New 629-6

[osteodoc08]

Was browsing one of my local fun stores and came across a 6-1/2" full underlug 629 with nice checkered rosewood laminate grips. Supposedly this was a Talo exclusive but is now just the deluxe model.

Sure it has the Hillary Hole, MIM and a RB frame, but it's now my HH, MIM, TB abomination that I won't feel bad about hammering on as opposed to a nice P&R 29. Still on the lookout for one. Had one, had issues with it rotating backwards that a trip to Smith didn't fix 100%, so down the road it went with full disclosure.

For a steady diet, I do have a nice Ruger Redhawk, which I love, but it ain't no smith.

So now the process starts with load development and seeing how she runs. Range Report to follow.

[Rainier]

Pictures? We all like gun porn

[prsman23]

Two guns one case.


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[Shuz]

Congrats on your new Smith. You will enjoy that one, Hillary hole and all! I've found that a good accuracy testing load is 18 to 19g of 2400 and the old 429421 sized to .431 regardless of what your throats measure. I have 3 ea 629 Smiths that have .4285" throats, and I shoot that load in all with very good accuracy and no leading.

[Bzcraig]

Any excuse for a new gun huh doc? Lol! Pics please?

[arlon]

Sounds like a good one. I like the longer barrel and full under lug. That added weight has to help with the recoil. I have 629s in 3" and 4" that are just too much of a handful to enjoy on a regular basis. You could shoot that one with lighter loads all day long. I like the way the short ones look but I like the way the longer ones shoot. (-:}

[osteodoc08]

Few cell phone pics for now



Once I have a chance to get her dirtied up, I'll post more. Gonna be a little bit due to weather and obligations

[osteodoc08]

Any excuse for a new gun huh doc? Lol! Pics please?

Well it was my birthday present to me. You only turn 36 once, right?

[rintinglen]

Well it was my birthday present to me. You only turn 36 once, right?

You can do it again when you're 72--I'm closing in on it.
Congratulations on your new gun--hope it exceeds expectations.

[Rainier]

Woot! Great looking boolit launcher - what a fantastic birthday prize - have fun!

[osteodoc08]

As expected the TB load was a hoot to shoot. The 2400 gave me a huge fireball. Accuracy at 15 yards standing was good. Can't wait to get her on the real range on a rest with some load development.

[Rainier]

Call me Kreskin but somethings tells me you've seen that done before - those are some wonderful first targets!! Great find on a beautiful gun and fantastic shooting! And yes, 2400 is a very accurate powder in the .44 but does have a bit of flash and with a high enough dose some recoil.

[snowwolfe]

Very nice!

[bigted]

i gotta say that your new baby is wonderful. very sexy lookin revolver. and a shooter to boot? you hit the jackpot my friend.

so is this a straight run revolver with the underlug or a special run?

[thegatman]

Very nice and accurate.

[murf205]

As expected the TB load was a hoot to shoot. The 2400 gave me a huge fireball. Accuracy at 15 yards standing was good. Can't wait to get her on the real range on a rest with some load development.

Gives you that giddy feeling when they all go into one wad, right in the center---doesn't it! Id say you are on the right track with 2400. A lot of people on this site hold HS-6 in high regard for 44's as well. I'd try it too but I have an 8lb'er of 2400.

[osteodoc08]

i gotta say that your new baby is wonderful. very sexy lookin revolver. and a shooter to boot? you hit the jackpot my friend.

so is this a straight run revolver with the underlug or a special run?

This was a Talo special run but I'm sure there are plenty out there

[osteodoc08]

Gives you that giddy feeling when they all go into one wad, right in the center---doesn't it! Id say you are on the right track with 2400. A lot of people on this site hold HS-6 in high regard for 44's as well. I'd try it too but I have an 8lb'er of 2400.

I'll have to try some HS-6