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S&W 329 44 mag #6528399
04/29/19 11:45 PM
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Anybody ever shot one of these lt wt 44 mags ? How much do they bark ?

Re: S&W 329 44 mag [Re: Mr. Ed] #6528404
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I've shot one it's pretty snappy. I don't own it but I do have a 3" 629 (stainless steel) that I carry in the woods. It'll jump a bit too. Sometimes I wish I had the scandium version just because it's lighter but then that's where I also have a problem with it. Everything's a trade off when it comes to carrying a gun.

Re: S&W 329 44 mag [Re: Mr. Ed] #6528407
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I have a 6" 629 and that lt wt one would be a woods carry. Right now I have the Glock 20 10mm. From what I can tell the glock is between 357 & 41 mag power plus 15 rds vs 6 in the 44. The 329 would be more of a novelty to have but then again if I don't have it I usually want it.

Re: S&W 329 44 mag [Re: Mr. Ed] #6528414
04/30/19 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Ed
. . . then again if I don't have it I usually want it.
Sounds like an excellent reason to get one. grin I also have a 6" 29. Dirty Harry and all that.

The 10mm is no joke with serious loads but if I end up in grizzly country I'd rather have something that hurts my hand more. Really though there are some 10mm loads out there that'll pretty much go all the way through a black bear from any angle.

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Re: S&W 329 44 mag [Re: 10bands] #6528418
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Originally Posted by 10bands
Originally Posted by Mr. Ed
. . . then again if I don't have it I usually want it.
Sounds like an excellent reason to get one. grin I also have a 6" 29. Dirty Harry and all that.

The 10mm is no joke with serious loads but if I end up in grizzly country I'd rather have something that hurts my hand more. Really though there are some 10mm loads out there that'll pretty much go all the way through a black bear from any angle.


never been in the situation of having a bear charge but don't know if I would want less rounds in a more powerful caliber or a little less power with a lot more rounds. Plus the Glock can soak up some of the recoil on the reload.

Re: S&W 329 44 mag [Re: Mr. Ed] #6528435
04/30/19 04:22 AM
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Had a 8 3/8 mod 629. Magnaported and Red Dot sight. Wasn't bad at all !

Re: S&W 329 44 mag [Re: Mr. Ed] #6528474
04/30/19 07:13 AM
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If you are in bear country and need to apply the .44 your not going to need as many rounds as you think. You will be shooting point blank, recoil you will not feel.
Keeping it accessible is key. Make sure the grips feel right.
My personal favorite is my 629 4" mountain gun. 44 magnum.

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Re: S&W 329 44 mag [Re: Mr. Ed] #6528512
04/30/19 08:34 AM
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I have a 6" 629 Vcomp .44mag. With a port. Its a Performance center model and its low recoil.


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Re: S&W 329 44 mag [Re: Mr. Ed] #6528524
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Most people that own the 329 load it down or shoot lesser factory loads which lets you say you shoot a .44 mag but really don't.

Re: S&W 329 44 mag [Re: Mr. Ed] #6528535
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Re: S&W 329 44 mag [Re: Mr. Ed] #6528546
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I have the 329, it' s great for packing but pretty stout for shooting. If I'm just plinking I shoot 44 specials in it. If I'm hunting with one of my single shot pistols I sometimes carry the 329 for close up shots. I have taken a couple of doe deer with it.

We've got quite a few grizzlies around here. Every year some one gets wacked by grizzly. So when I'm out I load it up with full power 44 mag loads and with 265 gr cast bullets.


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Re: S&W 329 44 mag [Re: wyote] #6528621
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Originally Posted by wyote
So when I'm out I load it up with full power 44 mag loads and with 265 gr cast bullets.

Hard to beat a good hard wide flat nose cast bullet for penetration and tissue damage. I run them in my 44,41 and 357.
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Re: S&W 329 44 mag [Re: Mr. Ed] #6528641
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Have two Smith and Wesson model 57's with 8 3/8" barrels in 41 rem magnum, enjoy them a lot.

Re: S&W 329 44 mag [Re: Mr. Ed] #6529138
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Googled it up last night and most of the reviews seem to be pretty good about it. Always can use something I do not have I guess.

Re: S&W 329 44 mag [Re: Mr. Ed] #6529198
05/01/19 06:57 AM
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I just traded a Sig for one that should be showing up today, I’ll let you know how it goes. I already have a Smith X frame in .460, so I’m used to punishment lol


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Re: S&W 329 44 mag [Re: Outlaw99] #6529294
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Originally Posted by Outlaw99
I just traded a Sig for one that should be showing up today, I’ll let you know how it goes. I already have a Smith X frame in .460, so I’m used to punishment lol


My main hunting pistol is a Freedom Arms 454. For me the 454 is more comfortable to shoot than my S&W 329 with full power loads. A friend of mine shot some Buffalo Bore 330 gr bullets (IIRC) in his 329. He wanted me to shoot it. I fire 4 rounds and was getting ready to fire the 5th when I decided I'd had enough and handed his pistol back and said I'm done!


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Re: S&W 329 44 mag [Re: wyote] #6529369
05/01/19 11:51 AM
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wyote,if you are referring to Buffalo Bore's 340 gr load,it was never meant to be shot from the 329.In fact,when Tim Sundles heard people were,he threatened to discontinue the load.

Another thing that shooters of ultra light revolvers need to know when firing heavy loads is the the recoil impulse is so fast and sharp that it can cause bullets in the cylinder to "jump crimp".This will lock up the gun immediately and you won't be able to fire another shot till you get it home or to a gunsmith and correct the problem.This isn't what you want to have happen in a life threatening situation.

Re: S&W 329 44 mag [Re: Mr. Ed] #6529566
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Got mine today. It’s a quality piece, locks up tight and a crisp light trigger. 44 specials and a pleasure to shoot, smooth and little recoil. Shot a few middle of the road 240g mags and they definitely bark; but not at all unbearable. I didn’t buy this gun for a handgun hunter, I have others that fit that bill. For me, this is strictly a carry gun when I’m hunting and backpacking in grizzly country. I’m going to swap out the factory sights for some tritium night sights, and install a X frame hogue grip.

Taxi is right about the jump crimp, and folks who carry it should understand what it is, it’s causes, and choose a proven bullet they have absolute confidence in.


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