I watched at least 50 times love it! The way he tells it priceless on so many levels! My divorce lost of all my guns and my new wife and my model 29 happen to me as we'll
Life sure is strange, my first wife didn't like motorcycles but she was a wonderful cook, my second wife loves motorbikes,, and my cooking is improving 😊
@RidgeRunner Honestly why keep the 29-2 for someone else even later down the line? You bought it, you should enjoy shooting it. I'm sure some collector 100 years from now would be very pleased with an unfired 29-2 being sold at auction from your estate. However by that time .44 would be extremely difficult to shoot. Hell humans might even be using laser weapons by then. That being said keeping it unfired will grow the value immensely as time goes on. Question is did you buy it for you? Or did you save up all that time to hold onto a 29-2 for someone else down the line?
Lol my wife gave me a Ruger Mini 30, an AR-15 (twice), a 91/30 Nagant, a Saiga 7.62x39, Mossberg Patriot (.308), Savage model 64 (Stephens 64) and pretty much forced me to buy a 1911 80% build kit with a jig to complete it........I married a wonderful woman. She literally says I should buy certain guns because they are cool and I really like them. She looked all over as well for a way to get me a 1860 Army after I had to sell my 1851 Navy. She knew I liked the show Hell on Wheels and she noticed the gun carried in the opening credits was close in design to the 1851 navy but it was different. When she asked me about it I told her it was Colt's later model the 1860 Army and she made sure that was the gun I got a hold of. One of the best things a woman can buy her husband is a gun and she can literally just keep buying them every Christmas or Birthday and if we get two of the same ones we just look at it as a bonus and a chance to double wield them......well behind closed doors lol.
I'm such a jerk that I would be happy but secretly annoyed that they didn't buy the exact model that I wanted. For instance, I'm willing to bet the OP didn't want such a long barrel. He probably wanted the original 6.5" or 4" barrel. "Bitch, I wanted the National Match! I mean, omg, thank you so much!"
Just thought you might like to know. During the filming of "Dirty Harry" , the production company couldn't get a Model 29 because they were scarce. So Eastwood used a 6 1/2 in Model 57 during the filming! He used a Model 29 in the sequels! You had Dirty Harry's actual first gun all along!
Source on that? It better not be anecdotal. If that is truly the case, I wonder if S&W ever made the Model 57 in .44 Mag, because as seen in close-up shots of the gun, ".44 Magnum" is what it says on the barrel.
Clint Eastwood may have used a model 57 in a few scenes, but at least by the end of the movie he definitely had a model 29 because the close up at the end you can see 44 magnum on the side of the barrel.
While serving my country back in the late 70's, I was prompted to find a S&W M-29 after seeing the "Dirty Harry" movies. My military specialty required me to travel between the lower contiguous states but I also had the chance to go up to Alaska. In every state that I visited I scoured the gun shops hoping to find the elusive M-29. Like so many other seekers, I couldn't find one although several shop owners offered to take my name and put it on a waiting list. Although discouraged, I continued my search until one day when I happened to stop in a coin shop in Ohio. In the showcase was a brand-new blued, 6.5-inch bbl. M-29 in a presentation case with a price tag of $450. I still have that gun along with a $60 "Dirty Harry" shoulder holster that I ordered through a gun magazine. The acquisition of that gun along with the holster really "made my day".
+skoggit I got a new Colt SAA in .45 Long Colt for my birthday in April from my girlfriend, needless to say the gun fund jar has become the wedding ring fund jar haha
My uncle Richard Salveson (caught the Son of Sam) was a NYPD special intelligence officer. His personal side arm was a model P29 .44 mag. The P stood for “police issue”. My uncle retired and became a licensed federal firearms dealer. He made his own ammo. When he passed away he left me that model p29 and it’s the most beautiful gun I’ve ever owned (next to my classic HENRY 45 repeater). For the record: MAGNUM FORCE is my favorite Harry film. Great video. This retired gun shooting Texan sure enjoyed it.
Awesome! A story of grace, redemption and true love! The model 29 was my first...deer rifle. Dad gave me the greenlight to buy one with my paper route money. It was 1972 and the Callahan effect was definitely still in effect. It took six months of dilligent searching and the benevolence of a sympathetic dealer named Bob Chow to find one. Bob actually called and held the coveted mass of blue steel and goncalo alves for me. He also only charged list price. My buddy bought a 57 by the way. Not a bad deer rifle in it's own right. Cheers!
