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Smith & Wesson Model 29
Scale To:
Gun Dimensions		Width:	No Data
Length:	11.38-in	Height:	No Data
Barrel:	6-in	Weight:	45.5-oz
Variant 11 of 13

Gun Rankings
Power Factor (240 grain bullet)334320 Recoil Factor (240 grain bullet)20.51 ft-lb Total Capacity6 rounds ConcealabilityVery Poor Defense Factor54%

Gun Specifications
Type:	Revolver
Produced:	1979 - 1982
Caliber:	.44 Rem Mag
Action:	revolving chamber
Trigger:	double-action (DA/SA)
Safety:	hammer block
Cylinder:	6-round
Frame:	blued steel
Grip:	checkered wood
Sights:	red ramp front, adjustable rear
Notes:	29-2 variant, pinned and recessed

Manufacturer
	Smith & Wesson More Info

Gun Value
MSRP:	No Data	Used Est:	$1,400.00
Last Update:	3/29/2025

About the Gun

The Model 29 (commonly known as the 44 Magnum) was produced between 1956 and 1997. The gun was developed to satisfy shooters who were demanding more powerful cartridges than the .44 S&W Special. This model was made popular by the 'Dirty Harry' films. Smith & Wesson re-introduced this revolver as part of their 'Classics' series in 2008.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	.44 Remington Magnum
Alias:	N/A
More Info

Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:		240 grains
MV:	1393 ft/sec	ME:	1034 ft-lbs

About the Cartridge

This cartridge was developed by Smith & Wesson and Remington, and was introduced for a new heavy-frame 44 Magnum revolver. Today Ruger, Colt, Smith & Wesson and others make revolvers for this cartridge. This is a high powered pistol cartridge designed primarily for hunting. The .44 Magnum offers less power than .50 AE and .454 Casull, but much more than .357 Magnum.

User Rating

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2	User Comments

User Comments

Childhood dream come true!
By Estesj11 on 28 Mar 2025
I've wanted this gun since I was a kid watching Dirty Harry with my dad. Originally I wanted the6 inch but when I saw the 4 inch on consignment at Belmont Firearms and Range I just had to have it. It seems to have lighter recoil than the standard Smith and Wesson model 629, probably due to the fact that its not made of stainless steel. I installed rubber grips to keep the gun from moving in my hand. I love this gun so much.

Super Smith
By Ragingbull on 04 Mar 2024
Purchased mine in 1979, 8 3/8” new with wood case. Beautiful pistol and a fantastic shooter. Have taken a good number of Whitetail deer with this GREAT pistol. Will be passing it on someday.