Model 29-6 has pushoff

[WallyL]

Most interesting....maybe I best be happy with my 8" M29...

Sign Me up for a M29 with a 4" tube anytime.

 

[WallyL]

I have babied my M29 and used my Ruger Superblackhawk much more often. With most loads the Ruger gets 50 FPS faster velocities with the same loads over the M29.

I own that Redhawk 5 1/2" and a 629-4 Classic 6 1/2". The revision of the 629 was supposed to be among the earliest to receive the "endurance" revision.

Even so, after the former revolver armorer at my agency had to address some carry-up issues a couple of times, after using some stout loads, I've mostly stopped using really heavy bullet weight Magnum loads on a consistent basis in that 629. I use my Redhawk for those.

I like both, but I suspect the Redhawk will better endure heavy loads for a longer period.

If I were getting another one nowadays, I'd probably opt for either the short-barrel Redhawk built on the Super Redhawk frame, and/or the 2.75" stubby Redhawk (with the better shaped grip). I had to have my grip frame modified to a Bird's Head many years ago, so it better fit my hand and was more controllable under recoil.

 

[WallyL]

Sorry that you had to pay to have it overhauled, but seem that you are happy with it. I sure hope my 29-4 is covered under the lifetime warranty...I assumed that it is.

Wallyl earlier this year I realized my 29-2, which I bought new in the 80s, had developed push off. I called S&W and sent it off to them. They put in a new trigger, new cylinder stop, new hand assembly, put in a firing pin bushing and turned the barrel in and recut the forcing cone. My gun is pre-lifetime warranty so I had to pay 287 bucks. But my gun is safe to use and feels like new. And it shoots much better. I consider it money well spent and if you can get it done for free all the better.

 

[Papaw]

Sorry that you had to pay to have it overhauled, but seem that you are happy with it. I sure hope my 29-4 is covered under the lifetime warranty...I assumed that it is.

They said the lifetime warranty started in 1990 so you are good. They called me with a price quote before doing any repair.

 

[WallyL]

This was just posted on You Tube....a clip that shows how to dissemble & reassemble an N frame revolver. Lots of good commentary from a guy that was trained by S & W. I saw one previously from Midway USA on You Tube, but this one is far more comprehensive.

Disassembly and Care of the S&W Revolver ~ Learn from a Factory Trained Armorer! - YouTube

 

[WallyL]

Model 29 is back from S & W..the trigger was replaced. It took 7 weeks to get it back after I sent it to them.

 

[BradLH]

Thank you....if I cock the pistol and lightly brush against the trigger--the hammer drops.

Push off is when pressure against the hammer spur causes the hammer to fall from a SA cocked position.

 

[WallyL]

Yes, so I discovered. S & W replaced the trigger..it works fine now.

Push off is when pressure against the hammer spur causes the hammer to fall from a SA cocked position.