Yup, the 29-2 is nickel. I love shooting it. It is one of the few guns I have ever had that is accurate with any load, but it was also my dad's. I should probably just leave in it's wood case, but my dad carried it as a police officer and as a result I love being out & about with it in its shoulder holster. Plus it provides that good "Dirty Harry" feeling when you're wearing it, and who doesn't love that. :-)