Model 29-2 44 Magnum 4" barrel

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Model 29-2 44 Magnum 4" barrel

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5 жыл бұрын

Shooting and discussing a fine old Model 29!
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@Jwilliamstech 4 жыл бұрын

I love a vintage 29 (44) or 28 (357) with pinned barrel and recessed cylinder! Can't beat the classics when craftsmen took pride in their work!

@user-zf4qs2jy3n 2 жыл бұрын

Been emailing S&W with current sale prices off Gunbroker. Pinned barrels out sell new every time. Still trying to get S&Wto drop the hillary hole.

@GolfExcellence 4 жыл бұрын

This guy is an excellent shot. To have that kind of accuracy with so many different types of firearms is impressive! Especially when he's hitting targets out at a hundred yards with pistols. Hickok is one of my favorite Shootist!

@foxmccloud9548 Жыл бұрын

Marksman?

@mothmagic1 8 ай бұрын

I imagine we could be as good if we put in as much practice as this gentleman does.

@michaelbellar3022 5 жыл бұрын

I have always thought a person should have the right to own and carry a gun. The weird thing is I never owned or even wanted one up until about 9 months ago. Watching Hickok45’s channel has definitely made me a fan. I have learned a lot from watching him. Thank you

@johnschliesleder7090 5 жыл бұрын

enjoy the world of shooting friend. And the world of trying to pick out what your next gun will be, the struggle is REAL!

@jerrytaylor4078 4 жыл бұрын

Michael Bellar It is a pleasant experience to watch someone do something they enjoy. I try to shoot monthly, but when I watch one of Hickok’s videos it makes me want to go and enjoy my own firearms.

@jimmysapien9961 4 жыл бұрын

John Schliesleder I’m Game

@fredatlas4396 4 жыл бұрын

It's OK being able to own a gun as long as you don't shoot people with it, as I understand here in the UK people get a gun licence to use the gun at a gun club. The licence doesn't then allow them to use the gun outside the gun club, the gun stays at the club securely locked up. Unless it's a shotgun etc for example to be used for huntung shooting rabbits, pigeons etc. But I don't think you could justify owning a hand gun such as 44 magnum to shoot rabbits for example

@johnharrington2400 3 жыл бұрын

@Kit Carson You do, you just took the time to respond.

@351WINCHESTER 5 жыл бұрын

Those 29's, 27's & 28's from back in the 60's & 70's are probably the finest S & W ever made.

@690409 10 ай бұрын

My m29 4 inch is my favorite handgun.

@classicrocker889 6 ай бұрын

My Favorite also.

@frankymorello123 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely

@K1DTC 5 жыл бұрын

This guy is a legend. I could listen to him all damn day.

@johnwallace1729 5 жыл бұрын

ole dead eye hickok ,this channel is great

@chatoescobedo 5 жыл бұрын

Same here! Im learnig English without school only KZfaq, trying to learn the best i can about guns and English. I can spend a whole month with hickock just talking and shoting! Sorry for my bad writing!

@crooney82 5 жыл бұрын

Better than any network TV!

@PistolManiac100 5 жыл бұрын

I agree, been watching him since 2009.

@jackwatkins7382 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah so basically it's a legend firing a legend.

@2Aknight762 5 жыл бұрын

FOUR INCH MODEL 29 .44 MAGNUM, my very first gun. Still have it 30+ years later.

@markr2841 3 жыл бұрын

My first also still have too

@2Aknight762 3 жыл бұрын

@Nick Smith awesome!

@meesterp 3 жыл бұрын

another one here - sort of - Model 58 bought it new in 1972, about $150 I think.

@stefanovichmichael9686 2 жыл бұрын

Have the same gun, 63 vintage. Favourite loads are 240gr.cast with 5 grs bullseye, or 8.5 unique.

@ahgfl007 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 357 Magnum Model 686 4" barrel White outline Brushed that I've had for over 40 years, although I sold a 357 Magnum Mod 66-2 brushed 6" barrel for the same price as I'd paid over 10-years after purchasing it. It was bought by an Okaloosa County FL Deputy Sheriff. We also used that 686 with the Sheriffs Law Enforcement Posts, because all of the deputies at the meeting were carrying were automatics, and you can't show the difference with a pistol. I took one of the deputies out to my truck opened the tail after turning off the alarm system and unlocked the gun case and allowed the deputy to see what I had with me. We took the weapon back into the SO's office and then let the Advisor see the weapon and then show the cadets the differences. But it surprised him and the 10 other deputies at that meeting. One of them bought that model 66-2. The one comment was the trigger wasn't touchy enough. My comment was I didn't want a hairline trigger on any weapon. Yeah, I also have a G Lock Mod 19 but prefer the 686 to it.

