How'd I do for my first Revolver?

[RustyVT]

Hey guys, brand new to the revolver world as of today and personally couldn't be happier. I wanted a S&W for the first one and managed to spot this pinned and recessed 8 3/8 629 no dash on Uncle Henry's. Got it from the original owner who hardly used it and kept it in it's display box 99% of the time. It came with all of the original paperwork, blue cardboard box, display box with cleaning kit (blue felt gone), and black Pachmayr grips. I feel like I got a decent deal on it at $775. But as I said I'm new to this and only have very little knowledge on what they're worth. Any insight is much appreciated. Thanks! Sorry for the less than amazing picture by the way.

 

[STCM(SW)]

Nice find! An a good price....

 

[Planosteve]

Ya done good, now go shoot it.

 

[Goblin]

Welcome to the forum. That is a very good price on a very nice piece. I recommend shooting some 44 Specials through it before you juice it up with magnums.

 

[k22fan]

Welcome to the forum.

That's a lot of gun for your first revolver. If you've not fired S&W .44 Magnums before you may soon lean why a previous owner put on the rubber. I hope that you are a reloader so you can shoot it for less and so you can reduce the powder charge.

You did well on the price.

 

[OLDSTER]

Really nice-enjoy ! And welcome to the forum from North Dakota

 

[Jdavis]

You did really well on the revolver as well as the price. Forum member Joe Cadill can make that presentation look like new again.

 

[sodacan]

Wouldn't have been my first choice, but you got a great revolver at at a great price. The P&R 629's are very desirable. I'm interested to know if this your first revolver, first handgun or first gun ever? Good luck with it. It's a beauty.

 

[75Vette]

Welcome to the Forum. You started off your revolver buying with a nice one. With all the accessories you got a great deal too. Like Goblin said, start off with specials to get used to the gun being your first. Factory loads can be an eye opener and there's no need in beating up on the old girl. Congrats

 

[Wee Hooker]

Ah.... I remember my first revolver... I was just a young buck then. I was wandering through a little gun shop in town interested in nothing in particular like I had dozens of times before. All of a sudden, I spied her peaking at me from the back of the case. She was a bit older than me, long in the barrel and with graceful curves despite and obviously having been used a bit. I believe it was love (or at least lust) at fist sight. I took her home with me that day.
Being a gentleman, I will say no more.

 

[g8rb8]

How'd I do for my first Revolver?

You did great.
Welcome to the S&W Forum.

 

[loeman]

Welcome! You got yourself a beautiful gun at a very nice price. I don't have any interest in having an 8-3/8" revolver, but I sure do like to look at them. However, I must admit that I was once severely tempted by a nickel Model 29-2.

 

[M29since14]

You bought a handful.

Congratulations on your new revolver. Very nice!

 

[rwt1405]

Congrats, and welcome from Delaware!

While I have no interest in any 8-3/8" revolver, and even less in a .44 mag, I'd say if it's what you wanted, you did great!

 

[alphabrace]

Beautiful gun, great price.

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[ACORN]

I have the same revolver without the presentation case and I would not sell mine for anywhere near $775!

 

[apollo99]

That was my first firearm I purchased also, same revolver same presentation case. That was bask in 1982. I foolishly traded the whole package away,I've regretted it ever since.

 

[gwpercle]

SWEET !
Watch "Dirty Harry" before going to the range and " Make Your Day ".
Gary

 

[bananaman]

Welcome to the FORUM! I am 63, and still never owned a .44 Magnum. Congratulations! I think you will be happy with .44 Special loads. Of course you have the Magnum option! Enjoy it! Bob

 

[RustyVT]

Thanks guys Seems I don't have to have buyers remorse anymore. And to answer some of your questions. Yes I reload, just loaded 50 pretty mild .44 special wadcutters, highly doubt this gun will ever see magnum, no need to shoot a hot round at paper haha. Although it's the first revolver I own I've shot my fathers 29-3 6 1/2 inch many times. It wasn't the first handgun I bought, started off with a 1911 5 inch. As to why I got the 8 3/8, I honestly couldn't tell you. Just fell in love with the long barrel the first time I saw one.