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I ordered a new S&W 629 3" barrel Deluxe yesterday. I'd been looking on GB for a while for a Redhawk or Smith with a 3-4" barrel. I have a Redhawk in a 7.5" barrel and LOVE it! It shoots great but really too heavy to carry unless using a Kodiak or similar shoulder holster. I found it online CHEAPER than anything that was being sold new or used on GB. I got lucky for sure. I'll give a report on it once it's in and taken to the range for a workout. I'll post a stock photo.
Jake

Sweet looking. Looking forward to the range report.

Should be a nice little hand Full.
Await'n range report.

RP

That's a nice one to have Jake! I have a 629-2E with a 3 inch barrel and trigger is really nice on those.

That's a beauty Jake! I'm jealous.

Sweet... something about a short barreled revolver looks good to me.

Yes, that is nice! Grip looks sweet and should allow for a firm hold. Nice find.

Bea-u-t-ful….. something about a large frame revolver with a short barrel is appealing.

I’m seeing a lot of 44 special in your future, as mentioned that’s going to be a handful.

Hatchdog wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 24, 2021 9:07 am

Bea-u-t-ful….. something about a large frame revolver with a short barrel is appealing.

I’m seeing a lot of 44 special in your future, as mentioned that’s going to be a handful.

I have a GP100 Talo 3" 44 spcl that holds five rounds. I really like it but just been yearning for a 6 round revolver. Here's a pic of the GP.
Jake

Wow Jake, both revolvers are so cool. I am fairly envious.

Jake do you load .44 Mag and Special?

Congrats Jake. You picked a fine revolver. Waiting patiently for that range report.

Paul

Excellent revolver. I've had several short barrel 629 Smiths and all were more accurate than they needed to be for short range work.

fortyshooter wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 24, 2021 1:52 pm

Jake do you load .44 Mag and Special?

Yes sir, I do.
Jake

Proud for you . Very nice revolver in deed !! Added a s &W 686 357 4 inch barrel myself.

Shakey Jake wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 24, 2021 7:39 pm

fortyshooter wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 24, 2021 1:52 pm

Jake do you load .44 Mag and Special?

Yes sir, I do.
Jake

For mild 44 Mag. 9 gr. Unique with a 240 gr. cast bullet is a good place to start for revolvers.

Here's my 3 inch 629.....

Is it the larger frame that makes these short barreled revolvers fairly accurate? I have a Charter Arms Undercover and I'm very inaccurate with it. It does have a pretty small grip so maybe it's just me, I was terrible with my XDS also, I'm a decent shot with my Berettas.

Larger frame equals more weight to help reduce recoil plus the larger grip adds to control. Trigger pull plays a big part in shot accuracy too and the Smiths have very good SA and DA triggers. I swapped on the S&W 500 grips which have more cushion and give a great grip.

Got the Smith this afternoon and it's sitting in a new DeSantis thumb break holster on my belt!