which 629 model is best?

[sbcman]

Monday-Wednesday, the -4 is the "best."

Thursday- Sunday, the -5 is the "best."



I can say that my 6" -5, full lug is one of the most accurate handguns I have ever shot. Locks up in such a way to make a Colt blush and has a great trigger. It is MIM, but that's given me zero problems so far. It's also pre-lock.

 

[VaRecon]

They're all great but they've gotta be P&R to really get my attention. They all have their features but there is nothing like an older S&W......

Beautiful guns Terry, the No Dash is my personal choice.
Aside from the 29, of course

 

[Engine49guy]

I also like the 4" no dash but my second favorite is the 629 - 2 Mountain revolver.
Love that tapered barrel.

 

[sheldon wade]

i have 2 of the 629's

i have a 4 inch 629 no dash and a 6 inch dash 1 and i like them both.
sw

 

[Onty]

Re: S&W 629 44 Magnum Classic DX

Sorry folks, I had wrong link on previous post, here is right one: Smith & Wesson DX Series

BTW, I would appreciate if somebody could locate me NIB, 6˝. Please send me e-mail on [email protected]. THANKS!!!

 

[batmann]

IF you intend to carry one a lot, I would go with a 629 Mountain Gun. If you want to shoot a lot, go with a regular 629 4". My MG is a 629-6 and it is one of the best, if not the best revolver I have owned. There is only a couple of ounces difference in weight, but if you are hiking they do add up.

 

[dale#3]

How about a 629 Performance Center stubby CANNON! Mine should be hear this week. Very good video here.She's different that's how i like'em.
Range Report: S&W 629 Performance Center - YouTube

 

[AveragEd]

I have a -4 6.5" Classic and a 5" -3 Classic DX - the 5" is my favorite.

Ed

 

[NE450No2]

IF you intend to carry one a lot, I would go with a 629 Mountain Gun. If you want to shoot a lot, go with a regular 629 4". My MG is a 629-6 and it is one of the best, if not the best revolver I have owned. There is only a couple of ounces difference in weight, but if you are hiking they do add up.

I agree. When in the field I carry my 44 Mag in a cross draw holster.

I can tell the difference between a regular 44 Mag and the Mountain Gun.

I bought a Mountain gun for my wife... I liked it so much, I had to get one for me.

 

[GF]

TDC & Fyimo are posting in a 629 thread and I'm late to the party....

The answer is,

A 629-4

Because I don't HAVE a P&R one like you guys do, damnit.

GF

 

[bigshep85]

I being new to the caliber love my -5.

It is my first 44 mag, beautiful to look at and feels great in the hand. I couldn't be happier with my choice of 44.

I cannot wait to get some new grips on it.

 

[Raimundo]

I like 629's too

I once had an 8 3/8" model 29 but didn't enjoy emptying it because the spent cases stuck in cylinder after they were shot. My left thumb & right palm would get sore and cut up after emptying the spent cases. (I shot it a lot) Then I got a 629-3. The empties seem to slide out of it after popping open the cylinder. If you actually shoot, I think newer ones are nicer to shoot.

 

[TDC]

Yep..... We were missin' ya, GF...

You can be excused for the moment for not having a no dash, but that dash 4 is mighty pretty!!! Seeing all these beautiful examples makes me want to own them all!!

 

[Titegroups]

When looking at smith revolvers look for one with a hammer mounted firing pin and the rest will take care of itself.

 

[nawilson]

Seeing all these beautiful examples makes me want to own them all!!

So true! You guys will end up costing me a lot of money.