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Posted: 9/18/2020 5:39:59 PM EDT
[#1]
Shoulder holster, model 29, because Dirty Harry
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Posted: 9/18/2020 5:41:19 PM EDT
[#2]
5" 629.
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Posted: 9/18/2020 5:46:07 PM EDT
[#3]
4" 629 in a Kramer OWB
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Posted: 9/18/2020 5:50:38 PM EDT
[#4]
Four inch 329 airweight in a Simply Rugged holster set up for cross draw.
Three inch 69 is also nice. The 69 nicer to shoot but the 329 nicer to carry. |
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Posted: 9/18/2020 5:55:51 PM EDT
[#5]
4.2 inch 69.
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Posted: 9/18/2020 5:56:37 PM EDT
[#6]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Shoulder holster, model 29, because Dirty Harry This. How I carry my 8 3/8 29-3. |
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Posted: 9/18/2020 5:57:16 PM EDT
[#7]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Shoulder holster, model 29, because Dirty Harry Pretty much what I was thinking also. |
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Posted: 9/18/2020 6:15:16 PM EDT
[#8]
Cuz Clint....
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Posted: 9/18/2020 6:24:38 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/18/2020 6:47:26 PM EDT
[#10]
4" 29 or 629.
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Posted: 9/19/2020 1:30:36 PM EDT
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Carry for what purpose?
In what environment (ie desert mountains or on salt water, etc.)? Carry concealed or not? These things all influence the decision a bit. |
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Posted: 9/19/2020 3:08:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Carry for what purpose? In what environment (ie desert mountains or on salt water, etc.)? Carry concealed or not? These things all influence the decision a bit. Urban area, concealed. |
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Posted: 9/19/2020 5:38:26 PM EDT
[#13]
For true concealment, Charter Arms Bulldog (if 44spl is considered adequate).
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Posted: 9/19/2020 6:54:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Urban area, concealed. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Carry for what purpose? In what environment (ie desert mountains or on salt water, etc.)? Carry concealed or not? These things all influence the decision a bit. Urban area, concealed. Then any one of those (29, 629, 69) would work, pick whether you prefer blued or shiny. Then pick whether you want 5 or 6 rounds. I've carried a 4" L and a 4" N frame a lot (steel L, alloy N) and it's no big deal to me. OWB high and tight holster and it's concealed under a loose t-shirt. 3" and shorter is even easier. IWB is doable too. Might want to check speedloader availability on the 5 shot guns. |
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Posted: 9/19/2020 7:21:39 PM EDT
[#15]
4" 629 Mountain Gun.
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Posted: 9/19/2020 7:24:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 5" 629. This! |
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Posted: 9/19/2020 8:39:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 4" 629 Mountain Gun. this is the answer out of the three you had on your list... either use light 44 mag loads like 180gr or 200gr or go with 44 spl loads.. |
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Posted: 9/20/2020 6:55:53 AM EDT
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I carried a 4" 29 for a couple years. No issues, but I was in my mid 20's.
Today, if I wanted a carry .44 it would be one of those 5" 629s with the barrel profile like the 686's and 586's. Looked at them 4 or 5 years ago but the dealer kept telling me my stainless Dan Wesson .44 was only worth $300. I had to just smile, take it back out of his hands, put it back in the original box with all the paperwork/grips, etc. and walk away. Along with a promise to never buy from him again. That 10" Dan Wesson ribbed heavy profile barrel/shroud is too big/heavy to carry all the time. |
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Posted: 9/20/2020 7:53:12 AM EDT
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A 69 is on my short list.
I have ccw'd a 629, but not in a way that's appropriate for edc in town. |
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Posted: 9/20/2020 5:31:55 PM EDT
[#20]
329PD
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Posted: 9/20/2020 5:33:51 PM EDT
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Quoted: 29,69 or 629. Asking for a very old friend. I went w/ 329PD. I also have an Anaconda in the safe.  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/20/2020 5:52:35 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/22/2020 2:37:50 AM EDT
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I think the Mountain Guns offer the best balance of size and weight for carry. I sold a couple .44s when I got mine. For sustained shooting you'll want a heavier gun.
I've shot the 329PD but it's just too light with .44 Mag loads. 
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Posted: 9/22/2020 4:39:52 PM EDT
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Like many others in this thread I went with the 329PD.
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Posted: 9/23/2020 11:00:33 AM EDT
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I carry a 629 loaded with 300 grain hard cast during hunting season. I've always wanted to take a deer with it or at least deliver the "coup de Gras" shot if it came to that. I've never had the chance as the rifle or slug gun does its job and theyre DRT when I get to them.
