S&W 29-2 or 29-3

[GoodGuy96]

Does anyone know the difference between the 29-2 and -3? I picked my 29-3 (4in) up in the late 70's and had it magnaported and trigger/spring job. It's as sweet today as it was when I had it done. For the life of me I can't remember the dif between the two. Maybe it's not just the piece that's getting old.

[Nitroman]

Does anyone know the difference between the 29-2 and -3? I picked my 29-3 (4in) up in the late 70's and had it magnaported and trigger/spring job. It's as sweet today as it was when I had it done. For the life of me I can't remember the dif between the two. Maybe it's not just the piece that's getting old.

If I remember correctly, the 29-2 has a pinned barrel and recessed cylinders, while the 29-3 does not. There may be other differences, and I'm sure someone with a bit more knlowledge will chime in here shortly.

Rich

[B Strong]

http://www.smith-wessonforum.com/

[BigDogatPlay]

Let me save you some searching time because the S&W forum will eventually point you to this link, not a totally complete list but effective4....

http://www.handloads.com/misc/Smith.Model.Changes.asp

Model 20,21,22,23,24,25 (except 25-5) 26,27,28,29
-1 1960 Change to LH thread
-2 1961 Cylinder stop changed, hole in front of trigger
guard eliminated
-3 1982 Eliminate cylinder counterbore (magnums only)

[CALI-gula]

If I remember correctly, the 29-2 has a pinned barrel and recessed cylinders, while the 29-3 does not. There may be other differences, and I'm sure someone with a bit more knlowledge will chime in here shortly.

Rich

-2s are also counter-bored.

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