Competition. WebS&W 44 Magnum Mountain Gun - A Review hrfunk 54.6K subscribers Join Subscribe 1.3K Share Save 72K views 5 years ago The title says it all folks! How cool is that? It takes craftsmen to assemble them, and it makes them more expensive, but I think the market would support them. My ability to remember obscure gun trivia far outweighs my ability to remember names and what I did five minutes ago. The original prototype Mountain Gun mentioned above is currently listed for sale. I bet that 629 was a source of comfort up there! Hot 357 loads seem fine in a K or L frame with no issues. A fast handling, heavy hitting 35 inch lever action rifle weighing approximately 6 lbs with an eight round magazine and minute-of-angle accuracy. Is a more modern version of the gun that made the 44 magnum famous, the model 29. In my mind a proper N frame has square grips and at least a 4 barrel. He left S&W and went to work for Safariland shortly after production started, but the gun he left behind was a hot seller. the store. Only one left, a 3rd HE. The hammer and trigger have very light operational wear. Loaded with some H110 it has always been a soft and accurate shooting load, Ive been able to reliably hit targets at deer hunting distances in the past. Shop with us today and experience the Hinterland Outfitters difference. WebS&W Model 629 Mountain Gun 44mag Revolver New In Box. Keith-style SWC from RCBS mold .45-270-SAA, sized for the guns chamber throats, on a nearly-max charge of Hodgdon Titegroup, yielded an extremely consistent average of 900 fps. I reached out to the great folks at Hornady and asked for two .44 Magnum loads and one .44 Special load. I'd like to see some pixs of the "original gun". They are getting harder to find and not to mention pricey. The price goes beyond the asking for forgiveness instead of permission rule in my house. All taken to heart and salt shaker untouched! They are getting harder to find and not to mention pricey. We did not fire this handgun. Hoptic USA No factory box unfortunately, but gun looks in excellent shape. It looks like very early guns were marked that way. There is magic in a 4 skinny barrel N frame so loaded, I think! The four inch barrel was in very good condition, almost new to the naked eye. Once I had a box of each loaded up, I headed to the mountains to see how this Mountain Gun fit in to the scenery. WebS3E15 S&W Model 629 Mountain Gun .44 Magnum. Good article, but I wish you guys would quit coming up with subjects that make me look back on what I missed. In 2005, they also released a blued 57-5 Mountain Gun. They also did a blued Model 25-13 .45 Colt in 2004. After hearing about Evans good fortune, I think I should start volunteering to sweep the floors in your shop. You make a very good point- we are just temporary caretakers. Ive been able to acquire the 357, 41 mag, 44 mag, 45LC, 45acp mountain guns and each of them are very fun revolvers. The cylinder lockup has almost no play on each of the six chambers. A 629 was my constant companion , when I lived in Alaska. Model: 629-5 Mountain Gun, Product Code 103653. A really fine article, and much appreciated. Todays S&W catalog shows only two revolvers with tapered barrels- both from the classic line. Rob Leahys Sour Dough Pancake Holster is a great choice if you want to keep your N frame stealthy on your hip. The picture posting thing still has me stumped, otherwise you'd be looking at it. Now that Im 78 my field gun carries Skeeters old 44 Special load most of the time, but its still a faithful companion after 22 years. (Of course, all with the option of not having that accursed lock.). FORTRESS ALASKA. Looking back through my loading data, I ended up basically duplicating heavy .44 Special field loads for a 624, only in magnum cases. The original gun was marked like a normal 629 with Smith & Wesson on the left side of the barrel and .44 Magnum on the right side. Precision Rifle Solutions I believe they built a 7 shot Mountain Lite in .357 for a bit, and they teased us with the 646 in .40 S&W around 2003. They are beautiful and I am satisfied with the fit. part of our network, we sell THEIR guns first whenever possible. Before they started using "faux engraving". Its versatile in that you can also wear it cross-draw or buy the Chesty Puller harness system for it to carry as a chest rig. Subscribe. Hearing protection is a must while shooting. I have never felt the need for another holster. The Mountain Gun was subject to the same engineering changes as any other Model 629: The endurance package; The transition to Metal Injected Molding (MIM) parts; Floating firing pins; New-style thumb pieces, and; Internal key locks. Stainless 4" Barrel Pachmayr Grips Adjustable Sights. There is an allure to cranking the hammer back on these heavy revolvers, like reminiscing from one of those old 70s movies imagining a quivering villain before you as a cunning threat rolls off your lips. Thanks, Rob. JavaScript is disabled. Maybe not with the "Mountain Gun" name.just as a regular production model, but with the tapered barrel. Sig Sauer Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Wide Flat Noses and heavy-for-caliber Keith bullets can be had from 250-275 grains. