S&W Model 629 .44 Magnum Review
BY Herschel Smith
6 years, 5 months ago
Josh Wayner writing for Ammoland has the scoop. A couple of comments.
First, I notice that the Buffalo Bore does the best concerning muzzle velocity. Second, if you shoot the Sig Sauer 240 grain at 1213 FPS, that doesn’t give you much advantage over the 450 SMC (Short Magnum Cartridge) which I carried to Colorado in a 1911 with backup magazines, and which I’ve discussed before (230 grains at around 1120 FPS published muzzle velocity).
Second, what I’d really like to see is Josh cover the Performance Center Model 629 V-Comp with the compensator (or muzzle brake). I find that to be a very appealing and aesthetically pleasing gun with a nice finish and very smooth edges.
On December 13, 2018 at 12:19 pm, Andy said:
firearms with compensators (muzzle brakes) are VERY loud.
On December 13, 2018 at 3:25 pm, Furminator said:
Of my many firearms my 7.5 inch 629 has always remained my favorite, the last one I would part with, the one I’d want for the zombie apocalypse. It likes the 225 Barnes bullet too.
I’ve had several 500s and 454s with and without compensators and believe me they (and you) definitely benefit from them. I have never had one on a 44 but I don’t see a need like on the big boys.
If you don’t have a 629 you need one.