Smith & Wesson Model 29 - wikipedia Smith & Wesson Model 29 Smith & Wesson Model 29 Smith & Wesson. 44 Magnum Model 629 with 83⁄8 '' barrel : a stainless steel version of the Model 29. Type Revolver Place of origin United States Service history Used by See Users Production history Manufacturer Smith & Wesson Produced 1955 -- present Specifications Weight 41.5 oz. / 1.178 kg ( 4 in bbl ) 45 oz. / 1.276 kg ( 6 in bbl ) Both of these weights are for the traditional S&W style without a barrel underlug. Length 9.3 in ( Barrel 4 in ) 12 in ( Barrel 6 - 1 / 2 in ) Barrel length 4 in ( 102 mm ) 6 in ( 153 mm ) 6 - 1 / 2 in ( 165 mm ) 83⁄8 in ( 214 mm ) 105⁄8 in ( 270 mm ) Cartridge. 44 Magnum. 44 Special Caliber. 429 in ( 10.9 mm ) Action Double - action Feed system Six round cylinder Sights Open, adjustable rear The Smith & Wesson Model 29 is a six - shot, double - action revolver chambered for the. 44 Magnum cartridge and manufactured by the United States company Smith & Wesson. The Model 29 was offered with 3 ``, 4 '', 5 ``, 6 '', 61⁄2 ``, 83⁄8 '' and, later, 105⁄8 '' barrel lengths as standard models. Other barrel lengths were available either by special order from Smith & Wesson 's Custom Shop or custom built by gunsmiths. The 5 '' barreled variant had a full length underlug. Finish options available included a highly polished blued or nickel - plated surface. At the time of its introduction, the Model 29 was the most powerful production handgun. It was made famous by association with the fictional character `` Dirty Harry '' Callahan. Contents 1 Design 2 History 3 Variants 3.1 Model 629 3.2 Quiet Special Purpose Revolver 3.3 Mountain Gun Variation 3.4 Other variants 4 Users 5 See also 6 References 7 External links Design The Model 29 will chamber and fire. 44 Special cartridges, as the. 44 Magnum was developed from the. 44 Special. The Magnum case is slightly longer to prevent magnum rounds from being chambered and fired in handguns chambered for the. 44 Special. History Smith & Wesson Model 29s, 4 & 83⁄8inch barrels Smith and Wesson Mountain Gun circa 1995 Elmer Keith 's achievements in maximizing the power and performance of the. 44 Special was the inspiration and driving force behind the introduction of the. 44 Magnum by Smith & Wesson. His intention for the new round was for it to be used in sidearms for hunters of large, dangerous game, rather than for self - defense, though with today 's specialty cartridges, it can be a good defensive round. S&W 's production of a large N - frame revolver in. 44 Magnum began in 1955 ; the Model 29 designation was applied in 1957. At the time of its introduction, the Model 29 was the most powerful production handgun. There were a number of custom calibers that were more powerful, as in the old Howdah pistols of the 19th century. It remained primarily the province of handgun enthusiasts, some law enforcement personnel and hunters until 1971, when Clint Eastwood made it famous as `` the most powerful handgun in the world '' in the movie Dirty Harry. After the movie 's release, retailers had trouble keeping the Model 29 in stock. In the late 1990s, Smith & Wesson discontinued production of many models of revolvers, including the ' basic ' Model 29 ; since then, at various times, the model, in limited or ' custom ' configurations, has been manufactured in as many as 10 evolutions. Variants Smith & Wesson Model 29 - 2 The original Model 29 was superseded by the Model 29 - 1 in 1960, with modifications made to the ejector - rod screw. The Model 29 - 2 replaced it the following year, with one screw that had secured the cylinder - stop spring being deleted. The barrel length was shortened from 6 1 / 2 '' to 6 '' in 1979. These two versions are known as `` pinned and recessed ''. `` Pinned '' means that the barrels are screwed in, and secured by a pin driven through the frame and a notch in the barrel. `` Recessed '' denotes the rear of the bored cylinder holes being countersunk, so that, when loaded, the cartridge rims are fully enclosed by the cylinder. In 1982, the cost - cutting Model 29 - 3 dropped recessed cylinders and pinned barrels for crush - fit barrels. The - 4 and - 5, produced from 1988 and 1990 respectively had changes to improve durability for heavy use. In 1994 the 29 - 6 began production, now