Smith 629-5 6”

[Heathburden123]

Was told that a 629-5 6” was a pretty scarce gun with the half lug ? You see quite a few -5 classics but rarely see a half lug any truth to this??View attachment 4

 

[Mr.Harry]

Great looking gun either way. Don’t know if scarce.

 

[bananaman]

I do not know if it is scarce or not. I just know that the word "SCARCE" is quite often misused! Bob

 

[Dieseltech56]

I have a really nice one I picked up not too long ago. I can't think of another -5 I've ever seen before this. They weren't made that long.

Sorry I don't have a better pic

 

[Dieseltech56]

Is this why you think it might be rare?

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/761590457

I really doubt they are "rare" or "scarce" maybe uncommon. I was actually thinking of having mine refitted with a 3" barrel since those are really uncommon.

 

[Heathburden123]

Yes saw that listing wondering if I was overlooking something?

 

[Dieseltech56]

I couldn't tell you. I do imagine the classic series was a better seller at the time. I guess lets see what it sells for

 

[firefighterjohn]

Just set one aside...

Not sure if it's scarce but went into a LGS today and put a super nice 629-5 6" on layaway. It came with the case and all paperwork. Super clean and didn't look like it had been fired much. LGS owner sold it to the owner and then the guy traded it back for some other SA revolvers. Got it at a great price and it'll be my first S&W .44, can't wait to get it out ans shoot.

 

[t4terrific]

If it matters, I’ve got a 4” -5. I got it for $700 , and it shoots like a dream in double action.

I swapped the original grips for the grips from my -3 Classic.

 

[firefighterjohn]

If it matters, I’ve got a 4” -5. I got it for $700 , and it shoots like a dream in double action.

I swapped the original grips for the grips from my -3 Classic.

That's a nice looking piece. Maybe I'll find a 4" to start building my 629 collection. Seems like 4" is a sweet spot for S&W revolvers and demands a premium, regardless of caliber.

 

[t4terrific]

That's a nice looking piece. Maybe I'll find a 4" to start building my 629 collection. Seems like 4" is a sweet spot for S&W revolvers and demands a premium, regardless of caliber.

If it has a carry purpose, 4” is where it’s at. The recoil is stout with Magnums, but I fire 12 magnums out of it and the rest specials every time I take it out.

I can shoot both rounds equally well, and with a 4”, the POI is similar. The magnums just get old fast.

 

[sheldon wade]

nice pistols, I really like the smiths, I have 8 right now and 3 are 629's I have a no dash 4", a no dash 8 3/8" and a dash 6 6 1/2" power port classic