[QuickDraw]

I've decided to get myself a S&W 629.Besides the revolver
checkout by Jim March,can y'all shed some light on the
nuances of this gun?
In particular,best years,what all that 629-x stuff is all
about.I want a 6" model.

Thanks

QuickDraw

[Standing Wolf]

In general, the older, the better. Look for the suffix on the model number stamped on the frame facing the yoke: 629-2, 629-3, et cetera.

As far as I'm concerned, the single best thing you can do with a 629 is make your own ammunition for it: if all you ever shoot are full house .44 magnum rounds, you may well develop a flinch, whereas if you shoot a variety of light, medium, and heavy loads, you'll be less likely to flinch, have more fun, and become more accurate.

[Zak Smith]

Two suggestions:

1. Get a good DA and SA trigger job, by someone who knows what he's doing. The SA pull on mine is excellent (from the box), but the DA pull is long and chunky.

2. Load your own practice/plinking loads. I use Oregon Trail "Laser-Cast" hard-cast lead bullets in 180 and 240gr, along with Unique (for light loads), #2400 (for medium), and H110 (full-house), in Winchester or Starline cases. 180gr H.C. lead over 7.5gr Unique is a nice soft load.

-z

[yotehunter]

I am a big 629 fan, I am alittle biased but I can tell you the best ones to look for are the ones with the suffix -5 or -6.
These have the upgrades for shooting full house loads. Of course the -6 has the latest upgrades available.
The others are fine but you might as well get the most updated model you can find.

[Gila Jorge]

I believe the "endurance package" came out in the -4 version and newer. To me the older guns are smoother but I'd personally prefer the endurance package so I sould shoot the heavier loads if needed. I have a 5inch Classic and the 4inch Mtn Gun and like both immensely.

[Ala Dan]

Greeting's All-

I too, own a Smith & Wesson 629-5 "classic", with the
5" barrel. One could not ask for a better single-action
or double-action trigger pull; straight from the factory!:)
I would not hesitate to recommend this gun to other's.

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

[QuickDraw]

Thanks for all the replies.
I do plan on getting into reloading,for the 629 and my
mdl.66.
Can't wait.

QuickDraw

[HankB]

If a particular M629 carries the "DX" designation, it means that above-average accuracy was observed when they test fired the revolver at the factory.

[rd2007]

Sorry to bring up an old thread, but I have an opportunity to purchase one of these and would like any input from users of the M629, especially the 6.5" model. I'm debating between the 629 and the Raging Bull. Money isn't a huge issue, but there is quite a difference. I can get the Raging Bull for $507 and 629 for $655. I know the 629 price is pretty crazy low and that's why I want to jump all over it. However, I also want to give others an opportunity to stop me before I leap..

thanks

[captain awesome]

Are these NIB guns?
If so, LEAP!

[rd2007]

yes, brand new and I'm going to :D

[rd2007]

Just bought it a couple minutes ago and hopefully will have it by the end of the week.
If anyone else is interested (and qualifies), here is where I found it for that price:
http://www.budspolicesupply.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/4_9/products_id/2448

[Sam1911]

Very cool! Post some pictures (in a new thread) when you get it.