629-5 info?

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629-5 8.375" info?

I found a deal ($515) on a new 629-5 with an 8 3/8 barrel.It does not have a full underlug, is this good or bad?I plan to use it for deer hunting.The serial # is CDZ 5913.Would this be a round or square butt.What is the difference between a -5 & -6.I was able to lay it away no strings attached so I figured I would do a little research.Is this a good price?Thanks
 
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An underlug has 0 to do with strength. IOW, the underlug length does not matter. Price seems to be in line. You can use 44 Magnum, 44 Special and 44 Russian in a 44 Magnum. Holsters are a little hard to find for 8 and 3/8" barrels. What is neat about that barrel length is they work well drilled and tapped for scopes.
 
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The extra weight of the long barrel will lessen the recoil somewhat over the shorter barrels, but not by much.
 
I have shot a 3" Lew Horton. They are an eye opener! Sharp recoil. I have 6" and 6.5" N frames that are better weighted forward. They still require realignment of the sights each trigger pull. I have shot a 8 and 3/8" barrel a few times. The weight is forward and lessens recoil substanially over a 3". I could tell some difference with a scope, the longer barrel and Pachmayr Gripper rubber grips.
 
I wouldn't. I have had ported barrels, I did not notice much less recoil, the maintenance was increased, the barrel was essentially weakened and the pyrotechnics were nice at night but, blinding. I don't have anything good to say for Magnaporting. Your money.
 
Your new S&W model 629-5 .44 magnum was made between February
and March of 2000. I have a 5" Classic, with serial CDN XXXX.

Source: Standard Catalog Of Smith & Wesson 2nd edition
by Supica & Nahas

Best Wishes,
 
If it was made in 2000 it is a RB. The SB went out in the mid-90's.
The -5 was the beginning of MIM parts and the frame mounted firing pin. Can't help you with the -6 models.
 
Thanks for all the info.I realize some of these questions seem dumb but the gun is in a shop 2.5 hrs away.They have a sweet layaway program 10% down and then just monthly payments of 10% of the remaining balance with no time limit or penalty for canceling and you can pay on it by phone http://www.jayssportinggoods.com/ It is a sweet way to save up for a gun.I sure hope it is a round butt due to my small hand size,I probably should have pulled the grips off but live and learn.Thanks again
 
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Ala Dan - what's the date of my 629-5?

Ala Dan,

I just picked up a really nice 629-5 with a 5" barrell. I've seen you write about your's so much I just had to have one. I picked it up for $475. Its got a serial number of CDJ XXXX. Could you tell me when mine was made?

Thanks,

g_gunter
 
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