Your thoughts on a 3" 629
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one eye joe
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I LOVE THE 3" N-FRAMES. THE M629 IS MY FAVORITE.......
MINE WEARS PRE-BAN, SAMBAR STAGS, BY EAGLE---AS DOES ITS 8 3/8", BIG BROTHER......
WITH REGARD TO A HOLSTER, I CAN HEARTILY RECOMMEND BELL CHARTER OAK CUSTOM HOLSTERS. (607) 783-2483. THEY OFFER A LARGE VARIETY OF INNOVATIVE, AND TRADITIONAL DESIGNS. QUALITY OF THE MATERIALS, AS WELL AS FIT AND FINISH OF THE FINAL PRODUCT IS SUPERB. THE OWNER IS A RETIRED LEO, WHO TAKES PRIDE IN HIS WORK, AND WILL SEW YOU UP, ANYTHING THAT YOU NEED. I FOUND PRICES, AND DELIVERY TIMES TO BE REASONABLE........(NO, HE'S NOT MY UNCLE....lol)
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Bell Charter Oak does seem to make nice holsters, and now I'm thinking I need to get another 629 Deluxe and one of these to hold the pair:
Of course, I'm joking. Two N frames might get a bit heavy. Although now that I think about it, maybe...
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one eye joe
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Bell Charter Oak does seem to make nice holsters, and now I'm thinking I need to get another 629 Deluxe and one of these to hold the pair:
Of course, I'm joking. Two N frames might get a bit heavy. Although now that I think about it, maybe...
ACTUALLY, I SOMETIMES CARRIED MY 8 3/8", AND MY 3" M629s SIMULTANEOUSLY. THE BIG BOY WOULD BE IN A SHOULDER HOLSTER, AND THE SNUBBY, IN A CROSS DRAW BELT HOLSTER, ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE....
That's awesome! I've got a 6" (with shoulder holster) and 3" M629, maybe I should carry both sometimes just so I can say I did.
one eye joe
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DEFINITELY TRY IT, dr. mordo......
I PREDICT THAT YOU WILL FIND IT QUITE COMFORTABLE. THE WEAPONS' WEIGHTS WILL COUNTER BALANCE EACH OTHER, PRETTY WELL......
ONE KEY IS TO WEAR A TOP QUALITY GUNBELT, TO CARRY THE SNUBBY. IF YOUR SHOULDER RIG HAS A STRAP THAT CONNECTS IT TO YOUR BELT, ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF YOUR BODY, YOU COULD NOT DO ANY BETTER THAN THAT ! ! !
amazingflapjack
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I am a fan of the 629 and the 44 mag-own several, and have shot them extensively-load my own specifically for each gun, but I am not a fan of the recoil of the shorter barreled guns-not at all, to say nothing of the report when fired.
HamHands
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I got my 3" 629 about 6 months ago for the same purposes you intend to use it for. It's my dedicated "Woods-Gun" for sure as it replaced a 4" 625 in .45ACP/Super... It's pretty great in a DeSantis OWB holster... A Beltman Bullhide leather belt with an internal stiffener makes carrying this rig very nice and I almost forget I'm wearing it at times. For street I carry the Blazer Brass Aluminum cased Gold Dots in .44Special. For woods it's 300 grain SJFP from Prvi Partizan... Muzzle flash with both loads is minimal probably due to flash retardant powders. The recoil is more than manageable with Full-House loads. It's just a solid revolver that pulls double duty, CCW and Woods-Carry... I did delete the Hillary Hole last night with a Lock Delete from Original Precision... To me it really completes the rig. The balance in the hand is superb and after 500 rounds the trigger has honed itself to a buttery smooth state. This is my favorite wheel gun... and I have a few nice Vintage and minty 70's Revolvers so that says a lot in my opinion.
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Tex1001
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A 44 magnum with a barrel shorter than 5" would have too much muzzle blast for me. My 44 magnums have 6.5" and 7.5" barrels. The 44 special option is there, but to me you have an overweight 44 special.