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICkHT4qaL8c. WFNs around 980 fps work just fine for woods loads. I know the 24s and 624s you passed on to others were well taken care of; may they be appreciated and enjoyed. Vortex Optics X Caliber Barrels, Both my kids come hunting and shooting with me as often as possible, My baby girl getting in some trigger time. Were they a special run for the NMSP? The model 629. Second Media Corp., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Yes, I owned a couple of Model 57s and even Model 29s, but the Model 58 was just the gun of my dreams. Its gratifying to know that they were RevolverGuys at heart. He was commander of the NMSP Pistol Team and competed with a revolver throughout his career. Instead of buying a gun thats Im glad they brought the 610 back, but an N Frame seems overlarge for the 10mm cartridge when you have that L frame out there, I have a 7 shot L frame Mountain lite in 357, along with a 44 magnum Mountain Gun, both being some of my favorite revolvers. RELATED STORY Cylinder & Slides Pocket Model 2008: A Colt Model 1908 in .45 ACP Searched for a long time. I honestly dont think I have ever bumped into a 686 Mountain Gun. He started his career carrying a revolver and has always been partial to them. It has mountain gun in regular smith and wesson print and 45 colt in regular print . 857 subscribers. I believe that one was worth the long-time search. Moreso in the winter when I can layer up to hide it well. My initial experience with factory .45 Colt ammo was disappointing. Thanks for reading it and for commenting, Sir. These firearms are known for their incredible stopping power, making them ideal as a back country guide gun, for hunting or personal defense. WebS&W 44 Magnum Mountain Gun - A Review hrfunk 54.6K subscribers Join Subscribe 1.3K Share Save 72K views 5 years ago The title says it all folks! For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. They are getting harder to find and not to mention pricey. The German MG-42 Machine Gun. Part Number:163653 Buds Item Number: 26324 Product Documentation (0 Reviews) There are no reviews on this product yet. The 686-5 357 Mountain gun gets the most use by me. Stay in the know. Make: Smith & Wesson. Im unaware of an N frame Mountain Revolver that left the factory with other than N frame round butt dimensions. I said, "it's a 44 magnum MG. Would you care to try it?" Seyfried nailed it back in the 80sthis is plenty of power, with mild manners, in the .45 Colt Mountain Gun. Just what I needed on a Sunday afternoon! I took it for granted that Smith would just keep surprising us with new versions of this amazing six-gun. I didnt see this mentioned, but unless Im hallucinating my early Mountain Revolver (not GUN) has a K/L grip frame. Once I had convinced myself I could shoot no better at that range, I decided to shoot at a steel target fifty-yards away. be complicated. It was identical to the original except for the chambering. Smith & Wesson made one run of Model 29-8 blued Mountain Guns in 2003. Thank you, Kevin. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. I use a S&W 624 (no dash) .44 Spl. I know a guy who can make a pretty great holster and ingenious chest suspension system for it when I do. The Model 29 was offered with 3, 4, 5, 6, 612 , 838 and 1058 in (76, 102, 127, 152, 165, 213 and 270 mm) barrels as standard models. Model: 629-5 Mountain Gun, Product Code 103653 #coldboremiracle #freelancesharpshooter #littlemscoldboremiracle #deserttech #trek22 #suppressed. Thanks Scott! Show 'em if you got 'em!!! Smith & Wesson ended production on the Target Model of 1985 in 1988. I commend you on your wisdom in acquiring all those while you could. Included in the box is envelop, manual, service policy card, product registration doc, laser engraving flyer and vapor impregnated paper. Enjoy them, take care of them and pass them on to some one else to enjoy. He had been shooting a 22 or some such. Skeeter was pretty