Does anyone remember the Mod 29?

[M29since14]

...Did you trade yours away for 357's and 22's or do you still keep one or two for old times sake?

I still have all mine and shoot them more than I do any other revolver.

 

[GF]

If it wasn't for Highway Patrolman's and Mod 27's, there wouldn't be any N frames on the front page!

I know, I'm eat up with the K 22's like everyone else is, but what got me INTO S&W's was those big ol' 44 magnums.

Did you trade yours away for 357's and 22's or do you still keep one or two for old times sake?

Mod 29-2

More 29-2's

More... well you get it.

GF

 

[bamabiker]

Those are very nice. I have never owned one but hope to one day.

 

[gunlovingirl]

Where's Curtis?

 

[Zilmo]

I've owned a few 29's and 629's over the years, but I don't currently. While they are beautiful to look at, shooting them was never a lot of fun for me.

 

[lagavulin62]

well two weeks ago I put 50 rounds thru my new to me 29-3 in 66 inch. I really love those 29's so no reason for this to be a past tense thread. I'm looking forward to some of those p&r 29's in the near future. oh yeah, got a few layers of skin rubbed off but really the recoil was not all that bad. I think a 29-2 6 inch in nickel is one of my favorite guns to look at.

 

[lagavulin62]

well two weeks ago I put 50 rounds thru my new to me 29-3 in 66 inch. I really love those 29's so no reason for this to be a past tense thread. I'm looking forward to some of those p&r 29's in the near future. oh yeah, got a few layers of skin rubbed off but really the recoil was not all that bad. I think a 29-2 6 inch in nickel is one of my favorite guns to look at.

oh did you catch that? I'm shooting 66 inch revolvers.

 

[GF]

Thank you 29-14! I was hoping a few of the 240 gr crowd would show up.

 

[HayesGreener]

29's

Please forgive me for I have lusted in my heart! I must have another even though I know it is sinful!

 

[29-1]

Yes, I remember them
Chuck

 

[gunnut44]

29-1, all I can say is WOW! I thought I had alot of 29's. Anyway here is my favorite 29-2.

 

[panamajack310]

I have several 357 K an L frames...But my N frames are 45acp....I want another 45LC of 44mag..with a 6" barrel. ONE DAY!!!!

 

[29aholic]

I am here...lol

Where's Curtis?

Misty...I am far and away from having as many as I used to, but here's the first one for me

A much modified from the original I bought 29-3

My Tulsa bargain 4 screw pre-29

Wait another 4 screw pre-model

Ok how bout a 5 screw??

5 Screw with its Bonafides

Another 4 screw

And a group of a few

 

[29aholic]

PS

I would NEVER trade a 44 for a 357

 

[Vanilla Gorilla]

My lone Model 29. I am not nearly as advanced as you collectors, but I guarantee I give my only .44 all the attention it can handle.

Just today, another member and I were rolling bowling pins around at the 100 yard line with our .44s. No better fun that that, at least with your clothes on.

 

[fat tom]

I think that's the first time we've seen that pic Chuck. I ain't seen that many cokes since the last time i stopped at the grocery store.
f.t.

 

[Vulcan Bob]

I only have two S&W .44 magnums, a four inch 29-3 and a six inch 629-1. I will be ruled a heritic for this but I am more accurate with my Ruger Super Blackhawks with the Mag. I think it's a recoil management thing as the single action is much easier on my hand!

 

[MaineProbation]

Elmer Keith

Elmer Keith rides again!

 

[Ron H.]

Sir, I have kind of a love/hate thing with .44 magnums. The guns themselves are lovely, and I absolutely hate shooting them with full-power ammo. I've owned a half-dozen or so, but never shot any of them much or kept them very long. I'm much happier with .45s, .38s, and .22s. Yes, I could handload the big .44 down to a reasonable level, but then it's into .45 Colt territory, and I already have a .45 Colt.

Still, the lure of the .44 mag is strong, and I'm probably about due for another. It's a sickness, I think.