That was a story I can relate to. I too was saving up my pennies cause I found one for $700, brand new, never been fired, etc. The movie came out and I was about $85 short before the movie. After the movie was out I went from $85 short to $885 short. It would be quite a few years until I finally got my Model 29 in stainless steel, in the velvet lined presentation box, but I did finally get one after many years. That was a good story too. My wife has never given me a gun but she never gave me any grief when I bought one either, so I guess mine is a keeper too.
June of 1970 my mother asked me what I wanted for my birthday. I was a MD State Trooper with 7 months under my belt. I was carrying a S&W model 36 and I told mom, I want to get a bigger gun for carrying off duty. I meant bigger in my hand not caliber. My birthday present was a brand new S&W model 29, 6.5” barrel in a blue finish. She paid $181.00 with sales tax for the gun. I was a bit disappointed at the but it was a heart felt gift from my mother. I still have the gun, presentation case, screw driver and cleaning tool to this day. It’s worth a bit more than the original price now and I’ve always admired the fit and finish of this beautiful revolver. Thanks Mom🥰
You restored my faith in Karma sir. Once you got to the part about the first wife who took all you had away, I said to myself, "Old son, you are better off without a woman in your life." But then you finish the story of your second wife and the gift she bought you and you restored my faith in karma. Lovely story.
Something really puzzles me. After reading through the first couple dozen comments I don't see a mention of the obvious. You, Sir, are a very, VERY talented writer / story teller. Why hasn't someone else mentioned that? Oh, they obviously appreciate the details that make your story great but never mention the incredible talent behind it. Thanks for sharing your talent with the rest of us. If you aren't already a professional writer, there are plenty of publishers out there who missed out on hiring you.
@@Icarryone You know, he's actually right! And you calm deliverance makes it even better! The slowly moving reat photography, and sometimes remember the man behind the storytelling, by showing the hands. You are a great story teller, and creator!
I read an article that everytime they played Dirty Harry on TV, there was a rush on the model 29. Your wife is worth her weight in platinum. Any wife that gives her husband a firearm is FANTASTIC and definitely a keeper. You are one lucky man! After the original playing of Dirty Harry in theaters, as you said, there wasn't a model 29 to be found in gun stores. However a few weeks later, a lot of them made their way back into gun stores. People just found the kick to be way to harsh. What I don't understand is why people just didn't switch to shooting .44 specials out of the model 29. That doesn't kick as much.
Dirty Harry said that in Magnum Force. When Sweet asked him what kind of load he shot in his .44, Callahan said, "It's a light Special. This size gun it gives you better control and less recoil than a .357 Magnum with wadcutters." That's in the scene at the indoor gun range.
I used to use re-loaded .44 specials most of the time and it was very manageable! It was the only pistol I could handle and shoot well! No other .44 Magnum or any other pistol, even the .45 ACP military, I always had trouble handling!
Harry's was a 6-6 1/2 version... I got the ONLY Model 29 (29-2 6 1/2") Montgomery Wards in Greengate Mall EVER got. It was the same time Dirty Harry came out, my now X wife worked at G.C. Murphy's in Mall and when I took her to work I would check the guns In Montgomery Wards on the way through to the Mall. She noticed me focusing on the new Model 29 when it appeared, two days later it was gone, I was crushed. My birthday arrives a few days and she hands me a fairly heavy box, I am clueless.... I open it and almost cried ! We didn't have extra money and were recently married with bills, BUT...... She still bought me that 29... I still have it in pristine condition, solid and VERY accurate.
Good story, but what happened to your ex wife? She seems like a keeper. Id be lucky if a Pakistani Girl who my parents want me to marry even likes firearms remotely!!! (Because most S.Asian women are liberal as fuck)
Dave ... I remember seeing that model 29 at Montgomery Ward's in Greengate Mall. After that one was gone, I was lucky enough to get one from a friend in 1982 (8 3/8 in the wooden presentation case) his brother unfortunately passed away and that's the only reason I got it. I still have it after all these years
I just stumbled across this channel and do not regret it. This guys voice brings back boyhood memories of listening to my grandad talk about things. Keep right on trucking Mr.
BATJAC J.W The way it all went down turned into a nightmare overnight. I had been saving for almost a year to get that model 29 when that "damned" movie came along and screwed it all up.
BATJAC J.W Oh, how I distinctly remember the exact price. $364.00 - after "Dirty Harry" the price for a standard 29 rose to upwards of $600.00. Even more for the nickel plated models.
Love the story! It is truly a blessing to not only get the revolver,but more importantly,the love of a good woman,who truly wants to make her man happy.
