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I have been lusting over a S&W Model 629 Stealth Hunter lately. Anybody own one of these. Any words of widsom on them? Thanks in advance! Darrell | ||
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Great looking gun, I don't have one, but it does look cool. I have a Model 629 Light Hunter. http://www.smith-wesson.com/we...rn=15714&isFirearm=Y If you're going to make a hole, make it a big one. ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Member of the Delaware Destroyers Member Reeders Misfits NRA Life Member ENDOWMENT MEMBER NAHC Life Member DSA Life Member | |||
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I've been looking at those too. It should "carry" alot easier than the Stealth Hunter. How does yours shoot Alex? | |||
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I am working up some different loads, but the first load I have tried shoot very good. I was on the bench at the indoor range shooting at 25 yards, and I got a small ragged hole in the target, I need to move out to 50 and 75 yards and see what it will do. But I am waiting for the weather to get better to go to the outdoor range. So far I like the gun. If you're going to make a hole, make it a big one. ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Member of the Delaware Destroyers Member Reeders Misfits NRA Life Member ENDOWMENT MEMBER NAHC Life Member DSA Life Member | |||
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Personally, I just won't get past those locks on the side. I relegate my S&W collection to the older models. If ignorance is bliss; there are some blissful sonofaguns around here. We know who you are, so no reason to point yourselves out. | |||
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I have the Light Hunter in 41 mag. What you posted is a variation of that revolver, with the later required lock and "dogleg" down the left side. I too, much prefer the earlier revolvers without the lock and "proud metal" on the left side of the firearm. | |||
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I have a Light Hunter with Lock and about 1,000 trouble free rounds down the Tube.I collect older Smiths ,and this shoots as well or better than most. | |||
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It's just an asthetic issue. I have no doubts that it is a really fine piece -- it is a Smith & Wesson afterall!  "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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Mine...a S&W 629 PC Stealth Hunter 6" .44 Magnum, I am really in love with it. Cost Me in My country u$2000. Ball-crane lock, Factory Magnaport, Trigger stop,removable front sight (Dovetail) You can use any sight sistem (Leupy, red dot, laser sight) without taking off the factory rear sight and can use or not the 5 removable counter weights, 1 MOA meters guaranted  "Every ignored reallity prepares its revenge!" | |||
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Lock don't bother me either, I have never had a problem with them in any off my S&W 460's, 500's or 44 Mags, or any other Smith's I have owned with them. If you're going to make a hole, make it a big one. ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Member of the Delaware Destroyers Member Reeders Misfits NRA Life Member ENDOWMENT MEMBER NAHC Life Member DSA Life Member | |||
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Great photo Guillermo! Beautiful revolver...... I will take a picture of one of my Smiths with a bottle of blue label......  "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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Oh, it's simply a matter of principal and preference. Just like those stupid cross-bolt safeties on lever guns. It's gone just as fast as I can install the kit to plug the hole. If someone comes up with a similar device for the S&W I will consider buying them again. Hanging the individual(s) responsible for the lock from a tree would be that much better. If ignorance is bliss; there are some blissful sonofaguns around here. We know who you are, so no reason to point yourselves out. | |||
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Again, simply a matter of principle...... "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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I also have a Model 629 Light Hunter. I don't like the lock hole but haven't had any problem with it. I am working up some loads using Vihtavuori N-110 podwer. Does anyone use this podwer ? | |||
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Sandro,I use N-110.What weight bullets are you loading???????cast or jacketed?????? OB | |||
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I'm actually loading 240gr Hornady HP/XTP and 245gr cast gas checked bullets. | |||
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Mine is the original 41 mag hunter. It looks similar but without the weights. I have to admit that since I have had it so long, I did not pay nearly that much for it. Here it is:  I'd sell it, but I don't know what I could get for it. Larry "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history, when everybody stands around reloading" -- Thomas Jefferson | |||
