Smith and Wesson model 329 PD

Post by **Geno** » Thu Dec 05, 2013 11:39 pm

Anyone else have one of the little monsters? I have had this awhile but only shot sparingly. I am on the fence about keeping it. Shoots fine but WOW only a few at a time. I usually carry a 629 when out west where critters bite back. That is why I bought this one. Just haven't been out there in a couple years.

For any that don't recognize this model, it is an N frame 4 inch scandium frame 44 magnum at 26 ounces. It will get your attention.

I reload and can keep 250 gr lead boolits at around 1000 fps, and is great but for close encounters of the biting kind I may stick with the 4 inch 629 at full pressure.

Thoughts?

Post by **Marcus** » Fri Dec 06, 2013 12:07 am

I'm thinking I want to shoot it.

Post by **Dustin** » Fri Dec 06, 2013 6:26 am

Marcus wrote:I'm thinking I want to shoot it.

Remember this is the 44 mag version of my monster.

Have you tried 44Spl out of it? That might help calm it it down for target shooting.

Post by **Joe** » Fri Dec 06, 2013 8:07 am

Have you tried 8gs of Unique and a 240gr LSWC

Post by **Geno** » Fri Dec 06, 2013 2:29 pm

Joe wrote:Have you tried 8gs of Unique and a 240gr LSWC

The lowest I have gone with Unique is 9.5 grains. I will try it. Thanks

Marcus, it is dangerous on one end and deadly on the other :llama:

I have a couple 454`s that are much more pleasant with full pressure loads than this 329 with full power loads. I think I will get down to cat sneeze or mouse fart loads and go from there!

Post by **Frailer** » Fri Dec 06, 2013 2:59 pm

Geno wrote:...Thoughts?

Love carrying Airlite revolvers.

Don't love shooting them.

I've never shot a 329, but I have shot .357 Airlites with hot defensive loads. It feels like catching a fastball bare-handed.

Recoil I can deal with, but that shit *stings*.

Post by **Geno** » Fri Dec 06, 2013 3:48 pm

Amen Frailer.

Post by **86 slo-vo** » Fri Dec 06, 2013 4:50 pm

I've shot a full steel frame smith 44mag snub with full power loads...it was fun, but at the same time...not.

Post by **Geno** » Sat Dec 07, 2013 5:01 pm

I tried 8.5 grains of Unique under 240 gr LSWC. That is the Shiznit! Pleasant push and good accuracy. I think I will keep it. Geno

Post by **Toddinlou** » Sat Dec 21, 2013 6:41 pm

I've pretty much decided on the Taurus version of this as a range toy. For some reason I have the 44 magnum bug at the moment. If I were carrying it for critters that bit back on could justify the expense of the Smith. I'll try the load data you guys have mentioned. Need new gun day: Its been too long

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