I'm getting the hankering to shoot a deer with a .44 mag revolver and also have a pistol as a backup when bear hunting. I've always like the Smith & Wesson revolvers. I've read a little bit and seen that the older SW's were a bit weaker framed apparently and an endurance package (whatever that is) was later added to beef them up and strengthen them. Awhile after that the frame lock was installed. I do not like the frame lock and would like a pistol without it.
I'm looking for a post Endurance package, pre-lock S&W 629 with 4" or 5" barrel.
What years would these be?
Is there a serial number series I could look for?
I know this is also a rarer firearm, so what would one pay for a used and NIB one?
I'm looking for a post Endurance package, pre-lock S&W 629 with 4" or 5" barrel.
What years would these be?
Is there a serial number series I could look for?
I know this is also a rarer firearm, so what would one pay for a used and NIB one?
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