S&w 29 new barrel

Hey guys,
I recently inherited a smith model 29-2. Dad had taken the gun and for whatever reason cut the barrel down with a ban saw. He never shot it very far and said it shot fine. Most things do up close, haha. I shot it today and was hard to hold on paper past 25 yards. I have a newer model that I shoot at 100 regularly.

My question is, is there a resource for replacement barrels? I have a smith that could do the work but was wanting to have my facts straight before I go speak with him. Thanks for any help/advice.
Matt

I like the factory 6" with the silhouette adjustable front sight.

BTW, the -2nd, generation are most desirable.

I'd love to have a 6" barrel for it, do they sell replacement barrels? I have not been able to find any info on them

RidgeTop said:

I like the factory 6" with the silhouette adjustable front sight.

BTW, the -2nd, generation are most desirable.

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Keep an eye on eBay, they several listed right now, if you can't find whay you today it's going to be tomorro, just be patient what you want will show up.

I would have never thought about eBay, thanks for the tip

Defiantly get a new barrel for it. You need to see if it had a "Pinned" Barrel Recessed Cylinder when ordering a new barrel. Please post some pictures.
Here are some of ours.

We have a Model 29-2 44Mag with 8 3/8" Pinned Barrel, Recessed Cylinder and Target Hammer & Trigger. This one has never been shot except by the factory. Comes in a Wood Oak Case. "Dirty Harry Special". Never touched it or shot. Only to wipe down with G-96

The next is a Model 29-4 44Mag with a 6" barrel and I had it Maga Ported. Also has Smith and Wesson Heads Laser engraved on the side. Shot several Deer with this one! I did the action and trigger on it -SMOOTH! My hunting pistol that I carry in any hunting.

The next is a Model 19-3 .357 Mag. It has a 6" PINNED Barrel, Recessed Cylinder with target sights and hammer. I did a trigger job on it and it is SLICK! Shoots AWESOM this is Jill's pistol.
We have the original wood grips and also additional S&W Wood Grips.

Contact Ken Kelly at Mag-NA-Port

Thanks Ernie.

Matt Tatum said:

Hey guys,
I recently inherited a smith model 29-2. Dad had taken the gun and for whatever reason cut the barrel down with a ban saw. He never shot it very far and said it shot fine. Most things do up close, haha. I shot it today and was hard to hold on paper past 25 yards. I have a newer model that I shoot at 100 regularly.

My question is, is there a resource for replacement barrels? I have a smith that could do the work but was wanting to have my facts straight before I go speak with him. Thanks for any help/advice.
Matt

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Do some work on the barrel crown…..clean it up and get a nice clean taper! It should shoot just fine! If not……then re barrel! memtb

I love the large frame S&W. I have a 27-2, 8 3/8" pinned barrel recessed cylinder presentation box extremely accurate and a 629-1 8 3/8" barrel.
Personally, I'd call S&W before I get an eBay barrel

RidgeTop said:

I like the factory 6" with the silhouette adjustable front sight.

BTW, the -2nd, generation are most desirable.

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I love the looks of the non-fluted cylinder.I have a 4 inch fluted cylinder model 29 and it shoots great but one day I'll scratch that itch!

I sold a bucket of take off barrels to another smith when I retired. I can give you his contact info. I'm guessing they would go for 150-200

Midway has new S&W 629 barrels for those revolvers. They run about $169 or so, depending on length.

Chris, I'll shoot you a pm. Thanks

I'll check out midway too