astute! Coke bottle grips and sights with white outlines and red ramps became the norm. I wear it in a chest rig in my jeep when out in the mountains. He has had several articles published in American Cop Magazine, SWAT Magazine, and the NRA Law Enforcement Quarterly. Youll find plenty of great strong side rigs, and even a neat chest harness that you can use to convert your OWB scabbard into a chest holster. Desert Tech Solutions WebDescription: Smith & Wesson Model 629-3 44 Mag. Its neat to see it there, I wish I had the disposable income to pony up for it! Youre right about that silhouette, and they would be a dream to carry. Satisfied with his work, he shipped it to Seyfried for him to behold and enjoy. There should be a product code (103652) or SKU # on the label that would confirm that, too. Seyfried was thoroughly impressed with the prototype, and he appreciated its significance. Perhaps the ultimate duo, a Winchester 94 in .44 magnum with a S&W revolver to match. You will be well armed as you roam. A fast handling, heavy hitting 35 inch lever action rifle weighing approximately 6 lbs with an eight round magazine and minute-of-angle accuracy. We got kind of spoiled with the wealth of Mountain Guns released from 1989 -2005. It was accurate with everything fired, but most factory .41 ammo was geared towards the hunting market and gave significant recoil and blast from the little gun. It seemed the ideal choice for coppers issued a Smith nickel Model 10 with a 5 inch that allowed larger caliber Smith or Colt Revolvers but not hollow points. The model 629. Find a large selection of handguns from reputable firearm manufacturers at the best prices. The 686-5 357 Mountain gun gets the most use by me. Serial Number: cdj0231. Kills and cooks at the same time. Seyfried sent the cylinder to Campbell so he could reproduce it for his project gun. I wish I had some personal experience with one, I dont though. Kevin Massey. Year of Manufacture: 2000. For Sale [0] Sold [29] Charts. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. Is a more modern version of the gun that made the 44 magnum famous, the model 29. The pistol features double and single action functions, one of the most simple and easy to not screw up designs ever. Accurate Shooter The Model 29 was offered with 3, 4, 5, 6, 612 , 838 and 1058 in (76, 102, 127, 152, 165, 213 and 270 mm) barrels as standard models. Stainless 4" Barrel Pachmayr Grips Adjustable Sights. WebS&W Model 629 Mountain Gun 44mag Revolver New In Box. It felt so good it reminded me of a good rifle, I think this also made the pistol so easy to shoot well. My father and grandfather both shot revolvers whenever they had occasion to shoot a pistol. JHP from CORBON, were the only game in town for controllable Mountain Gun loads. Its accuracy is noteworthy, and it makes a superior everyday round when fueled by Unique or Power Pistol to 1,050-1,115 fps. There simply is no other .44 Magnum to many people and thats just fine with me. Its a sweet spot load also, full house Mags are just too much for me. WebProduct Information & Specs. Pro Ears Silver 22: Electronic Earmuffs Under $100. Good memory! Having been fortunate enough to find a Model 625-6 Mountain Gun in excellent condition I contacted Eagle Grips and purchased their round to square conversion Rosewood Heritage Grips. It was equipped with the internal lock and the bluing looked black, in comparison to older revolvers. Local Storage seems to be disabled in your browser. Thomas, I think you could make a pretty strong case for that Mountain Lite being the ultimate backpacking sidearm, at least in the lower 48 and with thoughtful ammo selection. German named it Knochensag (Bone Saw) The National WWII Museum New Orleans: 'No longer be soft targets': Ohio school allowing teachers to carry guns, Budweiser tries to "Man Up" with new commercial, Bill Clinton: Some Are Compelled to Let Kids Die to Keep Freedoms, A Million Dimes Stolen From Parked Trailer, retrieve your Thanks! Thank you, J.R. Im glad you appreciated it! Gun #: 981938493. Continue Reading Here. WebAt Hinterland Outfitters, we carry a huge selection of 44 Magnum revolvers and pistols for sale from top manufacturers like Smith & Wesson, Ruger, Taurus, Magnum Research and more. We get the FFL from your store others make you find it, copy it, and fax it. One such pistol is the Stoeger Cougar 8000. You got one of the original all business guns! and glad youre going to carry it. These firearms are known for their incredible stopping power, making them ideal as a back country guide gun, for hunting or personal defense. Weve