Model 629-8

[Crescendo]

Picked up a new 629 5 inch barrel pistol today.

My last info regarding changes to the 629 ends at 629-6. Does anyone have any info regarding what the -7 and -8 changed or improved?

 

[CWH44300]

No I didn't know they went past -6. But I'd like to

 

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The 3rd Edition of the S&W Standard Catalog (Page 257) shows:

629-7 New Two piece barrel in 2005
629-8 Slabside Barrel 2006

However, my 629 does not have the slabside barrel, so I believe the change must be attributed to the frame, irrespective of what barrel is installed.

 

[RychenCop]

no pics = no gun

 

[fyimo]

The 3rd Edition of the S&W Standard Catalog (Page 257) shows:

629-7 New Two piece barrel in 2005
629-8 Slabside Barrel 2006

However, my 629 does not have the slabside barrel, so I believe the change must be attributed to the frame, irrespective of what barrel is installed.

It could have also been a transition gun as S&W used the last of the standard 2 piece barrels but marked the frame was already marked as a 629-8.

 

[Crescendo]

A little late, but here they be -

no pics = no gun

29-10 6.5" Nickle
629-8 5" Satin Stainless
629-8 3" Deluxe TALO Edition

 

[Bullseye Smith]

Nice guns, you know the bad part about a nickle gun issssss, if you nick it - it is there forever. Stainless I can work it out most of the time. Enjoy your guns, they will last many life times.

 

[Jaffo]

Nice Guns, thx for the pics

 

[fiveeightysix]

Sorry to resurrect this thread but Im in the same boat as the OP.
I have the same 4 inch 629-8 and I'm still trying to figure out what the change was for -8. Things seem to get fuzzy after -4.
My copy of the Standard Catalog is inbound

Thanks for any help!

 

[3d deader]

I have a 5" 629-8. I would like to know also.