@robertmendez2548 5 жыл бұрын

Got my 44 mag 4" in 1976 from Mel Rogers gunsmith who before he retired was a treasury agent but more importantly a World Champion Shooter in the 30'S thru the 50'S taught me alot I reloaded 22 grains of 2400 with a Keith 250 429421 round or 17.5 grains of same load but I've sinced retired it and it's 6 1/2" brothers. Blued and nickeled twins.

@maskito4256 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr. Hickok for everything that you do for this community.

@soufienetchantchane2839 4 жыл бұрын

Crazy old man !!!

@bobnichols1056 3 жыл бұрын

@@soufienetchantchane2839 dddffffxxfxxx

@tomchang9005 3 жыл бұрын

솥

@teamcrooks6913 5 жыл бұрын

Had a Model 29, 6" years ago (80's). Now I am lovin' on my Model 25-5, 4", and 25-7, 5", both in .45 Colt. Dressed 'em up with bird's eye maple grips from Badger Custom Grips. They are things of beauty! Shoot safely, my Friends!

@HonduDan 5 жыл бұрын

Hey this was filmed on my birthday! Happy birthday to me! I've always been so attracted to 44s. I'm not much on the mega calibers like 500 S&W though. Seems like a 44 mag would accomplish anything you would need it to. We appreciate you guys!

@wiseelf 2 жыл бұрын

Oh come on who need's wrists

@petercraig5773 5 жыл бұрын

Hickock45 is the Bob Ross of guns

@jonathanstancil8544 5 жыл бұрын

Happy little pots!

@derianarce2686 5 жыл бұрын

Happy little soda bottles, and every gun being talked about needs a friend

@josevillegas9029 4 жыл бұрын

He’s great really

@MisterVolts 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect 😂😂

@kyleingram6330 5 жыл бұрын

Man that's a beautiful wheel gun. Those grips are something to behold.

@JamesinAZ 4 жыл бұрын

Those factory 'football' grips are expensive! Try finding a set, whew!

@kbjerke 5 жыл бұрын

The muzzle control at 0.44 made my day. No, my DECADE! Superb, as always.

@Albatross0913 2 жыл бұрын

He's always been incredibly careful with his guns, I respect this man a lot

@davidricherson9355 Жыл бұрын

I carry a SW model 686 stainless 4" barrel w/speed loaders

@davidricherson9355 Жыл бұрын

I carry a SW model 686 stainless 4" barrel w/speed loaders

@brazzy1467 5 жыл бұрын

I was given my grandfather's model 29-3 44 mag and love it.

@Beltzer0072 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! What barrel length?

@codyallen2838 4 жыл бұрын

@@marcusrussell8660 why bring that up at all?

@ironmikehallowween 5 жыл бұрын

I love the model 29. I also love the 4 inch blue. They are gorgeous. That pistol and caliber can accomplish anything that could reasonably be expected from a handgun. The model 29 is just about perfect. Thanks for the video

@dbmail545 5 жыл бұрын

I have the model 25 in .45acp. The most accurate .45acp I've ever shot.

@13ECHO20 5 жыл бұрын

I concur. This is my all time favorite wheel gun.

@doublel7337 5 жыл бұрын

@@dbmail545 I use to own one as well, and I agree. Haven't seen another one since I sold it many years ago.

@jimmysapien9961 4 жыл бұрын

Sasquatch killer !!!!

@davismathis845 5 жыл бұрын

The wood on that is gorgeous!

@richrudley2650 4 жыл бұрын

I was lucky enough to buy all three. In the Clint Eastwood days back in the 70's. 4 inch,6 inch and 8 3/8. I would never sell any of them.

@LOM1911 5 жыл бұрын

I just picked up a blue 4” Pre-model 29 from 1956. The 4” barrels are a tad rare but the 5” barrels are even more rare.

@devonriley110 5 жыл бұрын

You one-upped me, picked up a 6.5" blued no dash 29 a while back.

@humpy936 5 жыл бұрын

I am picking up a pre-model 29 five screw from 1956 in 6 1/2 inch barrel tomorrow, Hickok is right, those 4 inch barrels are quite a bit harder to come by.

