SPD Love the fireball in that picture, that is the kind of gun you take to the range and fire off when the person next to you is doing mag dumps or just being a general pain in the rear. generous return policy, and handle everything you dont have to go back to I like .45s. Not sure which one I will use, but any will work if I do my part, I think. 2016 to 2023 RevolverGuy.com, All Rights Reserved. (LogOut/ Caliber: .44 Magnum Seyfried was thoroughly impressed with the prototype, and he appreciated its significance. I have always felt that the 629 Mountain Gun was really a 44 special that could use 44 magnums. I bet the prices at auction sites like GunBroker always get a little bump when we run these articles! As the name suggests, this would be a great carry gun when hiking where you may encounter predators. A fast handling, heavy hitting 35 inch lever action rifle weighing approximately 6 lbs with an eight round magazine and minute-of-angle accuracy. Great article I just discovered. The reason? You got one of the original all business guns! The .44 Magnum will do the most in the platform and would be the best choice for Alaska duty. Trooper stocks on your MG. Even today, in 2022, Detroit does not issue hollow points. I always walk away from this site more intelligent than I showed up. Stay in the know. WebSMITH WESSON 629 MOUNTAIN GUN pistol PRICE AND HISTORICAL VALUE. Handloading with cast bullets completely transformed this guns performance. Im unaware of an N frame Mountain Revolver that left the factory with other than N frame round butt dimensions. At Hinterland Outfitters, we carry a huge selection of 44 Magnum revolvers and pistols for sale from top manufacturers like Smith & Wesson, Ruger, Taurus, Magnum Research and more. #1 One time, I was at an indoor range in Wichita with my 629 Mountain Gun, and I had just finished shooting it with 44 Specials, and was trying some magnums in it and this guy comes over and asks me what I am shooting as the MG was LOUD. The two magnum loads were 225- and 240-grain XTPs that averaged 1,364 and 1,254 fps, respectively. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent condition. You will be well armed as you roam. I am a Mountain Gun fan. Smith & Wesson Model 629-3 44 Mag. Cast bullet choices to provide thumpers (as Seyfried called the slow-moving heavy bullets) are out there for the .41 Mag as well. No arguments on your Model 58 focus, what a pure fighting revolver. (Wellat least I have more informationIll leave it at that! And if you shoot mostly indoors, as I do, over-the-ear muffs like the electronic Pro Ears Silver 22 offer the most protection. They hit to the same point of aim as my carry load with Keith 429421 bullets but are easier to sink into charge holes under stress for reloads. The 629 has been made in a variety of configurations since 1979 filling just about any role that could be asked of a .44 Magnum revolver. Ive been able to acquire the 357, 41 mag, 44 mag, 45LC, 45acp mountain guns and each of them are very fun revolvers. These firearms are known for their incredible stopping power, making them ideal as a back country guide gun, for hunting or personal defense. I want to go directly from my pictures on Finepix to posting on the forum. Remember that the laws of physics will dictate that the lighter the gun the more felt recoil with the same ammunition. There simply is no other .44 Magnum to many people and thats just fine with me. Im mostly a 1911 carry guy, and occasionally, any of several Ruger Bisley hunting companions. These firearms are known for their incredible stopping power, making them ideal as a back country guide gun, for hunting or personal defense. Web44 Magnum revolvers and pistols for sale online or in-store at Sportsman's Warehouse. Enjoy them, take care of them and pass them on to some one else to enjoy. Serial Number: cdj0231. I reached out to the great folks at Hornady and asked for two .44 Magnum loads and one .44 Special load. A couple of his friends had a custom Model 629 built to commemorate his world championship. Your great article and images caused me to long for my crop of model 24s and 624s. Im glad they brought the 610 back, but an N Frame seems overlarge for the 10mm cartridge when you have that L