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Cool gun, the Combats suck with magnum loads but they’re super cool just because they complete the package.
Iirc, Horton commissioned a run of 3” 629s in 87 or 88. No doubt these were patterned after the Jovino Enforcer custom conversions. Shortly after running the LH guns S&W released the 3” as a standard production item.
Contrary to the beliefs of some S&W produced some high quality and very cool revolvers in the late 80s and into the 90’s. They cranked out a bunch of short runs during that timeframe that are unique and very sought after by many. I had one of the Lee Horton runs of 3” 625s that was possibly the best put together S&W I’ve ever owned, it was astonishingly accurate and had a perfectly timed action, like a fool I swapped it off for something. Even had the matching S&W branded holster that was available from Hortons.
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Awesome pickup. Jealous...
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Yes, that's the deal that we're all looking for and you found it! Congratulations! I've owned several of the 3" N-Frames, including the unfluted models mentioned. Fun to shoot with .44 Special loads.
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I'd like to see the muzzle flash at night with those 3" barrels and full power .44 mag loads.
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I'd like to see the muzzle flash at night with those 3" barrels and full power .44 mag loads. I'm sure a full load of H110 or 296 would be impressive
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Cool gun, the Combats suck with magnum loads but they’re super cool just because they complete the package.
Iirc, Horton commissioned a run of 3” 629s in 87 or 88. No doubt these were patterned after the Jovino Enforcer custom conversions. Shortly after running the LH guns S&W released the 3” as a standard production item.
Contrary to the beliefs of some S&W produced some high quality and very cool revolvers in the late 80s and into the 90’s. They cranked out a bunch of short runs during that timeframe that are unique and very sought after by many. I had one of the Lee Horton runs of 3” 625s that was possibly the best put together S&W I’ve ever owned, it was astonishingly accurate and had a perfectly timed action, like a fool I swapped it off for something. Even had the matching S&W branded holster that was available from Hortons. I also have a 625 that shoots very well. Makes me look like I Know what i'm doing. Lol.
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I'd like to see the muzzle flash at night with those 3" barrels and full power .44 mag loads. I'm sure a full load of H110 or 296 would be impressive Max'd 180s from my 4" were dazzling LOL
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Had it out this morning. Started with 240 gr SWC over 10 grains of unique. Then a few cylinders full of 240 gr XTPs over 23 gr H110. They got your attention but easily manageable
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Nice Shooting!
I once took a 29-5 3" with unfluted cylinder and full underlug to the range with my Father-in-law. I loaded up 3 .44 Specials and the 4th was a full bore Magnum load. After shooting a couple of rounds he commented on how controllable and accurate it was. Then the 3rd round then the Fireball! Still chuckle every time I remember the look on his face.
Enjoy that .44 Smith. I'm down to just one. It's a No-dash 4" that is tight and shoots fantastic.
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Nice Shooting!
I once took a 29-5 3" with unfluted cylinder and full underlug to the range with my Father-in-law. I loaded up 3 .44 Specials and the 4th was a full bore Magnum load. After shooting a couple of rounds he commented on how controllable and accurate it was. Then the 3rd round then the Fireball! Still chuckle every time I remember the look on his face.
Enjoy that .44 Smith. I'm down to just one. It's a No-dash 4" that is tight and shoots fantastic. Thank you. Yeah I'm sure that did get his attention
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Congrats on a nice Smith Tommy.
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Congrats on a nice Smith Tommy. Thanks. Came from your neck of the woods 🤫
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Man, I have two model 629s and a 29 and I really want one of these. Really cool grips.
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boy, you got lucky finding that beauty!
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Congrats on a nice Smith Tommy. Thanks. Came from your neck of the woods 🤫 Ugghhh... just saw this. Where'd you find it? You have more shops on your side of the mountain than we do here, yet you come and cherry pick our inventory. haha.
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