fitted as standard with rubber Monogrips from Hogue to replace the previous wooden items, standard tapped holes also being provided for attaching scope mounts. The 29 - 7 started production in 1998 with changes to the locking mechanism, the firing pin 's attachment, and a hammer and trigger produced with a metal injection molding process. Model Start Year Barrel Lengths Modifications 29 1957 6 1 / 2 '' 29 - 1 1960 6 1 / 2 '' ejector rod screw 29 - 2 1961 6 1 / 2 '' changed to 6 '' in 1979 one screw that had secured the cylinder stop spring dropped 29 - 3 1982 dropped recessed cylinders and pinned barrels for crush - fit barrels 29 - 4 retention system on the yoke or cylinder crane strengthened, studs in frame were radiused ; 8 3 / 8 '' version offered with integral scope mts. 29 - 5 longer cylinder notches to prevent bolt jump, bolt and inner mechanism changed to reduce battering under recoil 29 - 6 standard with rubber Monogrips from Hogue 29 - 7 1998 changes to the locking mechanism, the firing pin 's attachment, and a hammer and trigger produced with a metal injection molding process. 29 - 8 new frame design with internal lock 29 - 9 29 - 10 Starting Number Years N1 1969 - 1972 N100000 1973 N200000 1974 - 1977 N300000 1975 - 1976 N400000 1977 - 1978 N500000 1978 - 1980 N600000 1979 - 1980 N700000 1980 N800000 1980 - 1983 N900000 1982 - 1986 Model 629 A snub - nosed Smith & Wesson Model 629. Introduced in 1978, the Smith & Wesson Model 629 is a stainless steel version of the Model 29. The 629 model designation derives from Smith & Wesson 's practice of denoting a stainless steel version of one of their already existing designs by placing a 6 in front of the model number of the original weapon. The 629 Classic variant features a full - length barrel underlug, other variants include the 629 Stealth Hunter.. 44 Magnum S&W Model 629 - 6 Deluxe Talo Edition Model Start Year Barrel Lengths Modifications 629 1978 629 - 1 19xx dropped recessed cylinders and pinned barrels 629 - 2 629 - 3 629 - 4 629 - 5 Internal hammer added 629 - 6 Internal lock added Quiet Special Purpose revolver Some S&W model 29s were rebuilt by the AAI Corporation to make the Quiet Special Purpose Revolvers ( QSPR ). These had new, short, smoothbore barrels ( 35 mm / 1.375 inch ), with. 40 '' / 10mm bore, with cylinder chambers reamed to accept special QSPR ammunition which externally resembled metal - cased. 410 - gauge shotgun shells but internally worked as a piston to trap the gases. This special ammunition was made by AAI. This pistol was developed from 1967 to 1971 to be used by tunnel rats in the Vietnam War. The QSPR was tested on the battlefield in 1969, and an improvement and testing program ran from 1970 until 1971. At least officially it never entered service. The US withdrawal from Vietnam reduced interest in the QSPR weapon, and the program ended in about 1972. A Russian handgun of more - recent vintage, the Ohs - 38 Stechkin, is described as using a system virtually identical to that employed by the Quiet Special Purpose Revolver ( QSPR ). Mountain Gun variation Mountain Gun engraved by John K. Pease and Wayne Di'Angelo through the Smith & Wesson Custom Engraving Shop. The Mountain Gun was introduced in 1989 as a lightweight version of the Model 29 designed to be `` carried often and shot little ''. The barrel profile is a reprise of the original design. Early version 29 - 4 backpacker with 2.5 '' barrel, ( Very rare ). A Smith & Wesson Model 629 with a 3 '' barrel called the `` Trail Boss '' was produced for the distributor, RSR. Other variants Smith & Wesson Model 629 Performance Center, a competition - oriented variant with a weighted barrel for reducing recoil On January 26, 2006, Smith & Wesson announced the 50th Anniversary Model 29. Identical to the previous models except for the gold inlaid trademark on the side cover, the new internal lock mechanism, and a non-fluted cylinder. On January 1, 2007, Smith & Wesson announced the reissue of the Model 29 as an engraved model in S&W 's Classics line. The Smith & Wesson Model 629 Stealth Hunter has a 7.5 '' ported barrel with a full - length under lug for increased stability and recoil reduction. The barrel - cylinder gap is 0.006 in ( 0.1524 mm ), with a ball - detent lockup between the frame and