Just entered into 10 day Jail...29-5

[trampis]

I just bought this sweet 29-5. I've been looking for a 4" shooter grade for a long time now. The original owner had the barrel ported and a trigger/action job. I'm not sure what was done but it feels really good. Can't wait to get it out and throw some 44 plugs down range.

I am looking to replace the grips tho. I like the look of the wood grips. I know the rubber grips will be more forgiving but I still like the look of wood better.

Any suggestions on a nice set of grips factory or otherwise?

Thanks!

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[75Vette]

Nice grab. You should have fun with it. I prefer rubber Hogues for shooting. Their wood grips feel good too. If you want something for sure enough Sunday dress up, Culinas are perfect.

Hogues



Culinas

 

[trampis]

Nice grab. You should have fun with it. I prefer rubber Hogues for shooting. Their wood grips feel good too. If you want something for sure enough Sunday dress up, Culinas are perfect.



Hogues







Culinas

Wow, those are beautiful!

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[Bhfromme]

Just my opinion but the Pachmayrs are perfect for that 29 of yours. And they have the nice cutout on the left side that doesn't get in the way when ejecting spent cartridges. That is one beautiful revolver sir.

 

[Kenny D]

Second the vote for Pachmayrs. Bought a model 36 with a 2 inch barrel and Pachmayers. Wanted wood for the looks and originality. After shooting with the wood ones, couldn't get the Pachmayrs back on fast enough. Made shooting more comfortable again!

 

[Dieseltech56]

Something is going on with that rear sight, it should be rounded in the front. The sight specific to the 29-5 was an oddball one only used for a short period of time

 

[trampis]

Something is going on with that rear sight, it should be rounded in the front. The sight specific to the 29-5 was an oddball one only used for a short period of time

Is the circled part what you're talking about? Because I looked at that and thought it looked funny. Like maybe it was replaced. The guy I got it from is the second owner and he said it was like that when he got it.

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[75Vette]

Good eye Matt. That was a transitional time for the 629-3 & 4, & 29-5 & 6. I believe the full underlug Classics were the first to get the rounded rear sight and drilled & tapped top strap. The 629-4 & 29-6 had it on all models. Whatever the case, that rear on the OPs gun is protruding too far. Trampis, just for giggles I'd pull that sight and see what's underneath it.

 

[OldChief]

You who know me, know that I'll always vote for Culinas when it comes to grips! Here's my 29-2 sporting a set.

 

[pharmer]

This 29-5 has the exact same sight, hard to tell from my pic though. Great guns. Joe

 

[trampis]

This 29-5 has the exact same sight, hard to tell from my pic though. Great guns. Joe

Joe, does your rear sight rail look like mine does in the front? Kinda sticking up? Like Dieseltech56 said, it looks funny.

Beautiful Smith btw!

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[trampis]

Good eye Matt. That was a transitional time for the 629-3 & 4, & 29-5 & 6. I believe the full underlug Classics were the first to get the rounded rear sight and drilled & tapped top strap. The 629-4 & 29-6 had it on all models. Whatever the case, that rear on the OPs gun is protruding too far. Trampis, just for giggles I'd pull that sight and see what's underneath it.

Ya, you can bet as soon as I pick it up I'll be taking it off lol.

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[OldChief]

trampis, is the front screw lose?

 

[pharmer]

Joe, does your rear sight rail look like mine does in the front? Kinda sticking up? Like Dieseltech56 said, it looks funny.

I think it's an "illusion" caused by the frame contour. Also, if you crank the rear sight all the way up, it can cause the front to look "bowed." Joe

 

[4barrel]

It is not original and I like it. Bench and if it hits where you like you have a winner. Forget the flack.

 

[trampis]

trampis, is the front screw lose?

It didn't seem loose but now it's in jail so I have to wait.

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[Rock185]

I had a 29-5, and more than one 29-2. I wonder how the porting was done? I read a magazine article years ago in which a S&W N-frame was ported with round holes drilled into the barrel. The article indicated that no matter how sharp the bit, the bore was slightly distorted when the bit broke through, such that accuracy was gone. Of course if was EDM'd and/or you bench the gun and accuracy is acceptable, concern about the porting affecting accuracy would be moot.

Anyway, looks like a nice gun, best of luck with it.

 

[mrk1500]

I have a 29-5 4" it came with Houge mono grips when I bought it used in the 1990's. Were they stock the stock grips?

 

[BigBill]

All my nickeled s&w n frames came with darker grips it makes the nickel pop. I did purchase combat finger groove grips for my m57/41mag. The smaller grips felt ok but I like the look and feel of the larger grips.

 

[trampis]

I had a 29-5, and more than one 29-2. I wonder how the porting was done? I read a magazine article years ago in which a S&W N-frame was ported with round holes drilled into the barrel. The article indicated that no matter how sharp the bit, the bore was slightly distorted when the bit broke through, such that accuracy was gone. Of course if was EDM'd and/or you bench the gun and accuracy is acceptable, concern about the porting affecting accuracy would be moot.



Anyway, looks like a nice gun, best of luck with it.

Ya, I'm not sure about aftermarket porting. Apparently the original owner was a gunsmith but had a professional do it.

I won't know until I take it to the range. But acceptable accuracy to me would be hitting center mass at anything less than 25 yards lol.

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