Welcome, if you’re a newcomer to this enjoyable bi-weekly section of AllOutdoor.com! The final time round I lined the historical past and variations of the Smith & Wesson Mannequin 29, a revolver that got here onto the scene, had a lukewarm response and was propelled into the limelight by popular culture. Crusading on we’re masking its courting, the specs, and whether or not there are components and equipment on the market. Let’s dive proper into the rabbit gap!
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Courting: Smith & Wesson Mannequin 29
Courting a Smith and Wesson Mannequin 29 is definitely fairly simple. Not solely had been a majority of the Mannequin 29s made within the “#-#” period and those that weren’t are simple to slender down to 1 or two years as effectively, but in addition Smith and Wesson really presents an identical firearm historical past service like Colt does. They’ve an entire web page devoted to ordering a manufacturing unit letter that can on the very least let you know when the firearm was manufactured (Mannequin 29 or not).
So again to the entire “#-#” factor. Other than the very first “pre Mannequin 29” or unique Mannequin 29s all that adopted have a quantity sprint quantity designation. The primary quantity “29” is the mannequin and the second quantity “10” in my case is the iteration/change/variation. Every sprint quantity marks some form of design tweak that marked a notable inner or exterior change. Every of these adjustments has date ranges. In case you have a Mannequin 29-3 for instance these had been made out of 1982 till 1988. All the specifics may be present in our earlier variation centered article however for now I simplified it.
- Mannequin 29: 1956/57 to 1960
- Mannequin 29-1: 1960 to 1961
- Mannequin 29-2: 1961 to 1982
- Mannequin 29-3: 1982 to 1988
- Mannequin 29-4: 1988 to 1990
- Mannequin 29-5: 1990 to 1994
- Mannequin 29-6: 1994 to 1998
- Mannequin 29-7: 1998 to 2001
- Mannequin 29-8: 2001 to 2002
- Mannequin 29-9: 2002 to ???? – I’ve learn that they stopped making them for just a few years however I’ve additionally seen particular anniversary form of additions on this time hole. Exhausting to say.
- Mannequin 29-10: 2008 to Current Day (as of this publication date)
Specs: Smith & Wesson Mannequin 29
For the specs we’re specializing in the Mannequin 29-10 since that’s the one I personal and every variation has their very own distinctive units of specs. The Mannequin 29 Basic is part of the Basic Sequence that S&W makes. The Smith & Wesson Mannequin 29 is an N-Body revolver. It shares this high quality with different S&W fashions such because the 25, 27, and 57 (and all of their derivatives).
- Caliber: .44 Magnum
- Capability: 6 Rounds
- Barrel Size: 6.5″
- Twist Price: 1:20″ Twist, 5 Grooves
- Sight Radius: 220 mm
- Rear Sight: 3.15 mm Notch, Adjustable
- Entrance Sight: 3.1 mm Pink Ramp
- Cylinder Hole: 0.25 mm
- Set off Pull Weight: ~ 4 lbs (SA), ~ 10 lbs (DA)
- Dimensions (LxWxH):12” x 1.693” x 6.102”
- Weight: 48.3 oz
- Motion: Single/Double Motion
- Barrel Materials: Carbon Metal
- Body: Carbon Metal
- Grip: Wooden
- End: Blued
- State Compliance: CA, CO, CT, DE, HI, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, OR, RI, VT, WA
Aftermarket Elements & Equipment: Smith & Wesson Mannequin 29
In the case of components and equipment there are masses however not an enormous selection. I imply that within the sense that there are lots of choices for the reason that Mannequin 29 continues to be in manufacturing however it’s also a big body revolver, not quite a lot of equipment on the market for a hand cannon. It form of is what it’s. Elements are lots and may be discovered by way of the traditional half avenues corresponding to Numrich or Midwest Gunworks (they act as alternative components distributors for a lot of corporations). Numrich has an excellent selection for sprint particular weapons which might come in useful when you’ve got a busted outdated Mannequin 29. Smith & Wesson themselves have an excellent guarantee so earlier than repairing something your self it will not damage to achieve out and see if they are often of service.
Equipment principally start and finish with holsters and presentation bins. Holsters are lots for the reason that N-frame S&W revolver is so effectively accepted because the go-to large bore (just below the X body these days). I might write an entire record of each holster firm that makes a Mannequin 29 holster however actually it will be an article sized web page in itself, only a Google search away. Smith & Wesson sells their wood presentation bins with their Classics line however not everybody values the modern look of a wooden case so they have an inclination to finish up on the market elsewhere. eBay is an efficient supply for this form of factor and even Etsy if you would like one thing extra customized. Lastly, there are additionally an entire host of grips on the market whether or not they be unique woods, bone/antler, plastic, or rubber. Once more very similar to the holsters I’m about to say there are too many retailers to notice.
Finish of Half III: Smith & Wesson Mannequin 29
As we wrap up half three of our deep dive on the enduring Smith & Wesson Mannequin 29, we’ve lined all the important thing particulars – from courting to their complete specs, and the wealth of aftermarket components and equipment out there. The Mannequin 29 is really a collector’s dream, with limitless customization potential for house owners.See you guys within the fourth and ultimate spherical with some rage time!
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