Smith & Wesson 29-2 44 Magnum

["DoubleAction"]

The Smith & Wesson Model 29 , 44 Magnum, was known by many as the Flagship of the S&W line in the double action revolvers line during the second half of the 20th century. The 29 -2 was the last version to feature the counter bored cylinders to completely encase the rim of the cartridge. It was also the last version to feature the pinned barrel. This specimen features the four inch barrel with the Nickel Plating finish.

[TBT]

That is a nice gun ... what about does it cost on the used market if one were to find one?

["DoubleAction"]

TBT; Many discontinued model variations of the S&W model 29 are found at very reasonable price offerings. The 29-2 was manufactured from 1961 to 1982, making it the most prevalent on the pre-owned markets. Many of these treasures can be obtained for less than $500, making them desirable options of choice, versus their newly manuactured counter part versions. Gone are the days of cased hardened hammers & triggers and handfitting by skilled fitters ( with the exception of some Performance Center Models ). Stainless and CNC has taken the new role in the manufacturing of these guns. Although the guns today are better than ever, they just won't be quite the same.

[MitchHankSauer]

Is this Clint Eastwood's Dirty Harry handgun?

["DoubleAction"]

Mitch; We will get to the Dirty Harry's gun on another thread, but it was the S&W Model 29 that Harry owned. What harry had was the blue carbon steel version with the 6 1/2" barrel. In 1979 the 6 1/2" barrel was dropped in favor of the 6" standard length barrel. I have a 6" 29, and have often noticed that extra impact of length with Harry's 6 1/2" 29.

[MitchHankSauer]

Ah, I see, I wasn't sure if this 29-2 shown just wasn't the right length Harry had 'cause it sure like the same Model ut not exact. Thanks.

[XavierBreath]

Isn't it strange that S&W is now making graffitti covered fly weight scandium crappola? The old S&W revolvers are the best deal going for a durable effective and inexpensive heirloom gun.

Heck, I learned that the new "case hardened" hammers and triggers on the new S&W pistols are catually MIM!

I'm now after two types of handguns.........used good deal Colt 1911s and used good deal S&W wheelguns. I guess I finally learned huh?

["DoubleAction"]

I'll have more on the Metal Injected Molded ( MIM ) Triggers and Hammers, on another thread after I take photos to distinguish between the two. The frame mounted firing pins is one way, but it still does not provide evidence of a MIM Trigger. S&W was installing MIM triggers while using the cased hardened hammers, with the hammer mounted firing pins. The S&W 686-4 in .357 magnum is one such example of this, where the MIM Trigger will be found to have a slot running down the back side of it's length. Some of these fine older guns can be referred to as pre-owned, more than they have been used, since some have never been fired, or fired very little. I have seen the S&W revolvers elevate in appreciation during the past ten years, and those which were most widely produced are holding below the $500. mark. Two prime candidates for purchasing are the flagship models of the 27-2 and the 29-2; both are excellent representatives of a bygone era in the S&W product line, as well as a landmarking significance of history during the 20th century. I'll be after the blued steel, for the most part, but found this nickel version to be unpassable in my quest for the 4" inch model 29. Original 357 magnums, and 44 magnums, before model numbers were assigned, command higher prices because of their collectability. As Dirty Harry once said; " A man has to know his limitations". ;D