S&W 629 Deluxe

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[@NGlockacado]

Bought a brand-new 629 Classic Deluxe 5 years ago. About anytime I take it to the range people are stunned by how gorgeous it is. I love my polymer guns, but this is a piece of art.

[@michaelshea5622]

This is a serious blaster here. Mine is the best big bore wheel gun I ever fired. A true forever gun.

[@ChristianGrest]

I’m quite fond of this one… shoots so good!

[@p99shooter]

Beautiful 44, Christian! You’ll appreciate that full underlug 👉🏼💥 It really makes a huge difference

[@ChristianGrest]

Shot it the other day. It’s a handful, but very manageable. Shot a cylinder of .44 Special and those were so soft shooting.

[@Michigan4Conservative]

629-1 was my 3rd pistol purchase. 8 3/8" barrel. 😊 I've since inherited a model 29 Nickel plated, also 8 3/8" barrel. The Monogrip will make shooting more fun.

[@ChristianGrest]

Yes sir, already got a mono grip installed. Man that nickel plated 29 must look sweet!

[@Michigan4Conservative]

@@ChristianGrest It, like the Charles Daly, were neglected. The finish has some scratches, as it has taken many boar, deer, and even a prairie chicken. Kept in a plastic, foam lined case, uncleaned or oiled for 15+ years. It had a Bushnell Halosight on top, and the original rear sight is long gone. There are only one or two "safe queens" amongst my family. If you have a need, buy a tool and use it... otherwise, there is always something else requiring your attention, money, and time.

[@StrictlyPlinking]

Beautiful wheel gun. I’m definitely a S&W wheel gun fan as well.

[@ChristianGrest]

Thanks! This one was a long time coming. I miss some of the other Smiths I used to own.

[@jskypercussion]

​@ChristianGrest Nice video and definitely a beautiful revolver. I highly recommend you getting into reloading. Ammo keeps getting harder to find for the big bores. It's much more expensive as well. For reloading stay away from the cheap lee moulds. They are aluminum and don't form too well. Get the RCBS moulds. Get a 255 grain 44 magnum if you can. You will need to buy the handles separate. Now I am not knocking the Smith revolver by any means, I am just telling the truth about it. Smiths cannot handle the heavier grain bullets and hotter loads. Unfortunately they break or blow the gun apart so definitely don't shoot or reload Buffalo Bore +p+'s through it lol. In my personal opinion for a Smith, the best 44 magnum reload is a 255 grain bullet with 22 grains of Winchester 296 powder. That's more than enough power that the Smith can handle safely. Anything more, your asking for trouble. Like for example H110 powder is too hot for the Smith. If you want to get into crazy nasty loads, that's what a Ruger Redhawk is for.

[@atumre4705]

I'm so jealous❤ That girl is beautiful and you know I love revolvers. Congratulations and excellent review.

[@ChristianGrest]

Thanks brother! You know I’ve been wanting another revolver for a long time. Still might grab another .357mag… I sure miss the 2 I owned but sold.

[@Wildwestwrangler]

​@@ChristianGrestif you love a Smith and want it to compliment this 44 mag of yours, then get the Smith 686.

[@RonWayneOfficial]

Gotta love a Smith & Wesson. 🤠👍

[@ChristianGrest]

Oh yes, yes I do 😊

[@stevepfund144]

I did, they sent me a new rear sight assembly and mounting screw, which I was pleased with there service. I bought the firearm new in August of this year, I really enjoy shooting it. I'm not a hunter just trying to get proficient with da. This will be my carry gun heading into the Bob Marshall in a hike to the China wall in Montana with my oldest son.

[@ChristianGrest]

@@stevepfund144 great to hear they took care of you then. I lightened up the trigger on mine a tad using an Apex spring kit and longer threaded screw for the mainspring to give it more adjustment travel. The double action is so smooth.

[@DropItLikeItsScott]

I am not a huge fan of revolvers but that 1 looks pretty slick. Nice choice.

