redbone
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Stopped by Popguns today and discovered a clearance sale! The 329PD that I've been admiring from a distance was marked down $100 to $599. Needless to say, I'm now the new owner.
Put 50 rounds of mag thru it, and about 1/2 of a box of .44 specials. Only shot with the wood grips. When I cleaned it afterward, I installed the Hogue grips, and I'm anxious to see the comparison with the wood. I've heard both ways regarding the effect of grip type on perceived recoil.
Wow! Recoil is harsh, but entirely manageable. I doubt I'll be going thru more than one box per session, though. It will be interesting to try the Buffalo Bore hard cast loads (my carry load in bear country). Thought I'd wait for next time for that.
The store employee who did the paperwork (a real nice guy) mentioned he'd like to try it. I said "Sure come on out, I'm shooting it now". He joined me on the range, and shot three times (three shots, that is), laid the revolver down and said "that's enough for me!". I know he has a 629 of his own, just wasn't into the recoil from the lighter gun.
I am a happy camper (with a somewhat sore hand)!
RBH
Put 50 rounds of mag thru it, and about 1/2 of a box of .44 specials. Only shot with the wood grips. When I cleaned it afterward, I installed the Hogue grips, and I'm anxious to see the comparison with the wood. I've heard both ways regarding the effect of grip type on perceived recoil.
Wow! Recoil is harsh, but entirely manageable. I doubt I'll be going thru more than one box per session, though. It will be interesting to try the Buffalo Bore hard cast loads (my carry load in bear country). Thought I'd wait for next time for that.
The store employee who did the paperwork (a real nice guy) mentioned he'd like to try it. I said "Sure come on out, I'm shooting it now". He joined me on the range, and shot three times (three shots, that is), laid the revolver down and said "that's enough for me!". I know he has a 629 of his own, just wasn't into the recoil from the lighter gun.
I am a happy camper (with a somewhat sore hand)!
RBH