Just bought my first S & W N-frame

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stans

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Went to the gun show in Richmond, VA yesterday. I was not really looking to buy a new gun, just things to keep my current toys running. Several months ago I was looking for a 44 Magnum. The Smith & Wesson's were just too expensive, so I bought a Ruger Super Redhawk and used the $100 that I did not spend on a Smith to buy ammo. The Super Redhawk is great, but it begs for a scope. So now I am thinking that I still want a 44 with iron sights and a bit lighter in weight than the Super Redhawk.

Well, once again the model 29's are over priced. Except for one at a private table near the back corner of the convention. For $375 I managed to get a model 29-3 with a six inch barrel, slightly used, not abused, with 100% of the original nickel plate finish remaining. The lock up is tight, barely .003 inch barrel-cylinder gap, barely .003 inch end shake, almost no rotational movement of the cylinder when the trigger is pulled. Speaking of triggers, it has an almost buttery smooth double action and an incredible single action pull.

The serial number is N 922XXX, if anybody is willing to give a birth date for this little masterpiece. Now my Smith collection includes a 439, a 640, a 19 and a 29. Now I have to find time to get to the range and see if this 29 is a shooter!
 
Nice catch Stans.
I hope it likes you. My 29s are very friendly, seems that everybody shoots well with them.

Sam
 
stans...

"Now my Smith collection includes a 439, a 640, a 19 and a 29."

Ya know what us S&W collectors call that group of firearms?

A good beginning! :D

Seriously tho, congrats on the find. N-frames are good guns. I had to put off buying a M29 or 629 at my last gun show because I found a Glock 21, which is scarcer then hen's teeth up here and just had to get it. But my next purchase should be something on the order of what you found.
 
I've only got one N-frame, but I tell you what, I love the heft and seriousness of how it feels. I've only got a couple more things I need to get and I'll be getting another N-frame. Probably a 629.
 
stans, I hope your Model 29-3 is a good one. Years ago I owned a Friday/Monday 29-3. What is a Friday/Monday 29-3? It was made with Friday's parts on a Monday. I like Smiths but it was a POS. I currently have a 8 3/8" Friday/Monday 29-3 and it is great. The first time I got the "Lemon of Lemons!" and I hope your luck is better. Regards, Richard
 
Congrats on the new N-frame. I only own one and it is a 6" Nickel Model 57 and it is sweet. I would have jumped on the deal you got, too.
Rgeards,
Rich
 
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