Smith Wesson 629 Deluxe 6.5 in 44 Mag – Superb Revolver

Description

The Smith Wesson 629 Deluxe 6.5 in 44 Mag is the long-barrel version of the stainless N-frame that made the 44 Magnum famous, dressed with elegant textured wood grips and finished bright from muzzle to backstrap.

Smith Wesson 629 Deluxe 6.5 in 44 Mag Overview

Smith and Wesson leads the way when it comes to the most powerful revolvers, and the Model 629 is the stainless expression of the gun that started that reputation. The Deluxe version keeps the full N-frame architecture and adds textured wood grips in place of the usual rubber, which changes both the look and the feel of the gun considerably.

The 6.5 inch barrel is the length that makes the most of a 44 Magnum. It burns more of the powder charge, adds meaningful velocity over the short-barrel versions, and stretches the sight radius out far enough for deliberate shooting at distance.

All stainless construction means the gun handles field carry, humidity and blood without the anxiety a blued revolver brings. At 50.7 ounces it is heavy, and that weight is the reason full-power 44 Magnum loads are tolerable rather than punishing.

Shooting the 44 Magnum

Six rounds of 44 Magnum out of a fifty ounce revolver is a manageable proposition for most shooters, but it is worth being direct about it: this is not a cartridge you learn on. Recoil is sharp, muzzle blast is loud, and new shooters often develop a flinch on this gun that takes months to unlearn.

The practical answer is 44 Special. The chamber takes it, recoil drops to something close to 38 Special levels, and it costs less. Many owners shoot Special all year and load Magnum only for hunting season.

With Magnum loads and a scope or good irons, the 629 is a legitimate 100 yard handgun hunting revolver for deer, hogs and black bear. That is what the 6.5 inch barrel exists to do.

Specifications

• Manufacturer part number: 150714
• Caliber: 44 Magnum (also accepts 44 Special)
• Frame: large N-frame, stainless steel
• Barrel: 6.5 in., stainless steel
• Capacity: 6 rounds
• Action: single and double action
• Grips: textured wood
• Finish: satin stainless
• Weight: 50.7 oz
• Width: 1.7 in.
• Height: 6.1 in.
• Sights: adjustable rear sight, ramp front sight
• Warranty: Smith and Wesson Limited Lifetime Service Policy
• UPC: 022188141566

Why Buyers Choose the Smith Wesson 629 Deluxe 6.5 in 44 Mag

The Model 629 is the stainless standard for the 44 Magnum, and that is not nostalgia. The N-frame is strong enough to take a lifetime of full-power loads, and the design has been refined continuously since 1955.

Textured wood grips are the Deluxe difference. They fill the hand, they look far better than rubber on a stainless gun, and they are the reason many buyers choose this variant over the standard 629.

A revolver has no magazine to fail and no slide to cycle, so it will feed heavy cast bullets and hot handloads that would choke a semi-automatic. For handgun hunting that matters.

Stainless steel is the right choice for a gun that will be carried in the rain, in a saddle scabbard, or on a trapline. It cleans up easily and forgives neglect that would rust a blued finish.

Who Should Buy It

The Smith Wesson 629 Deluxe 6.5 in 44 Mag suits handgun hunters working deer, hog and black bear inside about 100 yards, backcountry carriers who want serious stopping power against large animals, and revolver collectors who prefer wood to rubber. Newer shooters should plan on starting with 44 Special before working up.

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