629DX Classics were made from 1992-2002... They were basically 629 Classics that showed exceptional accuracy... The accurate ones set aside and given the DX label.. They were shipped with interchangable front sites and a test target... They were NOT specially tuned... Just the most accurate of production guns...They cost about 50% more than a regular Classic. They still command a higher price to collectors... Sometimes as much as DOUBLE if you have the original box and esp the test target...
I agree with everyone else to not cut the barrel. It's better to just find the gun with the barrel length you want, and you will have a gun you won't ever lose money on.
There is a common misconception that these guns were specially selected guns that were culled from the herd as stated above, however this was more marketing hype than anything else and has no basis in truth. If you think about the price point these guns originally sold at, which was slightly more than a non DX model, you will also get the picture.
There were not hand selected, they simply were a limited "deluxe" run that included a test target, hardwood grips and a pack of interchangeable sights. They did meet an accuracy standard based on the test target, but they were certainly not the "most" accurate or specially selected models. These guns are no more accurate than a standard NON-DX model, it's just the those models did not include the deluxe extras or include a factory test target.
The other misconception with some is that these were performance center guns (which is their custom shop for the uninitiated), which actually are custom guns. The DX is essentially the same as a non-DX gun from a manufacturing perspective.
The reason these guns sell for more these days with collectors, is because they were a limited production run. Anything that is produced in limited numbers has more interest to collectors. It has no basis in their accuracy versus other 629 Classic's.
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