@jimmysapien9961 4 жыл бұрын

Mr. Cong love mine

@roykiefer7713 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Hickok, for this wonderful video. Those older, P&R’ed, N Frames that Smith produced through the early 1970’s were, in my opinion, the finest generally available and largely affordable revolvers ever made. Their quality, craftsmanship, reliability, durability and accuracy are superb. And they remain entirely viable for so many purposes (home defense, concealed carry, hunting, target shooting, and plain enjoyable plinking). I don’t own a M29 from that era, but I do love my five-inch barrel M27-2 (.357 magnum/.38 Special). FWIW, I really prefer the five-inch barrel length; it’s still short enough to be handy and concealable (at least in the colder months), but that extra inch provides slightly more velocity, sight radius, and recoil mitigation. Further, it’s an optimized length between purely defensive and hunting revolvers. I envy your M29. Cherish it and fun with it.

@nitramretep 5 жыл бұрын

The Model 29 is the one revolver I would buy, especially the blued finish. Good video, thanks.

@grant133 5 жыл бұрын

Ohhh meee tooo.. It's THE revolver.

@gregoryturner647 5 жыл бұрын

I bought a model 29 with a 4 inch barrel. I didn’t know that someone had sprayed it or treated it with something black! I am not happy with it. I should have looked it over better at the pawn shop. I will sell it for $500.00

@Tread505 4 жыл бұрын

@@gregoryturner647 ok lets do the transfer

@keyworksales6241 4 жыл бұрын

@@gregoryturner647 if you're in SETX, I'll buy it.

@gregoryturner647 4 жыл бұрын

@ Tread, I just saw your reply about buying my 4 inch blued model 29 in .44 magnum. My cell # is 912-674-5840. I live in Georgia. Call me and we can workout shipping .

@Eric-we8zc 5 жыл бұрын

Only problem with having the same gun just in a different color, is you can't get mad at the wife for wanting another pair of shoes she already has, but in a different color.

@Cyber_Productions1998 5 жыл бұрын

Sure you can a shoe is not a need it's a privilege to be able to wear shoes guns are to defend your life and others and is a useful tool

@elkhunter8664 5 жыл бұрын

Don't ask, don't tell. Been married 38 years and works for us.

@nelsonmcatee3721 5 жыл бұрын

Helps if you're single! I wouldn't trade my wife for my guns, but now that I'm a widower, I'm going to treat myself.

@cassiespencer6134 5 жыл бұрын

You can have all the guns you want, when I'm not shooting them. But leave my shoes alone. ;)

@jerrytaylor4078 4 жыл бұрын

Eric Yeah, but then there’s the purse to go with the shoes and then the dress to go with the purse......

@RobertoDonatti 5 жыл бұрын

I've got one exactly like that one in the original wooden case. But I cannot shoot .44 Mags any longer (too old). So I'll switch to -44 specials and shoot it a few more years.

@jameswmallory6634 5 жыл бұрын

If you ever want to sell I'll give it a good home. Just give me a heads up. I have the 629 talo edition in 2 inch barrel , it demands respect, but is very accurate, I would give a fair price.

@gregoryturner647 5 жыл бұрын

James w Mallory , I have a 4 inch model 29-2 for sale. Need to get $550.00 for it.

@r.shanethompson7933 5 жыл бұрын

Greg, are you anywhere near upstate S.C.? If so and you still got it we should talk.

@gregoryturner647 5 жыл бұрын

R. Shane Thompson , I’m not too far from you. I’m in St. Marys, Georgia. 31558. Feel free to call me on my cell number, 912-674-5840. Thanks s8r. Steve Turner

@ericdolby1622 5 жыл бұрын

@@r.shanethompson7933 so did you get it? $550 is a steal. I just paid $1200

@TheROMaNProject 3 жыл бұрын

I owned one of these in the early 1980s... short version: as dusk approached on a dirt back country road, a buddy razzed me about the ridiculously short barrel and said he bet that I couldn’t hit a softball sized rock at about 30 yards down the old road. A quick draw later, a HUGE ball of flame and super-thunderclap shattered our senses! Once our vision was restored in the almost dark road, I was pleased to point out that the aforesaid rock was gone... all in primitive hand signs as it was an hour until our hearing was back to normal. I sold it the following week... I still had my 12 inch heavy barrel in .44mag, and loved shooting it... during the day... and while wearing hearing protection!

@Sleeptalkin 5 жыл бұрын

Your the man, one of the reasons I started my KZfaq channel! Keep it up and never slow down!

