let's see your long barreled revolvers

[CWH44300]

Most of the time I shoot,carry and just enjoy the 4" guns. But during the fall, when I really want to reach out and touch something (hard). I go for the long toms, the 7 1/2" or 8 3/8" guns. These guns are usually very accurate and get the most out of your powder. They are also easier to hit with compared to the shorter guns. I really enjoy range time with the 8 3/8" target sighted guns and I know some of you guys do too. Here is my current line up.
629 no dash, -1 and -2
629-6 classic DX and 629-6 classic with 2X Leupold scope.
Two from the PC shop 629-6 light hunter and 629-7 magnum hunter
And one photo from the deer stand
Show'em if you got'em

 

[824tsv]

I only have 1:
1976 vintage Model 29-2

 

[625smith]

Here are my long barreled S&Ws.

686


500, 460, 500

 

[1911-10MM]

629-3 with Leupold M8-2X

 

[1sailor]

This is my M27-3 with 8 3/8" barrel. It was a safe queen and probably didn't have a full box of ammo through it when I got it. Came with the original box and all the original paperwork except for the original Bill of Sale.I don't shoot this as often as my other pistols just because I know I'd feel terrible if I scratched it up. Still, I do shoot it often enough to enjoy it.

 

[MattJames]

629-2 & 686-2

 

[Kernel Crittenden]

I need a Leupold M8-2X like 1911-10mm's, except blue.

 

[DR505]

Model 17-4

 

[cal50]

 

[at_liberty]

S&W 657 41 Magnum 8 3/8 Sile grip

 

[gdodgen]

Model 57-1

My first and only 8 3/8 inch barreled Smith and Wesson right now. It came with the the original box, cleaning tools, and paperwork. I got it a few months ago on an impulse (partly because it was in amazing condition and partly because my collection is severely lopsided towards shorter barreled revolvers, and I wanted to start diversifying) and the minute I held it in my hands for the first time, I decided that I definitely needed to start adding more long barreled pieces to my collection!

 

[75Vette]

You must have a little more time on your hands nowadays Chris! Great looking group pics. Here's my few.
The 8 3/8" 500. BTW, the Hogues are for Sunday go to church only.

My latest purchase, an 8 3/8" 629-3

An 8 3/8" 629-1

I know these aren't 8'ers but they ain't snubbies either!
A 6 1/2" 629-3 Classic

And finally, a 6" 629-1

 

[g8rb8]

Here's a 27-2:

Here's a 586-3:

Here's a 29-2:

John

 

[greenmachine]

I agree. When it comes to pure shooting the 'Long Toms' win hands down! My 8 Inchers are a 53, 48-2, 27-2, 57, 29-2, and a 25-5. They are a bit unwieldy when just driving around town however. Holstered while on the 4-wheeler riding around the farm they are great.

 

[LimaCharlie]

 

[CWH44300]

You must have a little more time on your hands nowadays Chris! Great looking group pics. Here's my few.
The 8 3/8" 500. BTW, the Hogues are for Sunday go to church only.

My latest purchase, an 8 3/8" 629-3

An 8 3/8" 629-1

I know these aren't 8'ers but they ain't snubbies either!
A 6 1/2" 629-3 Classic

And finally, a 6" 629-1

Its let up just a little.
That 500 looks like a handful with the wood, I'd like to try it...lol
Your 629's are looking sweet, the new -3, 8 3/8" is gorgeous.
I think I've got a 6 1/2" classic myself, might have 2 of them?
Have you shot yours much?
No luck today, if it wasn't for the boys deer I'd be having track stew instead of fresh back straps!

Chris

 

[75Vette]

No stew for me! A "Hells Bells" burger and a coupla Sam Adams Winter Lager at the local watering hole. The Classic is arguably the best shooter of the bunch. I scrounged up some rubber Hogues for the square butts so hopefully they'll be more comfortable at the range. I'm working on shaving down some Millett scope rings for the dash 3 8"er. We'll see what happens there. Stay warm brother! It's even cold here in Atl!!

 

[Kernel Crittenden]

I'm working on shaving down some Millett scope rings for the dash 3 8"er. We'll see what happens ...

Keep us updated on the scope ring mods. S&W no longer stocks these rings and Millet doesn't offer them either. I've been told standard Millet Weaver rings can't be machined to work, but I don't know if that's true.

I believe there are quit a few of these older Smiths with the broached barrel that have become separated from their rings. If a method could be found to modify currently available rings, that would be nice to know.

I for one, for a traditional magnified optic, prefer this mounting method - with the scope over the barrel - to the current method of mounting to the top strap. For one thing, it let's you keep the rear sight in place on the gun.

 

[dotdsd334]

S&W 500 7.5" PC Compensated Hunter

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[madmikeb]

I'll play! I have always had an affinity for the long barrels.

My 460, takes two men and a boy to hold it up!

57, tuned by Andy Cannon, Hogue custom shop Brazilian Rosewood, and Millett sight.

657

657, Cannon tuned, Burris 2x with Bill Wilson mount, and Millett sight.

53 with Hogue custom shop Bocote.

14-3

617

PC 629 Extreme

27-3

29-3 Silhouette

29-3

Nickel 29-2, my only nickel gun

647 tack driver

500

PC 629 Hunter

and, last but by no means least, 629 Magna Classic

I really do like the long barrels!