So tell me about the S&W 629-2
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Robert the41MagFan
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I had one and sold it supposedly for a Dan Wesson pistol pack in 45LC. But ended up finding a 625 Performance Center Hunter in 45LC instead. The 629-2 was a good gun. Mine was also in pristine condition and was bead blasted at the factory. Sold it for $475, so you made out very well. Never had any problems and it did shoot its fair share of full power loads. Very accurate and mild.
Now if I can just find me one of those Extreme's, cheap.
Robert
Now if I can just find me one of those Extreme's, cheap.
Robert
Son...
I can't find any info on a 7.5" barrel either.
Trying to imagine why someone would lop off .875" from the 8.375" version unless it was a custom run of some kind.
We all know that Mr. Irwin hates stainless handguns, but maybe he'll chime in.
You got a real bargain, btw. Don't know if you've owned one before, but they are a hoot to shoot.
I can't find any info on a 7.5" barrel either.
Trying to imagine why someone would lop off .875" from the 8.375" version unless it was a custom run of some kind.
We all know that Mr. Irwin hates stainless handguns, but maybe he'll chime in.
You got a real bargain, btw. Don't know if you've owned one before, but they are a hoot to shoot.
Robert the41MagFan
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C.R.Sam
Mine was 8 3/8 inch barrel
Robert
Mine was 8 3/8 inch barrel
Robert
Mike Irwin
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S&W made a number of runs of 629s with 7.5" barrels, usually special orders for their big jobbers.
The 629-2 went from 1988 to 1990, and had a transitional step in 1989.
The 629-3, "The Magna Classic Stainless" was a run of 1,200 made in 1990.
Tell me this, Son...
Does it have:
1. An unfluted cylinder?
2. Counterbores on the cylinder?
3. Non S&W typical wood grips?
If so, then you have one of 750 guns made in June of 1989 for Accusport.
Retail on those was $650.
The 629-2 went from 1988 to 1990, and had a transitional step in 1989.
The 629-3, "The Magna Classic Stainless" was a run of 1,200 made in 1990.
Tell me this, Son...
Does it have:
1. An unfluted cylinder?
2. Counterbores on the cylinder?
3. Non S&W typical wood grips?
If so, then you have one of 750 guns made in June of 1989 for Accusport.
Retail on those was $650.
Mike Irwin
Staff
Doug,
Nope, sorry. Don't know much about the new guts at all.
Zander,
Sorry, but I don't "hate" stainless steel. I just don't like it. Too cold and impersonal.
Nope, sorry. Don't know much about the new guts at all.
Zander,
Sorry, but I don't "hate" stainless steel. I just don't like it. Too cold and impersonal.
It's not one of 750 guns made in June of 1989 for Accusport.
I shot it yesterday and it has a very smooth trigger pull.
I like stainless steel for my hunting revolvers. That extra bit of rust prevention is very useful when you're occasionally sitting in the wet snow or up in a tree stand with cold raining coming down. Blue guns shiver at that thought.
I just bought the Leupold rings and base. My buddy is going to tap it next weekend.
I shot it yesterday and it has a very smooth trigger pull.
I like stainless steel for my hunting revolvers. That extra bit of rust prevention is very useful when you're occasionally sitting in the wet snow or up in a tree stand with cold raining coming down. Blue guns shiver at that thought.
I just bought the Leupold rings and base. My buddy is going to tap it next weekend.
