[Spaceman Spiff]

Just picked up this clean 29-2. Its sporting an 8 3/8s barrel, target hammer and trigger, white outline and red ramp front sight. I ordered a new set of grips to replace the hideous yet functional Grippers. This .44 has an amazingly smooth action. Finding ammo has proven to be very difficult. Cant wait to stretch this puppy come spring. This is my first .44 and I already love that big boom!

 

[RLW44]

Very nice! I would not be in a hurry to replace those grips until you have had a chance to shoot it more; wood grips can dig in to the palm if not held just so...
GunBroker has .44 spcl. and magnum ammo listed...expensive...

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

Very nice! I would not be in a hurry to replace those grips until you have had a chance to shoot it more; wood grips can dig in to the palm if not held just so...
GunBroker has .44 spcl. and magnum ammo listed...expensive...

The grips are very old, hard and cracked. I have the exact same set on my 6 inch 19-5, they work great. I ordered a nice set on goncalo wood grips from badger custom. N-Frame Square Full Grip — Badger Custom Grips

 

[jim_ish]

I picked up one of these with the factory wood grips a year or so back. I found it to be somewhat unpleasant for me to fire but still fun as I am a Dirty Harry fan.

Jim

 

[LimaCharlie]

Great choice. I bought an 8 3/8" S&W 29-2 last Saturday to go with my 6 1/2" and 4" 29-2 revolvers.

 

[The Happy Kaboomer]

Throw those goodyears in the trash!. Original target grips that came on 29-2's are wide enough and long enough to soak up the recoil.....All mine wear factory originals.

 

[series guy]

That's a gun to keep for life. You can shoot it and keep it clean and it will always retain its value. Very nice!

 

[msharley]

Hey Space,

That is a BEAUTIFUL THANG!

Any other time...would advise learning to reload...You don't save any money...just shoot a whole bunch more! LOL

Later, Mark

 

[Thewelshm]

Just picked up this clean 29-2. Its sporting an 8 3/8s barrel, target hammer and trigger, white outline and red ramp front sight. I ordered a new set of grips to replace the hideous yet functional Grippers. This .44 has an amazingly smooth action. Finding ammo has proven to be very difficult. Cant wait to stretch this puppy come spring. This is my first .44 and I already love that big boom! View attachment 495347 View attachment 495348 View attachment 495349 View attachment 495350 View attachment 495351 View attachment 495352

Dunlops have to go mate... Enjoy it

thewelshm

 

[WendyZXZ]

Sounds like you have a good new addition!

 

[Curt360]

Congrats on that purchase. Thanks for sharing the pics. Next is the range report...

 

[justterry]

years ago it was the mark of the advanced handgunner to remove the factory wooden stocks and put the rubber Packs on. It was the mark of someone who actually shot their guns. That was a long time ago.Today, I take the rubber ones off and replace them with wooden stocks

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

New set of Badger Custom Full grips on the 29-2. They are Goncalo Alves. A little polish on this bad boy and it will be looking nice.

 

[msharley]

Hey Space,

Wowser! That sure is...................SPIFFY!

Should be lots of fun.

I use a 240gr LSWC w/7.5gr Universal/WLP. 900fps from my 8-3/8".

Easy on the recoil.

Later, Mark