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S&W Model 629-1 Review

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  • garryj

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    I picked up this S&W 6" Model 629-1 .44 Magnum a while back and finally got a chance to put it thru a few 10yd accuracy tests. I will say that this thing loves 240gr lead semi-wadcutters.

    These are three of the best groups today. I did try a some factory Winchester 240gr JSP hunting rounds, but after 6 of those bad boys, my hand was tingling and that was it-they are real thumpers.

    My favorite load was 6.5gr of American Select with a 240gr LSWC. These were very accurate. Next was 6.7gr of W231 with the same bullet. As I said before, this thing loves 240gr LSWC.

    Below are the three best targets of the day. All were 8" targets, 12 shot groups at 10 yards, from a rest(I was testing the gun, not my shooting skills). 1st target is the 240gr JSP with 23.3gr of W296(before I adjusted the POI to the right). 2nd target is 240gr LSWC with 6.5gr American Select. 3rd is 240gr LSWC with 6.7gr W231.

    Garry
     

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    XD45

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    My 629-1 8 3/8
    Is very accurate, bought it too many moons ago to remember but it loves 240 grain.
    185s not so much.

    Talking about it I think I'll take her out for a run .

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    Mouser

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    Nice gun, nice shooting! I find that my revolvers, either because of me or the gun I don't know, I tend to shoot more accurately than semi auto's. Probably the trigger as much as anything, but I shoot my super redhawk well enough to feel confident enough to shoot a deer (with proper support) quite a distance...I'd have to practice again to determine what that would be exactly, but it would be considerably farther than bow range.
     

    pawpaw

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    Reminds me of my Model 29, 4" blue. Shot about two cylinders of 240 gr. powerhouse rounds through it, then promptly replaced the checkered grips. No more cowboy for me... It was stolen in 1980. Would you just...Check yours? And make sure it doesn't say "N-647272"... I know you'll do the right thing, lol!
     

    Welldoya

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    Nice shooting. I bought one like it from a forum member a couple of weeks ago. It's got the factory wooden grips which I love the looks of but might end up putting the rubber ones on for actual shooting.
    Haven't had the chance to shoot it yet but it's one of my "always wanted one" guns.
     
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