@Coloszian 5 жыл бұрын

I think my next purchase will be the 6" version of this gun, because I believe every man should have at least one Big Iron on his hip.

@BobbyFett3994 4 жыл бұрын

You might want to consider the Model 29 with the 6-1/2 inch barrel, not the six inch model. TRUST me on this! You won’t regret it. Got one for Christmas back in 2018; never saw so many “green” eyes at the shooting range in all my years! 😁👍🏽

@captainkangaroo4301 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice Marty Robbins reference.

@kimthurston9192 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, everybody wants the "dirty harry" gun, so they are very pricey compared to the other barrel lengths.

@willoutlaw4971 4 жыл бұрын

For a genuine, no b/s review of firearms there is no better source than Hickock 45. Honesty and Integrity.

@ConcealedSteel 5 жыл бұрын

Yes! It's a great day every time you upload a 44 mag video.

@plowboysghost 5 жыл бұрын

Shooting full power .44 Magnum loads out of my 4" Taurus Model 44 IS indeed fun....with the factory porting/comp. chamber. It's actually controllable.

@plowboysghost 5 жыл бұрын

@Craig Wooldridge No, it's because I have enough personal experience with Taurus to cut through the brand snobbery and misinformation that interweb fools repeat. I have several $1000+ guns that others may not appreciate. Some are muzzleloaders. So, I'm not against spending more to get what I want, but I passed up a (cheap) unfired 4" 629 for $700 and gave $535 out the door for my Model 44. I've shot mine enough to know that i made the right decision for what I wanted a 4" .44 Mag for...and I'd make the same choice every time. There's nothing WRONG with the S&W, there's just not enough to be gained to make it worth the extra $$$ to me...and I'm not buying guns to make money on them. I'm buying guns I want to keep and shoot.

@adamarens3520 5 жыл бұрын

I really want that gun but in 6inch. I have the Taurus 66 and love it!

@MegaDysart 5 жыл бұрын

Craig Wooldridge what a douchebag.Have fun spending 700 bucks on a gun, tauruses are 1/2 the price and well worth the money. I have a glock 17, Taurus g2c, ruger LCR and i would carry any of these guns any day.

@plowboysghost 5 жыл бұрын

@@adamarens3520 So far so good. All of the nine Taurus firearms I've owned in the last few years have been reliable and accurate. The two I own now (605 and Model 44) are solidly IN my collection with no danger of being sold or traded. I'm very happy with them. I've carried this Model 44 almost every single day since I bought it, and it's has quickly became one I would not part with.

@stevewilson9792 5 жыл бұрын

@@MegaDysart I have tried three Taurus hand guns. All were unreliable for a variety of reasons. Fix one problem another developed. Dealer said that was the nature of Taurus. I wouldn't have another if they were free. I am, however, glad you had better luck with yours.

@ohf3594 5 жыл бұрын

My dad had a S&W just like that. One of the first firearms I ever held and shot.

@jimmysapien9961 4 жыл бұрын

38/ 357 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@judithbeers7598 4 жыл бұрын

@@jimmysapien9961 oh yeah! My S&W 9mm is beautiful. I love the safety mechanism.

@williamgaines9784 3 жыл бұрын

The blued 29-2 with the counterbored cylinders in 4" was my favorite, I had added Pachmayr grips much like Nick Nolte had in "48 Hours". It was a dream to shoot, the 180gr Rem.HP threw fire for about a block, I used HSM 250gr magnums for qualification, because 44 special were almost twice the price of magnums, and I had to supply my own ammo as the gun was non-issued. It got stolen from my brother's car in the mid 80s. He bought me an Elmer Keith commemorative, which I have yet to shoot, as a replacement. My 28-2 is a 6 inch and it really tames the 357, although today's ammo is much more tame than that of the 1980s. If I could get that gun back...

@bobbauldock3846 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, I have a Mod 29-5 8 in. barrel, this gun is dead on,sent it back to S&W, new barrel, cylender, trigger job, this gun shoots like new, and looks like new, so thank you for all of your on point instructions, Now you be safe, and watch where you put your nose, lots of bad stuff out there , Thank You BB

@jerryw6699 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, one of my favorites is the S&W44 mags. Got a 629 4", awesome weapon, and thanks always for your courteous muzzle awareness, some guys point it at the camera without regards to a camerman whether he's there or not, I'd prefer the gun to be handled as you always do. Thanks again Hickok and John.

