44 Magnum Snub Nose Velocity Loss Test - S&W Model 629 44 Magnum Performance Center 2 5/8"

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In this video I run 3 factory loads through a chronograph to see what kind of velocity loss I am getting out of my Smith and Wesson Model 629 44 magnum Performance Center 2 5/8" barrel revolver. It's not as bad as you would think.
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[@terragrappler1]

This is by far the best info and testing i have seen on the short barrel 44 mags!answered all of my questions since i also have the 305 grain underwood hardcast!you did an awesome job and got a new subscriber!!

[@Moderndaysamurai1994]

I was looking at getting this revolver but had concerns about velocity loss.glad i stumbled across this video because my opinion has now changed.that is impressive!

[@NYPrepper]

Check out some of the penetration tests I've done. It is adequate for anything up to black bear.

[@ryanpoole3447]

44 magnum is a monster. I know I have 2 of them 2 inch barrel or not on a 44 magnum it's a whole different animal than a 9mm even a 45acp isent even close .I absolutely love the 44 magnum!

[@NYPrepper]

Yea the 9mm and 45 are nothing compared to 44

[@pkjdm]

44 magnum is a powerhouse

[@precisionmarksman5084]

Great video, very informative! I've seen similar velocity losses from 150-200 fps in most other calibers when comparing 2.5" barrel to 6" barrel revolvers. It's a myth, that the snub - nose revolvers lose so much velocity. Thanks again for providing these stats.

[@NYPrepper]

Thanks for watching and sharing that information, it confirms my numbers!!

[@CeltKnight]

Thanks for this! I often tote a 3" S&W .44 magnum and it seems to hit targets almost as hard as my 4.5" EAA Bounty Hunter .44 does. If we're only losing less than 200 fps from your sub 3" barrel vs from a 7.5" test barrel, I'd say a 3" isn't losing much from a 4" then. I feel much better about my choices now.

[@NYPrepper]

Yes I think a short barrel 44 mag is still very potent

[@ChrisChuUsa]

I will trade 5 inches save space for loss of 200fps any day of the year! Thx and congrats on the move to the great state of Tennessee! Home of Hicok45 and now nyprepper!

[@NYPrepper]

Thank you Chris!! I appreciate that!

[@ryannafe9252]

Just got one of these. I have VZ grips on it, the factory Eagle Secret Service grips didn’t work for my hand. I like it. My uncle and I loaded two varieties of ammo. A 180 grain XTP at 1,120 FPS average (mild defensive load) and a 240 grain XTP at 1,130 FPS average (a more potent outdoors or giant people option).

[@sonnygunz9207]

I’d smack the fool who’s saying a .44mag snub and a 9mm+p are equal. Same guys who say .357mag and .38spl+p from a snub are equal... NOPE. I’m a 10mm fan but 10mm won’t ever be .44mag. It can be a powerful round if the ammunition manufacturer isn’t shy with the powder. I have a few S&W model 29-2’s, 2 nickel plated and a blued one. They’re all 4”. I also run a converted Glock 21 with a G20 5.2” Alpha Wolf threaded barrel, 20-22lb spring and modified extractor with 10mm mags of course. The powerful loads I have in 10mm are in the 700 foot pound range whether it’s 140gr or 200-220gr. My .44mags start closer to 800ftp from my 4” guns. My guns are older so I’m not shooting 340gr +p+ ammo (which are above saami spec I believe) but the 305gr hard cast I have will no doubt take care of any problem I have which requires power and a rifle isn’t available. I love shoot & carry both. 10mm has capacity on its side. .44mag has size, weight & energy on its side. Good test. Thanks for taking the time. Sorry I got a little long winded... just taking up time waiting for 5 o’clock to get here hahaha! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@NYPrepper]

Thanks for sharing the Information...and I agree with you about 10mm and 44. For bear defense capacity won't be much use because you won't get more then 1 or 2 shots off anyway. Capacity is more important for combat then for defense against apex predators.

[@anthonycesario4056]

Enjoyed the video. Good information. Thank you.

[@NYPrepper]

Thanks for watching it I have more tests coming stay tuned...check my 44 magnum playlist out.

[@preppercamper2579]

WoW Greg how did i miss this video ??! Your awesome at this math iam highly impressed..KingJesus

[@chalicerios1544]

Thanks for the great information, Mr. E.Keith would be proud his cartridge is still one of the best.. Can u do a video showing what the revolver does in the hand when shot, such as recoil and flash versus a longer barrel. I love snub noses but would love to see a comparison before I decide which is best.! THANKS KEEP IT UP!

[@NYPrepper]

Check any of my 44 magnum videos out and you'll get a good visual of that I always do a close up in them

[@carlosmorris4510]

This is good to know; particularly about the bear loads. I have a 2.5" .44 Mag... And during hiking you'll probably only notice a bear charging towards you at about 20 yards, I'm thinking.

[@NYPrepper]

Yup...pretty much

[@redaethel4619]

Thank you, this is an excellent resource. I was thinking of getting this exact revolver but had velocity concerns - didn't want to shell out $1k for something that wouldn't perform past 44 Special +P levels, as the idea is obviously outdoor use. Looks like S&W did their homework when selecting barrel lengths for the PC snubs, not so much it's awkward to carry, not so little that you're missing Magnum performance.

[@NYPrepper]

I get 1125 fps with 305 grain hardcasts in cooler conditions.

