Smith & Wesson's large frame revolvers are a favorite choice among handgun hunters, competitive shooters and revolver enthusiasts.
Made in the USA
Specifications :
- Model: 629
- Caliber: .44 Magnum®, .44 S&W Special
- Capacity: 6 Rounds
- Barrel Length: 6" / 15.2 cm
- Front Sight: Red Ramp
- Rear Sight: Adjustable White Outline
- Grip: Synthetic
- Action: Single/Double Action
- Frame Size: Large Exposed Hammer
- Finish: Satin Stainless
- Overall Length: 11.63" / 29.5 cm
- Material: Stainless Steel Frame and Stainless Steel Cylinder
- Weight Empty: 45 oz / 1,275.8 g
- Purpose: Recreational and Handgun Hunting
6" Stainless Steel 6 Round
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