@ArtisanTony 5 жыл бұрын

The extra holes help a burn barrel :)

@fosty. 5 жыл бұрын

They're speed holes

@Fuzzyburritto93 5 жыл бұрын

More holes for it to breathe out of

@maverickrider4591 4 жыл бұрын

Hickok45 is phenomenal, he just taught me that a 44 mag shooting 44 Special is considerable easier to manage the recoil which leads to improved acuracy. I have been shooting my .357 Ruger LCR with full on magnum rounds, my hand gets bruised from 15 rounds to the point I put it up and shoot one of my other weapons. I will still load pistol with magnum rounds as I carry it concealed however, I will buy some .38 special to practice. Thank you 45

@gerardzimmermann3309 5 жыл бұрын

I just took delivery today on almost the exact same gun, Model 29-2 4" barrel, high polish bluing, just beautiful. And yeah, I paid a decent hunk o'change, but I don't care, because it'll only go up in value, as nobody goes to the trouble to make them like this anymore. Thanks Hickok 45 for illumination and education.

@mindyourbizness 5 жыл бұрын

So I been eye balling a magnum 586 and contemplating buying it this week. Then I get a notification just now that hickok posted a new video of this beauty.......Damn devil!

@ericdolby1622 5 жыл бұрын

I just picked up a blued 29-2 with a 6.5 inch. Paid $1200. It hurt but I had to buy it. Does that sound within reason?

@michaellavaughnrobinson 12 күн бұрын

I bet your happy with that purchase now.

@ericdolby1622 12 күн бұрын

@@michaellavaughnrobinson I still have it. But haven't checked the prices lately. It was a lot of money for me when I bought it. But I think it's made in 1975. Has the recessed cylinders

@TheOldbsa 5 жыл бұрын

I fully agree with Hickok on the 44 special. I purchased a 44 mag back in 1975 and I would say that at least 98 percent of the rounds I fired from it were .44 specials. I love that cartridge. Pleasant to shoot and accurate. I've always handloaded my ammo so the price doesn't bother me. Firing a .44 mag as well, A total winner.

@magicdaveable 5 жыл бұрын

My Dad (physician) carried a Model 29 with a 4" barrel. He got it a a gun show in Columbia S.C. I think it was 1961. A great revolver. He even sewed up the holster. He traded several handguns for it.

@dbmail545 5 жыл бұрын

I really like the .44 special. Almost a ballistic clone of .45acp and .45LC. Proven manstopper.

@HillbillyNitroUSA 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful piece you have there, Hickok! 👍👌👊 Hoping to add an old school Model 29 to my small collection in the near future. 💘

@Huggybear101 3 жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed watching this. Almost 30 years ago I bought a Model 29 Silhouette with the 10 5/8" barrel at the very end of that model's production run (delivery in January 1992). It remains my absolute favorite gun to shoot.....and magnums are not bad in it.

@wallyrossow3141 Жыл бұрын

You are absolutely right about the 4” Model 29 in blue, an original Model 29-2, blue with 6.5” barrel, a 4” Model 629 and a Model 29-10, 50th Anniversary. I want a 3” and an 8 3/8” to round out my collection. I’m on the fence about this model in a 2.5” format, on one side I’d love to have it for my collection but on the other I’ve not seen anyone shoot a 2.5” model and not grimace from the recoil. Well, at any rate, I certainly enjoyed the video.

@APWoodworking 5 жыл бұрын

44 special or 44 magnum, love how you say those guns, you put a little love in those words

@jeremypeters7776 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 6.5" 29. Great revolver. You can do so much with hand loads with a 44.

@vernsquash8883 2 жыл бұрын

Perhaps it is a little late commenting on a video from 2-years ago, however I see several from just a month ago so why not? KUDO's to Greg for hitting the "verbal bullseye" again! The 44-mag is a handful of recoil with full service loads even with custom grips or gloves. To many, it is down right painful. It is nice having the foot-pounds of energy when needed, however what really motivates me to shoot my 29-2 (8 3/8") is the amazing accuracy from reduced loads with 44-mag brass or standard loads from 44-special brass using Berry's 240-gr. plated bullets (for example). When you can shoot off-hand and put 6-rounds into a 2" circle at 25yards, you will walk away with a big smile because very few people can do that with a revolver or pistol.

