reports are that 230 gr is no fun. 165 and 185 are tolerable. I reckon it's be similar to a 44 Sp in a Bulldog.
S&W M29 Bounty Hunter 3"
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Re: S&W M29 Bounty Hunter 3"
reports are that 230 gr is no fun. 165 and 185 are tolerable. I reckon it's be similar to a 44 Sp in a Bulldog.
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Re: S&W M29 Bounty Hunter 3"
I used to have one, the recoil was a little sharp with 230 ball and defensive loads. Otherwise it was ok. I traded it for a 646.
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Re: S&W M29 Bounty Hunter 3"
You ever carry it concealed? If so, be interested to hear your experience.
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Re: S&W M29 Bounty Hunter 3"
It was hard, being an N frame and all. But lightweight like my 340... I liked it, but N frames are hard, and if I carry a gun that large I want a .44 mag....
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Re: S&W M29 Bounty Hunter 3"
44 Mag -- ouch. 
I'm falling in love with wheelguns again. My 1911's and BHP are awesome but when the chips are down I still choose a revolver (or at least make sure a revolver is there as a BUG).
For the app I have in mind a major part of the appeal is the moonclips load/unload. I figure a 45 or 44 Special is about all I'd be happy shooting in that light a package.
357 isn't practical or pleasurable for me in a light snub. I'd like more firepower (6 rds of 45 sounds good) than just my 38+P 85UL. I could belt carry something like this and keep carrying my 85UL in pocket holster, but as a BUG. Or this 45 would be a BUG when I carry my 1911 or BHP.
Wondering if it'd be concealable enough for shortterm "intelligent disregard" of CA non-CCW laws. I'm 6', 240#. Scenarios in mind are times when I'm in a vehicle in Indian Country. That means taking in & out of my vehicle lockbox: e.g. road trip truck stops, rest areas, motels or breakdowns. Ease and speed of loading/unloading w/ moonclips is appealing in that vehicle scenario. Also moonclips in an open carry situation would be a pretty sanitary solution.
I'm falling in love with wheelguns again. My 1911's and BHP are awesome but when the chips are down I still choose a revolver (or at least make sure a revolver is there as a BUG).
For the app I have in mind a major part of the appeal is the moonclips load/unload. I figure a 45 or 44 Special is about all I'd be happy shooting in that light a package.
357 isn't practical or pleasurable for me in a light snub. I'd like more firepower (6 rds of 45 sounds good) than just my 38+P 85UL. I could belt carry something like this and keep carrying my 85UL in pocket holster, but as a BUG. Or this 45 would be a BUG when I carry my 1911 or BHP.
Wondering if it'd be concealable enough for shortterm "intelligent disregard" of CA non-CCW laws. I'm 6', 240#. Scenarios in mind are times when I'm in a vehicle in Indian Country. That means taking in & out of my vehicle lockbox: e.g. road trip truck stops, rest areas, motels or breakdowns. Ease and speed of loading/unloading w/ moonclips is appealing in that vehicle scenario. Also moonclips in an open carry situation would be a pretty sanitary solution.
"The Guncounter: More fun than a barrel of tattooed knife-fighting chain-smoking monkey butlers with drinking problems and excessive gambling debts!"
"The right of the citizens to keep and bear arms has justly been considered, as the palladium of the liberties of a republic;" Justice Story
"The right of the citizens to keep and bear arms has justly been considered, as the palladium of the liberties of a republic;" Justice Story