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I checked my reloading log.I worked up to 21 grs. N110 for the 240 Gr XTP for 1,350FPS out of my Smith.The same amount with a Bull X hardcast 240 gr SWC went 1,420FPS.With 300 Gr bull x hard Cast and 19.5 grs .I was getting 1,200 FPS.Very good accuracy in both weight bullets.I shot a smaller 250 lb.Bear in Michigan with the 300 gr hardcast at 70 yds and took out both front shoulders .This was with a 8" 629 Classic. | |||
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Larry, that's really nice! "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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 An older, non IL, 629 Lt Wt Hunter in .44 magnum with Herrett stocks. This one was so accurate that I later bought another but the 625 .45 Colt model. Two buddies each have them, one a .41 mag the other another 629 .44 mag. ALL of them are accurate, function flawlessly, etc. GREAT guns. Don't care for the current models...too weird looking, as well as the IL. FN in MT 'I'm tryin' to think, but nothin' happens"! Curly Howard Definitive Stooge | |||
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Another beautiful revolver!! "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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You guys are killing me! Thanks for sharing those photos. I do like that "look".  | |||
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I haven't shooted this revolver alot since I have it from few weeks. I have tried 19 to 21gr with both the XTP and the hard cast gas checked bullets. I can't measure speeds but loads in the Vihtavuori manual looks a bit hot to me. | |||
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Here is a picture of my pair of M-29-2s, both are pined and recessed   _____________________________________________________ A 9mm may expand to a larger diameter, but a 45 ain't going to shrink Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened. - Winston Churchill | |||
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More than just an astheric issuse as there have been S&W revolvers with the locks to "lock themselves" when being fired. Not a good situation IMHO. I like MS Hitman also concentrate my S&W collection on pre-lock models _____________________________________________________ A 9mm may expand to a larger diameter, but a 45 ain't going to shrink Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened. - Winston Churchill | |||
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I wouldn't buy one with the lock either. That said, all of my Smiths are old too....... "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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29-2 are beautiful revolvers, pity here in Italy it's hard to find one in good condition and prices are very high. | |||
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Whitworth, I have never has an issue with the locks on any of my S&W's. One of my 500 mag has over 3000 rounds, and it has never locked by itself. I have had 5 of the S&W 500 Mags, and never a problem. I have had 5 of the S&W 460 Mag, and never a problem. My 629, 640, 442 and 686 all with locks, and I shoot the hell out of them, never a locking issue. So many guns with locks and not one problem. In my opinion it is a non-issue. If you're going to make a hole, make it a big one. ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Member of the Delaware Destroyers Member Reeders Misfits NRA Life Member ENDOWMENT MEMBER NAHC Life Member DSA Life Member | |||
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For me it is not a fear of it locking up. This is the first I have heard of that "problem" existing. For me it is purely aesthetic. "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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For whatever reason, it does not bother me. It is so close to the thumb release I don't really notice it. If you're going to make a hole, make it a big one. ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Member of the Delaware Destroyers Member Reeders Misfits NRA Life Member ENDOWMENT MEMBER NAHC Life Member DSA Life Member | |||
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The ad says the Stealth Hunter has an "old school pinned sear". What's a pinned sear? John | |||
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  I settled on a similar model. I was the winning bidder for this one on Gubroker last night! | |||
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Nice piece.I would not mind one of those myself. | |||
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Hey, congratulations! I really like the unfluted cylinder! Are you going to shoot it today? Keep us posted!  "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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Unfortunately, I don't have it yet. I just won the auction last night. Gonna take a week or so for it to get here.  | |||
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Hmmmm, maybe next time. | |||
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That should have been obvious to me......  Hey I've only had one cup of coffee so far...... "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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Welcome to the forum! You need a hosting site like photobucket to post pictures. Just open an account and follow directions -- www.photobucket.com -- it's so easy, even I can do it. Would love to see the photos of the -2 you have. I have had my -3 for a long time as well, and it has served me very well. "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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