Mountain Gun Question

[Jerry N.]

What makes a gun a mountain gun. I've seen pictures and discussions about 629's and 629 Mountain Guns and I don't see or understand any difference. Same with the 625 series. Is it just a label or does it mean that something specific is different?

 

[woodsltc]

629 Mountain Guns are a few ounces lighter than regular M-29's due to having tapered barrels vs. a heavy barrel and a chamfered cylinder face. These are weight savings.

If you look closely at the M-29/629 next to a 629 Mountain Gun you can spot the differences in the barrels and cylinders.

Don

 

[Engine49guy]

The Mountain gun has a 4" tapered barrel with a narrow high rib (like the Model 24 barrel profile) and a round butt.

The "First" Model 629-2 Mountain Revolver.

Model 686-5 Mountain Gun plus 7 shot non chamfered cylinder

 

[SAFireman]

Don't forget the round butt frame and the black powder chamfer on the front of the cylinder.

I have had several Mountain guns now....the 629 went to my dad who had been looking to buy one for a long time, I got a 657 when I graduated college, and the recently acquired 686+

They are all very fine guns to carry in the field. They are stainless steel/carbon steel frame with some weight saving features to make them easier to carry for long days in the field.

In my opinion, they are some of the best 'carry guns' out there (for non-CCW purposes).

How about some photos guys?

 

[jimmyjoe]

Here's a 629-4 Mountain Gun.

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[Smee78]

My 625 45lc is my favorite gun, I had it cut for moon clips and now shoort 45acp & 45lc, it is the last gun I would ever get rid of.

 

[Jerry N.]

Thanks! Now I see the difference. I didn't notice the barrel and the rib on casual viewing. School on a Sunday.

 

[Vern]

There are also blue guns like this 57-5 Mountain Gun

Vern

 

[nawilson]

I don't think anyone has mentioned that the sights are black ramps. The blued Mountain Guns look really cool, although both of mine are stainless.

 

[Nemo288]

You can modify them too!

It also got an action job including forcing cone recut.
Obviously a shooter as I have destroyed the original collector value.

...Nemo...