[@ChristianGrest]

Thanks brother! I had this one on my radar for quite some time. Always nice to go back to a classic.

[@troyfritz5857]

Mine came with hogue grips. Beautiful gun

[@howardgoff2420]

Very beautiful weapon👍🏻

[@ChristianGrest]

Thanks 😊

[@joshuaregrut3150]

I love the smith and wessons especially the model 29 but to see it in brushed steel it looks beautiful 😊

[@ChristianGrest]

Absolutely! I haven’t polished it like I originally was thinking. It’s been one killer revolver, love it! Thanks for watching!

[@marcthomas2482]

That 629 is an absolute beauty! The only blemish is the lock hole. I like the satin finish and would not go the polish route. I actually like the blued or black parkerized finish myself. Can't wait to see the range videos!

[@ChristianGrest]

Thanks! Yea wished they’d get rid of the lock… such a stupid thing. Some of the newer models don’t have it, but most of them do. Yea I like a good blues revolver as well!

[@ChrisFromThe740]

That is one beautiful revolver Christian

[@ChristianGrest]

Thanks brother 🙏

[@stevepfund144]

The action over the last few months has really smoothed out. I'm getting much more comfortable with it. Fired it this past Saturday, can be a little smarts on my 57 year old hand at 20 degrees

[@ChristianGrest]

Great to hear! Yes they do smooth out with more use, no doubt about that.

[@MrBigKid]

Man she’s a Beaut!

[@ChristianGrest]

Thanks brother! She shoots great too 😊

[@RandyPlotkin]

Got a 629 Classic myself. Also a 686-1 and a 15-3.

[@ChristianGrest]

I’d love to snag another 686. Miss the one I used to have.

[@jesseboutdoors]

Great looking revolver 👊🇺🇸

[@ChristianGrest]

Thanks brother! Now to start reloading for it.

[@jesseboutdoors]

@@ChristianGrest that’s the fun part 👍

[@ChristianGrest]

@@jesseboutdoors didn’t want to bother reloading .44mag for just my Dads Marlin, but now that I have 2 firearms using that caliber, it’s on!

[@curtisdrakesr4900]

Again I'm thinking you gotta send this MBKs way. This would shoot any sig out of the water. Beautiful revolver. Pricey? Good bear/backwoods gun? I like their little 1.5" barrelled revolvers. Was thinking about getting one for the truck for 2 legged predators.

[@ChristianGrest]

Pretty sure Steve has at least 1 revolver. I’d like to pick up a shorter barrel version at some point.

[@curtisdrakesr4900]

Yeah he's got an r8

[@ChristianGrest]

@@curtisdrakesr4900 for some reason I thought he had a Smith 500mag.

[@Wildwestwrangler]

In an Alaskan or kenai gunfighter chest rig this would make an awesome bear gun

[@Rxter]

I’ve used Flitz for years to polish stainless. Colgate toothpaste also works in a pinch.

[@ChristianGrest]

I do have some Fitz!

[@meatballs2849]

Use Crest with scope for hunting revolvers with optics

[@Wildwestwrangler]

LMAO 😂 😂 😂 ​@@meatballs2849

[@ToddTheGunGuy]

She is a beauty for sure. I used to have a Ruger RedHawk stainless and killed a few deer with it before sold. Congrats

[@ChristianGrest]

Thanks! Maybe I’ll try my hand deer hunting with it. Haven’t decided yet.

[@Wildwestwrangler]

​@@ChristianGrestyou're short changing your experience with this revolver if you don't hunt with it!!! If you put meat on the table with it, then you will really connect with it!!!

[@wilsong4096]

Very beautiful gun ! I’m torn between getting this one or the redhawk.

[@ChristianGrest]

Thanks! Loved this one so much I picked up a Performance Center 629 2.5”. The Redhawk is an awesome choice as well. Let me know what you end up getting. Thanks for watching!

[@dslife1]

Very nice 👍 👍

[@ChristianGrest]

Thanks!

[@FlipFlopandFly]

What a beautiful revolver.

