New (used) S&W 29 Classic - Question

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Noban

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Just purchased a 99% S&W 29 .44 mag at a local shop on consignment. 5" barrel, custom grips and the smooooothest trigger I ever fealt. My question: what would you recommend in both .44 special and .44 mag as good range and personal defense rounds?

Thanks
 
Noban,
You are going to enjoy shooting this revolver. I have one. You will have to practice firing different grains of ammo.
I started out with 180gr Mag. jacketed soft points. and 246gr 44special lead round nose.
For hunting I would recommend a 230gr in the mag. But you have a good variety of ammo to choose from. I also have the 5" full lugged barrel. It is a choose piece!!
 
What a neat pistol. I own several of them. My favorite is a 6 1/2 inch blue Model 29 (Dirty Harry). I also own a 4" 629 and a 4" blue 29. Great guns, one and all. But the best is my Ruger Red Hawk .44 mag, strongest of them all, but not nearly as pretty.

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If your grips are not rubber, it may bite your hand a bit. At least it bit my hand using fancy round wood grips on a rounded butt. [Come to think about it I may often get a shock if I put my hand on a nice round butt] :)
 
For range ammo start at the bottom of the price ladder and work up until you find your desired level of performance.

For defense use light HP's.

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"All my ammo is factory ammo"
 
Noban...Sounds like another work of art for your collection. The advice above sounds good. May it be treasured by your grandchildren.

Sam....follow me, I know a shortcut.
 
Thanks for all the input and encouragement guys. I've always been partial to the S&W revolvers, but never owned one. This one seems to have the deepest, even bluing I have ever seen. What really impressed me (as with all S&W revolvers) is the pronounced rifling at the muzzle - sharp as can be.

Unfortunately, I have to wait until next week to pick it up while the DOJ determines if I am a threat to myself or society.

Noban
 
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