Model 29 Classic

[PaulCG]

Any thoughts on the Model 29 Classic, 4 inch vs 6.5 inch?
Thanks, Paul

 

[PaulCG]

Any thoughts on the Model 29 Classic, 4 inch vs 6.5 inch?
Thanks, Paul

 

[Joni_Lynn]

Short barrels seem to be more popular right now but if it's going to be a range gun you may find the recoil of the longer barrel more pleasant. Aside from that or the possible use of it to carry it's pretty much a toss up to me.

 

[PaulCG]

Thanks Lynnie-
Recoil has never really been an issue for me.
At one time I owned the longer version that I would hunt wild boar with, and was dead accurate. I loved the gun, but sold it to my partner at the PD for some lame reason or another. The new gun will not be shot much, if at all. Just a beautiful gun I need to own and stare at.
Paul

 

[Joni_Lynn]

It's pretty much a toss up then.
I like the 6.5" length more myself but the 4" has its charms.

 

[PaulCG]

For those more knowledgeable me.
What would be considered the "classic" or original barrel length of the first Mod 29?
Thanks, Paul

 

[Joni_Lynn]

I believe that would be the 6.5"

 

[PaulCG]

Thanks. After reading some of your older posts, your knowledge is pretty darn impressive.
Paul

 

[Joni_Lynn]

Thanks, I've learned a 'lil bit here 'n there.

 

[jwlloyd257]

Just my two cents. Bought a classic 6.5" 29-10 a year or so ago. Nice gun, blueing is kinda strange and the stocks are awful. Bought a 6.5" 29-2, S serial number, Wow! It is probably 95% or better. $300 cheaper than the 29-10, go figure? It's what you like. Also fell into a deal on a four inch 29-2. I like the 6.5" a lot better. Guess it's the longer sight radius, just seems easier to shoot.

 

[PaulCG]

Well I did it. They had a 4 inch blue and a 6.5 Nickel put away for me. Wasn't keen on the 4 inch as it just didn't say " Model 29" to me. I really wanted the 6.5 in blue, as Nickel has always looked a little "ghetto" to me. But, in the end I bought the Nickel 6.5, as it was just too beautiful to walk away from. Now I have to figure out what to clean it with.
Just an update. Paul

 

[Vanilla Gorilla]

I currently own a 29-4 with 6 inch barrel, but with the full-lug Classic barrel, the only lenth for me would be the 5 inch.

 

[PaulCG]

Too many choices.

 

[Wyatt Earp]

This thread is worthless without pics

 

[TN RAT]

Are you planning on toting this 29 at any time? If so a 4 inch will be carried more often and a 6.5 inch will be left at the house more often.

 

[PaulCG]

Nope, won't be toting. I have a S&W 327 snub for that. I just have a lust for the 29. All of them, 4 inch included.
I will post a pic when I get a chance