[@ChristianGrest]

Thanks!

[@FlipFlopandFly]

@@ChristianGrest I was looking at the Colt python as well. I have a Colt King Cobra.. Colt's are beautiful, but so expensive. When I watched your video, I really like the 629 deluxe. I may get this one. Is it a big frame?

[@ChristianGrest]

@@FlipFlopandFly it’s an N frame so yea just under the X frame the 460/500 pistols use. Those colts sure are nice! I’ve done a little bit of work to this one to drop the trigger weight a tad bit. It’s such a smooth shooter. .44 Special loads are super soft shooting, but even .44 magnum loads are pretty comfortable. I did swap the grips out though for Hogue grips.

[@FlipFlopandFly]

@@ChristianGrest Thank you so much. I will get the 629. later down the road the Python will be next

[@myrtlebeachwolfman7493]

Just picked one up on sale. There not moving them as fast as they were. Nice video

[@ChristianGrest]

Appreciate you stopping by. Congrats on the new revolver! Yea I've noticed availability seems to be much better than when I picked mine up. Man it's been a nice one...love shooting it!

[@Wildwestwrangler]

My local pawn shop has a very beautiful 629 no dash with an 8 and 3/8 inch barrel that is just absolutely gorgeous. and they only want 1199 for it but I see them go for more than that all the time I might be able to talk him down to ride around 10:50 if I can do that who knows I may get it

[@ChristianGrest]

Oh heck yea! Especially a no dash. Should be a soft shooter, or softer with the added weight. But this one is really soft to be honest

[@Wildwestwrangler]

​@@ChristianGrest I agree. I have the 6.5 classic deluxe.

[@ThecrazyScotsman]

You know 44 is a favorite of mine Really wish Smith would get rid that dang hole already long overdue. Flitz will work If you decide to polish

[@ChristianGrest]

I knew you were a revolver guy! I plan on reloading for it…. Ammo is a tad scarce. Yup the hole is so dumb. I do have some Fitz. Not sure how much polishing I’ll do, might just brighten it a little.

[@ThecrazyScotsman]

@Christian Grest if you cast I have multiple molds and you welcome to borrow them

[@ChristianGrest]

@@ThecrazyScotsman I sure appreciate it. Unfortunately I’ve never got into casting, but there seems to be a decent number of bullet types available.

[@ThecrazyScotsman]

@Christian Grest There's tons of options and since you use suppressors just a whole nother ball game as far as loading for those firearms

[@SierraBravo347]

HANDgun?? No...MANgun...😉👍🏼That's what Big Boys shoot.

[@ChristianGrest]

💪 for sure!

[@59jkappelman]

I shoot this one same model just fine. Recoil is perfectly manageable with the right grip, one or two handed just fine

[@ChristianGrest]

Absolutely! I’ve shot it a good bit now and it’s a joy to shoot. Swapped out the grip for a rubber grip.

[@59jkappelman]

@ChristianGrest nice. I kept the original grips and Lucy (i name my guns) is such a sweet shooter. Take good care

[@ChristianGrest]

@@59jkappelman perfect name for this revolver as well.

[@gunnwild1]

You just wanted to feel like Dirty Harry didn't you? 🤣

[@ChristianGrest]

🤣 that thought crossed my mind!

[@RobertDean-x5e]

I have the same gun. How many grain bullet do you think it can shoot ? So far I’m sticking with the 240 grain but would like to get the bear shots at 300 grain

[@ChristianGrest]

I’ve shot anywhere between 185 to 240gr. I believe it’ll shoot the 300gr loads as well, but I’ve not tried any.

[@matthewmcallister8546]

Hey did you get that from Brownells?

[@ChristianGrest]

Not this part one, but they do have some 629 in stock I believe.

[@ChristianGrest]

Yea, just checked...they have them.

