gdog,
Congrats on the 929!!
The S prefix = 1956 manufacture.
Should be a good one!
FYI, even in like new condition, the 929 is probably only worth $ 200 max. So I wouldn't be scared to take it out and use it.
After ajj, that's what H&R's were all about. Well made, good working, reasonably priced, utility firearms.
That said, I have several H&R's that I won't take anywhere but the range either, and several that I don't fire at all. so I understand your predicament! The values are also rising on the really nice condition models, so that is something else to consider, when taking it to the field.
Jim