New to Me 629-6

Kevin Keith · Sep 6, 2019

I sold my Super Blackhawk a few years ago but I have felt the vacuum left by that sale, so I've been shopping .44 mags lately and I got this one the other day. It's a "new" Smith and Wesson 629-6. I put new in quotes because it was previously owned but the guy shot fewer than 50 rounds through it before deciding it was too much gun for him. The Harry Callahan Syndrome was cured pretty fast.

I didn't want a single action this time. I was going back and forth over whether to get a 629 or a Taurus M44 and Smith won the day. Today, at least. Being of the mind that you can never have too many guns, I will get a M44 in a couple of months when my gun budget recovers.

The factory grips are good and will do a good job for recoil absorbed shooting, but I'm going to outfit this one with some of those imitation stag grips from Altamont and a Tyler T-Grip as well, just for those fancy Texas barbecues we are always having. This big ol' N frame is of the round butt persuasion for those interested in such things.

I also have a nice chocolate brown Tom Threepersons holster for this one. It's the spitting image of the ones sold by El Paso Saddlery but about $40 cheaper. Made by a guy in Georgia, so you know it's good. I have one of his T3P holsters for my .357 Blackhawk and it's a dandy.

bannockburn · Sep 6, 2019

Kevin Keith

Great choice! Will definitely look better with some new grips! Like the holster too!

Slamfire · Sep 6, 2019

Kevin Keith said:
The factory grips are good and will do a good job for recoil absorbed shooting, but I'm going to outfit this one with some of those imitation stag grips from Altamont and a Tyler T-Grip as well, just for those fancy Texas barbecues we are always having. This big ol' N frame is of the round butt persuasion for those interested in such things. ]

You are more of a man than I ! I had to put these Hogue X grips on my M629 because it hurt too much to shoot otherwise. I have stag grips on other pistols, and they might rasp some palm flesh off with 44 Mag recoil.

NIGHTLORD40K · Sep 6, 2019

See, and here I thought this was going to be a thread about the Model 626, an ultra rare Smith that made it through 6 revisions without my ever even hearing about it!

Just kidding, very nice .44 Kevin!

The Evangelist Cowboy · Sep 6, 2019

No excuse for saying too much gun, you can shoot mild loads or .44 spls all day in that gun. Well glad it's yours now and you'll treat it right.

Pat Riot · Sep 6, 2019

Every once in a while I would get an itch for a .44 Magnum but those days are done. Wrist arthritis!

I think your gun looks good with the stock grips but stag sure would set it off nicely.

Kevin Keith · Sep 6, 2019

NIGHTLORD40K said:
See, and here I thought this was going to be a thread about the Model 626, an ultra rare Smith that made it through 6 revisions without my ever even hearing about it!

Just kidding, very nice .44 Kevin!

I know...blind typing and no proofreading strikes again! Heym got your attention though! lol

StrawHat · Sep 8, 2019

Kevin Keith said:
...The factory grips are good and will do a good job for recoil absorbed shooting, but I'm going to outfit this one with some of those imitation stag grips from Altamont and a Tyler T-Grip as well, just for those fancy Texas barbecues we are always having. This big ol' N frame is of the round butt persuasion for those interested in such things...

I like N frames with stag magnas and grip adapters. These are all 45 ACP.

The two revolvers on the lower right are both round butted. One has a rb/sb conversion set of stocks on it.

Kevin

BlueHeelerFl · Sep 9, 2019

The Evangelist Cowboy said:
No excuse for saying too much gun, you can shoot mild loads or .44 spls all day in that gun. Well glad it's yours now and you'll treat it right.

I've never understood this myself. However, I will appreciate finding a nice, barely used 29 or 629 someday

The Evangelist Cowboy · Sep 9, 2019

BlueHeelerFl said:
I've never understood this myself. However, I will appreciate finding a nice, barely used 29 or 629 someday

Since most people are idiots and think they have to shoot magnums just cause it says .44 "magnum" on the barrel, I think you'll have no problem finding one. I found one that had less than 15 rds through it. LGS gave a deal at 725 which is pretty standard I guess but I see them go for more.

