Variants Smith & Wesson Model 29

1 variants

1.1 model 629
1.2 quiet special purpose revolver
1.3 mountain gun variation
1.4 other variants

variants

smith & wesson model 29-2

the original model 29 superseded model 29-1 in 1960, modifications made ejector-rod screw. model 29-2 replaced following year, 1 screw had secured cylinder-stop spring being deleted. barrel length shortened 6 1/2 6 in 1979. these 2 versions known pinned , recessed . pinned means barrels screwed in, , secured pin driven through frame , notch in barrel. recessed denotes rear of bored cylinder holes being countersunk, that, when loaded, cartridge rims enclosed cylinder. in 1982, cost-cutting model 29-3 dropped recessed cylinders , pinned barrels crush-fit barrels.

the -4 , -5, produced 1988 , 1990 respectively had changes improve durability heavy use. in 1994 29-6 began production, fitted standard rubber monogrips hogue replace previous wooden items, standard tapped holes being provided attaching scope mounts. 29-7 started production in 1998 changes locking mechanism, firing pin s attachment, , hammer , trigger produced metal injection molding process.

model 629

a snub-nosed smith & wesson model 629.

introduced in 1978, smith & wesson model 629 stainless steel version of model 29.

the 629 model designation derives smith & wesson s practice of denoting stainless steel version of 1 of existing designs placing 6 in front of model number of original weapon. 629 classic variant features full-length barrel underlug, other variants include 629 stealth hunter.

.44 magnum s&w model 629-6 deluxe talo edition



quiet special purpose revolver

some s&w model 29s rebuilt aai corporation make quiet special purpose revolvers (qspr). these had new, short, smoothbore barrels (35 mm / 1.375 inch), .40 / 10mm bore, cylinder chambers reamed accept special qspr ammunition externally resembled metal-cased .410-gauge shotgun shells internally worked piston trap gases. special ammunition made aai.

this pistol developed 1967 1971 used tunnel rats in vietnam war. qspr tested on battlefield in 1969, , improvement , testing program ran 1970 until 1971. @ least officially never entered service. withdrawal vietnam reduced interest in qspr weapon, , program ended in 1972.

a russian handgun of more-recent vintage, ohs-38 stechkin, described using system virtually identical employed quiet special purpose revolver (qspr).

mountain gun variation

mountain gun engraved john k. pease , wayne di angelo through smith & wesson custom engraving shop.

the mountain gun introduced in 1989 lightweight version of model 29 designed carried , shot little . barrel profile reprise of original design. version 29-4 backpacker 2.5 barrel, (very rare).

a smith & wesson model 629 3 barrel called trail boss produced distributor, rsr.

other variants

smith & wesson model 629 performance center, competition-oriented variant weighted barrel reducing recoil



on january 26, 2006, smith & wesson announced 50th anniversary model 29. identical previous models except gold inlaid trademark on side cover, new internal lock mechanism, , non-fluted cylinder.
on january 1, 2007, smith & wesson announced reissue of model 29 engraved model in s&w s classics line.
the smith & wesson model 629 stealth hunter has 7.5 ported barrel full-length under lug increased stability , recoil reduction.the barrel-cylinder gap 0.006 in (0.1524 mm), ball-detent lockup between frame , cylinder crane provides increased strength. entire revolver made of stainless steel, glare-reducing matte black finish. comes slip-resistant synthetic grips.
the 329ng scandium-framed revolver pvd-coated cylinder , tritium sights. part of nightguard line.




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