Specials through my 629 Classic made it a whole lot more tolerable. The lady who sold it only tried the full bore magnums through it and it hit the used shelf after only a few shots through it. $400. at the pawn shop out the door. Just for the ammo availability, I'd sure go with the 29 in your case.

My other auto is a .45

The bitterness of poor quality is remembered long after the sweetness of low price has faded from memory