BlueHeelerFl · Sep 9, 2019

The Evangelist Cowboy said:
Since most people are idiots and think they have to shoot magnums just cause it says .44 "magnum" on the barrel, I think you'll have no problem finding one. I found one that had less than 15 rds through it. LGS gave a deal at 725 which is pretty standard I guess but I see them go for more.View attachment 859307

Sadly I never see deals of any sort in my area. Everything used is priced high

The Evangelist Cowboy · Sep 9, 2019

BlueHeelerFl said:
Sadly I never see deals of any sort in my area. Everything used is priced high

I use texasguntrader.com for some good deals. I would suggest using it's sister site http://floridaguntrader.com/, however don't deal with anyone that doesn't have a LTC/CHL, your best bet i imagine would be a pawnshop or gun store. Don't pay attention to the sticker price come in with cash and make an offer 700 now beats 799 on the gun you've had on inventory for a year and a half. Don't be afraid to negotiate that is how deals are made.

jdavis123 · Sep 9, 2019

The 629-6 is a fine revolver and it appears that you have essentially a new one. I have both the 4” and 6” but, the 4” is my favorite. The 629-6 offers a lot of enjoyment and will serve you well whether you chose mild or wild loads. You made a good choice!

Tallball · Sep 9, 2019

I traded four other handguns for this one straight-up a few months back. I enjoy shooting it, but mostly it's with 44 specials.

And yeah, it's a 629. I made a typo when I uploaded the picture.

Smith and Wesson Model 629-5

Tallball
May 25, 2019

shuvelrider · Sep 10, 2019

Got myself a 629 earlier this year, that showed up at the lgs. One of those guns you just need to wait for, got it for $600. An awesome gun to shoot and reload for, plus it works for conceal carry under my riding vest.

Kevin Keith · Sep 11, 2019

Here it is with the Altamont stag grips. I have a BK grip adapter that will be here in a few days. The BK adapter is a polymer Tyler T-Grip knock off. They come in black and ivory and are around $12 cheaper than Tyler Ts. Plus you can order them online instead of mailing off like you have to do for the Tyler Ts. I think I'll need to send off for the brushed aluminum Tyler T-Grips anyway though just to have a match with the stainless steel. BTW, it's recoil is very manageable with these grips shooting a hot .44 Special load. I haven't touched off any factory magnum rounds yet onnacounta I'm cheap!

shuvelrider · Sep 12, 2019

Stag looks a lot better, time for a shoulder holster and all set

The Evangelist Cowboy · Sep 12, 2019

Kevin Keith said:
Here it is with the Altamont stag grips. I have a BK grip adapter that will be here in a few days. The BK adapter is a polymer Tyler T-Grip knock off. They come in black and ivory and are around $12 cheaper than Tyler Ts. Plus you can order them online instead of mailing off like you have to do for the Tyler Ts. I think I'll need to send off for the brushed aluminum Tyler T-Grips anyway though just to have a match with the stainless steel. BTW, it's recoil is very manageable with these grips shooting a hot .44 Special load. I haven't touched off any factory magnum rounds yet onnacounta I'm cheap!
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Looks great. Let her rip!

StrawHat · Sep 12, 2019

Kevin Keith said:
...but I'm going to outfit this one with some of those imitation stag grips from Altamont and a Tyler T-Grip as well, just for those fancy Texas barbecues we are always having. This big ol' N frame is of the round butt persuasion for those interested in such things.

I also have a nice chocolate brown Tom Threepersons holster for this one...]

If you are going with stags and a grip adapter AND going to a BBQ, you really need leather befitting such a fete. Here is a photo of some of my Sunday leather. And one with a stag gripped N frame.

Kevin

H&R Glock · Sep 12, 2019

Why buy a 629? Get a solid state printer and print yourself out one.

Er- Maybe I'll be able to do that in the future?

shuvelrider · Sep 13, 2019

shuvelrider said:
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Got myself a 629 earlier this year, that showed up at the lgs. One of those guns you just need to wait for, got it for $600. An awesome gun to shoot and reload for, plus it works for conceal carry under my riding vest.

It sat for a month, I thought it would have been gone. The shop owner gave me a "friend " price on it. there was a time these N-Frames would be gone in a week.

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