Question about new production 629s..

[Mr. Fahrenheit]

Can anyone tell me if the five and six inch models are identical. Other than barrel length, of course.

Six inch:
Product: Model 629

Five inch:
Product: Model 629

Do they both have the internal lock? I'm just wondering because I've seen the five inch model listed as the "629 Classic" but I haven't seen the six inch listed as a "Classic".

And why is the five inch about $40 more?

And...why is the ejector shroud a different length?

(The S&W site is very slow)

Thanks all.

 

[CWH44300]

The classic models have full lug barrels,interchangeable front sights standard models do not. They both have the lock. I can't think of any other differences.