S&W 629 or Ruger Kodiak

[Tinman]

Which one do you like the most. The S&W 629 .44 mag w/3" barrel or the Ruger Kodiak Backpacker 44 mag w/2.75" barrel. S&W is $729.99 and the Ruger is $826.99

 

[Deplorable Me]

I like the Smith grips but like the durability of the Ruger. The shorties have to kick like a mule.

 

[Deplorable Me]

Cool holster:

 

[Gonzobird]

I prefer the smith controls but that is due to my muscle memory. Both are never goign to fail you though.

 

[Mk44]

I have an older 629. very nice revolver (nicer than the Ruger. ) Shot it once, recoil is a hand full. sits in storage.

 

[Karpteach]

I have an older 629. very nice revolver (nicer than the Ruger. ) Shot it once, recoil is a hand full. sits in storage.

I’m in the same boat. I love My SW, yet the 629 is too much for arthritic hands.

 

[togmaster]

I gave you my thoughts in the last thread so this time I got to say it. Buy both.

 

[MoMan]

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.

 

[Deplorable Me]

The muzzle blast on either shorty is enough to sear the hair on a bear close range.

 

[S&W Fan]

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.

 

[Phauxtoe]

depends what kind of trigger you like.
I have a 29 and it has a sweet smith trigger and ever thing is Smoooooth.
Ruger revolvers hard but crisp.

I have shot the Ruger Super Redhawk and it was fine, but not great.

 

[Tinman]

I believe it is a dash 6. According to the SKU

 

[Robin]

Smith.
Robin

 

[Bananabandit]

I have 4 ruger firearms and 1 s&w. I just like them better. youll be happy with either.

 

[timboy]

Asthetically I like the Smith better but Ruger revolvers are known to be over built.

 

[Jmac00]

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]

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]

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.

Either gun is a good choice. Curious, What made you decide to drop the Ruger Kodiak ?

 

[S&W Fan]

The mod. 69 is unique in that it’s the first.44 mag built on the L-frame.

 

[Tinman]

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]

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.

 

[Tinman]

Very nice. Would you buy it again knowing what you know now?

 

[S&W Fan]

I think with a somewhat steady diet of magnum loads you would be better served with the 3” 629.

 

[Tinman]

How is it with .44 specials? Would it make a good carry gun?

 

[whatupbo]

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]

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.

 

[Tinman]

Just ordered the S&W 69 Combat w/2.75" barrel in .44 mag.

 

[Robin]

Nice!!!!!!!!
Robin

 

[Tinman]

I will post pictures when I get it.

 

[whatupbo]

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.