cylinder crane that provides increased strength. The entire revolver is made of a stainless steel, with a glare - reducing matte black finish. It comes with slip - resistant synthetic grips. The 329NG is a scandium - framed revolver with PVD - coated cylinder and tritium sights. It is part of the NightGuard line. Users United States : Used by the Washington Police Department See also Table of handgun and rifle cartridges References Jump up ^ Campbell, R.K. ( December 2011 ). `` General Purpose Handguns ''. The Complete Illustrated Manual of Handgun Skills. Zenith Imprint. p. 90. ISBN 978 - 1 - 61059 - 745 - 6. Retrieved 31 July 2013. ^ Jump up to : John Taffin. Gun Digest Book of the. 44. pp. 147 -- 150. ISBN 0 - 89689 - 416 - 9. Jump up ^ Hornaday, Ann ( Jan 17, 1999 ) `` Guns on film : a loaded issue '', Baltimore Sun Jump up ^ Smith, Clint ( 2007 ). `` The do - all death - ray : SDM 's custom. 44 Magnum ''. American Handgunner. 24 ( 4 ). ^ Jump up to : Popenker, Max R. `` Smith & Wesson / AAI Quiet Special Purpose Revolver / QSPR / Tunnel Revolver Archived 2010 - 04 - 18 at the Wayback Machine. '', world.guns.ru. Retrieved 2010 - 04 - 05. Jump up ^ Egusa, Alan ( April 2010 ). Martial Art of the Gun : The Turnipseed Technique. Dog Ear Publishing. p. 55. ISBN 978 - 1 - 60844 - 226 - 3. Jump up ^ Shideler, Dan ( 10 May 2011 ). The Gun Digest Book of Guns & Prices 2011. Iola, Wisconsin : Gun Digest Books. p. 918. ISBN 1 - 4402 - 1890 - 0. Jump up ^ Smith & Wesson press release announcing the Model 29 Anniversary Edition Archived 2006 - 11 - 13 at the Wayback Machine... Jump up ^ `` Smith & Wesson Classics : Model 29 Engraved '' ( PDF ). Smith & Wesson. Archived from the original ( PDF ) on 2007 - 09 - 27. Jump up ^ Shideler, Dan. The Official Gun Digest Book of Guns & Prices. Iola, Wisconsin : Gun Digest Books. p. 918. ISBN 9781440218903. Retrieved 16 March 2013. Jump up ^ Mann, Richard Allen ; Lee, Jerry ( 20 November 2013 ). The Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values : The Shooter 's Guide to Guns 1900 - Present. Iola, Wisconsin : F + W Media. p. 220. ISBN 978 - 1 - 4402 - 3752 - 2. External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to Smith & Wesson Model 29. Smith & Wesson 's. 44 Magnum - by John Taffin Manual Smith & Wesson Revolvers Top Hinge Model 1 Model 1 1 / 2 Smith & Wesson Model No. 2 Army Top Break Model 2 Model 3 Safety Hammerless I - frame Model 30 Kit Gun J - frame Model 36 Bodyguard Model 60 Model 340PD Centennial Model 640 K - frame Model 10 Model 12 Model 13 Model 14 Model 15 Model 17 Model 19 Model 617 Model 64 Model 65 Model 66 Model 67 L - frame Model 581 Model 586 Model 619 Model 620 Model 646 Model 681 Model 686 M - frame Ladysmith N - frame Triple Lock. 38 / 44 Model 22 Model 27 Model 28 Model 29 Model 57 Model 610 Model 625 Model 629 X-frame Model 460 Model 500 Z - frame Governor C - frame ( experimental ) Model 73 Semi-automatic pistols Model 1006 Model 1913 Model 22A Model 39 Model 4006 Model 41 Model 410 Model 422 Model 4506 Model 457 Model 469 Model 52 Model 5906 Model 6904 Model 59 Model 61 Model 645 Model 910 Bodyguard 380 M&P M&P22 SD VE SW1911 SW99 Sigma Long guns Model 1940 M&P10 M&P15 M&P15 - 22 Model 320 Model 76 Assault Shotgun Cartridges. 22 Short. 32 S&W. 32 S&W Long. 35 S&W Auto. 356 TSW. 357 Magnum. 38 S&W. 38 Special. 40 S&W. 41 Magnum. 44 Russian. 44 Special. 44 S&W American. 44 Magnum. 45 Schofield. 460 S&W Magnum. 500 S&W Special. 500 S&W Magnum Horace Smith Daniel B. Wesson hide Dirty Harry series Harry Callahan Films Dirty Harry Magnum Force The Enforcer Sudden Impact The Dead Pool Tie - ins Dirty Harry ( video game ) Dirty Harry ( pinball game ) Dirty Harry ( video game ; cancelled ) Related `` Go ahead, make my day '' Novels Smith & Wesson Model 29 Book Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Smith_%26_Wesson_Model_29&oldid=842299748 '' Categories : Smith & Wesson revolvers. 44 Magnum firearms Products introduced in 1955 Dirty Harry Hidden categories : Webarchive template wayback links Talk Variants Contents About Wikipedia Català Čeština Dansk Deutsch Español Français Italiano 日本 語 Norsk Polski Русский Suomi 中文 4 more Edit links This page was last edited on 21 May 2018, at 15 : 21. About Wikipedia

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