@Irishlen64 6 ай бұрын

The original Model 29 that was called for in the 1st Dirty Harry movie script, the writers called for Callahan to have the 4 inch barrel. However, they were unable to acquire one when shooting of the movie began. They were able to get hold of the 6 incher. They were forced to go with the 6 incher and so it was history. Even back in the late 60's early 70's the 4 incher was hard to come by. Personally, I have the 4 incher and prefer it to the 6 incher. I bought it brand new and came across it by accident from a private seller. I use it not only as my CCW, but for target shooting as well. I use fingerless target shooting gloves that keeps me from getting those blood blisters. I'm a large person and use Signature 220 grain, makes it easier on my wrists. I'm old school and this weapon works for me why would I change?? Thanks for the positive video on the 4 incher 29. I appreciate your humor and humility you demonstrate to this weapon. Also you are an excellent marksman as well.

@Xerxes1688 5 ай бұрын

The first feature film that features the Model 29 is Point Blank from 1967. The main character, a man only known as Walker (portrayed by Lee Marvin), wields a 4" blued S&W 29-2. Maybe the screen writers for Dirty Harry got the inspiration from that movie but couldn't find a 4 incher. I think that the 6.5 incher is a little more imposing but still balanced enough. The 8&7/8 incher is really for insane characters that want to overcompensate or doesn't mind the lack of practicality. Ergo, it was ideal for guys like Travis Bickle from Taxi Driver.

@rafaelmadrigal9038 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoy listening to him and his experience in this field. We are fortunate to have him around to teach us a thing or two. My kids love it.

@whtjddn3 5 жыл бұрын

owning the gun is freedom... definitely~!

@LS-ku9xk 5 жыл бұрын

Damn.... his son must be lucky to grow up with such an awesome dad....

@RBG-tr9ce 2 жыл бұрын

The S&W model 29 in 4" was popular with the Houston police officers in the 70's and 80's. They could carry their own gun. When my department allowed us to carry our own they would not allow .44's but would allow 1911's .45 acp. Thats what I opted for and still carry it today 40 years later.

@stevehampton6026 4 жыл бұрын

Elmer Keith was a true legend. He was once guiding a elk hunt, his client wouldn’t take a 600 yard shot from one mountain ridge to another. He told Elmer he wasn’t comfortable make a shot that far. Elmer told him he could make that shot with his 4” Model 29 and did. He explained that to make such a shot you just had to know how much front sight to hold up. He was an amazing man.

@braydenpaul4652 5 жыл бұрын

Happy Sunday gun day hickok45!

@DanielFrankHoffman 5 жыл бұрын

I love the revolver videos! Especially the 44 magnum!

@demetriahermogenes619 4 жыл бұрын

how ? ₩

@cliftonwhittaker260 Жыл бұрын

I'm down to one 629 4" now and one 624 4" and 1 625 Mountain Gun 45 Colt. I'm in the process of being phased out. Those aren't my only handguns but they are the ones I love most, along with my M28 4". Today I'm going back and watching my favorite hickok45 videos and of course they are all S&W N-frame revolvers. Hope I can get back to the range again before long.

@luissantiago5163 5 жыл бұрын

That intro was top tier. Hickok has a great sense of humor.

@michaelbrooker1433 5 жыл бұрын

I have it's twin, beautiful revolvers. I regret selling my 4" 629 no dash, those are so rare.

@stever8776 4 жыл бұрын

You didn't make a mistake. The no dash 629s would shoot loose with a lot of magnum loads! When S&W came out with the S&W 29-4 they finally had the lock work strong enough for shooting a lot of magnums. But earlier S&Ws are fine if you don't shoot a lot of .44 magnums and shoot loads equivalent to hot .44 Specials Cheers

@ShowemRight 5 жыл бұрын

That little shotty there with its powerful round, is all that one needs...from living way up north around bears, to way down south defending the family from bad guys. The 44 special is a bit more powerful than a .45 ACP round, and its big brother The 44 Magnum is in a class by itself.

@dbmail545 5 жыл бұрын

Actually .44 special is pretty much a ballistic clone of .45acp. 240gr pill at 850 fps vs 230gr at 850 fps.

@roykiefer7713 5 жыл бұрын

@Jones: The overwhelming majority of S&W .44 Magnum, .41 Magnum, .45 Colt, .45 ACP, and 10mm revolvers are produced on near-identically N Frames. J, K, L and N Frames are used for .357 Magnum revolvers.

@martyc1533 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I have the exact same Model 29-2. Mine was made in 1970. Accurate and smooth. My younger range friends do not appreciate such a fine firearm.

@MrEG12341 5 жыл бұрын

It is so nice to listen to Hikok, he is so happy and relaxed.

@silverstrike6048 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful old revolver! I have a 4" model 629 but I've never owned a blued 29.

