Which would you pick & why?

[Seekers]

EDIT TO ADD: Decision made, and #1 is on auction with starting bid. Why #1? Because the reason for selling is financial hardship and this thread convinced me I'd get more from #1. Thanks for all the help.

I need some help with a possible dilemma. If faced with having to let one of these go, which one?

You be the judge, let personal opinions, and preferences run wild. Which one would you keep and why?

Personal carry, shooting comfort, collectors value, let it all hang out, I love them both for different reasons. So help convince me.

#1 Smith & Wesson RG, Mdl 629 2-E E is supposed to be for Endurance model with hardened crane and frame. Manufactured in 1989. SN BEE 55XX w/Wood Grips. Unfluted cylinder, white outlined rear sight, Target Hammer & Trigger, very slight chip in grips, slight scratch on frame above trigger, see pics.

Notice the wider Trigger. #1 on bottom W/ Wood Grips #2 on top W/Hogue and Lanyard

#1 Full Lug & Non Fluted Cylinder vs #2 Partial Lug, Fluted Cylinder , Red Target Ramp.


Hmmm... I do have two hands!
Neither of these guns was stored in that nasty case LOL

 

[mod34]

For me, I would retain #1.
Why? I prefer the full (untapered) underlug, unfluted cylinder and do not care for Mag-na-porting.

 

[fyimo]

I would keep number 1 also because I don't like porting on a snub nose revolver and the grips are killer on number 1.

 

[gunny4053]

I'd say keep number 1, send me number 2, then you won't have this problem. The smooth cylinder and fine grips do it for me.

 

[Stirling]

To my mind the grips can be swapped out so no issue. I prefer a fluted cylinder as well as the classic lines of #2 as opposed to the full lug. Personally I also prefer the narrow trigger. I'd be inclined to keep #2 although muzzle blast could be an issue with the magnaporting. Still, as a whole the piece just looks .

PS I also like the newer, cleaner rear sight set up on #2 but don't fancy the Trail Boss inscription.

 

[k22fan]

The noise from the Magna-Porting would be the predominant issue for me, so I'd keep the older 629-E. Before I scrolled down far enough to see the porting, the more important things favored the 629-4: narrower trigger, cylinder flutes and non-full lug barrel. About the only thing that favored the older revolver was its flash chromed hammer and trigger, and then I saw the dash 4 was customized to damage your hearing.

 

[Hillbilly77]

I'm a sucker for full-length barrel underlugs and wood grips.

 

[mc5aw]

The full lug barrel debate will be the same as a 686 snub vs. a 66 snub. It's personal preference ... both look good. The TH/TT consideration is a valid because we're talking N-frames, and for some people the N is a handful without the TH/TT. Grips are interchangeable, so that shouldn't be a concern. Porting can be a deal breaker if you've seen what a pair of ports do for a large bore revolver with a short barrel. Front sights? More personal preference. Will the endurance package make a significant difference? Only if you run a steady diet of Magnums over time. Everyone should be so lucky to be faced with a similar quandary. I say flip a coin, then get Ray @ Lobo or Lefty @ BCO to hook you up with a primo field rig.

 

[HotRoderX]

#1 for me also

Wood Grips, Unfluted cylinder, Target Hammer and Trigger.

 

[Seekers]

OK, I'm a newb here and don't know what this means... but it sounds promising!

then get Ray @ Lobo or Lefty @ BCO to hook you up with a primo field rig.

Hmmm... Must be holster makers.

 

[Seekers]

This is much more one sided than I thought it would be...

But I really appreciate all the feedback.

THANKS GUYS, KEEP IT COMING!!

 

[Hillbilly77]

OK, I'm a newb here and don't know what this means... but it sounds promising!



Hmmm... Must be holster makers.

Yes, holsters.

Lobo Gun Leather.
BCO = Bell Charter Oak.


P.S.
Welcome to the Forum.

 

[TAROMAN]

I'd keep #1 all the way.
Magnaport on the other is the issue.
Don't need it, don't like it, won't have it.
But, you'll likely take a $$$ loss because of it.

 

[STCM(SW)]

# 1 for me also....

 

[gaijin]

#1, hands down.
Reasons: black, no colored insert front sight (#2 has RR/Stainless front), no porting, Herrett grips (look like Jordan Troopers).

 

[S&WNUT]

I would keep number 1 also because I would not have a ported snub nose revolver I would never want to shoot one in low light then not only is it harder on your ears but you are blind as well !!!

 

[NFrameFred]

FWIW I'll go with the herd and say I'd prefer #1. The unfluted cylinder and lug just give it a personality lacking in the other one. Plus, the blast from the porting is an issue on # 2 . . . .

 

[Seekers]

Really appreciate the input! Thanks to all, please keep them coming.

Seekers

 

[J-FRAME]

#1 sell #2 buy more ammo for #1

 

[JCS&W]

I will not buck the trend. Keep #1 and sell #2. Ported barrel is the issue with me also.