Ethan Verity
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Umarex had recently introduced my absolute favorite handgun as a BB gun replica, the S&W Model 29! I was very excited, until I realized they were not going to be selling the ONE barrel length I want (6.5") in the United States! They do make this model in 6.5", but for some reason only the 8 3/8" and 3" versions are being sold in the United States. The 6.5" is available only in Europe.
I asked Umarex why, but did not receive an explanation... only the vague "In steel BB we only offer the 8" in the U.S. Sorry about that." .....
So what's the deal? Does it have something to do with licensing, since S&W is currently making the real 6.5" Model 29 over here, but no longer makes it in 8 3/8" or 3"? I don't see why else Umarex would choose not to sell the most popular barrel length to one of their largest geographic markets, especially since a lot of this gun's popularity is from the Dirty Harry series.
Here is a picture of the elusive 6.5" replica, from a Europe based review. (Link)
I asked Umarex why, but did not receive an explanation... only the vague "In steel BB we only offer the 8" in the U.S. Sorry about that." .....
So what's the deal? Does it have something to do with licensing, since S&W is currently making the real 6.5" Model 29 over here, but no longer makes it in 8 3/8" or 3"? I don't see why else Umarex would choose not to sell the most popular barrel length to one of their largest geographic markets, especially since a lot of this gun's popularity is from the Dirty Harry series.
Here is a picture of the elusive 6.5" replica, from a Europe based review. (Link)