I get sick and tired of carrying that thing after only 5 days. I cant imagine using it for EDC. Its WAY easier to daily carry my Sig 229R or Springfield XD subcompact with extra mags than lug that hand cannon around..... |
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Posted: 9/23/2020 11:58:31 AM EDT
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S&W model 296. Titanium/Scandium frame, hammerless L frame 44 special made for only two years. Very light weight, and very carry friendly as there just isn't anything to snag on clothing.
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Posted: 9/25/2020 3:52:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I carry a 629 loaded with 300 grain hard cast during hunting season. I've always wanted to take a deer with it or at least deliver the "coup de Gras" shot if it came to that. I've never had the chance as the rifle or slug gun does its job and theyre DRT when I get to them. I get sick and tired of carrying that thing after only 5 days. I cant imagine using it for EDC. Its WAY easier to daily carry my Sig 229R or Springfield XD subcompact with extra mags than lug that hand cannon around..... That's what I got my 629 for. HPG kit bag and it's like it's not even there. |
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Posted: 9/25/2020 4:36:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: S&W model 296. Titanium/Scandium frame, hammerless L frame 44 special made for only two years. Very light weight, and very carry friendly as there just isn't anything to snag on clothing. Hey I remember those! Gave up on finding one years ago. 
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Posted: 9/29/2020 6:56:33 PM EDT
[#29]
I'd use the 329 for urban carry. About 25 ounces for a 4" gun versus about 40 ounces for a 4" stainless 629. That means more recoil, especially with full bore magnums - but for urban use you're probably not carrying Buffalo Bore loads. Sticking with 44 special or light magnums, recoil should be fairly reasonable despite the light weight.
The 69 is 37.4 ounces vs the 629's 41.5 ounces (per S&W's numbers). Some weight savings, but nowhere close to the 329's weight savings. |
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Posted: 9/30/2020 10:15:06 AM EDT
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Unless you’ve handled one, it’s hard to describe how much lighter And trimmer a M69 is vs all the other standard models including the mountain gun
I have the 4.2 and is a dream as an all around woods bopper gun. I have to believe the shorter version would be ideal for carry. One benefit of the 69 is you can use a K frame holster, of which there are tons of options. |
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Posted: 10/1/2020 11:48:36 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Unless you’ve handled one, it’s hard to describe how much lighter And trimmer a M69 is vs all the other standard models including the mountain gun I have the 4.2 and is a dream as an all around woods bopper gun. I have to believe the shorter version would be ideal for carry. One benefit of the 69 is you can use a K frame holster, of which there are tons of options. 69's are an L frame. Are you saying you use them in K frame holsters? Any high quality L frame holster I own is too big for any K frame I own. ETA there is no shortage of L and N frame holster options out there. |
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Posted: 10/2/2020 12:10:29 AM EDT
[#32]
Quoted: 29,69 or 629. Asking for a very old friend. I have all of the above, plus previously owned two model 329s. The 629 Mountain Gun was my favorite for a long time. Then the Model 69 cam along and I bought one, and love it. Then the 2 3/4 inch model 69 came out and I bought one. This one is the clear winner for a concealed 44. Both of my model 329s had to go back to Smith for repairs. One blew the little blast shield out, the other had the frame crack below the barrel. No more scandium magnums for me. |
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Posted: 10/2/2020 12:14:19 AM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryQuoted: 69's are an L frame. Are you saying you use them in K frame holsters? Any high quality L frame holster I own is too big for any K frame I own. ETA there is no shortage of L and N frame holster options out there. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Unless you’ve handled one, it’s hard to describe how much lighter And trimmer a M69 is vs all the other standard models including the mountain gun I have the 4.2 and is a dream as an all around woods bopper gun. I have to believe the shorter version would be ideal for carry. One benefit of the 69 is you can use a K frame holster, of which there are tons of options. 69's are an L frame. Are you saying you use them in K frame holsters? Any high quality L frame holster I own is too big for any K frame I own. ETA there is no shortage of L and N frame holster options out there. My 4” 69 fits perfectly in an old Bianchi that’s marked “SW Med Frame”. Pretty sure the holster pre dates the L frame. And I have a Simply Rugged sourdough that fits K and L frames just fine, but those holsters are pretty versatile on what they fit anyway. |
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Posted: 10/4/2020 8:19:33 AM EDT
[#34]
Another good model made specifically for concealed carry in a urban environment was the discontinued 329 Night Guard with night sights.
