Model 29-5 ( update post #51)
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Lou_the_welder
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That's nice! I'm jelly
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oysterer
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Thanks, I'll be installing the Burris Fasfire III on this one.
ctxcummins
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Man I really like the full underlug on the model 29's. Very nice
notsofast
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I haven't seen a blue full underlug N-frame before. It sure does look good.
muddocktor
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I think you will really like your new 29-5 Classic. I have a 29-6 Classic I bought about 2 months ago that looks just like your -5 gun. I finally got to go to the range and try it out 3 weeks ago and loved shooting it. I ran around 125 rounds through it both mid power and some hot stuff and had a great time with it. The reason I had to quit shooting it though, was that the screw holding the rear sight on the frame came out while I was shooting and the rear sight flew out of the frame and hit me in the head after touching off a hot round. 
After getting home, I called S&W up and had them ship me a replacement screw, which came in the day before I had to leave back to the rig for a 2 week hitch, so it's ready to rock n roll once I get back off from work. So be sure your rear sight screw is tight and screwed all the way down before taking it to the range.
I also have a 6 1/2" barrel 629-3 Classic and I find that I am liking the balance of the 5" barrel on my 29-6 Classic better; it isn't quite as nose heavy.
Here is my 29-6 Classic. I have a pair of Culina round to square target stocks being finished for this revolver so I can ditch the rubber grips.
After getting home, I called S&W up and had them ship me a replacement screw, which came in the day before I had to leave back to the rig for a 2 week hitch, so it's ready to rock n roll once I get back off from work. So be sure your rear sight screw is tight and screwed all the way down before taking it to the range.I also have a 6 1/2" barrel 629-3 Classic and I find that I am liking the balance of the 5" barrel on my 29-6 Classic better; it isn't quite as nose heavy.
Here is my 29-6 Classic. I have a pair of Culina round to square target stocks being finished for this revolver so I can ditch the rubber grips.
I'm really looking forward to getting this out to the range. I plan on putting the Fastfire III on her that I picked up a few weeks ago and seeing what she is capable of.I think you will really like your new 29-5 Classic. I have a 29-6 Classic I bought about 2 months ago that looks just like your -5 gun. I finally got to go to the range and try it out 3 weeks ago and loved shooting it. I ran around 125 rounds through it both mid power and some hot stuff and had a great time with it. The reason I had to quit shooting it though, was that the screw holding the rear sight on the frame came out while I was shooting and the rear sight flew out of the frame and hit me in the head after touching off a hot round.
I also have a 6 1/2" barrel 629-3 Classic and I find that I am liking the balance of the 5" barrel on my 29-6 Classic better; it isn't quite as nose heavy.
Here is my 29-6 Classic. I have a pair of Culina round to square target stocks being finished for this revolver so I can ditch the rubber grips.
This is my 3rd 5" barreled classic.I also have a 629-3 and a 25-9
both 5" barrels. I too Love the balance of the 5" revolvers.
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Hey, I was watching that gun. It went for a pretty good price. Couldn't swing it, having bought 2 revolvers in about 6 weeks. A 5" .44 is high on my list. Should be a great length with that red dot.
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Great model! Maybe one of the best 44s S&W ever offered - especially if you plan to do much shooting. And they're pretty, too!
Congrats on your new sixgun.
prairieviper
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Congrats on your new purchase. If you like your .44 magnum as much as I do mine, you will be well pleased. I don't want to hijack the thread but I do have a quick question. I am guessing that the rubber grips shown in the images came with the guns. I would like to have a set of those rubber grips that don't cover the S&W logo on the right side. All I can find are the regular Hogues with that huge rubber flap on the right grip with Hogue inscribed on it that does cover the logo. Any ideas where I can purchase a pair for a 29-10 square butt?
Thanks!
Thanks!
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75Vette
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I knew you'd find you a 29 and man o man you found a nice one! I've been staying away from GB lately because of my lack of willpower & I guess (?) I'm glad I have been or I'd probably been bidding against you for that one! The 29 Classics just never made it into my 44 collection. 
That one will be good shooting fun at the range. Let us know how it does for you & make sure to post the dirty pics. 
Congrats buddy!
That one will be good shooting fun at the range. Let us know how it does for you & make sure to post the dirty pics. Congrats buddy!
75Vette
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S&W did make N square rubber grips without the ugly hump on the right. I recently bought an 8 3/8" 29-6 with a sq butt and it came with the grips in question. Since then I've seen 2 pairs on Ebay for around $25.
prairieviper
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Thanks. I must be checking Ebay at the wrong times. I like the wood grips that came on the gun (50th Anniversary, Model 29) but I shoot bowling pins with my 29 and would like to a pair of grips like yours.
Dieseltech56
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I couldn't tell you the difference between a 29-5 classic and an early 29-6.
The regular 29-5 had a different rear sight (not rounded towards the front) but every 29-5 classic I've seen has the new rounded version
The regular 29-5 had a different rear sight (not rounded towards the front) but every 29-5 classic I've seen has the new rounded version
I knew you'd find you a 29 and man o man you found a nice one! I've been staying away from GB lately because of my lack of willpower & I guess (?) I'm glad I have been or I'd probably been bidding against you for that one! The 29 Classics just never made it into my 44 collection.
Congrats buddy!
Hmmmmmm....You have an obvious hole in your collection, that needs repair
