Smith Wesson 629 Deluxe 3 in 44 Mag – Superb Stainless Revolver

Description

The Smith Wesson 629 Deluxe 3 in 44 Mag is the short-barrel N-frame built for people who want 44 Magnum power in a package they can actually carry, finished in stainless steel and fitted with elegant textured wood grips.

Smith Wesson 629 Deluxe 3 in 44 Mag A Packable N-Frame

Smith and Wesson leads the way when it comes to the most powerful revolvers, and the Model 629 Deluxe puts that reputation into a gun sized for carry rather than the bench. The 3 inch barrel trims a considerable amount of length and weight off the standard 629 while keeping the full-size N-frame cylinder and six rounds of 44 Magnum.

Textured wood grips are what set the Deluxe apart from the standard model. They are more attractive than rubber on a stainless gun, and they give a firm hold without the sticky grab that rubber has against clothing when you are drawing from concealment.

All stainless construction is the practical choice for a revolver that lives in a chest rig, a saddle bag or a hip holster in bad weather. It shrugs off sweat and rain in a way blued carbon steel never will.

Honest Notes on the Short Barrel

A 3 inch 44 Magnum trades velocity for portability, and the trade is real. Expect to give up a few hundred feet per second against a 6.5 inch gun, and expect a much larger fireball and a sharper report, because powder that would have burned in a longer barrel burns in the air instead.

Recoil is also more noticeable. The gun is lighter than its long-barrel siblings, so full-power Magnum loads move it more. Most owners find that 44 Special or a mid-range Magnum load makes the gun far more pleasant and still leaves plenty of power on hand.

None of that makes the short barrel a poor choice. It makes it a specific choice: this is a woods and trail gun meant to be carried constantly and fired occasionally, not a range gun meant to be fired constantly.

Specifications

• Manufacturer part number: 150715
• Caliber: 44 Magnum (also accepts 44 Special)
• Frame: large N-frame, stainless steel
• Barrel: 3 in., stainless steel
• Capacity: 6 rounds
• Action: single and double action
• Grips: textured wood
• Finish: satin stainless
• Width: 1.7 in.
• Sights: adjustable rear sight, ramp front sight
• Warranty: Smith and Wesson Limited Lifetime Service Policy
• UPC: 022188141597

Why Buyers Choose the Smith Wesson 629 Deluxe 3 in 44 Mag

Very few revolvers put six rounds of full-power 44 Magnum into something you can carry all day. That combination is the entire reason the 3 inch 629 exists.

Bear country, hog country and backcountry hiking all reward a handgun you will actually have on you. A 6.5 inch revolver gets left in the truck far more often than a 3 inch one does.

The N-frame is strong enough to take heavy loads indefinitely, so the short barrel does not mean a compromised gun. It is the same cylinder and the same lockwork as the full-size version.

Textured wood grips and satin stainless make this a gun worth looking at as well as carrying, which is not something you can say about most defensive revolvers.

Who Should Buy It

The Smith Wesson 629 Deluxe 3 in 44 Mag suits hikers, hunters and ranchers who want serious protection against large animals in a carryable package, and revolver shooters who want an N-frame that does not require a full-length holster. It is a demanding gun for a new shooter, and 44 Special is the sensible way to learn it.

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