Posted: 6/11/2009 7:51:56 PM EDT
| So, I just put a perfect 29-6 8 3/8 on layaway. I have done some seaches on the endurance package this gun supposedly has, but can anyone ell me more about this gun- is it more capable for good .44 loads? I have been searching and searching for a shooter model 29 and finally found this one; I'm really excited. Any help would be greatly appreciated! |
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So, I just put a perfect 29-6 8 3/8 on layaway. I have done some seaches on the endurance package this gun supposedly has, but can anyone ell me more about this gun- is it more capable for good .44 loads? I have been searching and searching for a shooter model 29 and finally found this one; I'm really excited. Any help would be greatly appreciated! my book of "standard cat of S&W" 3rd ed, doenst show anything for the "endurance package" it could be sort of like a "standard" enhancement package offered by the PC. It does list a "Dale Earnhardt" special edition for the 29-6. im not sure if you handled any 29s, but with a 8.375 tube, its going to be really front heavy. Ive got a couple 29s and my fav now is the 629 classic with the 5" tube. to me its the most balance gun/barrel. im sure someone else will chime in with relevant info. |
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Yes, the 29-6 does have the lockwork enhancements. They were started with the 29-3E and improved through the 29-5. Your 29-6 should be just fine for any factory loads of .44 Magnum. If you plan on shooting the .44 much, you had better learn reloading or have a rich uncle. Edit: And if you can find the Remington 180 JSP loads, they're a hoot. They hit 1650 from my 6 inch 29, so they should probably go close to 1750 from the longer barrel. They're also earsplittingly LOUD. I use them when people near me on the firing line start shooting better than I do. Solves that problem with a quickness. 
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Yes, the 29-6 does have the lockwork enhancements. They were started with the 29-3E and improved through the 29-5. Your 29-6 should be just fine for any factory loads of .44 Magnum. If you plan on shooting the .44 much, you had better learn reloading or have a rich uncle. Edit: And if you can find the Remington 180 JSP loads, they're a hoot. They hit 1650 from my 6 inch 29, so they should probably go close to 1750 from the longer barrel. They're also earsplittingly LOUD. I use them when people near me on the firing line start shooting better than I do. Solves that problem with a quickness. Thanks for the help. Oh, I've been reloading .44mag for about 15 years, but just for superblackhawks. Part of what kept me away from the 29s years ago was the general strength issue, but I decided I wanted one anyway. This is going to be more of a target/long range hunting gun, so the long barrel is welcome (I'm familiar with 7 1/2 and 10 inch .44s so this felt just fine). I'll check out the 180's sounds fun
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So, I just put a perfect 29-6 8 3/8 on layaway. I have done some seaches on the endurance package this gun supposedly has, but can anyone ell me more about this gun- is it more capable for good .44 loads? I have been searching and searching for a shooter model 29 and finally found this one; I'm really excited. Any help would be greatly appreciated! my book of "standard cat of S&W" 3rd ed, doenst show anything for the "endurance package" it could be sort of like a "standard" enhancement package offered by the PC. It does list a "Dale Earnhardt" special edition for the 29-6. im not sure if you handled any 29s, but with a 8.375 tube, its going to be really front heavy. Ive got a couple 29s and my fav now is the 629 classic with the 5" tube. to me its the most balance gun/barrel. im sure someone else will chime in with relevant info. Don't worry, I've handled many 29s (I work at a gander mt in the gun dept part time to pay for the toys) Someday I'd like a 4", but this one came up and I couldn't resist.
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