Looking to buy a S&W Mountain Gun ???'s

[uymike9]

I am looking to buy a S&W Mountain Gun and would like some feedback as to the best one to consider. I am leaning towards the .44 Mag but am looking at the .357 also. I am looking for a all around gun for packing in the desert and woods and poss. a little Concealed weapon from time to time. Thanks to all for your input.

Mike

 

[Fkimble]

The only difference in the 41, 44 and 45 is the size of the hole in the barrel and cylinder. They are all on the N frame. Vary slight weight difference due to a little more or less metal. Now the 357 is on the L frame and it has a light weight barrel like most 4 inch 67's. A hair smaller and significantly lighter than the 4x calibers.

 

[k22fan]

I'd prefer to have seperate guns for CCW and protection from wild animals because I like .44 mag for the beasts and keeping an N frame hidden is a chalange in the summer and risky if you'd get fired if it's spotted at work. All Mountain Gun .357s are L frames so they might be the best compromise if you must use a single gun labeled "Mountain Gun" for both purposes. However, the Mountain Gun Concept looses most of its character and appeal if it's not a big bore. Full power .44 mag kicks more than I enjoy when fired in a Mountain Gun so I like mine in .45 but you can always down load a .44 and have a more versatile gun.

Take your pick, but remember, no home is complete without an N frame big bore Mountain Gun.

 

[jimmyjoe]

I am looking to buy a S&W Mountain Gun and would like some feedback as to the best one to consider. I am leaning towards the .44 Mag but am looking at the .357 also. I am looking for a all around gun for packing in the desert and woods and poss. a little Concealed weapon from time to time. Thanks to all for your input.

Mike

The best one is an older model with the firing pin on the hammer. Here is a 44 magnum.

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[toroflow1]

Get a 629-2 thru 629-4. All are pre MIM and pre lock.

 

[andyo5]

Since Mountain Guns are designed to be carried a lot and shot a little, I'd recommend against a magnum version unless you do indeed intend to shoot it just a little. Mountain Guns are light, and in magnum calibers they are punishing to shoot. I own a 45 Colt Mountain gun and love it. Weight is 39 ounces.

 

[Sprefix]

625-6 gets my vote.....

k22fan and andyo5 speak my sentiments almost to a tee. I do, however, feel that the 45 colt is more versatile than the .44 mag. The .44 mag can utilize a .44 special cartridge. That being said, the 45 colt can squirt out 700-800 fps loads or bust some serious power down the tube with 325 gr. hardcast at 1325 fps in a load by Buffalo Bore. My 625-6 45 Colt mtn. gun has handled plenty of these (they are not (fun) to shoot) and handled them well. The gun is VERY accurate and still tight as it was when it left the factory. I switched to Jerry Miculek grips and am comfortable enough with the gun to take it out for rabbits to.............(and I'm in Alaska). Before too long, It should be responsible for a blackie in Prince William Sound. The .44 is a great caliber, I just happen to prefer more of a push than a snap as far as recoil goes. And yes, the Buffalo Bore is exempted from the last statement. Happy hunting for your choice.

 

[nawilson]

Plus, the 45 Colt is just a cool, old cartridge! I really like my 625 Mountain Gun.

 

[jimmyjoe]

Did you say 45 Colt?

 

[Sportsterguy]

Had a fantastic .41 mag MG that I sold like an idiot. You definately know when a hot one lets off as they downright hurt with whatever grip you have on them. Had to use my shooting glove when firing it unless they were light handloads. A .44 would be much worse.

I'd go with the .357 and buy some Buffalo Bores for serious encounters.

 

[badge]

I've got one in .45 acp and it is enjoyable to shoot as well as carry not to mention very accurate.

 

[hastings]

Here is my 629-4. I've owned a 45colt, and a 41mag Mountain Gun as well. I prefered the 45colt, but foolishly traded it away. I have been trying to warm up to the 44mag MG, and with hot 44special loads it is just fine as far as recoil. 44mag loads are stout, but not painful. I'd swap it back for a 45colt no-lock MG in a heartbeat, but not because the 44mag is unpleasant to shoot. I simply have a soft spot in my heart for 45colt revolvers. Having the option of going magnum if the urge strikes or situation merits it is kinda nice, though.

