Range Report: S&W 629 44 Magnum

[G-MAN]

The last 44 Magnum I had was a Ruger Super Blackhawk that I sold in 1982. I picked up this S&W 629 last week and took it to the range this past Wednesday. I was shooting Winchester 240 gr SJSP. I haven't fired a 44 in 30 years and the recoil was more stout than I remember.

Here are my first three targets showing my first 18 rounds fired from this new-to-me revolver. This was at 15 yards, Weaver stance.

 

[JT1]

Mighty fine wheel-gun ya got there!

 

[dparm]

Ah yes, the Dirty Harry gun.

 

[Boomer]

I like to fire 44 Specials from my 629. Less recoil and a very good degree of accuracy.

 

[ArrestMeRedZ]

G-Man, I used to have a Super Blackhawk (which I reluctantly gave away in '85, and now have the same S&W as you have. I regret not having the Ruger. The Smith is accurate, but that SBH used to be able to drive nails.

The .44 mag is more confortable for me to shoot than a .357 mag. Not sure why.

 

[GMBoy]

G-Man we must have the same taste in guns. First we each have 360PD's and now .44's! Mine is a 629 Hunter model with the 8 3/8" barrel and flutless cylinder - has no flutes it's just solid smooth steel for strength. Love it!

 

[troyh]

The 44 Mag is my favorite caliber to shoot. I have a Colt Anaconda, Ruger Super Blackhawk, and Ruger Alaskan in .44 Mag. Fun to shoot these.

 

[Mr_Joe]

I'd also say to try a few 44 Specials to get used to it.

 

[xxch4osxx]

Originally Posted By: dparm
Ah yes, the Dirty Harry gun.
I thought the Model 29 was the Dirty Harry gun?

 

[JasonC]

The 29 & the 629 are identical with the 29 being the Blue & Nickel version while the 629 is Stainless.




Originally Posted By: xxch4osxx
Originally Posted By: dparm
Ah yes, the Dirty Harry gun.
I thought the Model 29 was the Dirty Harry gun?