published a few stories on the M1 Garand here at Guns.com, so we thought it would be fun to do a more personal review of one of these classic American battle rifles that found its way into our Certified Used Vault. He is a master firearms instructor through NMDPS and continues to instruct in retirement. For the lower 48, I think it is about the Perfect Packin Pistol. The finish is polished stainless steel , and came with 2 sets of grips one is of white pearl. Deliberate Dynamics Ive found it to be a relatively easy cartridge to load, and in the interests of fun Ive also loaded up a few .44 Specials. Those X frame Hogue tamers are a beautiful thing on light N frame revolvers! I was dismayed to see that Montana Bullet Works is not currently showing this bullet, but they are still selling a gas checked version. Thank you, Tony. They look great and shoot great and pack easy. I was very pleased with the custom revolver they crafted. The cylinder has chambers for six cartridges, and is opened by pushing the left side release actuator. If I ever hunt deer with that gun, that is the one I intend to use. I want a mountain gun. Great article, Kevin. And our Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Flintlock Misc, Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Matchlock/Wheellock Misc, Century Arms International (CAI) - Rifles, Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Rifles (perc), Winchester Rifles - Modern Bolt/Auto/Single, Winchester Rifles - Pre-1899 Bolt/Single Shot, Century Arms International (CAI) - Pistols, Colt Automatic Pistols (.25, .32, & .380 cal), Colt Single Action Revolvers - Modern (22 Cal. Amen to that. Ill reach out to you about that. With rare exceptions, big bore N frames followed this trend going forward. It made a great combination of gun and cartridge. Year of Manufacture: 2000. It was a half-lug version of the 686 and it didnt last very long (nor did the fixed sight, 619, that had no shroud). It was a couple of years ago and priced out of my league. It was highly embellished, but the most distinctive feature was the radius applied to the front edge of the cylinder. Wow. Subscribe. I have no complaints. 2019 Hinterland Outfitters, Inc. All rights reserved. I decided a few years ago I needed to thin down and I managed to clean out all of the 24 family, and other great .44 Specials. Ive been able to acquire the 357, 41 mag, 44 mag, 45LC, 45acp mountain guns and each of them are very fun revolvers. Here's mine. They hit to the same point of aim as my carry load with Keith 429421 bullets but are easier to sink into charge holes under stress for reloads. WebThe 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 pistol features double and single action functions, one of the most simple and easy to not screw up designs ever. I wish the mothership was listening to you, Mike 2. No views 1 minute ago. Upon discovering this, I ordered one directly from the factory. SCHEELS Handguns, Caliber: I carried and used my original Mountain Revolver extensively with Black Talon .44 Magnum ammunition all over both urban Southern California and fishing the Eastern Sierras. The Model 29 was offered with 3, 4, 5, 6, 612 , 838 and 1058 in (76, 102, 127, 152, 165, 213 and 270 mm) barrels as standard models. I started out shooting at paper targets at approximately fifteen-yards, hitting NRA targets at that range was easy, so much so that I began to try shooting some groups to see just how accurate the gun is. WebProduct Information & Specs. There are no rips or tears. Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. OK I want two, one in 45 Colt and another in 44 Magnum to replace the one that got away. When it comes to hunting, .44 Magnum is considered to be an excellent round for deer and powerful enough for larger game too. ; ^ ), Well spoken, Sir. Stainless 4" Barrel Pachmayr Grips Adjustable Sights. That .44 was a constant companion during his days as a professional hunter in Africa, too. Smith & Wesson Model 629-3 44 Mag. Thanks again for a great article. Campbell built the first Mountain Gun essentially by hand in the model shop (located in the original Springfield Armory testing facility and range). Ill bet that 210 XTP did the job nicely on that doe. It was the coolest gun Id ever seen. By signing up you agree to Guns.com's FORTRESS ALASKA. You didnt say there would be a test. Funds Postal Money Order Only $775.00 Thanks Kevin, you have re-affirmed my love affair with the 657 Mountain Guns. ), Any chance of sharing what those bullets are in the stag stocked .44spl pic? 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