Still, 45colt will do the job just fine, even without ramped-up loads. I can't use the 44mag to it's full distance potential due to aging eyesight, so the flatter shooting characteristics of the 41mag and 44mag never get utilized at any appreciable range.

By the way, the 41mag was a nice gun, too. Not as flexible as the 44mag as far as factory ammo, or as fun as the 45colt, but great if you reload for 41mag and extremely accurate. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the three. I can't speak for the 357 version other than to say that a 3-1/2' 27-2, or any 4" 686 or 681 is pretty hard to beat in 357. The MG would be even better if they made it in 3-1/2" rather than 4" (in my narrow-minded medieval opinion).

 

[robctwo]

I bought the 25-13. It has a lock and is blued. Very nice. I reload, so .45 Colt isn't any more expensive than .45 ACP for most loads. I've run some pretty stout loads through it so know it will do fine in the woods. It likes soft shooting target loads on the range.

I have the 620, so have the 4" L frame covered in .357 as well.

 

[Engine49guy]

Well,
Being this is a .44 Magnum Mountain Gun (Top)
The Most POWERFUL handgun in the world (at one time) that can blow your head clean off...
What you have to ask yourself is do I feel lucky....Well do ya punk?

 

[Nemo288]

Unless you may run into bears, there is no real need for a magnum.

Having said this my MG is a .44 Mag:

The recoil with full loads leaves the gun pointing up at the sun
(or moon).

The alternative, if you are a .44 nut, is the 4" 624:

The difference? The Special is a square butt and the grips fit
my hand better.

The special is accurate with dang near every load I have tried.
It is said to be the most inherently accurate cartridge ever
designed. The 44 magnum is a close second.

The main point here is that shooting the .44spl is more pleasant
and thereby more conducive to practice and instinctive shooting.
The bad guy or animal won't know the difference.

---
Nemo

 

[mc5aw]

I had a Mountain Lite in .44 Special, but sold it a while ago. It was a great pistol to carry, but brutal to shoot, especially with the open backstrap grip. The steel Mountain guns are far more practical in whatever caliber you choose.

 

[desto]

I have two in 45 colt, but that being said I reload, if I did not reload I would go with the 44 mag. Either is a good choice, guess if I were going to get an N framed 357 I would go with the 627 pro, now eight 357 is quite a bit of protection, except for bear, but havn't seen any bear in the desert.

I'd prefer to have seperate guns for CCW and protection from wild animals because I like .44 mag for the beasts and keeping an N frame hidden is a chalange in the summer and risky if you'd get fired if it's spotted at work. All Mountain Gun .357s are L frames so they might be the best compromise if you must use a single gun labeled "Mountain Gun" for both purposes. However, the Mountain Gun Concept looses most of its character and appeal if it's not a big bore. Full power .44 mag kicks more than I enjoy when fired in a Mountain Gun so I like mine in .45 but you can always down load a .44 and have a more versatile gun.

Take your pick, but remember, no home is complete without an N frame big bore Mountain Gun.

 

[Sebago Son]

Best Bet...

I think of all of the "Mountains" the .45 Colt is the best balance of shootablitiy and power.

I never could shoot the .44 nearly as well nor the .41 as often.

I load 8.5 grns of Unique under a big fat 255 grn round nosed slug and shoot all day long with a smile on my face...

Drew

 

[Engine49guy]

Drew, Are those factory wood diamond n targets on your mountain gun or reproductions...I'm. looking for rb to sb conversions and love the retro look.

 

[Broker50]

Drew, Are those factory wood diamond n targets on your mountain gun or reproductions...I'm. looking for rb to sb conversions and love the retro look.

I'm not Drew, but I believe this is what they are. These are "Coke" repro's, & they look great, but sometimes don't fit that well. I have a set for SB K/L frames that are undersized along the backstrap. Like I said they look great (feel great too), just don't fit very well. Made in India, too.

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