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.....and it had 2 other boxes inside. I've been 3 years without and have been looking for a 44mag. I stumbled upon this 629-1, at one of the local shops. The tag said "New in Box", but they didn't say it had the original shipping box and still in wrapper presentation box. The price was considerably less than a new production 629, so it was a no-brainer to buy it. It will get shot, but not with any hot loads. I want to be able to shoot more than a couple cylinders at each range session.
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I know a whole lot about very little and nothing about a whole lot.
Take caution, I bought one 6 months ago that was a 629 no-dash in the exact condition and I opened the presentation box and made the mistake of touching that blue lining and it dissolved before my very eyes.
Aside from that, congratulations. Mine became my favorite smith.
jdad,
Thats a find! I have a SS 629-1 also.
Keep your eye out and you can pick up extra barrels pretty cheap.
I have a 4 incher and a 8 incher I got off Ebay unfired a couple
years ago for $40 each.Both stainless, Kinda cool to have.
I would have no worry as to shooting fairly hot loads with that
gun.What I do if I am just going to do a lot of plinking I shoot
the 44 specials(low kick and works well for silhouette shooting.
But I also shoot around 250 rds per year of the Buffalo Bore stuff
270 grainers@1450
You do know your shooting a mag with them but my gun is still
tight and the frame is still perfect.its fun to feel the kick somtimes.
Just dont go crazy with the MAX HOT LOADS!!! 44 Mag+p+
Fantastic Gun (all my friends call it the sexy gun)
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morgan in nm wrote:Take caution, I bought one 6 months ago that was a 629 no-dash in the exact condition and I opened the presentation box and made the mistake of touching that blue lining and it dissolved before my very eyes.
Aside from that, congratulations. Mine became my favorite smith.
This shop has 3 locations and there were 2 of these 629's. The other store threw out the packing box and opened up the presentation box. They dumped out the felt remnants. I don't think the store owner was too pleased.
I have no desire to mess with anything, but the actual firearm.
I know a whole lot about very little and nothing about a whole lot.
Good for you. I've had a number of 629's with six inch barrel and I think they're a beautiful revolver. I should get another one because I've got a ton of 44 brass with nothing to shoot it through. They are a sexy piece.
Be careful with your 629,You have the oldest type.
I have a 1979 629,this is the one that is pinned and recessed.
not the 629-1 I just pulled both mine out of the safe.
My 629-1 is all forged. People I have talked to that have had
the no dash versions have had problems shooting hotter than
factory loads.Myself I only shoot Remington factory loads in that
one.Corbons in the other gun, i just pulled them both out to verify the no dash.
They say that the frame does not hold true to the barrel/cylinder
(it twists and loosens the gun up)
Be careful with your 629,You have the oldest type.
I have a 1979 629,this is the one that is pinned and recessed.
not the 629-1 I just pulled both mine out of the safe.
My 629-1 is all forged. People I have talked to that have had
the no dash versions have had problems shooting hotter than
factory loads.Myself I only shoot Remington factory loads in that
one.Corbons in the other gun, i just pulled them both out to verify the no dash.
They say that the frame does not hold true to the barrel/cylinder
(it twists and loosens the gun up)
Madman,
The same can be said for most Banga Punta Smith & Wessons. I've shot a few of 'em loose but they were an easy rebuild. They changed the locking system in the mid eighties (I think) I've had 'em to where the cylinder don't move after cocking it and the hammer falls on a spent case. The 'Smiths made since the mid eighties are near "bullet proof" -----------------Sixgun
Nice 629 there--nice early one
1st. Gen. Colt SAA’s, 1878 D.A.45 and a 38-55 Marlin TD
kimwcook wrote:Good for you. I've had a number of 629's with six inch barrel and I think they're a beautiful revolver. I should get another one because I've got a ton of 44 brass with nothing to shoot it through. They are a sexy piece.
JDad...Beautiful Piece..
Mr. Cook...if you want to sell some brass, let me know
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It is my belief that old handguns, Colt or S&W, have many models which, in new or near new condition, are priced the same as or less than currently mfgd guns of the same model but better (i.e. without the darn locks). What a bargain.
Sincerely,
Hobie
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Getting a S&W like you have is like finding a vintage Cadillac with no miles on it, and get it at a good price to boot. Nice handgun. I got a NIB model 29-3 with 10 3/8 tube awhile back, would look great alongside one like yours!!
To hell with them fellas, buzzards gotta eat same as the worms.
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Be careful with your 629,You have the oldest type.
I have a 1979 629,this is the one that is pinned and recessed.
not the 629-1 I just pulled both mine out of the safe.
My 629-1 is all forged. People I have talked to that have had
the no dash versions have had problems shooting hotter than
factory loads.Myself I only shoot Remington factory loads in that
one.Corbons in the other gun, i just pulled them both out to verify the no dash.
They say that the frame does not hold true to the barrel/cylinder
(it twists and loosens the gun up)
Thanks for the info. Mine is P & R'd. I have never heard of that. I noticed when I shoot it that the recoil is much stiffer than my 70's era 29 with the same loads but different barrel lengths. Also, when you hold it in the light, you can see flaws in the finish where it looks like it was hand-polished. Shoots great though as I can group to about an inch off-hand at 50yds. By the way, this is in the 8 3/8". I will definately be careful as I am in love with this revolver.
Nice buy. Hope you have many happy hours shooting it.
D. Brian Casady
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They dumped out the felt remnants. I don't think the store owner was too pleased. 