Back in 2010 there was a grizzly bear sighting not far from where we spend a lot of time in the mountains. I normally carried a Mod.19 357 Mag. My wife asked if that was big enough for a grizzly? I said a 44 mag. would be more effective and she instructed me to buy one. So being a good husband I went down and purchased a Mod.29 44 mag.
Well, I have told this story in the comments sections of other videos, but none were more appropriate than here for the telling. Born in '52, not old enough to directly buy my own handguns until '73, thanks to GCA of 1968. Didn't see the original Dirty Harry, but caught the .44 Magnum bug from Magnum Force. I visited a local shop where the only Smith and Wesson model 29 revolver I had seen in real life was located. It was the minimally desired 4" barrel version. Had the wooden box display case. The price tag prominently showed $600. Of course, no one could think about shelling out that much money, so it sat there for months and months. Eventually, the shop owner lowered the price to $500. I actually began to put money aside to get the thing. Fortunately, someone else got his money together first and the pretty little monster vanished from the window. A couple years later, things changed in my job, partly because of the oil embargo scam that had been foisted on the citizens of Earth. I went to work in a small town in the East part of the state. I became friends with a younger guy who was interested in guns also. I was not aware that the hardware store a few doors down the street was also a firearms dealer. One day the kid comes into the station with an odd grin on his face. I asked him what was up and he told me that the gun I wanted was in the hardware store. Of course I was a little skeptical, not even knowing that they sold guns. He continued on saying that it was a .44 Magnum like I had talked about. I asked him how much it was priced at, figuring he would say $500 or more. He said it was $250, he thought. I told him thanks for thinking of me, but I didn't want a Ruger Super Blackhawk that someone fancied up. Thankfully, he was youthfully insistent that it was the right gun. I decided to humor him and go look at it. We didn't have to go inside because it was visible in a side window of the building. We went to the glass and I nearly died. There in all its glory was a Model 29, 6½" in the presentation box. The price was not visible in the window, so we went inside and I asked the girl at the counter if I could handle the gun. She said sure, so I went over to it and picked up the beauty. It fit my hand like God meant for me to have it since I was born. I noticed the tiny sticker on the side of the box. It had 245.00 in ink and was smaller than the nail on my little finger. By then, my blood pressure was pretty high, I'm sure. I asked if that was the real price. It was. I asked if $20 would reserve it for me. It did. For the next two weeks, I scratched around and gathered up enough bucks to buy the gun and some ammo. I bought a box of Magnum ammo in 240gr and two boxes of Specials in 246gr. I carried the 29 around in its case for a long time. Backgammon was the rage and lots of guys were carrying their games around, so I just looked like one of them. I hadn't actually taken it out and shot it. I just loved to show it off. Eventually, I went out to the desert where no one could see me hurt myself and drop it when I fired it. My "knowledge" of it was limited to seeing it fired in Magnum Force. I put two rounds of the 'heavy specials' in the cylinder and put my best Vulcan death grip on the beast. I fired the first one. Bang. The gun didn't budge. CRAP! My first round was a dud! I repeated the process and... Bang. Same thing. WTF?! It began to dawn on me. Hollywood! I continued to fire the specials two handed, one handed, slow fire, rapid fire. I finally decided to go for the Magnums. POW!!! That was what it was supposed to be. I have lots of experiences with the .44 Smith, but I recently increased its value to the infinite. I gave it to my son.
I tried to get a Model 29, 8 3/8", blued, TT TG, for several years during the late 1970s. The Dirty Harry films just kept coming out, keeping the price of the pistol between $600-$700 at the local sporting goods dealers. Then, out of the blue in 1980, I heard about one in the showcase at Montgomery Ward. I bought it for $290, with the early issue wooden box. I had a trigger job done by Clark's Guns in Keithville, La. Still a prized possession.
Took me thirty years to get a model 29. I ended up with at 629-1 6 inch made in 1983. No P&R but still an older S&W .44 Rem Mag. Even found the shoulder holster too!
One of the best reviews I have ever seen. His destiny was to have that gun, but it needed an extra ingredient for it to actually mean what he never considered: That all things are representations of other things.
Dear Sir, I thoroughly enjoyed your review of the M-29. You have merged your opinion of this fine firearm with your personal life experiences and provided your target audience with an entertaining anecdote that captivated your viewers full attention and, your closing statement was spot on! Best regards to you and yours.
Icarryone You sir are great at telling a story, great video! I love how endearing you are to your wife in this video, you're a man of great character. Most definitely look forward to more of your content. :)
Definitely a keeper of a wife. My dad had a similar experience practical the same except for he didn't get remarried after he divorced my mother and me and my sister bought his model 29 for him right after he finished paying child support for the last time. We figured he deserved it for putting up with our mother and living a hard budget life for about 18 years
I never got to know my grandfather. I would like to think he was wise and a good story teller like yourself. Captivating, entertaining with every word and punctuation. You sir are a joy to listen to.
