S&W Model 29 Stock

[neomedic]

Looking to get some older stocks for Model 29-10 classic. Not as nice as the older Model 29-2, but reluctant to pay the premium.

The 29-10 has the new thinner stock and I would like the older wider stocks. Plus it will "complete the look" better with old stocks.

Saw these on Ebay....Are they genuine Smith and Wesson stocks?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/115084280011?hash=item1acb8ec0cb%3Ag%3ArSAAAOSwm0Fhh-Zg&nma=true&si=wxkmtX7%252BTo6jccZYhKJPi4svXxs%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

[dfletcher]

They're real. Often referred to as having the "football" cutout on the left stock. I'm not familiat with the 29-10 version but if it is MIM with lock I'd presume it has a round butt. The stocks above are for a square butt Smith.

If so, you can put a spacer or filler into the slot and maintain the square stock fit. I've done a few with putty, although on stainless guns. Matches up well.

"Square butt to round butt" stocks are available also, but not in the 70's target Goncalo Alves style.

https://www.eaglegrips.com/heritage-series/1032-sw-n-frame-round-butt-walnut-heritage-grips.html

[neomedic]

Thanks.

I believe the new Model 29-10 (after 2006) part of the classic line by Smith & Wesson come with the square butt.

https://www.smithandwessonforums.com/threads/s-w-model-29-10.202875/

Engineering and production changes:
• Before 1957, produced as the NT-430 .44 Magnum.
- 1957 Th e NT-430 .44 Magnum is continued as the Model 29.

• 29 1957 Stamping of model number at approximate serial S179000.
- 1958 8-3/8” barrel introduced, 500 5” barrels manufactured.

• 1960 10 Model 29s Manufactured with 5-1/2” barrel for H.H. Harris w/blue finish.

• 29-1 1962 Change extractor rod; thread changed to left hand to prevent unscrewing under recoil at approximately serial S220000- most are 3 screw frames 2 known with 4-screw frames. - Note that most -1 production is found as a 3 screw frame.

• 29-2 1962 Improved cylinder stop implemented, eliminate trigger guard screw.
- 1968 Delete diamond around screw escutcheon on grip.
- 1969 Change to N serial prefix at serial S333454. - 1979 6-1/2” barrel length dropped in favor of 6” as standard barrel length.

• 29-3 1982 Eliminate cylinder counterbore and pinned barrel with small change in cylinder length to 1.69”.
- 1983 N serial prefix ends and starts 3 letter serial prefix.
- Introduction of the Silhouette in 10-5/8” barrel length.

• 29-3E 1987 Endurance Package-early markings of the -4.

• 29-4 1988 New yoke retention system /radius stud package/ floating hand early models marked 29-3E for endurance package.
- 1990 Longer stop notch in cylinder, new bolt block.
- Introduction of the Magna Classic.
- 1991 Introduction of the .44 Classic.
- 1992 Introduction of the .44 Magnum Classic Deluxe.

• 29-6 1993 Hogue grips, drill and tap frame top strap, change rear sight leaf, change extractor.
- 1995-96 Delete square butt Features, Change to MIM thumbpiece, begin shipments in blue plastic case.
- 1996 S&W Collectors Assn. 25th Anniversary Edition.
- 1997 Ship with Master trigger locks; change to MIM triggers.

• 29-7 Note: Th e Model 29-7 is probably the rarest –dash variation other than the Model 29-1.
- 1998 Change in frame design about August 1998– eliminate pressed in cylinder stop stud, eliminate serrated tangs /change to MIM hammer and frame mounted floating firing pin / change internal lockworks, production of this engineering change is very low. Some reported blue w/ stainless cylinder; some all blue.
- 1999 Model 29 is officially discontinued Jan 99, with a small production run made in 2000, shipped with stainless cylinders. Special production runs only.

• 29-8 2001 New frame design with Internal lock system and fired case, 4-screw sideplate, 150th Year Commemorative of S&W manufactured and production overruns.

• 29-9 2002 Performance Center variations in blue and nickel with 4-screw sideplate. Part of the Heritage Series.

• 29-10 2006 50th Anniversary Edition, first fifty are class A engraved w/serrated backstrap, 4-screw sideplate and square butt frame.

• 29-10 2006 Blue and nickel specials with square butt four screw frame, serrated tangs, internal lock, wood display case. Screwdriver, bore brush, swab and handle.

(SCSW 4th, Page 233).

[dfletcher]

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Based on above the stocks should fit just fine.

The stocks on the 29-10 pictured above are alot thinner than I'd imagine. 70's target types are markedly thicker all around.

[neomedic]

The stocks / grips on current 29-10 production are quite thin all around. Some have said that it’s not as comfortable when shooting full 44 magnum loads. That’s another reason why I wanted to switch to older style stocks. Hopefully the eBay ones pictured in the first post will be thicker. Also the older and thicker stocks goes better with this large frame pistol in my opinion both in comfort and looks. Too bad the eBay stocks are not the “coke bottle” stocks, but I believe those are much more expensive.

Just wanted to make sure the eBay stocks are genuine S&W. Anyone know what year or production (29-x) the eBay stocks belong to?

Also the stocks don’t come with the screw. Where can I get a replacement? Or will the new 29-10 stock screw work with these?

[sfe187]

Don't forget there is also 29-5 changes/model.

Back to topic - If you are buying stocks via Ebay, make sure you ask the seller all the right questions. Often ebay sellers are not SW enthusiasts. If you ask all the right questions and get vague answers, I personally would stay away. They probably don't know either if it fits different dash models.

Before looking at Ebay, ask the SW forum, some might have done what you're doing.

[DEPUTYBILL]

Ask if comes with a grip screw.

[norcal77]

If you have the coin I’d just get em from this guy, https://rogersgunsandgrips.com/shop/...t=smith-wesson

[neomedic]

Ask if comes with a grip screw.

That is part of the sale condition...seller lost the screw. Stock only and no hardware. I was hoping to use the screw that came with the new 29-10.

[dfletcher]

That is part of the sale condition...seller lost the screw. Stock only and no hardware. I was hoping to use the screw that came with the new 29-10.

If the screw with the 29-10 is long enough I think it works. If not, Numrich Arms or NC Ordnance has them.

You may want to consider these:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/313738744861?hash=item490c49541d:g:Pg0AAOSwm2Vhg~Wm

Altamont makes their version of Coke grips and they're pretty good. Definitely beefier than the current factory version.

Every time I check out Smith stocks I'm reminded of all the pairs I tossed into the LGS "junk box" since about 1974 or so. And thinking "they can't get more expensive" but they always do. Wasn't so long ago that (for me) $75.00 was "too much".

[003]

https://www.eaglegrips.com/heritage-series/392-sw-n-frame-square-butt-walnut-heritage-grips.html