Hope this helps, and Semper Fi.

Ron H.

 

[GilR]

M629-1

gil.

 

[Gun 4 Fun]

GF,

I see that you are taking good care of my other set of N frame targets on that blue 29.

Chuck,
Holy mackeral!


My grail gun is a 5" 29-2. Some day.......
Here is my 29-4. I sold my 29-5 classic hunter pictured at the bottom, but the combats on it are now on my 29-4. BTW, my other 29's are 25's-

 

[jpz]

Here is mine.

I love the 29. I would like to get as 4" or a 3".

 

[peyton]

I traded a Ruger redhawk for my 629, it was my first S&W and has traveled many a mile hunting and goofing off.

 

[fyimo]

I have my Model 27's my favorites and Model 28's but I still buy Model 29's and have 3 and 2 629's.

Model 29-2 with 6.5 inch barrel

Model 29-2 with 6 inch barrel

Model 29-2

Model 629 no dash with 6 Inch Barrel

Model 629 no dash with 8 3/8 inch barrel

 

[Wickahoney]

Actually I think you have the chronology a bit wrong.

Had there not been the 1st Model Hand Ejector Triple Lock in 44 Special, the first true "N" frame, then there wouldn't have been the 2nd and 3rd Model 44 Special Hand Ejectors and thus no Pre 24 44 Specials for Elmer and the boys to fuss with and therefore end up at the 44 Magnum.

The Parents of the 357 are without question the Pre War, Pre 23 Outoorsman in 38 Special and the good old HD. Without them they wouldn't have developed the 357 and the Registered Mag and then the Model 27s and Model 28s. So the 357 actually owes it's existance to the 44 Special.

I suspect they may have in fact come to the 44 Magnum even if the 357 Mag hadn't already existed for 20 years or so. That 1/8 of an inch was more to do with the prevention of use in older guns than actual velocities and pressures as I understand it.

Just a thought.

By the way I own several Model 27s, pre 27s and even a Pre War Non Reg Mag and like the 357 in the "N" frame platform just fine. ;-)

One of my few remaining Grail Guns is a Reg Mag but I'm just too cheap. I just need to win the lottery first and then....

 

[bmhiii]

29's Not Forgotten About!

Just picked this up a few days ago. Wearing the wrong grips but am trying to take care of that...

Model 29 4-screw.

 

[jpz]

I have a 629 as well.

 

[Gun 4 Fun]

Actually I think you have the chronology a bit wrong.

Had there not been the 1st Model Hand Ejector Triple Lock in 44 Special, the first true "N" frame, then there wouldn't have been the 2nd and 3rd Model 44 Special Hand Ejectors and thus no Pre 24 44 Specials for Elmer and the boys to fuss with and therefore end up at the 44 Magnum.

The Parents of the 357 are without question the Pre War, Pre 23 Outoorsman in 38 Special and the good old HD. Without them they wouldn't have developed the 357 and the Registered Mag and then the Model 27s and Model 28s. So the 357 actually owes it's existance to the 44 Special.

I suspect they may have in fact come to the 44 Magnum even if the 357 Mag hadn't already existed for 20 years or so. That 1/8 of an inch was more to do with the prevention of use in older guns than actual velocities and pressures as I understand it.

Just a thought.

By the way I own several Model 27s, pre 27s and even a Pre War Non Reg Mag and like the 357 in the "N" frame platform just fine. ;-)

One of my few remaining Grail Guns is a Reg Mag but I'm just too cheap. I just need to win the lottery first and then....

I think you misunderstood his post. I believe he meant that if it weren't for the posts on 27/28's, there wouldn't be any threads on the front page of the 1961-1980 forum about N frames.

 

[GF]

Yes G4F, that IS what I meant.

But the guy is very good on the cronology (does that mean history!?!) of the magnum!

I'm gonna' go shine up your grips.

 

[Gun 4 Fun]

Thanks! I appreciate that.

I can't answer the question about "history". I don't even think I can pronounce chronology.