N-Frame 329PD Air light (44 Mag) vs Gen 4 Glock 20 (10mm)

[Hams42]

There is another popular thread about 44 mags right now but I really need the nitty gritty on the air light smiths.

I have a gen 4 glock 20 right now that I carry in the woods with me. This is my 2nd glock 10 mm. I got the 23sf in 2020 and sold it a year later when I found the 20. If i am being honest I don't like this gun. I hate the trigger and the sights and can barely hit the 8 inch plates at 15 yards with it.

Last week I saw my local gun store had a used S&W 44 mag air light for $1000. I have thought that these were nice looking guns for a long time but have never shot one. I do assume they kick like a mule and torque pretty bad in the hand.

Anyone have a bit of experience with this exact revolver? What are your thoughts and what should I expect? I'm thinking about selling/ trading my glock and another shotgun that I don't love for the revolver.

 

[marksjeep]

329 with factory grips is not pleasant with magnum loads. 500s&w grips fit well and cover the strap, providing minor improvement. Its fun to shoot with specials. Its big, it fits well in the hand, it just kicks exactly how you expect a lightweight 44 mag to kick.

 

[std7mag]

329 with factory grips is not pleasant with magnum loads. 500s&w grips fit well and cover the strap, providing minor improvement. Its fun to shoot with specials. Its big, it fits well in the hand, it just kicks exactly how you expect a lightweight 44 mag to kick.

Like an Army mule? Lol

 

[mtmuley]

I have a gen 4 glock 20 right now that I carry in the woods with me. This is my 2nd glock 10 mm. I got the 23sf in 2020 and sold it a year later when I found the 20. If i am being honest I don't like this gun. I hate the trigger and the sights and can barely hit the 8 inch plates at 15 yards with it.

I have a G20 and love it although I know they aren't for everyone. Tough to find, but the Taurus Tracker Titanium 7 shot .357 is a great woods carry gun. Friend of mine sold one to a member here a long time ago. He still has it. mtmuley

 

[elkhuntinfool78]

I've been carrying the 329pd for probably 15 years or so and I love it. That said it's definitely not for everyone. I have no problem holding 3" groups at 15 yards with 300 grain hardcast loads. However you won't be rapid firing this gun accurately so take that into account. As mentioned above the xframe rubber grips help some with the recoil.

 

[elkhuntinfool78]

I should also mention since you are looking at a used one in particular that in 15 years I've actually owned two. I put about 500 rounds of full house loads through the first one when it started to need repair. Loosened up enough that I had to install an oversized hand and bolt stop to tighten it back up.

I would also recommend stripping the lock out of it for reliability/ peace of mind