frame out there, I have a 7 shot L frame Mountain lite in 357, along with a 44 magnum Mountain Gun, both being some of my favorite revolvers. Come on, S&W! Ill be happy to help you find a home for any other surplus Model 58s you have hanging around! Most websites are poorly WebDescription: Smith & Wesson Model 629-3 44 Mag. This was the first time a .44 Magnum had been released with a tapered barrel, and it was well-received by the shooting public. And unlike our competitors, it extends beyond the buying process. It takes craftsmen to assemble them, and it makes them more expensive, but I think the market would support them. Hearing protection is a must while shooting. Stainless 4" Barrel Pachmayr Grips Adjustable Sights. He was instrumental in developing the Model 745 Pistol, which was based on Super Gun II, a .45 version of the Model 459 that he created and competed with. S.S. BBL | 648 | 111 | Lc | 62.5972ms, Smith & Wesson Model 629-3 Mountain Gun - 44 Mag. The 686-5 357 Mountain gun gets the most use by me. The balance created by the slim, short barrel was just right. Skeeter Skelton was one of many sage shooters who was dismayed with the loss of the Model 24. Hey Brett, that is a sweet spot. He was a hunter and an all-around handgunner; He was (and is) a gentleman respected by his peers. The soft rubber grip was very comfortable to hold onto, and its sticky quality made it easier to hold onto under recoil. Mechanics: The action functions correctly. It accounted for many trophies there and fed his crew faithfully. Im pretty excited. He was consistently a high finisher (usually in the top 5) in the big matches he competed inthe IPSC Nationals and Worlds, the Bianchi Cup, and the Steel Challenge, to name a few. I have one of what I believe to be the original Mountain Gun. Thank you, Jim! As always, great article, Kevin! WebS&W Model 629 Mountain Gun 44mag Revolver New In Box. Great article! Included in the box is envelop, manual, service policy card, product registration doc, laser engraving flyer and vapor impregnated paper. The cylinder has chambers for six cartridges, and is opened by pushing the left side release actuator. Seems that it can't be done without using a photo hosting program. Summary. I decided to have it converted into a Mountain Gun and carry it in his honor. A 3rd Model Hand Ejector was a good one to keep! As far as I can determine, there was only one production run of the 657 Mountain Gun. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. This tapered pencil barrel kept the weight of the 6 barreled guns around 38 ounces, with the rarer shorter barrels (4, 5, and 5.5) even less. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. I said, "it's a 44 magnum MG. Would you care to try it?" I have always felt that the 629 Mountain Gun was really a 44 special that could use 44 magnums. I grew up watching 80s films, so revolvers always seemed present in my gun repertoire. The .44 Remington Magnum offers big bullets going real fast, at least for a pistol. This was special order, still is new in the box never fired and never turned the cylinder. ; ^ ). I have a plethora of info and a long-running thread on the S&W forum about that model. A look at the S&W Model 629, .44 I bet those are VZ grips, they make that gun look fantastic. Both were stout, but they werent uncontrollable. He had been shooting a 22 or some such. WebPair it with your favorite .44 Magnum revolver and youre covered for all adventures!. Summary. Sales werent great, and this line of thinking eventually resulted in the Model 24 being discontinued in 1966. ; ^ ), Well spoken, Sir. The pistol features double and single action functions, one of the most simple and easy to not screw up designs ever. Seyfried was right, it is hard to imagine a better revolver than yours for venturing into the woods. Came with Spegel grips, magna port, cylinder and slide fixed rear sight and action job, gold bead front sight and cylinder set for 45 acp moon clips. Thanks for appreciating the article! Required fields are marked *. Hot 357 loads seem fine in a K or L frame with no issues. That blued .41 appears to have been the unannounced finale- the Mountain Guns quietly disappeared. Spegel grips, Cylinder and Slide action and sights, and .45 ACP compatible too. When it comes to hunting, .44 Magnum is considered to be an excellent round for deer and powerful enough for larger game too. Just what I needed on a Sunday afternoon! WebOnline shopping from a great selection of discounted 44 MAGNUM Handgun Revolver by Smith & Wesson at Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore. Running 22 lr dummy rounds thru G44 for training. Wide Flat Noses and heavy-for-caliber Keith bullets can be had from 250-275 grains. 