S&W 629

[Mulch]

Hello I'm a bit new to revolvers. Was thinking of purchasing one from a family member who has no real knowledge of guns.

Smith & Wesson Classic Serial CBD4245 8 3/8 barrel .44mag stainless with black composite/ rubber grips. Sorry that's the info I have.

I was wondering about what year this one is as I live in the Free Democratic Peoples Republic of California and this gun appears to be pre roster. If its the right age it might be exempt for me to purchase. Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you in advance.

 

[BLUEDOT37]

S&W Customer Service, at 800-331-0852, can tell you exactly when it was made.

Sounds like a nice piece, hope you can get it.

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[Coastie762]

The serial number prefix CBD shows up in my 4th edition SCSW as 1996.

As per Bluedot37 you can call S&W and they should be able to verify the date. Also, if the current owner has the original box, ask for the "SPEC ORD" number. This is the Julian date the revolver was shipped from the factory.

 

[OldChief]

If the family member is also in CA, go to your local dealer and do a person to person transfer. Should be no problem. If not, seek advise from a dealer.

 

[Narragansett]

Hello I'm a bit new to revolvers. Was thinking of purchasing one from a family member who has no real knowledge of guns.

Smith & Wesson Classic Serial CBD4245 8 3/8 barrel .44mag stainless with black composite/ rubber grips. Sorry that's the info I have.

I was wondering about what year this one is as I live in the Free Democratic Peoples Republic of California and this gun appears to be pre roster. If its the right age it might be exempt for me to purchase. Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you in advance.

Being self stated as " new" to revolvers might lead one to believe that you might also be new to the 44 magnum as a handgun round. My comment would be to be sure this is right for you. There are many 44 mag revolvers out there with minimal use, because the owners bit off more than they could chew in the recoil dept. Maybe or maybe not a consideration

BTW, Welcome!!!

 

[Mehutch]

"Hello I'm a bit new to revolvers. Was thinking of purchasing one from a family member who has no real knowledge of guns. A S&W 8 3/8 barrel .44mag stainless." Great gun, but it is a lot of bang for anyone new to revolvers. Why not try something you can learn from rather that developing a flinch to it's power. Many 44 mags bought end up with only a few shots fired and it is stuck away for years. Shooting should be fun, not painful.

 

[oink]

I really can't imagine an 8 3/8" 629 being painful to shoot. It should be a *****cat (edit: OK, very mild). You can always shoot specials if you want. It would also be a wonderful gun to learn handloading with. While not the cheapest round to handload the .44 mag has to be one of the easiest to load, especially when loaded light. Any length 44 mag is a pure pleasure to shoot loaded light.

I'm sorry I can't answer your actual question. I just had to counter all of the 44 mag fear being put out there.

 

[75Vette]

I agree with all of the above. If you get it, I'd start off with 44 spl rounds and see what those feel like to you. They should be a pleasure to shoot. From there you can decide if you're ready to move up to the magnum rounds. Factory loads can be quite 'snappy' and expensive. If you fall in love with it then it would be a great time to get into reloading. Not only will you lower your shooting cost (a bunch) but you can find the power load that's right for you. Welcome aboard.

 

[Beauetienne]

Welcome from Cajun Country!

 

[Mulch]

Thanks again for the help

I am familiar with the 44 mag. Shot one and fell in love. New to revolvers but not to shooting. Ive been collecting US Military rifles for years now and got most of what I've wanted back to 1819. Now looking at non military to add to my collection. First this 44 mag then a 500 mag. Plus a 41 mag if I can get my uncle to part with it.

 

[delcrossv]

I really can't imagine an 8 3/4" 629 being painful to shoot. It should be a *****cat (edit: OK, very mild). You can always shoot specials if you want. It would also be a wonderful gun to learn handloading with. While not the cheapest round to handload the .44 mag has to be one of the easiest to load, especially when loaded light. Any length 44 mag is a pure pleasure to shoot loaded light.

I'm sorry I can't answer your actual question. I just had to counter all of the 44 mag fear being put out there.

Maybe a difference of perception, but the 629 I used to have was more unpleasant to shoot then my Mod 69, 460V or 6.5" 500 mag.

If you're really not familiar with shooting .44 mags out of that gun, do yourself a favor and feed it 44 Specials.

 

[oink]

Maybe a difference of perception, but the 629 I used to have was more unpleasant to shoot then my Mod 69, 460V or 6.5" 500 mag.

If you're really not familiar with shooting .44 mags out of that gun, do yourself a favor and feed it 44 Specials.

I carried a 6" 629 loaded with magnums as a duty gun for over 20 years, qualifying with it with magnums twice a year with plenty of other shooting in between. The 6" was noticeably tamer than the 4". I'd expect the 8 3/8" to be a good deal more tame. I think a snubbie K frame 357 is much more harsh than a 6" 44 mag. A 8 3/8" shouldn't even be close. I do like my 2 3/4" 69 and my 3" 629. I agree that neither of those would be appropriate for the neophyte if shooting full house magnums. However an 8 3/8" should be just fine. Both the 2 3/4" 69 and 3" 629 both deliver considerably more recoil than the 6" 629.

I think we're hijacking the thread.

 

[03hemi]

Without pictures, we don't believe you. We're a "visual" group around here. Threads suck without pictures.

 

[Narragansett]

Without pictures, we don't believe you. We're a "visual" group around here. Threads suck without pictures.

My 629 ND NIB transitional. Not pinned but recessed. It wears Culina black and white ebony grips now.

03 wanted a pic. Best I can do

 

[bearman49709]

I carried a 6" 629 loaded with magnums as a duty gun for over 20 years, qualifying with it with magnums twice a year with plenty of other shooting in between. The 6" was noticeably tamer than the 4". I'd expect the 8 3/4" to be a good deal more tame. I think a snubbie K frame 357 is much more harsh than a 6" 44 mag. A 8 3/4" shouldn't even be close. I do like my 2 3/4" 69 and my 3" 629. I agree that neither of those would be appropriate for the neophyte if shooting full house magnums. However an 8 3/4" should be just fine. Both the 2 3/4" 69 and 3" 629 both deliver considerably more recoil than the 6" 629.

I think we're hijacking the thread.

If S&W ever makes a 8 3/4" 629 I'm sure it will be tame since the 8 3/8" 629 is already tame adding 3/8" more barrel length will only tame it more.

 

[oink]

If S&W ever makes a 8 3/4" 629......

Fixed the 3/4 - 3/8 thing!