 One of the things that helps carry a steel N frame is the belt and holster. Good stiff belt and a high ride pancake holster is how I carry my 58 .41 magnum concealed. CD |
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Posted: 10/9/2020 7:45:41 AM EDT
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To clarify about my M69, I use several of the same holsters for my 4 inch M19, which is a K. I switched the grips to Hogue round butt K grips, the ones that used to come standard on the stainless guns. I admit I’m not fluent in the nuances of the L frame Guns.
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Posted: 10/9/2020 8:06:57 AM EDT
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I recently ordered a OWB holster for my S&W 629 2 5/8" PC .44 magnum. With cooler weather approaching I'm planning on carrying it and determining the comfort level. As I reload my ammo I have the recoil down to a manageable level and I am fairly competent with it from 7 yards out to 20 yards which is farther than a possible close encounter. I added Hogue grips and a Hillary Hole plug.
Carry gun picture from last seasons Wyoming Elk hunt. 
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Posted: 10/12/2020 10:46:54 AM EDT
[#37]
For carrying-329PD. For carrying and some shooting-Mountain Gun. For shooting and some carry-Any version of the 29 with 4" or less barrel. Weight is good and bad.
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Posted: 10/23/2020 8:44:14 PM EDT
[#38]
I recommend the 329PD FYI. We will see.
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Posted: 10/23/2020 8:54:44 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: 4" 629 Mountain Gun. My partner carried one. PSA...don't stand directly to the side of someone firing one. ...will someone please get the Goddamn phone???? |
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Posted: 11/4/2020 11:02:24 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/4/2020 11:15:01 PM EDT
[#41]
S&W model 296 if you can find one. Titanium/scandium framed, 5 shot, hammerless 44 special that looks like a hammerless airweight S&W on steroids. They were only made for 2 years though so they are sort of hard to find, but they are wonderful to carry. Recoil is very sharp though....
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Posted: 11/16/2020 11:03:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 69's are an L frame. Are you saying you use them in K frame holsters? Any high quality L frame holster I own is too big for any K frame I own. ETA there is no shortage of L and N frame holster options out there. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Unless you’ve handled one, it’s hard to describe how much lighter And trimmer a M69 is vs all the other standard models including the mountain gun I have the 4.2 and is a dream as an all around woods bopper gun. I have to believe the shorter version would be ideal for carry. One benefit of the 69 is you can use a K frame holster, of which there are tons of options. 69's are an L frame. Are you saying you use them in K frame holsters? Any high quality L frame holster I own is too big for any K frame I own. ETA there is no shortage of L and N frame holster options out there. Agreed, L frame holsters are to loose and good k frame holsters are to tight. |
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Posted: 11/16/2020 11:19:17 AM EDT
[#43]
This little L-Frame .44 conceals nicely.
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Posted: 11/17/2020 5:15:14 AM EDT
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What load are you <3" barrel guys shooting?
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Posted: 11/27/2020 1:42:35 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryQuoted: What load are you <3" barrel guys shooting? Out of my 2 5/8" S&W PC I am shooting handloads. 240 Grain SWC Bayou coated lead over 17.5 grains of WC820 with a Win. LPM primer. The WC820 is a surplus ball powder which is almost impossible to find. I have an ample supply. The load is manageable and has good accuracy and penetration. |
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Posted: 11/27/2020 6:42:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Out of my 2 5/8" S&W PC I am shooting handloads. 240 Grain SWC Bayou coated lead over 17.5 grains of WC820 with a Win. LPM primer. The WC820 is a surplus ball powder which is almost impossible to find. I have an ample supply. The load is manageable and has good accuracy and penetration. I need to do some digging to see how 240gr Keiths over 10 grains of Unique perform out of short barrels. I have plenty of Unique, Bullseye and H110. Also a good assortment of bullets from 240gr to 300gr. |
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Posted: 12/27/2020 2:42:47 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/29/2020 9:41:08 PM EDT
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624 3inch.
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Posted: 12/29/2020 9:51:19 PM EDT
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I don't have any Smith & Wesson revolvers, and that probably should change. However, my Ruger Redhawk is carryable as an IWB concealed weapon, though it's definitely at the upper limit of comfort.
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Posted: 1/21/2021 1:45:23 PM EDT
[#50]
I really enjoy carrying my 329 PD.
Shooting it is another proposition :) I generally keep it stoked with 44 Special ammo. I really enjoy the "carryability" over the 329. |
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