@1adam101 5 жыл бұрын

Probably the best country song I’ve heard.

@theblaze54 4 жыл бұрын

When I started in law enforcement almost half a century ago we had to buy our own firearm and leather. I purchased and carried a 29-2 and loved it. I kept it loaded with .44 specials for normal carry. I wanted something with stopping power but wasn't too abusive to shoot. I also carried some .44 magnums in speed loaders for special issues like road blocks and barracaded suspects. Many other deputies where I worked prefered the good old Colt 1911 .45 acp for its stopping power. I was partial to a revolver.

@MrDjay46 5 жыл бұрын

Ah! “Blue Steel & Gun Leather” as John Bianchi said, nothing better! Pack it with a nice fat but civilized boolit and life is really good! Thanks for continuing to carry the banner for these masterpieces!

@ckim6400 5 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah! .44 Magnum revolvers are sweet.

@toiletpaper5556 4 жыл бұрын

Shot a paint can full of water with one: the lid blew off and flew up into the air so high we never found it!

@jimmysapien9961 4 жыл бұрын

Toilet Paper haaaaa

@cristiancastrillontamayo1178 5 жыл бұрын

Good morning Sr.. tanks for your videos God bless you all time..

@ednakamura314 4 жыл бұрын

I bought a a 4 inch 29 in 1980. Use super x and my handloads. I was onlys good for 6 rounds It did hurt my hand. Never of thought to shoot 44 specials. Thank you.

@jagorganics648 5 жыл бұрын

You've read my mind. Jedi mind tricks. I was re watching all your old 44 mag videos waiting for a new one. I got my own 29-2. Nickel 8 3/8" 🤘

@JudahMaccabee_ 5 жыл бұрын

.44 Magnum is the best round in the world

@broup9137 5 жыл бұрын

Rogue-Spear correct

@louwilson0906 4 жыл бұрын

Harry Callahan agrees with you...big time

@Rickswars 4 жыл бұрын

I love the 357 my best.

@devinross7057 4 жыл бұрын

@@Rickswars 30 carbine

@bmxten 4 жыл бұрын

nothing quite like it!

@quityercryinglibitards7203 4 жыл бұрын

I find the illusive the exact opposite in my region. I have the 4" blue but cant lay my hands on a 4" nickel. Love the videos, Guys

@wsnow555 4 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful handgun. Hickok makes everything right. But we do need to fight for our freedom and rights like he says. I started watching his Channel about two years ago and he got me back into guns . It's been almost a year and a half since I've owned a gun and about a year since I've got my cpl . Thank you Hickok 45 for opening my eyes agan about guns and gun safety.

@Sedan57Chevy 5 жыл бұрын

Hopefully 2019 is the year I'll finally acquire a big-bore 44 Smith. I've got my .38s and .357s, but there's something alluring about that infamous .44!

@eriksand9262 4 жыл бұрын

Hope you got it! Only a few more days left in 2019!

@randolph6511 5 жыл бұрын

It is a great gun. I bought mine in the 70's.

@thomasvess6253 4 жыл бұрын

There is nothing in the gun world as beautiful as a S&W 29.

@RogueVT 5 жыл бұрын

My favorite revolver of my collection is my 29-2 4” barrel. I bought it in 1981, still shoots like a champ. Best trigger pull of ALL my revolvers! 😁

@donb.1426 4 жыл бұрын

You, my friend are an absolutely amazing shot!

@madcratebuilder 4 жыл бұрын

I own a lot of revolvers and the 4" 29-2 is by far my favorite.

@JamesinAZ 4 жыл бұрын

Also, the thing I LOVE about Smith's, especially the 70's and early 80's guns, is they have a wonderful double action trigger. The '2 click' trigger, you can almost stage it, and line up on your target. Now, if your good, you get get real fast and accurate with the double action pull. Try it. Get your Smith out(make sure it's unloaded)and slowly pull on the trigger! Doesn't get any better than those Smith's.

@phillyhillbilly2052 5 жыл бұрын

people who dislike a hickok video should be required to identify themselves, so we all know who to avoid.

@deckerhand12 5 жыл бұрын

Gary L agreed

@deadpresident78 3 жыл бұрын

avoid all democratic douche bag liberals. Done. That was simple. Calling them out is a communist thing to do loser.

@sonnybeltran7096 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful gun 👍🏼

@weaintfree 5 жыл бұрын

Had me a Performance Center Model 29. It was Gorgeous. I got strapped for cash and sold it. Though I didn’t have many rounds through it when I let it go, I still miss it. Firearms are one of those things you try Not to let go of, but the ones that you do you don’t forget.

