#Smith and wesson model 10 history full#
Some other famous variants, besides Dirty Harry's classic 6.5 inch Model 29 are the 10 5/8 inch Silhouette Model with adjustable front and rear sights, the Model 29 Classic with a full under lug, and the Model 29 Magnum Classic with a full under lug and 7.5 inch barrel. Smith & Wessons Schofield revolver has captured firearms enthusiasts imaginations since its inception and has played an impressive role in American history. When used for self defense the weapon is often loaded with the. For hiking the revolver is often loaded with heavier loads to prevent mauling from bears that may attack. The Smith & Wesson Model 329 is a Titanium/Scandium mix version of the revolver that is popular with hikers and self defense minded individuals. The following year Smith introduced their "classics" line of revolvers one of which was the Model 29 in blued or nickle finish. In 2000, Smith & Wesson ceased production of the Model 29, but reintroduced it 5 years later as the 50th Anniversary edition with a 6.5 inch barrel, blue finish, and gold S&W emblem and a display case. Model 29s were available in both blued and nickel finish, and in 1978 Smith & Wesson introduced the Model 629, identical to the Model 29 but in stainless steel. Each change is accompanied by a dash following the model number for example the Model 29-3 introduced in 1982 eliminated the pinned barrel and recessed cylinders. Since its introduction, the Model 29 has undergone many subtle and not so subtle changes. 44 Magnums were produced early in production. The classic size Model 29, as it became known in 1957, was the 6.5 inch barrel, but other lengths were available such as 4 and 8 3/8 inches. If this is the style of revolver you carry, check our instructions on holster sizing, then click one of the links below to get the right holster for your specific model. S&W K-Frame revolvers are popular with our customers, and have been found to work well in our holsters. 44 Special could be beefed up to handle much more powerful loads to satisfy the long range shooters and hunters of the day. Smith & Wesson offers a full line of Revolvers which work well with our western holsters. The development of the Model 29 took place over several years in conjunction with revolver enthusiast, hunter, and writer Elmer Keith. 44 Magnum, the Model 29 is based on the large N-Frame that was introduced in 1907 in the Hand Ejector. It is also common in the sport of handgun hunting where it is legal. It is capable of single and double action firing and is a favorite of Metallic Silhouette shooters since the introduction of the Model 29 and the sport itself. Introduced in 1899, the Smith & Wesson M&P, catalogued as the Model 10 since 1957, is perhaps the most prolific revolver of the 20th century. It was first brought into production around 1955 and has undergone many changes since. 44 Magnum double-action revolver, manufactured by Smith & Wesson.
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