Which 29-2 would you choose ??

[sw282]

l have a chance to acquire one of two 29-2 44 magnums . 0ne is a 6'' nickel. The other a 6 1/2'' blue model. Both are in virtually the same condition (fine) and both have come with presentation cases/papers/tools. Serial numbers are reasonably close also. The nickel model does have a smooth target trigger and target grips. There is no chance l can get both.l just get first choice..Just need a little help in deciding which

thanks

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[Witryantum]

Nickel can be nice...if it is nice. Price would play a part to me if they are virtually the same.

 

[Bill56]

Personally, I like blued revolvers better. What stocks does it come with?

 

[runehans]

I chose a 6,5 inch blued. Did not regret that.

 

[alwslate]

I would choose the 6 1/2" blue.

 

[Harry_Callahan]

6 1/2 Blue

 

[Glynngaddy]

6 1/2 blue anyday

 

[SuperMan]

There are fewer of the 6" nickel guns around as they were only made for 2-3 years in the late 70s and early 1980s... That said I also would choose the 6.5" blue... Had a 1973 vintage gun back then and shot it for 7 years before selling it...

Bob

 

[Imshootin]

6.5" blue would be my choice.

 

[jimmyj]

Hi:
If the Model 29- is going to be a "Shooter" I would choose the Blued one.
If you are going to have a "Virgin Safe Queen" I would choose the Nickeled one.

 

[cobretti]

It depends on how much of a Dirty Harry fan you are.

I have a 6.5" blue 29-2...

 

[Nightowl]

I think the 6 1/2" guns just look and shoot better. If you are going to shoot it, and the front sight is nickel, it tends to wash out in the sunlight. The red front sight might help some, though.

 

[Stirling]

Blue works for me and it's what Dirty Harry carried...

 

[kihnspiracy]

Get the blued one.

 

[Cpo1944]

Blue !!!
I am very happy to say I sold my last nickel gun and won`t have another.
It seems no matter how careful one is taking care of it the nickel gets damaged and there is no good way to mend it, so for me it`s either blue or stainless.

 

[dlbx2]

I would buy the one that I wanted the most, that is, if I were you! In my personal circumstance, during that era, a 6.5 is the only one that I don't have, so it would be a no brainer. Good luck with your choice. They are both nice guns. My 6" 29s!
DLB

 

[pownal55]

Entirely a personal decision. One is not better than the other but I would go with the blued gun myself.

 

[Waywatcher]

Another vote for blued 6.5".

I think blued revolvers are just right.

 

[tops]

I would pick the nickel gun if it didn't have the smooth trigger. Since it does I would pick the blue. Larry

 

[dobe]

I'm partial to blued also.

 

[A10]

To me it depends on what you want it for. Nickel guns sure are purty, and the finish is usually fairly durable. I, like many others, am partial to the blue.

You didn't mention serial numbers, how old they might be, what kind of grips are on them, and if they have their original box an papers. If all the goodies were with one and not the other, I'd choose the one with the goodies. If however, one was wearing Cokes and the other not, I'd go with the Coke gun regardless of the extras.

Ether one will be a great choice! Pics required after you buy!

 

[Roadranger]

I thought I was going to get to pick a 5" blue 29-2. I have a 6 1/2" blue, a 5" 29-4 Classic, and a 6" 629, so I'm good. You couldn't go wrong with either. Bob!

 

[Silver Dollar]

I'd buy the Harry Callahan one. I already have one nickel 27-9. You can't beat the looks of those big blue guns.

 

[05CarbonDRZ]

6" inch Nickel all the way.You can actually shoot the nickel gun.With the blued gun every time you holster it,shoot it,wipe it off the bluing will degrade.With the Nickel gun you can just lightly polish it and it will be like new.

 

[DR505]

I really dislike the looks of nickel, so I would opt for the blue...and I did!

 

[S&W Hoarder]

I vote for the blue also!

Here's a picture of two of my S&W's, a NIB 29-2 and a very slightly used 629-1.

 

[S&W500 MAG]

6.5 Blued anyday

 

[KEN L]

Add me to the 6 1/2" side. That's the one I've looking for and will buy once the opportunity presents itself.

 

[Nframecollector]

Isn't it obvious? Buy them both!

 

[Duke44]

What he said! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^


Blue would be my vote.