it's pretty clearly a 6 1/2"
Askins claimed to have killed the first man ever with the .44 mag. while serving as small-arms instructor for the Vietnamese army (late 50s). He received one for evaluation and used it on a Viet Minh (precursor to Viet Cong) sniper.
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mg357
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I just finished reading the article on Dirty harry's model 29 and I have to say it was a well written and had a lot of good information in it.
shil
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I, too, liked the article. I'm fortunate in owning a 29-2 6.5" myself and would be interested in one of those shoulder holsters if I knew for sure that Ardolino has cleaned up his act, or, has changed policy to charging a credit card only when he ships. Posting a purchase and then not delivering within 60 days makes it difficult to dispute the charge for non-delivery of goods.
montegomx
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good question, the model 29 became such a major part in the movies and with clint eastwood shooting it. i think the movies would have been hits any way, by the way john wayne and frank sinatra where both asked to play dirty harry before clint. time to make some popcorn and get out the collection again.