For 44 special carry, I have a 4" Charter Arms and a pair of 3" Taurus 431s.
That's my opinion. The important thing is, make yourself happy.
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For 44 special carry, I have a 4" Charter Arms and a pair of 3" Taurus 431s.
That's my opinion. The important thing is, make yourself happy.
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I don't have Alzheimer's- My wife had me tested.
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one eye joe
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THAT IS THE IMPORTANT THING, Tex1001, WE ALL NEED TO MAKE OURSELVES HAPPY......
YEARS AGO, THROUGH ERRORS IN JUDGEMENT, I SUCCUMBED TO LOW PRICES, AND ATTRACTIVE COSMETICS, AND PURCHASED 3 NEW TAURUS REVOLVERS. A YEAR LATER, I SOLD THEM ALL, FOR LESS THAN 1/2 OF WHAT I PAID FOR THEM.......
I WAS MUCH RELIEVED TO BE RID OF THEM, AND THAT'S HOW I MADE MYSELF HAPPY.........
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I've had the 3" 629 Deluxe on my short list for years, almost went with the new snubby 69, but I just snagged the 629 off Buds for $685, couldn't pass it up at that price.
The shoulder rig is a Galco Miami Classic and the stocks are factory Combats. Although the stocks are pretty meaty, recoil is brutal with anything stronger than .44 Specials. YMMV
What grips are those? I really like that look
I have two Model 29 snubbies, one ported, one not. They are a LOT of fun to shoot, especially at an indoor range right next to somebody you don't like. Enjoy.
TheHobbyist
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I've owned so many 3" barrels I almost feel bad...OK maybe not.
I have a permit (CCL/CCW) and routinely carry a 629 3" Lew Horton. I am fortunate to have a few of these...
It is a great gun and with practice magnum loads are doable. I should note I am a bigger fella with a strong grip. I wouldn't think this is something for a 'green horn' to pick up and run with successfully. As far as skill level, you should be a bit 'long in the tooth'.
Now, I am looking for a 3" Lew Horton 29 with combat grips for a safe queen. I liked the blued a lot but the stainless is great for days on the farm.
I have a permit (CCL/CCW) and routinely carry a 629 3" Lew Horton. I am fortunate to have a few of these...
It is a great gun and with practice magnum loads are doable. I should note I am a bigger fella with a strong grip. I wouldn't think this is something for a 'green horn' to pick up and run with successfully. As far as skill level, you should be a bit 'long in the tooth'.
Now, I am looking for a 3" Lew Horton 29 with combat grips for a safe queen. I liked the blued a lot but the stainless is great for days on the farm.
StakeOut
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The 3" 629-4 Backpacker is a fine shooting revolver from 7yds out to 15yds that I normally shoot indoors with reduced loads in 44mag cases but a bit hard to locate for those looking for one.
I have a 3" PC 629 which is double Magnaported and now carries beautiful Fishpaw checkered wooden grips which do not cover the backstrap but are a tad thicker than Pachmayr Compac Pros, which they more or less copy. These are the best grips for this gun,better than Hogue or Pachmayr, even.
My DeSantis pancake for 3" N frame has been my holster for this gun, although I am sure that O'Rourke would build you one at least as good if DeSantis is no longer doing that. Lobo Gun Leather is another source that I can recommend from personal experience.
In my recent experience (I am now 73), I don't really like .44 Magnum recoil as much as I do heavy .44 Special, meaning "Buy your .44 Mag ammo in 20-rd boxes."
My DeSantis pancake for 3" N frame has been my holster for this gun, although I am sure that O'Rourke would build you one at least as good if DeSantis is no longer doing that. Lobo Gun Leather is another source that I can recommend from personal experience.
In my recent experience (I am now 73), I don't really like .44 Magnum recoil as much as I do heavy .44 Special, meaning "Buy your .44 Mag ammo in 20-rd boxes."
