I don't think the lockwork of the modern model 29 is any different than the 629.
The 629 is stainless, and a round butt.
The 29 is blue or nickel, and a square butt. (though admittedly, I haven't handled one of the new ones, so they may be that cop out of a round butt with a square butt conversion grip - but I hope not)
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