I give my vote to the 629 as I think the extra weight would be beneficial to shooting the full power 44 loads but to be honest I have seen some guys who can handle a lightweight full power handgun just fine so that would be my limitation not the gun .They are both great firearms ,you have a hard choice but please get back to us and let us know what you decide and yes a few pictures maybe a range report ,good luck.
Breakaway500;139683157) Now if S&W would make a Scandium L frame ultra light .44 I may be tempted to buy one. (think 340PD but in .44)[/QUOTE said:They did the 296 and 396 are both alloy L frame 44 specials. True not 44 mags, but I have a 396 and stuck in a titanium cylinder and it is super light and sweet. Almost forget it is there holding 5 200 gr loads. I think its like 22 or 23 oz loaded.
M629 / M29 with unfluted cylinder and 3" barrel, much more pleasant to shoot than M29 with standard cylinder and 4" barrel. Mass matters in a 44 magnum ! !