[@alamdarkhan3759]

Thanks 👍

[@marcrhodes3382]

This video is very helpful and informative! Im surprised that it didnt get more thumbs ups! Thanks for your good work

[@NYPrepper]

Thank you for this comment, browse my 44 magnum playlist I have a lot of videos there.

[@Sforce68]

"Magnum"...That one word kind of says it all, doesn't it???

[@preppercamper2579]

Also make me feel better knowing 3" is as good as 6" for muzzle energy..Jesus

[@MarcoFromTropoja]

Wow you're still getting well into the 700-800 ft lb range with that short barrel. I regret selling my 629 pc. They're hard to find now.

[@NYPrepper]

Yes it is a nice compact powerhouse. I absolutely love this revolver. I may look into a Ruger now so I can run +P loads

[@CreasyEQ]

Yes I enjoyed the video 🤝

[@darrendehart8367]

Sure you lose velocity, but it beats a sharp stick

[@CreasyEQ]

Less gr makes a BIG difference 👌

[@jesusismylord1496]

Good video my friend...can you do a video on less than leathal force weapons.

[@alexbfh1]

Could you try 180 gr full power load with the same gun?

[@Josh47147]

I would like to see hornaday handgun hunter compared to hornaday leverevolution.

[@NYPrepper]

IF you have a few rounds you can send it I will test!

[@CreasyEQ]

Please do brother 👏

[@MiscMitz]

Good to know

[@NYPrepper]

Thanks for watching Mitz hope all is well

[@MiscMitz]

@@NYPrepper not bad. Just busy working. How are you doing?

[@precisionmarksman5084]

My new 629 2.5" PC revolver has been having lite hits with misfire using factory ammo. Particularly with Magtech 240gr, about 1 out of every five. Even new Hornady 200gr but less. I have made sure the mainspring strain screw is tight, even tried changing the mainspring with an extra I had. But still not reliable. Have you any ideas? Happens in Double action most, but also single Action. Don't really feel like changing the firing pin.

[@NYPrepper]

It Could be the ammo i had that happen with some Underwood ammo in my 500 magnum... thought it was my firing pin got messed up from too much dry firing...tried ither ammo didn't have a proble. The only thing I can think of is they seat the primer little too deep?

[@NYPrepper]

Try other a few other types of ammo and see what happens

[@precisionmarksman5084]

@@NYPrepper Thanks I'll see what happens, or send it back to S&W to repair

[@christiangunslinger9435]

The loss on the hornady ftx is 260 fps if anyone does not think that loss and the other losses are not significant they do not understand ballistics.

[@batuhun7283]

Of course you lose some velocity but you still carry power in your hand Reason I don't like snub nose magnums control I'm pretty strong guy believe me but I don't enjoy to shot snub nose my choise will be a 4" 44 magnum

[@NYPrepper]

Yea this snub nose 44 mag is not that bad honestly

[@batuhun7283]

@@NYPrepper personal preference change one and other but every barrell length caliber has its own advantages and disadvantages But 4" is like middle of the road

[@youngbosstheinvestor8040]

Do you find it hard to shoot with the wood grip I like how it looks more but I’m told the rubber is better for prolonged range use but for carry would you carry the rubber grip?

[@NYPrepper]

The Hogue Rubber is a lot better for carrying. Wood is good for a day at the range and having fun.

[@youngbosstheinvestor8040]

@@NYPrepper thanks and if u don’t mind telling me why

[@tombryant6061]

@@youngbosstheinvestor8040 sure the wood grips look nice but man they are not comfortable. I tried the Pachmyer Diamond Pro but they are too thick for my hands. I run Pachmyer Decelerators on mine. Work well for me. Love this gun!

[@backwoodscharlie8483]

New york prepper, No guns in New York.Please people don't feel safe. They may call governor hoople and complain.

[@beautifulearth4165]

You sound Central NYish ?

[@NYPrepper]

Upper Hudson Valley! Now in North Central PA. I been to Central NY a lot, went to forestry school there.

[@anthonyranieri2631]

19.99 i miss that

[@NYPrepper]

yup lol

[@alexkuo3832]

Nice prices damn lol

[@876mpr]

Ahh, the fanboys… A 10mm can maybe push a 230 grain cast bullet 1125 from a 5” barrel. The .44 magnum pushes a 305 at the same velocity with a 2.625” barrel. Makes sense that the lightest bullet had the smallest velocity loss since you generally use a faster burn rate powder with lighter bullets.

[@NYPrepper]

10mm is the best semi auto cartridge but nowhere nead a 44 magnum

[@876mpr]

@@NYPrepper Right, it is a good cartridge, just not the wonder caliber many think it is. I think people also mistakenly attribute capacity to a cartridge when that’s a feature of a firearm.

[@AndrewSmith-qj5zv]

Bwahahaha!!!! Comparing a 44 magnum of ANY barrel length to a 9mm+p is blasphemy. You could convert a glock 30 to shoot 460 Rowland, but then you may have reliability issues. No thanks.

[@NYPrepper]

LOL yea some people are nuts

[@7777markz]

i agree with you the problem is 1. the cost of these is way over 1200.00 now and 2. finding ammo. good luck here in NC if it's anything but 9mm or .45 well everything else is basically good luck and very very over charged.

[@bowejl]

Velocity + Grain weight..... say less

[@Lateralus1007]

A snub nose bat is the same as a +P boxing glove LOL ppl say stupid nonsense Long Live .44 MAG 💥

[@NYPrepper]

Lol