857 subscribers. (2) are any benefits/features lost with the mountain gun vs the STD 629? Please contact us for special order item lead times. I just located a second one, and it is on the way to my local FFL, soon to be with me roaming TX, OK, NM, LA and other destinations. A .41 Magnum and a Smith J frame got me home on several occasions when things looked grim The model number is 29-2. I carried one almost everyday for 6 years, when I lived in Alaska. Fortunately for us, he loved revolvers. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Local Storage in your browser. Great article. ES Tactical It always yields the right of way to my K Frame Magnums. Change). Deliberate Dynamics Its good to know that Mr. Marshall is still kicking; the last thing I read from him was shortly after he retired and went to Roscommon County. I bet that 629 was a source of comfort up there! Stainless 4" Barrel Pachmayr Grips Adjustable Sights. $845.66. 'Bout the only difference that I know of..and I don't even own an N frame.is the tapered barrel on the Mountain Gun, making it somewhat lighter. I somehow managed to fill a doe tag with one using my own handloaded 210 gr. Upon discovering this, I ordered one directly from the factory. Hard to beat a 240 [emailprotected] for most things you might do with a Mtn Gun, Proven by guys like Keith, Skelton, and Seyfried. I often carry a 16 Winchester 94 Trapper in .45 Colt with handloads: 250 grain Gold Dots or 265 WFNs loaded to about 1300-1350fps from the carbine- big medicine! Regrettably, the Mountain Gun is the one that got away from me because I had failed to see the writing on the wall at the time, which signaled that those (and other) quality firearms were soon to be kicked to the curb and never return. Took a chunk out of the stake though. Smith & Wesson again honored Skeltons request, and released the stainless Model 624 in 1985. Back when I worked for a living, there was a period when I carried a 4 Model 29 in the car as a bail-out gun, filled with rhino roller loads; and occasionally for off duty (with Special lead hollow point loads). TRADE PENDING!! The topstrap, under the rear sight, is drilled and tapped for a scope mount (none included). Its easy to shoot and keeps my chiropractor happy. With bullets in the 200 to 240 grain class, you can shoot velocities near double that of the very popular .45 ACP. You can even buy straps to convert the pancake to an inside the britches holster, if you so desire. The Model 29 is a legend, plain and simple. jacketed bullets. 4 inch. Handguns, Caliber: They are usually on my Mountain Guns when Im off the pavement, too. If I ever hunt deer with that gun, that is the one I intend to use. WebStay on target with precision rifles from top brands like Ruger, Remington, and Savage Arms. WebProduct Information & Specs. Now, please educate me on your fave field and carry holsters for the MG . Rest easy, Ace. WebThe Smith & Wesson Model 29 is a six-shot, double-action revolver chambered for the .44 Magnum cartridge and manufactured by the United States company Smith & Wesson . Oh well we are all just temporary caretakers. Full Details More from this Seller. 44 Magnum, 5", Single Action, Stainless Steel Frame, Black Rubber Grip, Fixed/Adju Magnum Research BFR44MAG5B6 BFR 44 Rem Mag 6rd 5 in Overall Stainless Steel, Magnum Research BFR44MAG7B6 BFR 44 Rem Mag 6rd 7.50 in Overall Stainless Steel, Magnum Research DESERT EAGLE 44MAG 6 TUNGSTEN CERAKOTE CA, Magnum Research Desert Eagle 8 + 1 Round 44 Mag w/6 in Barrel/Black Chrome Finish, Magnum Research Desert Eagle DE44BATG, L6, Single Action, Semi-automatic, Metal Frame Pistol, Full Size, 44 Magnum, Magnum Research Desert Eagle L5 Pistol | DE44L5BC. 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