I've used the wolff spring kits on my S&W and on a Charter Arms Bulldog. Really easy to install and they make the trigger as good as my N-frame 357 that got it's trigger through round count.
Buy a new 44 Magnum (Which would you buy?)
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I've used the wolff spring kits on my S&W and on a Charter Arms Bulldog. Really easy to install and they make the trigger as good as my N-frame 357 that got it's trigger through round count.
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Dan O
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I owned a Colt Python years ago. The Python is a 357 mag and had a 6 inch barrel. It was a very nice firearm and I used it for duty carry in the beginning of my career. I have never shot the 44 mag Colt. I sold the python and went to a 4 inch Model 57 S&W 41 mag for duty carry. The S&W fit me much better. Since then I acquired a nickel S&W model 29 6 inch barrel. It fits me the same as the Model 57 both are N frames. The Model 29 & 629 have went through changes through the years. The new 29/629 are built to handle heavy loads much better than the older models. The new model 629 mountain guns do not have the lock and the barrel has a lighter contour. Go to the S&W website and check out the weight difference between the different models. For carry in the hills and possibly hunting a good balance IMHO is the 629 Classic with the 5 inch barrel. The full lug gives added weight that will help tame the recoil better than the 4 inch standard or mountain guns. Currently I own SBH 4 5/8 inch, SBH Hunter 7 1/2 barrel with 2x scope, SRH 7 1/2 inch and the S&W 29 6inch. Still have the 4 inch Model 57 nickel. I can use either the 29 or 57 in my chest holster barrel length doesn't matter.
If weight is a big deal go with the mountain gun. If not I would go with the S&W 629 classic 5 inch model. Still easy to carry but more comfortable to shoot. If you prefer single action check out the SBH 5 1/2 possibly in a Bisley grip. Whatever you chose enjoy it.
If weight is a big deal go with the mountain gun. If not I would go with the S&W 629 classic 5 inch model. Still easy to carry but more comfortable to shoot. If you prefer single action check out the SBH 5 1/2 possibly in a Bisley grip. Whatever you chose enjoy it.
noharleyyet
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J-38 snubbie, Triple 4" K-357's, L-357 snubbie 686 Plus 7 shot....40 Sig229 45 Kimber Super Carry Pro in the back ground
noharleyyet
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I'd have to sell the Smiths and add significant cash to have the Python I wanted Dale...
Yep. Those originals are really out of hand. Beautiful handguns. If only I would have paid attention 30 years ago. mtmuley
Dan O
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I bought mine from a buddy in 1975 cost $150.00. It was like new.
