WTB: S & W 629 4 inch

[Redman]

I have a 629 Mountain. Not really sure it is for sale but I might be talked out of it. Frickin' most painful gun I've ever shot except for the TC contender .44 barrel and target grips. Anyway, I have one, I don't shoot it, condition excellent. Might be persuaded. Have to think on it.

Before rifles were legal here in the Hoosier state I used a .308 Win out of a 15 in Encore pistol with walnut grip and I have noticed over the years the grip is starting to crack. mtmuley will like this... A friend of mine had a 7mm Rem Mag barrel cut to 15in for his Encore pistol. Because it was a Rifle barrel he had to use the rifle forend vs the short pistol forend. He had a shooting bench with outdoor carpet on it. When he fired the thing the muzzle flame set the outdoor carpet on fire....and no I didn't shoot it to see what it was like!

 

[mtmuley]

I had a 4” 629 too, and I liked it, but I also didn’t care for the recoil with heavy loads. I sold it and went back to a confusing love triangle between the .357 and 10mm.

I have a couple .357's I love and can shoot. I must say this Glock venture has been eye opening. mtmuley

 

[BackofBeyond]

Right up until you actually want to shoot it

I really don’t think it’s that bad. It’s got some punch, but not overwhelming. After getting mine, I’ll grab that first over my other 9’s or 357.

 

[noharleyyet]

686 S/W noir plus one…shoots well even with the presentation grips

https://flic.kr/p/2ivqah2

 

[Ridgerunner6901]

I really don’t think it’s that bad. It’s got some punch, but not overwhelming. After getting mine, I’ll grab that first over my other 9’s or 357.

A friend handed me his with a 305 gr Hardcast over a hot charge with the wood grips still on and the first shot brought blood on my right hand near the base of my thumb.. made me not bitch about how heavy my 629 is

 

[BackofBeyond]

A friend handed me his with a 305 gr Hardcast over a hot charge with the wood grips still on and the first shot brought blood on my right hand near the base of my thumb.. made me not bitch about how heavy my 629 is

Oh ya, the wood grips are horrible. That’s just sadistic to shoot those. I bought some hogue recoil tamer grips and they’re totally worth it.

 

[Ben Lamb]

If we're posting up comfort,

4" 686
4" 29
Kimber

 

[HandgunHunter]

I have a customer looking to move a 4” 629 that’s worked over.

 

[shootbrownelk]

I have a stainless S&W mountain gun in .41 magnum. I pack it when the Ruger SRH in .454 Casull is too heavy.

 

[wseidel]

Thanks again for all the replies. Still looking. Please PM me if you have one for sale.

Thanks,
Wayne

 

[Jason73]

I picked up a Taurus model 65, .357 for that purpose. It's a reliable, straight shooter for 1/3 the cost. Best of luck! On finding a pistol but more importantly on whatever hunt you are looking forward to!

 

[noharleyyet]

If we're posting up comfort,

4" 686
4" 29
Kimber


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Tailgate protection....Kimber .45 & Sig .40 S&W

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[Michael Case]

629 6", Packmyre grips, tames the recoil but I have big hands and also carry a 45 Auto/ packmyre grips. I don't like finger groves on pistols, don't work with my fingers.

 

[wseidel]

Still looking...thanks.

 

[Michael Case]

629 6", Packmyre grips, tames the recoil but I have big hands and also carry a 45 Auto/ packmyre grips. I don't like finger groves on pistols, don't work with my fingers.

OBTW if you go with a 629, or Astra, Colt anaconda, S&W classic hunter, 27, 28, 29 or the 610 look at Bianchi for your holster, they come in different lengths but the nice thing is they can be vertical or crossdraw, my left hand 6 1/2" was part #12687 options - always good

 

[BrentD]

There seem to be a bunch of 629s for sale on Gunbroker - probably Guns International as well.

 

[Michael Case]

Lots of people can't or won't Handel the recoil. Some may only try one with wood grips, BAD idea. Rubber grips everywhere - good idea

 

[wseidel]

Thanks, Michael. I already have a Kenai Chest holster that will fit the 629 and that's my preferred carry method when hunting out west. I appreciate the input.

 

[Michael Case]

Thanks, Michael. I already have a Kenai Chest holster that will fit the 629 and that's my preferred carry method when hunting out west. I appreciate the input.

Good choice, for me chest would interfere with binos

 

[wseidel]

The Kenai goes right underneath my AGC...seems to work well for me. Thanks again for your input and recommendations.