Smith and Wesson Model 629 Classic - The Firearms Forum

76Highboy · 12-01-2012, 06:46 PM

I am contemplating selling this DA Smith. The serial number is CEC5xxx, and it is a model 629-5. It has at least 10,000 rounds (mild, very few were full house loads) through it. I put new grips on it last year and a local gunsmith went through the action. The action is butter smooth and is way better then factory. The action is this way because I like to hunt with this gun. The cylinder lockup is no less then factory and I take exceptional care of all my firearms. The gunsmith gave it a good bill of health. It has been in the family since it was new so I am apprehensive to sell it. This gun is a sweet heart to shoot. I also have a Bianchi leather holster to go with it.

If I were to sell it, I would only want maximum. I don't need the cash but I would not want to take anything less then what the market would bring. This is one of those guns that has been hard to let go. The thing is, I want a Ruger Super Blackhawk, SS, non-fluted barrel, with the 4/58" barrel and every time I see one I get weak kneed. If I get the Ruger I will have a full action job done so I want maximum for this gun IF I sell it.

I know what you guys are thinking. "A Ruger for a Smith?" Maybe you guys can also talk some sense into me.

OK, so what's she worth?

woolleyworm · 12-01-2012, 08:29 PM

I will put a number out there for ya at least; I'd say $650 with holster and action work.

76Highboy · 12-01-2012, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by woolleyworm

I will put a number out there for ya at least; I'd say $650 with holster and action work.

I would say at least, but for that I just couldn't do it. I had it down to $630.00 because I was not getting any bites but then I pulled it of add because that was way too low. IMO, more like around $725.00, but maybe that is high.

Thanks Woolley.

goofy · 12-02-2012, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by woolleyworm

I will put a number out there for ya at least; I'd say $650 with holster and action work.

I would say this is close.
The gun is not 100% it's in very good cond. but not 100% and $725 is the 100% number.
The holster shows ware so it does not add much to the price.
Trigger job adds a little but again not much.
Now to open the door on the S&W vs Ruger

I myself would never give up one of my Smiths for a Ruger.I feel S&W is a better built gun.My 29 classic has taken allot of deer and has never failed me.
I see Rugers in for repair while I seldom see a S&W and when I do it is usually due to owner screw up.
So if you want $725 for your gun then expect to wait a while to sell it(if you do).
Mike

Double D · 12-02-2012, 08:16 AM

I dont know its exact value but I do know its worth more than the ruger you want.

V509 · 12-02-2012, 08:26 AM

If you are selling at $650 I am buying!
I would much prefer a prelock but...

76Highboy · 12-02-2012, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by goofy

I would say this is close.
The gun is not 100% it's in very good cond. but not 100% and $725 is the 100% number.
The holster shows ware so it does not add much to the price.
Trigger job adds a little but again not much.
Now to open the door on the S&W vs Ruger

I myself would never give up one of my Smiths for a Ruger.I feel S&W is a better built gun.My 29 classic has taken allot of deer and has never failed me.
I see Rugers in for repair while I seldom see a S&W and when I do it is usually due to owner screw up.
So if you want $725 for your gun then expect to wait a while to sell it(if you do).
Mike

I wasn't saying I anted to sell it for $725.00. I was saying that whatever it is worth that is what I want. So, what is the value? Also, I just watched a 629 that started at $749.00 sell for $729.00 this summer and it did not have a holster. My brother in law saw one sell in a pawn shop for $700.00. I think it comes down to who wants it. Also, I don't mind waiting because it is not like I need the money.

76Highboy · 12-02-2012, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Double D

I dont know its exact value but I do know its worth more than the ruger you want.

Yes I know. New, by about $200.00 depending on the store. Sportsman's; Ruger $569.00, Smith $779.00, if my memory serves me well.

Thanks Dan.

76Highboy · 12-02-2012, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by goofy

Now to open the door on the S&W vs Ruger

I myself would never give up one of my Smiths for a Ruger.I feel S&W is a better built gun.My 29 classic has taken allot of deer and has never failed me.
I see Rugers in for repair while I seldom see a S&W and when I do it is usually due to owner screw up.

Mike

IMO the Smith is not necessarily a better built gun, it's more refined. The Ruger is the stronger of the two, but the Smith is the luxury model. The Smith has a shorter throw on the hammer which makes it ideal for accuracy and they have such a crisp trigger break verses the Ruger, which feels like an old cog. However, a good gunsmith can make a Ruger action as smooth as butter. I know, I have a few.

ejkoechling · 12-02-2012, 10:03 AM

beautiful peice of ART. Keep it

Gun Geezer · 12-02-2012, 08:15 PM

I have several S&W's and several Rugers. I'll take a Ruger any day. I believe Smith's are over priced. You're paying for a name that ain't what it used to be. IMHO!

Telcotech · 12-03-2012, 09:41 AM

That S&W is one nice lookin' piece.....but for me I prefer a single-action for hunting. The Smith is truely more 'refined' then the Super Blackhawk.....and as Highboy stated...I also think the Ruger is the stronger of the two. And I also agree with Geezer, the S&W's are over priced, but hey, we haven't even talked about the Colt's....their prices are 'crazy' IMO. But then, a good thing for me, is I own a couple of both brands, and it's nice to see what the market is willing to pay.

