The quest for 629-4's

[wcat94]

How many variations of the -4 629 44 magnum's are there?
I am looking to acquire more different types and barrel lengths. The 6.5" classic power port is the latest one for me.

Photos of my 5"classic polished by previous owner and red dot scope. It looks kinda funky but fun to shoot.

 

[65Whelen]

If you're collecting -4s, I think the grail gun would be a DX 5". My 629-4 5", one of my favorites S&Ws.

 

[SmithNut]

If you're collecting -4s, I think the grail gun would be a DX 5". My S&W is the 629-4 5", one of my favorites.

The DX guns were very special, for sure.

 

[wcat94]

If you're collecting -4s, I think the grail gun would be a DX 5". My S&W is the 629-4 5", one of my favorites.

I agree about the 5"DX, or any DX. I have a -4 non dx 5" shooter that I found at a pawn shop. It was polished by the PO and now wears a red dot scope.

 

[75Vette]

OP, you're taking on a hefty task. The owners of dash 4s tend to hang on to them. I know I'd be hard pressed to turn any of mine loose. I just had my 8 3/8s barreled gun at the range this morning. It and my dash 4 PowerPort are two of the better shooters of my 44 mag line up. I currently own six of the dash 4 variants. A 4", a 4" Mountain Gun, the 6 1/2" PowerPort, an 8 3/8" standard lug barrel and Classic full lug & a 7 1/2" PC Master Hunter Scope Only gun.
Good luck on your hunt.

 

[wcat94]

75Vette
I knew you had more than a few! Part of my inspiration is from lurking around here and seeing all of them posted over the years.
The common ones seem to come up often. The rarer ones like the 7.5 master hunter and DX versions not so much.

 

[75Vette]

Lurking around here will get you in trouble.....

 

[grip frame]

The 5" 629 Classic DX was not offered in the -4 version. Only -3.

 

[smithman]

Just get the 629-4 mountain gun and be happy.

 

[SweetMK]

Just get the 629-4 mountain gun and be happy.

Mountain Gun's are GREAT!! Especially the rimfire Mountain Gun,,

Hmmmmmmm,, not quite a 629, but, still fun,,,

 

[CH4]

I am only familiar with the 629-4 Mountain Gun.

 

[wcat94]

Just get the 629-4 mountain gun and be happy.

That would be a good one to find next. Then could be happy at least till the next one came along.

 

[pbramlett]

Here's a 629-4 "Avenger" product code 170058, one of 151.

 

[65Whelen]

5" DXs?

The 5" 629 Classic DX was not offered in the -4 version. Only -3.

Last week in a thread on Classic vs DX
629 Classic vs. Classic DX
there was a reference to a -4 DX 5", that someone owned one.

After going back and reviewing SWSC you're right but like I read on this forum several times, you never can tell with Smith&Wesson.

So? Anyone out there own a 629-4 DX 5"?

 

[Lou_the_welder]

The DX are just great shooters. And the target assures you the barrel has been screwed on right. That's a big deal.
I found a complete package recently for $900.

Below , my 629-4 6.5" DX. 103644

JM recently said, speaking about the DX. Paraphrasing. " if you miss, its you!" I believe that to be true.

 

[wcat94]

Lou the welder
That package is a great find, everything is there and looks like new. Nice price too!

 

[Laketime]

If your not going to put a scope on it look at the dash 3.Has everything you need plus has that traditional original look of the 629.

 

[wcat94]

.41magfan
I have never used a small optic like that. It would go well with my 6.5 powerport.

 

[wcat94]

Laketime
As I understand the -3 classic is the same as the dash 4 classic and are all drilled and taped for scopes.

 

[SS336]

I think all 629's shoot pretty well. The DX seems to be a cut above most of the time. I would like to have one but my 629-4 shoots very well and I doubt that personally I would shoot the DX any better. Here is my -4 at the range a few days ago. Target shoot at 25yds, at my age that would be the best that I could do with any 629. Great revolvers.

 

[The Gila Bender]

My desire for -4's is driven by my first .44, a 1994 29-6 Classic, and a sweet 1996 686-4, both round butt models. After a years-long nationwide search I acquired a pair of garden-variety 1994 629-4's, SB and RB, within a few weeks of each other just before the 2020 pandemic. Dash 4 owners who know what they have tend to hold onto them. I also have a 1993 629-3 Classic 5" and a 1995 629-4 Mountain Gun. The 29C ("Big Blue"), 686-4, 629-4's, and my 29-5 Magna Classic pictured. Can you tell that I am a big fan of mid-1990s L and N frames?

 

[jrc1]

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[wcat94]

Nice collection gila bender. Did S&W use the same serial # sequence for both stainless and blue n frames? For example say a blue 29-5 has a prefix of bxx and a 629-4 has a bxx prefix, would they have been made around the same time?

 

[AKtinman]

Last week my LGS had a 629-4 Magnum Hunter + 7.5" priced around $1500.

I can pass along contact info to anyone that might be interested.

Other than having been a customer of this shop for the past 11 years, I have no professional or other connections with them that would benefit me financially.

 

[629shooter]

Here's a 629-4 "Avenger" product code 170058, one of 151.

I like that. The Avenger would be a grail gun for me.

There are a couple more 3" -4s that are scarce. The Trail Boss, and the Backpacker.

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[wcat94]

The backpacker was the 1st 629-4 for me. Another interesting 3" is the classic carry full lug non-fluted code 103600.

 

[The Gila Bender]

Did S&W use the same serial # sequence for both stainless and blue n frames?

Good question. IMO the answer is "yes." I sorted my spreadsheet and found that all of my "B" prefix J, L, and N frames range from 1990 to 1995. 75% are stainless and 25% are blue. I have two 686-4's with "CAT" and CAZ" prefixes, both 1996.

 

[grip frame]

No such revolver was ever made, a 629-4 Classic DX in 5".

Also, the 29-5 was in production the same time as the 629-3.

29-6 and 629-4 were in production at the same time.

 

[jack the toad]

I have a -4 MG and agree that its my favorite followed by 5".
There's a -4 MG listed in classifieds if interested?
Good luck with search and keep us posted.

 

[wcat94]

The latest 629-4 was quick to sight in and I am quite happy with it!