Smith & Wesson Performance Center 629 Competitor Revolver 44 Rem Mag 6" Barrel 6 Round Stainless Steel Finish Black Hogue Rubber Grip
Performance Center gun is the ultimate expression of old-world craftsmanship blended with modern technology. The Model 629 Competitor features a chrome hammer, trigger with trigger stop, adjustable barrel weights, and a PC tuned action. This model has a stainless steel barrel, frame, and cylinder. It also has Patridge dovetail front and adjustable rear sights, and a Hogue synthetic black grip.
Brand Smith & Wesson
Category Revolvers
Caliber 44 Rem Mag
Model Performance Center
Series 629 Competitor
Action SA / DA
Frame Size Large (N-Frame)
Sights Patridge Front, Adjustable Rear
Capacity 6 rd
Cylinder Finish Stainless Steel
Frame Description Matte Silver Stainless Steel
Grips Black Hogue Rubber
Hammer Style Exposed
Max Capacity 6
Oal 11.30"
Weight 57.20 oz
Barrel Description Weighted Stainless Steel
Barrel Finish Stainless
Barrel Length 6"
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 44 Remington Magnum (44 Magnum) was introduced by Remington and Smith & Wesson in 1955 in S&W's large-frame Model 29 revolver. Much credit much be given to gunwriter Elmer Keith, who wanted a more powerful revolver cartridge for handgun hunting. Keith had been experimenting with heavy 44 Special handloads, using that cartridge because its brass was heavier than older blackpowder revolver cartridges. The 44 Magnum is essentially a 44 Special case lengthened to 1.285 inches, using the same .429-inch bullet diameter. For many years the world's most powerful handgun cartridge, the 44 Magnum has been proven adequate for all North American big game. Although now surpassed by several big revolver cartridges the 44 Magnum remains a fine hunting cartridge with recoil levels at the limit that many handgunners can deal with. The most common bullet weight is 240 grains, but 44 Magnum loads are available up to 340 grains. The 44 Magnum is widely chambered to handguns and carbines. — Craig Boddington
