Author Topic: I Got My .44!!! (Read 588 times)

catblaster.375 · « **on:** July 31, 2004, 12:00:41 PM »

I had a couple posts a while ago on what hunting handgun to get and what ammo to buy. Well when I sold/traded the 4 guns that I never use/don't like I decided on the S&W 629 Classic 8 3/8''. I ordered it tuesday and got it friday. And saying that it is absolutely SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!! is an immense understatement. The quality and lockup are unbelievable I have owned three lesser calibered Rugers(sold/traded all) and they never held a candle to the Smith, they all had rough spots and some of the beveling was uneven. The Smith is completely symmetrical in every aspect. I shot one of the three American Eagle 240gr HP 50 round boxes that I bought today. I took the first shot just to see what the recoil was like(about like someone smacki'n you mildly in the palm with a broomhandle) not too bad infact really fun, but my dad wants a shooting glove for when he shoots it(sissy). My second shot exploded a water filled milk jug. That long barrel was real easy to hit with for the next 48 rounds. I will soon pick up a holster and some more ammo. Let me know about your favorite factory loads. Thanks guys for all of your helpful opinions that helped me decide on this wonderful firearm.

HappyHunter · « **Reply #1 on:** July 31, 2004, 04:50:18 PM »

Sounds like a new Smith fan to me.

If you want a true value on a S/W get an experienced model. You will save money, avoid the political lectures, and own a gun possibly of better quality that will be worth more than you paid for it very soon (immediately if you buy it right).

Enjoy your new 44.

Fred

TScottO · « **Reply #2 on:** July 31, 2004, 05:28:28 PM »

Congrats on your new gun. I prefer Smiths as well. I have a 6.5" version that will shoot 4" groups at 100 yards. I figure others will do the same. Put a liberal amount of oil on the working parts and dry fire it about a thousand times. You will be suprised how well the action smooths up.

Be Safe,
Scott

Dave in WV · « **Reply #3 on:** July 31, 2004, 05:55:10 PM »

I have my second 629 now. I traded my first for the 629 Power Port I have now. I bought the first one in the late '80s and the second just before the S&W/Feds agreement fiasco. The second one is much better made. More solid lockup and better workmanship.

Mikey · « **Reply #4 on:** August 02, 2004, 01:53:44 AM »

Nice going. Those N-frame Smiths are my favorites, right along with the K and J frames, of course. Mikey.