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There are plenty of .44 Magnums out there, but very few you'd want on your hip for a ten mile hike. That's the whole point of the Smith & Wesson 329PD Airlite. By pairing a scandium alloy N-frame with a titanium alloy cylinder and a stainless steel barrel, S&W trimmed this big-bore wheelgun down to a remarkable 26.5 ounces unloaded. That's lighter than a lot of polymer 9mm pistols, and it's throwing six rounds of .44 Magnum. For anyone spending time in bear country, guiding hunts, or running a trapline, that weight savings is the difference between a gun that stays in the truck and one that's on your belt when it counts.
The 4.125 inch barrel keeps the whole package at 9.5 inches overall, short enough to ride comfortably in a chest rig or belt holster but long enough to get real velocity out of magnum loads. Up front you get a HiViz light-gathering dot sight that pops in dim timber, matched to an adjustable V-notch rear so you can dial in your preferred load. The DA/SA action gives you a fast double-action pull when things happen quick, or a crisp single-action break for a more deliberate shot. And since it's chambered in .44 Magnum, it also runs .44 Special, which makes practice sessions a whole lot more pleasant.
Smith & Wesson ships the 329PD with both Ahrends finger-groove wood grips and a Hogue rubber grip, so you can choose between classic looks or extra recoil absorption. Most folks run the Hogue for magnum loads and swap to the wood for lighter fare, and it's nice having the choice without a trip to the parts counter. Wrapped in a clean matte black finish and built in the USA, this is a purpose-driven revolver for people who understand that the best trail gun is the one you'll never leave home without.
It comes in at roughly 26.5 ounces unloaded, which is astonishing for a large-frame .44 Magnum. Smith & Wesson gets there by using a scandium alloy frame and a titanium alloy cylinder, with a stainless steel barrel to keep things durable where it matters. For comparison, a traditional all-steel Model 29 with a similar barrel runs well over 40 ounces.
Light weight cuts both ways, so full-house magnums produce stout recoil in this gun. That's exactly why S&W includes the Hogue rubber grip alongside the wood grips, and why many owners practice with .44 Special and reserve magnum loads for the field. It's built as a carry-a-lot, shoot-a-little defensive revolver for the backcountry, and in that role it shines.
Yes. Any revolver chambered in .44 Magnum will also safely fire .44 S&W Special. Specials are noticeably softer shooting in this lightweight platform, which makes them a great choice for range practice and getting comfortable with the trigger before moving up to magnum loads.
This revolver was designed for people who need serious power without serious weight, think backpackers, hunters, anglers, and guides in big predator country. At 26.5 ounces it carries like a much smaller gun, so it stays on your hip instead of back at camp. The HiViz front sight and adjustable rear also make it quick on target in low light under the timber.
| UPC | 022188634143 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 163414 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | Black |
| Barrel Length | 4'' |
| Caliber/Gauge | .44 Magnum |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 9.5'' |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 6-Round |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 2.75 |
| Package Width | 8.25 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Safety | Internal Lock |
| Shipping Weight | 3.1813 |
| Sights | Adjustable Fiber Optic |
| Sights Type | ADJUSTABLE |
| State Restriction (Guam) | NO SALE TO GUAM |
| State Restriction (PR) | NO SALE TO PUERTO RICO |
| State Restriction (VI) | NO SALE TO VIRGIN ISLANDS |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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