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Post by huntershooter on May 28, 2017 16:46:05 GMT -5
I've had this 4" 29 "no dash" for years. It has some scuffs, holster wear and has been shot a bunch, but I've managed to keep it in decent shape- considering. The 4" N frame is my favorite barrel length, with a 5" right behind.  This is a 6.5" 29-2. Had to have a "Dirty Harry" gun.  |
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Post by Vant on May 29, 2017 19:00:18 GMT -5
Those are beautiful! -Vant |
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Post by CXM on May 30, 2017 11:12:15 GMT -5
Those are beautiful guns... made in the days when S&W revolvers were essentially hand made...
The 'coke bottle' stocks are really special too...
V/r
Chuck
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Post by Carolinaman on May 30, 2017 11:52:28 GMT -5
Hello, Here is a picture of my M-29 when I owned it.  Unfortunately, a coworker that lives out in the country and hunts made a deal that "I couldn't refuse" and I sold it. Best, Chris |
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Post by forester on May 30, 2017 16:28:22 GMT -5
The 4" N frame is my favorite barrel length, with a 5" right behind. Couldn't agree more. Model 28-2 4"  Model 58 4"  Model 625-6 5"  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Post by huntershooter on May 30, 2017 16:49:30 GMT -5
^^Nice group of 4" N frames!
I've got a 4" m28 that is one of the most accurate guns I own.
5 shot groups of right under 2" (irons of course) at 50 yds. with a handload of a 180 gr. WFNGC and AA9 from the bench.
The big N frame turns the hot .357's into a pussycat.
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Post by Vant on May 30, 2017 16:56:49 GMT -5
The 4" N frame is my favorite barrel length, with a 5" right behind. Couldn't agree more. Model 28-2 4" Model 58 4" Model 625-6 5" Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Nice ones forester... real nice. I still want a m 58 like yours. -Vant
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Post by forester on May 30, 2017 17:01:08 GMT -5
Thanks Vant.
The 58 was one I thought I would find at a reasonable price. It does have cylinders that are a little sticky, though. Fired cases can be tough to get out. I know it's not a pressure issue since even my Trailboss loads did it. Thorough cleaning and polishing has helped eliminate most of that but not all.
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Post by forester on May 30, 2017 17:02:53 GMT -5
^^Nice group of 4" N frames! I've got a 4" m28 that is one of the most accurate guns I own. 5 shot groups of right under 2" (irons of course) at 50 yds. with a handload of a 180 gr. WFNGC and AA9 from the bench. The big N frame turns the hot .357's into a pussycat. Thank you Huntershooter. And thanks for the load data. My go to for .357 is 14-14.5 grains of 2400 with a hard cast 158g pill. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Post by Vant on May 30, 2017 17:03:20 GMT -5
Well I do have a model 629 having unfortunately sold my model 29 years ago when I was just out of college and broke. Uugg! How many of us have stories like that. Just recently decided to get some Smith wood grips for her. Might make shooting her a bit more of a bear but they sure do look a whole lot better IMHO. -Vant
 
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Post by huntershooter on May 30, 2017 19:25:23 GMT -5
My favorite hunting handguns for hogs, S&W's Mountain Guns. I favor Herrett's grips (OK, stocks) and FO front sights as most hunting is in heavy cover/cedar thickets. Last photo of big feral boar was taken with a custom Bisley in .45 Colt. Here's a pair of 629-4's, 625-6 and a 657-4.      |
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Post by Carolinaman on May 30, 2017 19:28:47 GMT -5
Hello huntershooter,
What fantastic pictures of the revolvers and your hunts!!!!
Best,
Chris
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Post by Vant on May 30, 2017 20:33:13 GMT -5
Real nice group of N frames huntershooter! Nice kills as well. -Vant |
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Post by CXM on May 31, 2017 6:57:28 GMT -5
Y'all sure have some nice 'N' frames... thanks for sharing...
V/r
Chuck
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