S&W Wheelgun Discussion -- 629 and others

[lazyMlazyK]

Hi all, I've got an opportunity to pick up a lightly used N-frame S&W 629 5" .44 mag for $900. Stainless w/original rubber grip, and adjustable rear sight. Think it's a good deal? Would be buying from one of my reloading/shooting buddies. It would mostly be used for plinking/fun, but I could also see myself carrying it occasionally and possibly challenge myself with a deer hunt or two using it.

 

[Geronimo Jim]

Yes if it doesn' have a stinking lock.

 

[jamesdmock]

Hi all, I've got an opportunity to pick up a lightly used K-frame S&W 629 5" .44 mag for $900. Stainless w/original rubber grip, and adjustable rear sight. Think it's a good deal? Would be buying from one of my reloading/shooting buddies. It would mostly be used for plinking/fun, but I could also see myself carrying it occasionally and possibly challenge myself with a deer hunt or two using it.

I thought that the model 629 was made on the N frame.

 

[Mark M.]

I'd say it's a fair price.

 

[trader steve]

The 629s are N frames I own several.

 

[lazyMlazyK]

I thought that the model 629 was made on the N frame.

Right, my mistake! I'll edit the post. Had K-Frame in my mind, even though I looked this up yesterday My head is all over the place right now.

 

[lazyMlazyK]

Yes if it doesn' have a stinking lock.

What kind of lock are you talking about?

 

[Rick in Oregon]

What kind of lock are you talking about?

That would be the bogus and completely unnecessary round hole/lock in the left sideplate. Most Smith purists reject any revolver with this atrocity. All mine are "pure" and have none of that nonsense.

 

[Iafarmer]

5 inch and a -4 are very desirable. Do it!

 

[Ron IA]

the trigger lock it's not a big deal the 44 magnum is a fun gun if you don't like all the recoil load them down there a blast to hunt deer with 240 gr. XTP's work best for me the price is good buy it and enjoy it post pictures of it when you get it

 

[Ron IA]

I love wheel guns

 

[joshb]

Buy it! I have the 8 3/8” barrel version. Great gun. I shoot 44special loads a lot for target shooting. Easier on me and the gun!

 

[outasite`08]

Go for it Laz, I owned two 4" 629`s they are great short range deer hammers. I sold mine 10 years ago and went with a 645 4". A little easier on my old wrists. Jeff

 

[SSL]

Hi all, I've got an opportunity to pick up a lightly used N-frame S&W 629 5" .44 mag for $900. Stainless w/original rubber grip, and adjustable rear sight. Think it's a good deal? Would be buying from one of my reloading/shooting buddies. It would mostly be used for plinking/fun, but I could also see myself carrying it occasionally and possibly challenge myself with a deer hunt or two using it.

Jump on it! I have the identical 629 - 5" and all. Love it. I've had several .44s from 3" to 8" over the years and have long since settled on the 5 to 5 1/2" barrel length to be ideal. Carries easier in the field but still has enough length for a decent sight picture.

 

[jackieschmidt]

That would be the bogus and completely unnecessary round hole/lock in the left sideplate. Most Smith purists reject any revolver with this atrocity. All mine are "pure" and have none of that nonsense.

I have been fooling around with Smith &Wesson handguns since the ‘60’s.

I have a 44 Smith with the locking key, bought it at a gun show several years ago for $500.

As far as I can tell, it functions and shoots exactly the same as my pristine “S” serial number 1969 vintage Model 29 .

But then, I’m not much a “purist”.

 

[Gary C]

I have a -1Series 4 Inch 629 magnaported and trigger worked.
It hasn't been out of the safe in ten years but I will keep it.

 

[Gary C]

$900 sounds like a gun shop price not a buddy price.
Check gun broker they will have a few on there.

 

[358WCF]

A "lightly used" 629 from a reloader could be an oxymoron. Just sayin'.

Is the original box & tool kit etc. included at $900?

 

[jackieschmidt]

$900 sounds like a gun shop price not a buddy price.
Check gun broker they will have a few on there.

A “dash 6” will be $650+, a “dash 5” $900+.
add the shipping, FFL cost, etc, for Gun Broker.

 

[Toptom]

I bought a 629 -3 last year and have been really enjoying it. I cheated and put a Burris fastfire on it and is a joy to shoot and very accurate.