S&W 629 or Ruger Kodiak
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Deplorable Me
.700 Nitro Express
I like the Smith grips but like the durability of the Ruger. The shorties have to kick like a mule.
Deplorable Me
.700 Nitro Express
Cool holster:
Karpteach
6.5 Creedmoor
I’m in the same boat. I love My SW, yet the 629 is too much for arthritic hands.
The short barrel 44 mags have to be a handful. I shoot a Ruger SBH with a 7" barrel, I load 'em up hot and I couldn't imagine those loads in a 3" barrel.
I say either one will hold up fine, just be sure to hold on to that sucker when you squeeze that trigger.
I say either one will hold up fine, just be sure to hold on to that sucker when you squeeze that trigger.
Deplorable Me
.700 Nitro Express
The muzzle blast on either shorty is enough to sear the hair on a bear close range.
S&W Fan
.450/400 Nitro Ex
is the 629 a dash model? Starting with the -3’s S&W made some enhancements to the 629’s for better performance with heavier loads.
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Tinman
.308 Win
I believe it is a dash 6. According to the SKU
Robin
.475 A&M Magnum
Smith.
Robin
Robin
Bananabandit
.338 Win Mag
I have 4 ruger firearms and 1 s&w. I just like them better. youll be happy with either.
timboy
.44 mag
Asthetically I like the Smith better but Ruger revolvers are known to be over built.
Jmac00
.475 A&M Magnum
I have a 629 classic, I LOVE the gun, I shoot it all the time. Im thinking of bumping up to the 454 Casull, just to have a little more power
Tinman
.308 Win
Well it is down to the S&W 629 Deluxe with a 3” barrel and a S&W 69 combat with a 2.75” barrel.
S&W Fan
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Either gun is a good choice. Curious, What made you decide to drop the Ruger Kodiak ?
S&W Fan
.450/400 Nitro Ex
The mod. 69 is unique in that it’s the first.44 mag built on the L-frame.
Tinman
.308 Win
No particular reason. Just leaning more towards the Smiths. Felt both in my hand . The 629 feels and looks like my 686 plus. Really like the 69 combat.
whatupbo
9mm
I have the model 69 2 3/4" it's a very nice gun. I treat it as a heavy 44 special load that can shoot 44 magnum.
When you touch off a magnum round you really know you're doing it. I replaced the grips with Ahrend's custom finger groove tactical style so I'd have better control of it when fired with magnums.
If you want to see the model 69 in action, the guys at TFB TV on youtube did a review of the model 69.
When you touch off a magnum round you really know you're doing it. I replaced the grips with Ahrend's custom finger groove tactical style so I'd have better control of it when fired with magnums.
If you want to see the model 69 in action, the guys at TFB TV on youtube did a review of the model 69.
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Tinman
.308 Win
Very nice. Would you buy it again knowing what you know now?
S&W Fan
.450/400 Nitro Ex
I think with a somewhat steady diet of magnum loads you would be better served with the 3” 629.
Tinman
.308 Win
How is it with .44 specials? Would it make a good carry gun?
whatupbo
9mm
I think it would. It's very comfortable with .44 specials , even stout loads. I haven't tried it from a rest yet, but from standing and shooting from 7-10 yds, it's very accurate as long as I do my part.
Tinman
.308 Win
I can get one from Grabagun for $649 + 7.99 shipping. Transfer cost me $32.40. So I will only have $689.39 into it. Have you seen the one on YouTube that polished his ?
Turned out very nice.
Turned out very nice.
Tinman
.308 Win
Just ordered the S&W 69 Combat w/2.75" barrel in .44 mag.
Robin
.475 A&M Magnum
Nice!!!!!!!!
Robin
Robin
Tinman
.308 Win
I will post pictures when I get it.
whatupbo
9mm
I think you'll like it. I handload all my ammo so I've been experimenting with different heavy 44 special loads. It's good solid revolver.