View all posts by Kevin McPherson. You are using an out of date browser. Thanks to Tommy Campbell and Ross Seyfried for the impact they have made on the industry, and on me. Ace, I have carried both all day in the woods and I attest to the Mountain Gun being noticeably more trudge friendly than a standard Model 29. Seyfried was right, it is hard to imagine a better revolver than yours for venturing into the woods. The model 629 Id be happy to see some half-underlug L-frame options too. Thank You! Some of the add-ons on this site are powered by. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. The 686-5 357 Mountain gun gets the most use by me. Model: 629-5 Mountain Gun, Product Code 103653 Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked 44 Magnum. The hammer and trigger have very light operational wear. Remember that the laws of physics will dictate that the lighter the gun the more felt recoil with the same ammunition. Handloading with cast bullets completely transformed this guns performance. The mountain guns are among my favorite smith offerings. In 2005, they also released a blued 57-5 Mountain Gun. Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Flintlock Misc, Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Matchlock/Wheellock Misc, Century Arms International (CAI) - Rifles, Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Rifles (perc), Winchester Rifles - Modern Bolt/Auto/Single, Winchester Rifles - Pre-1899 Bolt/Single Shot, Century Arms International (CAI) - Pistols, Colt Automatic Pistols (.25, .32, & .380 cal), Colt Single Action Revolvers - Modern (22 Cal. The 686-5 357 Mountain gun gets the most use by me. You can even buy straps to convert the pancake to an inside the britches holster, if you so desire. Thanks for appreciating the article! ; ^ ). #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. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Hey Pete, When it comes to hunting, .44 Magnum is considered to be an excellent round for deer and powerful enough for larger game too. Bob. I prefer the tappered barrel and would prefer a tappered barrel on my 25-5, but not enough to buy one. Summary. Im not a big bore guy myself (Im content with .357 for most things), but the appeal of the Mountain Guns is obvious even to me. Thankfully, the action was as good as any MIM parts action I had felt. He also represented them at the highest levels of pistol competition in the late 70s and 80s. The pistol features double and single action functions, one of the most simple and easy to not screw up designs ever. They are getting harder to find and not to mention pricey. Smith & Wesson made one run of Model 29-8 blued Mountain Guns in 2003. Spegel grips, Cylinder and Slide action and sights, and .45 ACP compatible too. As a big bore fan, these are some of my favorites. No factory box unfortunately, but gun looks in excellent shape. The Ruger was just too big to carry while fishing, and the Mountain Gun was perfect. Things were right in the world for a few years. I recently purchased a S&W with frame markings that read -M629-2 Ser# BDW45** looks like a mountain gun because of tapered barrel but has SMITH & WESSON stamped on left side and .44 Magnum stamped on right side. The guns popularity demanded additional runs in 1993, 1994, 1999, 2002, and 2005. I will follow your lead on hardware choices if I ever make it to Alaska. I have a plethora of info and a long-running thread on the S&W forum about that model. 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 . 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. Someday I hope to take a sight picture on a mule deer with a Mountain Gun, and mine will be similarly loaded, Ill bet.I ordered the same holster from Milt Sparks after seeing it on Seyfrieds hip and I agree with your assessment completely. on your local stores shelf, most retailers drop ship it from a warehouse in Eagle does a great job making it look and feel like a square butt, and who knows if we will ever see a new 625 .45 Colt again? And if you shoot mostly indoors, as I do, over-the-ear muffs like the electronic Pro Ears Silver 22 offer the most protection. Ive been able to acquire the 357, 41 mag, 44 mag, 45LC, 45acp mountain guns and each of them are very fun revolvers. They took what they considered to be the best features of guns from the past and combined them with the advancements of that day. the store. Hey Darryl, I think your memory is correct, too. The cartridge has been used to take polar bear and even elephants in the past. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I decided to have it converted into a Mountain Gun and carry it in his honor. Caliber: .44 Magnum. WebS&W Model 629 Mountain Gun 44mag Revolver New In Box. The firearms industry has financial incentive to entice customers to buy the latest and greatest every year, but from a function perspective, there are many older guns with fantastic designs. Ive got an article on Hi-Points scheduled for next week, to give you a break. I have always felt that the 629 Mountain Gun was really a 44 special that could use 44 magnums. I fell in love with their clean utilitarian pure business look the second I saw my first one and bought it within minutes. He is a master firearms instructor through NMDPS and continues to instruct in retirement. Smith & Wesson Model 629-3 44 Mag. SCHEELS Condition: New In Box Brand: Smith and Wesson Caliber: .44 Magnum Item #: 913354939 Location: MN Trades Accepted: No Shipping Notes: $25.00 Shipping to Your FFL. Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The .44MG for when you step off the plane in Alaska. Not sure which one I will use, but any will work if I do my part, I think. WebS&W 44 Magnum Mountain Gun - A Review hrfunk 54.6K subscribers Join Subscribe 1.3K Share Save 72K views 5 years ago The title says it all folks! I want to go directly from my pictures on Finepix to posting on the forum. Blackjack Bullets I dont need the gas check at the speeds I shoot them, but at least you can still get the profile. I was also surprised to find that Trausch made grips for these guns. Michael, that issue of Guns & Ammo sits in my nightstand drawer along with other special gun magazines. Kevin ran the firearms program and was the chief armorer for NMSP for 13 years. S.S. 4" BBL. (Wellat least I have more informationIll leave it at that! Many feel it's better balanced, also. 44 Remington Mag, 6", Single Action, Aluminum, Black Hogue Rubber, Ambi Thumb, Com Magnum Research Desert Eagle Mark XIX Pistol DE44WMDR, 44 Magnum, 6", Single Action, Grim Reaper Finish, 8 Rds, Magnum Research Desert Eagle Mark XIX Pistol | DE44. They are beautiful and I am satisfied with the fit. A fast handling, heavy hitting 35 inch lever action rifle weighing approximately 6 lbs with an eight round magazine and minute-of-angle accuracy. Find a large selection of handguns from reputable firearm manufacturers at the best prices. We get the FFL from your store others make you find it, copy it, and fax it. Serial Number: cdj0231. WebS3E15 S&W Model 629 Mountain Gun .44 Magnum. Thomas, I think you could make a pretty strong case for that Mountain Lite being the ultimate backpacking sidearm, at least in the lower 48 and with thoughtful ammo selection. Model: 629-5 Mountain Gun, Product Code 103653. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. The mountain guns are among my favorite smith offerings. Thanks again for a great article. Maybe not with the "Mountain Gun" name.just as a regular production model, but with the tapered barrel. WebOnline shopping from a great selection of discounted 44 MAGNUM Handgun Revolver by Smith & Wesson at Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore. And too rarely, a 1st Gen Colt SA for nostalgic fun. By signing up you agree to Guns.com's The mountain guns are among my favorite smith offerings. Show 'em if you got 'em!!! Rest easy, Ace. Full-house magnums are best fired in moderation through a 4 Model 29, even more so with a Mountain Gun. Is a more modern version of the gun that made the 44 magnum famous, the model 29. 2016 to 2023 RevolverGuy.com, All Rights Reserved. WebSMITH WESSON 629 MOUNTAIN GUN pistol PRICE AND HISTORICAL VALUE. The latter Mountain Guns were drilled and tapped, toosomething S&W started doing across the board, in 1993. The narrow .400 hammer of old and the 624s smooth trigger were chosen for the lockwork. For Sale [0] Sold [29] Charts. own to figure out what you want. Seyfried nailed it back in the 80sthis is plenty of power, with mild manners, in the .45 Colt Mountain Gun. '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. Rob Leahys Sour Dough Pancake Holster is a great choice if you want to keep your N frame stealthy on your hip. Three of the best .44 Magnums made today are these: Josh Wayner for TTAG The Smith & Wesson Model 29 (629). He also studied first-generation Colt Single Action Army cylinders to make sure the cylinder had the correct radius for the cylinder diameter. As a street copper in Detroit from 1969-89, my focus was on one N frame, the Model 58 .41 Magnum. He had been shooting a 22 or some such. Seyfried was thoroughly impressed with the prototype, and he appreciated its significance. He had worked for many years at S&W; First as a model maker and then as a test technician. Skeeter Skelton was one of many sage shooters who was dismayed with the loss of the Model 24. Seller: GFPRECIOUSMETALSLLC ( FFL) GA Sales: 2. A 629 was my constant companion , when I lived in Alaska. Gun #: 981938493. The next load up was some Berrys 240 grain copper plated flat-points, loaded again with H110 which seems to be the go to powder for many of these pistol cartridges. With the current industry-wide climate, please allow for 5-7 days of processing time before shipment. (Of course, all with the option of not having that accursed lock.). Stainless 4" Barrel Pachmayr Grips Adjustable Sights. Web44 Magnum revolvers and pistols for sale online or in-store at Sportsman's Warehouse. Both were stout, but they werent uncontrollable. By and large whats replaced them are plastic semi-auto junk guns and cheesy MIM/ internal-lock revolvers. 250gr hard cast at 850-900 (Skeeter Skelton Load.) I really like the look of the Herrett (?) Ive been able to acquire the 357, 41 mag, 44 mag, 45LC, 45acp mountain guns and each of them are very fun revolvers. WebPair it with your favorite .44 Magnum revolver and youre covered for all adventures!. I always walk away from this site more intelligent than I showed up. As far as I can determine, there was only one production run of the 657 Mountain Gun. 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