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There are a handful of revolvers that need no introduction, and the Smith & Wesson 629 is one of them. This is the stainless steel descendant of the legendary Model 29, the gun that put .44 Magnum on the map, and the Classic version with the 6.5-inch full-lug barrel is the configuration most folks picture when they think big-bore wheelgun. The full underlug adds weight right where you want it, out front, which settles the muzzle and takes real bite out of magnum recoil. At around 49 ounces, this is a revolver that soaks up heavy loads better than you might expect.
The 629 Classic rides on Smith & Wesson's large N-frame, the same platform that has handled .44 Magnum since the 1950s. The satin stainless finish shrugs off weather and holster wear, which matters when this gun spends deer season riding on your hip. You get a .500-inch target hammer and a smooth .400-inch target trigger, and the double action/single action lockwork is classic S&W, with a crisp single action break that makes precise shots at distance very doable. The synthetic finger-groove grip fills the hand and helps manage recoil without beating up your palm.
Up top you get a pinned red ramp front sight matched with an adjustable white-outline rear, a proven combo that shows up fast against fur, paper, or steel. The top strap comes drilled and tapped from the factory, so mounting a rail for a red dot or pistol scope is a simple job if handgun hunting is on the agenda.
Since it chambers .44 S&W Special alongside full-house magnums, you can shoot mild, affordable loads for practice and save the heavy stuff for hunting or woods carry. That flexibility is a big part of why the 629 has stayed popular for decades, and Smith & Wesson backs it with their lifetime service policy. Six rounds, stainless construction, and a track record few handguns can match.
Yes, and plenty of owners do exactly that. Any revolver chambered in .44 Magnum will also safely fire .44 S&W Special, which is a milder, lighter-recoiling round. It makes practice sessions a lot more pleasant and less expensive, so you can save the full-power magnums for hunting or the occasional range thump.
You can. The top strap comes drilled and tapped from the factory, so adding a scope base or optic rail is straightforward. That is a big reason this 6.5-inch model is such a favorite with handgun hunters who want glass for longer shots.
It is one of the most proven handgun hunting setups out there. The 6.5-inch barrel gives .44 Magnum loads plenty of velocity for deer and hogs at reasonable handgun ranges, and the adjustable sights let you dial in your specific hunting load. The full-lug barrel and roughly 49-ounce weight also keep recoil manageable with heavy bullets.
The 629 is essentially the stainless steel version of the classic blued Model 29, the revolver made famous in the Dirty Harry films. The stainless construction resists rust and wear much better, which matters for a gun carried in the field through rain, sweat, and holster time. Mechanically they share the same N-frame lineage and .44 Magnum chambering.
| UPC | 022188636383 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 163638 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | Satin Stainless |
| Barrel Length | 6.5'' |
| Caliber/Gauge | .44 Magnum |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Color | Silver |
| Length | 12'' |
| Magazine Included | Cylinder |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 3.5 |
| Package Width | 9.5 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Safety | Internal Lock |
| Shipping Weight | 4.8625 |
| Sights | Adjustable Sights |
| 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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