Some more 629 questions...

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Jason280

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What is the difference between the 629-4 and the newer 629-5? Is the newer "dash five" a stronger 629 than the previous models?

Also, I have seen a lot of comments on the strength of the 629, and how it cannot stand up to the same loads as a RedHawk. My question is, how long would a 629 Classic stand up to factory loads, such as the 300gr Federal CastCore, the Rem 275gr hunting load, or any off the 200, 240, and 300gr Hornady XTP's? I plan on doing a lot of hunting with mine, using 240 - 300gr factory loads, and I want to spend a lot of time practicing with it.

Lastly, does anyone offer a reduced power trigger return spring for the 629? I am happy with the pull in single action, but I would like to improve on the double action pull. Are there any problems I could run in to? IS changing this spring a goo idea?

THANKS!
 
-4 and -5

The -5 was the first to use MIM parts and hammer mounted firing pin. Both should have the "endurance pkg." as evidenced by the longer bolt notches in the cylinder. Both I would think would be equally as strong.

I will let others answer to durability as normally don't shoot heavy loads through mine.

Brownell's offers Wolff reduced power mainsprings. They will work in the -4 without a problem as I have done this. The newer MIM guns some say won't take them without modification. Bullseye also makes a reduced power mainspring as does Miculek and I think this is offered by Brownells and if not someone else does.

The factory mainspring can also be modified by various means to reduce its power.
 
TRIGGER return spring.
Available most any supplier including many local gunshops.

Polish, deburr etc and you will ease the double action pull. Judiciously lightning of rebound spring will further increase your pleasure.

Kuhnhousen's book on S&W well worth the bucks.

Sam
 
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