[@larkinoo]

OK, here's my thoughts.........If you are going to reload for the .44 magnum 629, do not buy any .44 special ammo. The obvious reason is because you can load the full length magnum cases to ' any ' power level you want. Which is what I do. Now I do not load any pussy loads for .44. What I do load for 90% of my recreational shooting are what I call ' mild magnums '. My favorite bullet weight is a 200 grain bullet, loaded to 1300 fps out of a 6 inch barrel Smith revolver. Certainly not full house magnum loads but way more powerful than ' special ' loads. Here's the advantage of staying with magnum cases is you do not have to keep adjusting your dies between magnum cases and special cases........a pain in the arse !! Secondly, I would not polish that gun ! It looks beautiful as is from the factory !!!! I do not know how the factory creates that finish on their stainless revolvers, but it is truly beautiful ! And once you polish that finish out, there is no going back. Think about that.

[@ChristianGrest]

I did start reloading .44mag and .44special. Main reason for the .44 Special is to run super slow loads in one of my suppressed lever guns. Yes I saw some reduced power .44 mag loads as well. Both are a hoot to reload and shoot!

[@renetours97]

Help me out guys. Im debating on getting the s&w 629 deluxe .44 mag, or a colt king cobra target .357. Which one would be the better bang for the buck?

[@ChristianGrest]

That’s a tough one. For me it would come down to caliber. Love the .44! But both are dang nice!

[@Wildwestwrangler]

I wouldn't even bother changing those wood grips to be honest you can shoot full House 44 magnets of that and even with the wood grips on this pistol it's still more comfortable to shoot than a Ruger Redhawk

[@ChristianGrest]

I hear ya!

[@Wildwestwrangler]

Which is funny because I do have a 7.5 inch Ruger Redhawk 44 mag!!! Lol and it's not uncomfortable to shoot either, just more rugged and not quite as smooth, although not far off, but my Smith 6.5 inch 629 classic deluxe is definitely a bit smoother!!! I won't shoot the stupidly heavy 300+ grain ammo in my smith. I'll save that beating for the Ruger!!!

[@ChristianGrest]

@@Wildwestwrangler I’m considering a Ruger New Super Blackhawk in SS in 44 magnum.

[@stevepfund144]

The thing I'm not happy with is the rear sight mounting screw and the cylinder release lever coming loose every 50 rds or so.

[@ChristianGrest]

@@stevepfund144 I’ve not had that experience. I would honestly reach out to S&W if you can’t come to a resolution on your own. Sorry to hear that.

[@tomatopotato1218]

How much did it cost you

[@ChristianGrest]

These run around 1k or slightly more. Depends on the deal you find.

[@GestapoPussyRanch]

$1099 in my neck of the woods.@@ChristianGrest

[@Wildwestwrangler]

​@@ChristianGrestI bought mine used in like new condition in the box for $900.

[@bill-nj6fc]

what was the point of buying it with wood grips if your just gonna screw it up with black rubber grips

[@ChristianGrest]

I like having the option of going back to the wood grips. All of my revolvers have both wood and rubber.

[@stevepfund144]

Bought a 629 classic 5 inch, shoot about 100 rds/week,it will never see 44 special, what’s the point

[@ChristianGrest]

Not really a huge deal in a larger 629. I run some .44 Special in my 629 PC and some of my lever rifles. Sometimes you just don’t want the punch of full power loads.

[@wbf91]

Why is this "unfortunately " i see plenty of people complain about it but not with any reason behind it. So whats the problem??

[@ChristianGrest]

Not following your question, what problem?

[@wbf91]

@@ChristianGrest about it having the lock? Whats so bad about it???

[@ChristianGrest]

@@wbf91 oh the lock! Yea folks are worried it can fail. Plus it looks bad in my opinion. It was something to please the anti-gunners.

[@wbf91]

@ChristianGrest ah ok. Ya I suppose so, to be fair I don't think I've heard of any failing? 🤔 its not as clean looking ill agree but I think the 629 still an awesome firearm

[@ChristianGrest]

@@wbf91 I’ve not heard of any either, but it’s an unnecessary failure point and an eye sore. They do make plugs to hide them though.