EdM, I didn't think they started making the full under lug Classic's until after they eliminated the P&R Smiths. My memory is not what it once was, but I thought the 629-2 was the first full lugged guns. Am I wrong, or was your 29-2 a barrel change?
It was warranty work performed by S&W in 1994 due to a defect original 8 3/8" barrel that I had chopped to 5" back in the late 80's. They called and asked what I wanted for a barrel as they did not make an unlugged 5". I suggested the 5" Classic barrel and they obliged gratis.
