New Revolver

[Shakey Jake]

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

[Ernie]

Sweet looking. Looking forward to the range report.

[Vaquero]

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

RP

[fortyshooter]

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.

[markiver54]

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

[BrokenolMarine]

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

[GFK]

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

[Hatchdog]

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.

[Shakey Jake]

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

[brm4450]

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

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[fortyshooter]

Jake do you load .44 Mag and Special?

[Headhog]

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

Paul

[North Country Gal]

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

[Shakey Jake]

Jake do you load .44 Mag and Special?

Yes sir, I do.
Jake

[TRock]

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

[fortyshooter]

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.

[fortyshooter]

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

[dave77]

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.

[fortyshooter]

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.

[Shakey Jake]

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