SARG · 12-03-2012, 11:49 AM

I have regretted selling the few guns I let go. Now I hold all of them and will not be selling until the proverbial "end is near"...... just to save the wife some trouble..... assuming I'm able.

Oldeyes · 12-03-2012, 01:02 PM

The S&W 629 and the Ruger Super Blackhawk are to me quite different handguns for different hunting applications. If I need a firearm to handle near maximum loads in a seriously rugged hunting environment where time is on my side, the Ruger Super Blackhawk with the worked over action gets the nod. If I am in a situation where I might need a rapid DA second (or perish the thought third) shot in close in visibity brush country or where the quite light and crisp trigger is an advantage, the S&W 629 gets the nod. I know that you probably do not wish to hear it, but if I were you I would figure out how to own both revolvers.

12-01-2012, 06:46 PM	#1
76Highboy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Meridian, Idaho Contributor Posts: 6,969	Smith and Wesson Model 629 Classic I am contemplating selling this DA Smith. The serial number is CEC5xxx, and it is a model 629-5. It has at least 10,000 rounds (mild, very few were full house loads) through it. I put new grips on it last year and a local gunsmith went through the action. The action is butter smooth and is way better then factory. The action is this way because I like to hunt with this gun. The cylinder lockup is no less then factory and I take exceptional care of all my firearms. The gunsmith gave it a good bill of health. It has been in the family since it was new so I am apprehensive to sell it. This gun is a sweet heart to shoot. I also have a Bianchi leather holster to go with it. If I were to sell it, I would only want maximum. I don't need the cash but I would not want to take anything less then what the market would bring. This is one of those guns that has been hard to let go. The thing is, I want a Ruger Super Blackhawk, SS, non-fluted barrel, with the 4/58" barrel and every time I see one I get weak kneed. If I get the Ruger I will have a full action job done so I want maximum for this gun IF I sell it. I know what you guys are thinking. "A Ruger for a Smith?" Maybe you guys can also talk some sense into me. OK, so what's she worth? Attached Images --> Last edited by 76Highboy; 12-01-2012 at 06:50 PM..

12-01-2012, 08:29 PM	#2
woolleyworm TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Fort Worth Contributor Posts: 4,884	Re: Smith and Wesson Model 629 Classic I will put a number out there for ya at least; I'd say $650 with holster and action work. __________________ . What are you gonna do, talk the alien to death? -- (on Sigourney Weaver's worry about Guns in Aliens) "Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands." "I carry a small gun to compensate for my huge Blue press." .

12-02-2012, 08:16 AM	#5
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,086	Re: Smith and Wesson Model 629 Classic I dont know its exact value but I do know its worth more than the ruger you want. __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.

12-02-2012, 08:26 AM	#6
V509 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Buckeye State Posts: 189	Re: Smith and Wesson Model 629 Classic If you are selling at $650 I am buying! I would much prefer a prelock but...

12-02-2012, 10:03 AM	#10
ejkoechling Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 560	Re: Smith and Wesson Model 629 Classic beautiful peice of ART. Keep it

12-02-2012, 08:15 PM	#11
Gun Geezer Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,710	Re: Smith and Wesson Model 629 Classic I have several S&W's and several Rugers. I'll take a Ruger any day. I believe Smith's are over priced. You're paying for a name that ain't what it used to be. IMHO! __________________ If voting could change anything for the better, It'd already be illegal.

12-03-2012, 09:41 AM	#12
Telcotech V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Central Iowa Posts: 256	Re: Smith and Wesson Model 629 Classic That S&W is one nice lookin' piece.....but for me I prefer a single-action for hunting. The Smith is truely more 'refined' then the Super Blackhawk.....and as Highboy stated...I also think the Ruger is the stronger of the two. And I also agree with Geezer, the S&W's are over priced, but hey, we haven't even talked about the Colt's....their prices are 'crazy' IMO. But then, a good thing for me, is I own a couple of both brands, and it's nice to see what the market is willing to pay.

12-03-2012, 11:49 AM	#13
SARG V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northeast Posts: 306	Re: Smith and Wesson Model 629 Classic I have regretted selling the few guns I let go. Now I hold all of them and will not be selling until the proverbial "end is near"...... just to save the wife some trouble..... assuming I'm able.

12-03-2012, 01:02 PM	#14
Oldeyes V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 218	Re: Smith and Wesson Model 629 Classic The S&W 629 and the Ruger Super Blackhawk are to me quite different handguns for different hunting applications. If I need a firearm to handle near maximum loads in a seriously rugged hunting environment where time is on my side, the Ruger Super Blackhawk with the worked over action gets the nod. If I am in a situation where I might need a rapid DA second (or perish the thought third) shot in close in visibity brush country or where the quite light and crisp trigger is an advantage, the S&W 629 gets the nod. I know that you probably do not wish to hear it, but if I were you I would figure out how to own both revolvers.