@Titan500J 4 жыл бұрын

I have a Model 29 in nickel, 8". It's fun to shoot with lite mag's or spl. My favorite Revolver to shoot is my late wife's Model 624 stainless in (44 spl), she named it sweet pea and it is. Every round puts a smile on my face for several reasons.

@lightweight1974 5 жыл бұрын

Pinned barrel. Nice.

@hanafiajachanel 3 жыл бұрын

This guy legend 0ff gun 🏆

@adamarens3520 5 жыл бұрын

A 100 yrs or more in the future, all those signed targets he shoots will be sold at auctions or seen on the future version of Pawn Stars. And we will be dead or very old, and we will say,” I saw his shows right when they posted “. Mark my words, this man will be remembered fondly through the ages and his personal affects cherished and valued.

@adammcgee8888 5 жыл бұрын

Amen

@logdog3722 4 жыл бұрын

I have been kicking around the idea of a 44. You helped me make my decision to pull the trigger.

@danzbeard 5 жыл бұрын

Oh she’s pretty 👌

@o_nigiri.mp4 5 жыл бұрын

My dude hickock straight up shot a man for smoking. Damn.

@kingkong7617 4 жыл бұрын

Just to let you know, I have a Model 29, blue 4" barrel .44 magnum and I bought it brand new. A gun dealer friend of mine found this one in Kansas and it had a wood presentation case that it came in and he had it shipped to his gun shop and I purchased it from him. I still have the pistol and wood case in my gun safe.

@michaelsebastian3227 5 жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure watching your videos. I'm jealous! I passed on one of those a few years back. Eventually I ended up with a Ruger Redhawk Hunter. I still regret passing up the Smith. After watching your videos l am a big fan of the .44 special and handload a ton of them.

@babblingbabblator9259 5 жыл бұрын

I saw smiley on that gong. Just about at 10:06. :)

@glockmpw 5 жыл бұрын

Mine is a 29 Mountain Gun. The tapered barrel is just a little more gorgeous...but more recoil. Let me know if you want to try it out.

@stever8776 4 жыл бұрын

I too love the Mountain Gun series. The tapered barrel is like the earlier S&Ws. The S&W 625 .45 Long Colt is one of my favorite Perfect Packing Guns. Also the S&W model 27 .357 magnum with a 5" barrel is also one of the most beautiful revolvers next to the Colt Python. Cheers

@1947ramrod Жыл бұрын

I am a big fan of the .44. I have several in both .44 special and .44 magnum, including a blue 4" S&W model 29-2. There is such a variety of bullet weights and styles for the hand loader to choose from. The 4"model, as you pointed out , can be quite painful to shoot with full power loads. However, with slightly reduced loads with lighter bullets can be very pleasant to shoot and still have plenty of power for hunting medium size game, such as hogs and deer. 240gr lead semi-wadcutter bullets loaded to about 900fps are a delight to shoot. Thanks for another great video.

@cleonmain1291 4 жыл бұрын

I carried a 4" 29 for years in Northern MN on camping trips. Don't remember what happened to it, I carry a 4" .357 or a 1911 10mm these days. They get the job done when I'm doing chores or out for a walk. Thanks for the video.

@beeamerican3767 5 жыл бұрын

so I guess all the old Cowboys knew what they were doing they carried 44s

@fordguy61mi 5 жыл бұрын

My 29-2 6 inch with full power .44 mags hurt the web of my hand after firing a few cylinders.

@fordguy61mi 5 жыл бұрын

Gary L I never said I didn’t like the pain. :)

5 жыл бұрын

Try to find some 'cowboy' competition loads at your local gun show. The .44 mag cases will keep your cylinder clean and you'll still enjoy a light load.

@fordguy61mi 5 жыл бұрын

Red Car Good idea! Thanks!

@johngreen7823 5 жыл бұрын

They sure are beautiful firearms. I have enjoyed range time with my 4" 44 mag. But on a high humidity - high temperature day last summer I found that I could NOT properly control the recoil with my sweaty hands. I ordered gloves at the end of that day. Much better. Thanks again, Hickok45, for all that you do for our shooting community.

@SACA27529 5 жыл бұрын

Just got my hands on a 629 4 in. from 2012 that was never fired after the factory. I am looking forward to breaking her in. Thanks for all of the great content you create. Blessings on you and John and your family.