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5 inch 629
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11/21/2016 10:40 PM
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Festus
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Im seriously thinking about getting one. Anyone own one that could add input? Im currently shooting a bisley 44 with a 7.5 but would like a shorter barrel
Would you switch guns or chop the Bisley?
For me the Bisley is a little nose heavy. Its a great gun, but I had in ported and a new fiber optic front sight installed (so Ill lose the porting unless its redone) what to do.....what to do
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Re: 5 inch 629
[Re: Festus]
#175595
11/21/2016 11:41 PM
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sw282
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Being the owner of several S&W 44 magnums,l would suggest you handle a 5 incher before purchasing... You did not say if it was for Hunting, Packing. or Self-Protection... Hunting- l would suggest at least 6 inch barrel.. Packing/Protection- Maybe look the new L frame Model 69. 4.25 inch barrel.. Not muzzle heavy like N frame Classic Full Lug 29/629s.. Mod 69 is half lug..5 shot
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Re: 5 inch 629
[Re: sw282]
#175597
11/22/2016 12:03 AM
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Festus
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SW282 it will be for hunting so In Ohio it would be a 5" minimum
Ive had a 5.5 redhawk years ago But I like the trigger in the Smith better
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Re: 5 inch 629
[Re: Festus]
#175599
11/22/2016 12:33 AM
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Gary
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I've got a 5" 629 NIB that I'm selling if you're interested.
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Re: 5 inch 629
[Re: Gary]
#175608
11/22/2016 2:20 AM
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Whitworth
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If you want the option to shoot heavy bullets and heavy loads, I think you should stick with the Bisley. I would have the barrel cut back. I turned my 7 1/2-inch Bisley from this: Into this (5 1/2-inch banded barrel):
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Re: 5 inch 629
[Re: Festus]
#175619
11/22/2016 5:23 AM
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s4s4u
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For me the Bisley is a little nose heavy. I agree, so I shortened mine.
Rod, too.
Short cuts often lead to long recoveries.
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Re: 5 inch 629
[Re: s4s4u]
#175629
11/22/2016 2:33 PM
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Hawkeye
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Whitworth, That is a beautiful pistol after you shortened the barrel. Man, I want one in that length. Who did your work? I know where I can get a 44 Mag in regular frame and in the Bisley grip both in good shape. I have a custom holster that I had made for a short 45 colt years back.
You don't quit playing because you get old, You get old because you quit playing.
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Re: 5 inch 629
[Re: Hawkeye]
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11/22/2016 2:40 PM
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Whitworth
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Whitworth, That is a beautiful pistol after you shortened the barrel. Man, I want one in that length. Who did your work? I know where I can get a 44 Mag in regular frame and in the Bisley grip both in good shape. I have a custom holster that I had made for a short 45 colt years back. Thank you! Jack Huntington built that gun. It's my favorite barrel length on a hunting revolver.
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Re: 5 inch 629
[Re: Whitworth]
#175648
11/23/2016 3:57 PM
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Okie Hunter
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Great looking gun Whit. If you ever have a garage sale I'm driving back to Virginia!
With God all things are possible. Matt.19:26
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