S&W Model 29-2
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black mamba
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N prefixed model 29-2 revolvers were in production from 1969 to 1982. Beyond that I cannot be more specific.
Clifford L. Hughes
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I'm not sure of my Smith modle 29's dash number; however, I purchased it in 1965. I lived on the desert for ten years so I could shoot almost daily and I did.
I loaded a small bucket of ammo one day and I shot it up the next day. My 29 has lasted through many thousands of rounds and it's still in factory specs.
Semper Fi.
Gunnery Sergeant
Clifford L. Hughes
USMC Retired
I'm not sure of my Smith modle 29's dash number; however, I purchased it in 1965. I lived on the desert for ten years so I could shoot almost daily and I did.
I loaded a small bucket of ammo one day and I shot it up the next day. My 29 has lasted through many thousands of rounds and it's still in factory specs.
Semper Fi.
Gunnery Sergeant
Clifford L. Hughes
USMC Retired
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grandpajoe
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Check these guys out, http://smith-wessonforum.com/ They can provide you all the info you'd want.
Mike Irwin
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$649?
That's an EXCELLENT price for one in the presentation box.
I don't like the .44 Mag., and I don't like 8" barrels, but I would have gladly parted with $649 for that.
That's an EXCELLENT price for one in the presentation box.
I don't like the .44 Mag., and I don't like 8" barrels, but I would have gladly parted with $649 for that.
.wheelgunner.
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You're wrong on both counts. For the -2 it's an 8 3/8 inch barrel.
And for the 44 mag, everybody likes that caliber. They just don't know it yet. You haven't developed the proper load. Mine is a 240 grain slug ahead of 7.0 grains Unique. It's snappy enough to be fun without being punishing.
Mike Irwin
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"You're wrong on both counts. For the -2 it's an 8 3/8 inch barrel."
Oh wow, really? 8 3/8"?
Oh, silly, me, I knew that. I just didn't give enough of a damn to type it...
As for "everyone" liking the .44 Magnum, that statement makes YOU wrong.
Everyone is an all inclusive term, meaning 100% of the members of some group. In this instance, we'll say that instead of everyone meaning every inhabitant of planet Earth, we'll just go with the members of the Revolver forum here at TFL.
So, by virtue of the fact that I have already stated that I don't like the .44 Mag., "everyone" instantly becomes a measure that is impossible to achieve as X - 1 < 100%.
Primarily I don't like the .44 Magnum due to associative dissonance in the form of all of the Dirty Harry wanna bes who used to come into the range and go one and on about how the .44 Mag was the biggest and the baddest and the mostest... They'd rent the one in the case, then come back a little bit later with a half box of ammo left, a pained look on their faces, and their tail between their legs.
If I want my Magnum fix, I break out my .41 Mag. and the handloads that clip along at about 1500 fps. That's over 1,000 ft lbs. of energy, more than comparable with the .44 Magnum.
If I really need to get a .44 fix, I break out my Smith 24-3 in .44 Special. It's everything its loud, crass, churlish younger brother isn't...
Oh wow, really? 8 3/8"?
Oh, silly, me, I knew that. I just didn't give enough of a damn to type it...
As for "everyone" liking the .44 Magnum, that statement makes YOU wrong.
Everyone is an all inclusive term, meaning 100% of the members of some group. In this instance, we'll say that instead of everyone meaning every inhabitant of planet Earth, we'll just go with the members of the Revolver forum here at TFL.
So, by virtue of the fact that I have already stated that I don't like the .44 Mag., "everyone" instantly becomes a measure that is impossible to achieve as X - 1 < 100%.
Primarily I don't like the .44 Magnum due to associative dissonance in the form of all of the Dirty Harry wanna bes who used to come into the range and go one and on about how the .44 Mag was the biggest and the baddest and the mostest... They'd rent the one in the case, then come back a little bit later with a half box of ammo left, a pained look on their faces, and their tail between their legs.
If I want my Magnum fix, I break out my .41 Mag. and the handloads that clip along at about 1500 fps. That's over 1,000 ft lbs. of energy, more than comparable with the .44 Magnum.
If I really need to get a .44 fix, I break out my Smith 24-3 in .44 Special. It's everything its loud, crass, churlish younger brother isn't...
Winchester_73
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I too think it was a good price. Congrats on a fine piece.
I used to agree with you Mike on 44 magnums. For me it was, why should I buy it when I have a 357 and a 460 S&W magnum. I later reached the point where needs didn't matter and started buying indiscriminately
I like having a 44 magnum, but I do get a laugh out of people who try to be Dirty Harry and shoot it 18 times, keep it years and then turn it into a gun shop.
I used to agree with you Mike on 44 magnums. For me it was, why should I buy it when I have a 357 and a 460 S&W magnum. I later reached the point where needs didn't matter and started buying indiscriminately
I like having a 44 magnum, but I do get a laugh out of people who try to be Dirty Harry and shoot it 18 times, keep it years and then turn it into a gun shop.
.wheelgunner.
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Once you start reloading the gun becomes truly spectacular.
Many people bought the 29 and decided they didn't like it because of the full charge ammo.
The gun is somewhat lightweight compared to, say, the Redhawk or Super Redhawk.
But if you load midrange ammo it's great fun to shoot.
Many people bought the 29 and decided they didn't like it because of the full charge ammo.
The gun is somewhat lightweight compared to, say, the Redhawk or Super Redhawk.
But if you load midrange ammo it's great fun to shoot.
Wheel,
You are right about loading down. I bought one way back in 1981. Probably got it more for the hype than anything else. Once I started handloading, it became a favorite. Both of mine are 6 inch barrels and they provide just about perfect balance.
I was at a gunshop when one of the salesmen waved me over to a guy wanting to sell a 29-3. Also a six inch. It looked like it had been shot less than a hundred times. Made the deal right then and there and now I have two as well as a 629.
The 29s are really nice and I agree not everyone likes them...but I do and that is reason enough to pick one up if the opportunity presents itself.
I happen to know a guy, who knows a guy( I know...I know) who has two 29-2 unfired and sequential serial numbers. If I get the chance, I am going to snag both of them.
I shoot a lot of 220 gr. and .240 gr. lead SWC and the gun is accurate and manageable.
I much prefer it to a .357, although I shoot those also.
Geetarman
You are right about loading down. I bought one way back in 1981. Probably got it more for the hype than anything else. Once I started handloading, it became a favorite. Both of mine are 6 inch barrels and they provide just about perfect balance.
I was at a gunshop when one of the salesmen waved me over to a guy wanting to sell a 29-3. Also a six inch. It looked like it had been shot less than a hundred times. Made the deal right then and there and now I have two as well as a 629.
The 29s are really nice and I agree not everyone likes them...but I do and that is reason enough to pick one up if the opportunity presents itself.
I happen to know a guy, who knows a guy( I know...I know) who has two 29-2 unfired and sequential serial numbers. If I get the chance, I am going to snag both of them.
I shoot a lot of 220 gr. and .240 gr. lead SWC and the gun is accurate and manageable.
I much prefer it to a .357, although I shoot those also.
Geetarman
Mike Irwin
Staff
I did start loading it down.
I bought a .44 Special.