S&W 629-3 44 Magnum! Most powerful handgun in the world.

[@normanmallory2055]

11 years ago I found my second .44 magnum handgun.. Which was the 629 Classic Hunter non fluted cylinder with 6 " barrel.. I changed out the grips by installing a set made by V Z Grips made of G-10 .. Most people who shoot .44 mags have discovered that bullet weights under 200 grains don't group well (wrong barrel twist).. I load 210 grain up to the Oregon Trail TrueShot 310 grain.. Most of the time I shoot the classic Elmer Keith bullet which is 250 grain SWC.. No matter how one loads the .44 mag it will never be a .454 Casull which runs a lot higher pressure.. If one has a need for that much more velocity and major recoil yes then buy a .454 but it is not fun to shoot. Where I live and hunt the .44 mag more than meets my needs for deer, elk and bear, have not had a problem using it as a hunting handgun.. Well done. A hunting friend has just purchased his second .500 S&W magnum, wow that's a beast for recoil .. This will be his first season to hunt using it..

[@ConcealedSteel]

I haven't shot a .500 magnum yet but I'd love to eventually!

[@normanmallory2055]

@@ConcealedSteel My friend said it was a must have to add to his .44 and others.. 4" barrel was his choice with a chest holster rig.. Muzzle brake is a must.. He sent me a couple videos he took while shooting it.. A shooter can manage it and work into it looks like to me..He plans to hunt AK again and wanted more than his .44 mag ctg for power.. That should do it..

[@davidgouin8420]

I have one just like that. Love it...

[@ConcealedSteel]

Nice! Yeah, these older Smiths sure are sweet.

[@coregonusfishing]

Great cannon, i have the 629 no Dash with 8 3/8 inch Barrel. Greetings from Austria

[@ConcealedSteel]

Nice!! That's a special one right there!

[@UncleDanBand64]

That is a beauty 👍🇺🇸

[@ConcealedSteel]

Thank you, Sir!

[@bradhoilman1743]

Obviously, NOT the most powerful handgun in the world!

[@UncleDanBand64]

Maybe you should trash that Nike hat.😂👍🇺🇸

[@ConcealedSteel]

I just got done googling it...you're quite right, my friend. I'm going to cut the emblem off of that hat right now! Thanks!

[@UncleDanBand64]

@@ConcealedSteel yeah just put a piece of duck tape that says sucks under their logo😂👍🇺🇸

[@ConcealedSteel]

Excellent plan!

[@UncleDanBand64]

@@ConcealedSteel I look forward to your next video then👍🇺🇸