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Yeah but the Jovino was likely cut to the K round butt profile specifically to use the Pachmyer Compacs it wears. They were state of the art at the time.

Both very cool revolvers. I’m generally not a 45LC guy but I’d use the heck out of the blued one. Neat pieces of history.

Would love to see some of your special / favorite Revolvers…

I believe Mag Na Port did the same thing...Rounded the butt to accept those grips...I will check the build sheet....I know it was over one year before it was sent back to me though!

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Yeah but the Jovino was likely cut to the K round butt profile specifically to use the Pachmyer Compacs it wears. They were state of the art at the time.

Both very cool revolvers. I’m generally not a 45LC guy but I’d use the heck out of the blued one. Neat pieces of history. [/quote]

Big bore guy buys some cool rigs here, saw him at LGS to shoot a new acquisition.

Asked me if I wanted to see it, opened the case.

I smiled and said it looked like a JJ and he grinned big and
said yes it was, and that he didnt think anybody around here knew what the hell they were.

Sometimes its cool to be old

I have a Magnaport built 7.5" Redhawk that done in the mid 80s. The gun was featured in a 1987 Guns magazine article by its previous owner, as he used it for a hunting gun. It is a superbly accurate piece.

Playing favorites, in the N Frame department, it is tough, as I have a few that I really like. The first, is still in its original configuration. The only reason it is a favorite is that it was my first M29. (A 29-2) and I have had it since my early 20s and taken a fair bit of game with it, logged a lot of miles with it, and slept with it in my sleeping bag, or with me in my bedroll, or tent for many nights. It is far from pristine but I don't care, as it is an old friend and the 6.5" barrel is my favorite for when it comes to hunting with iron sights (versus all around use, which I prefer a 5" gun as an all around barrel length).

Here is my old 29-2 6.5"

My all-around favorite N Frame, and one I had built is my 5" 29-2. Built from an 8 & 3/8ths" gun I picked up in Montana during my travels, I sent it off to a custom smith and had him do his magic. The barrel was trimmed back, an DX interchangeable front sight installed, action job done and trigger serrations removed as well as the trigger being narrowed. It came out perfect (for me).





It is that one "Just Right" Model 29.

I shoulda kept my last 629.
It was a -3 in 6".
Still like a 4" though.
Hell i guess I need to find one of each LOL

This would probably be my coolest handgun. One of less than 150 2nd Model Hand Ejector Targets made, this one was born in 1932.

Maybe Im just weird, but I think a Bowen K frame conversion to .256 win to be rather cool.

Dunno if Id drop the coin for one though, iirc 3500.

Some cool stuff right there !!
Keep it going …

That is pretty cool.

Yes sir that Hand Ejector Target trips my trigger too. 😎
Makay’s 29-2 is very cool also. Guns with a little wear and stories to tell.

From the top 629-2, 629-3, 629 no dash...The top 2 get shot...The bottom one, not so much


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My 3 oldies.
69 Python
67 Colt 1911 w Kart conversion
70 brass frame Super

My dad shot em a lot and I put a fair number through em growing up

Used to squirrel hunt w the Kart when I was in college.

Wish I had those eyes again

24-3 and 18

Hookeye and Hawkl....Very nice !

Nice looking guns......Mackay is onto something about a 5" N frame. My 25-7 is just a good balance of length, and low recoil that it's a pleasure to shoot.

I found my 6.5" 29-2 this year! My grail gun! 1970 unfired in box with the supplies. Camo Pachmayer I added.
I have great hopes it will put 240gr XTP's over H110 into the spot I am looking at! Range work to commence in April.
Preparing to make lots of memories with it!

Mac, thanks for the pics and info you have shared with us regarding your quests with the .44 Magnums!

EDIT to add: EQFD that JJ is one special piece! Nice!

Oh YES! What caliber does the gun have. Did you buy it or is it a family heirloom?

It is a 44 special. I traded some big bore rifles I wouldn’t be needing when I left Alaska for it.