You sir are a true class act. Your ex was crazy to leave you and your current wife struck gold, as did you apparently lol. Wishing you two many more happy years to come. Cheers!
I watched this video a few months ago and wanted to ad one to my collection. And today i finished up in my lane and wandered through the pistols for sale on my way out and bam i found one . I now too own a model 29 . Thak you for the inspiration !!
Wow, man, you have had a time of it haven't you. I just stumbled into an early 80's Model 29. I was at a gun shop and was admiring this S&W and thought it was new and probably out of reach economically. But, by around 2005, the Model 29 was not in vogue anymore and I was able to pick my present model 29 up for what amounted to a song. I like it and a Colt Trooper MK III from the early 70's I found a couple years later. Something about the .44 magnum and the .357 magnum. I am glad your story ended well. Man, nothing worse then the wrong woman and the wrong gun.
I built a 1955 chevy panel truck with a 327 with a truck 4 spd,my neighbor saw me sand on it and paint it and tune it,he had to have it,he ran a carpet company,he needed the panel van for business,he bothered me for 3 months,he borrowed it one day to carry 9 sticks of carpet,the door almost closed on the carpet,he met me when I rolled in from work,he said come on over,i went over,he pulls out a giant case under his bed,he says take you pick of two only,i grabbed the model 29 ,it was damn near new and grabbed a smith 357 combat magnum in nickel with Hogue grips,i looked at him,he said that it,i said no I want the model 12 shotgun too,i'll throw I the extra,he said deal.the pistol is in blue and looks new,i've fired it many times,it goes where you point it,the 357 goes everywhere I go,true story
@@strattuner Awesome story, but in 2019 I'm thinking I'd keep the '55 Chevy panel wagon - you can pick up MINT model 29-2's for under $1,500, but that panel wagon has got to be over $7,500 in barely driveable condition!
@@strattuner Damn, I liked the 327 but now a Big Block?!? Back in the day I'd have said "good deal!" But the car market has been stronger lately - cannot tell you how rich I would be IF I could have kept the cars I owned during the '80s, sighs... Regardless, the model 29 is an heirloom, as you know - wouldn't ever part with mine either!
What an entertaining tale! I love it. I especially love your S&W 29 with that wicked long barrel. I, too had a model 29 with the 10 1/2" barrel I think was called the silhouette model. That was about 20 years ago. It was just a little too much gun. I sold it and now I want it back.
I've had a Model 29 for many years but only in the 38 Spl, it's an OLD early Police edition 6.5" Barrel from the late 30's early 40's still a very clean gun traded a friend a new Dremel tool with accessories for it. he was thrilled and so was I; I'm not sure if that old Dremel tool still works as well as this model 29. 45 years ago is a long time and I'm still happy with that trade.
Took you a second wife to get your 29, sound like both are "KEEPERS", awesome and congrats ! My first got me the Model 29, my second got me a real sweet M77V Ruger SS heavy barrel Varmint gun in .22-250. HARD to be a partner/love that buys you a gun ! MY second is also a keeper !
Got mine for cutting a nasty OAK TREE so close to a hose it was starring to BUST the foundation. My 29 is stainless steel and I don't shoot it but every now and then. MAGA.
Doug Carter ... The Model 29 is either blued or nickel plated. Stainless versions have a 6 in the model number. Therefore, what you described is a 629, not 29.
I had to wait a long time; but when my better half agreed we could afford one, some 20 years ago, I became a happy camper! It's a great shooting handgun and even my wife enjoys shooting it! Made my Day!
The Model 19 S&W was the pistol that I craved back in the late 70s. Same problem though no money. Never got one. Closest I got was the 22 cal version. Thanks
Loved your story. I can relate. My White Whale is the Colt Python .357. I had an opportunity to purchase one in the mid-eighties for about $600.00, a little steep for an enlisted Marine. Years later, I decided that I could afford one to complete my collection. Ironically, I am a big fan of the "Walking Dead" and the main character, Rick Grimes carries the Python throughout the series. Needless to say, they are hard to find and quite expensive once happened upon. Recently, I found a used one in decent condition at a gun show for $2500.00. I'm no fool and walked away. My loving wife of 35 years purchased for me a used S&W 586. I should mention that it was unfired, still in the box, with a six inch barrel for $600.00. I have given up on the Colt but I will never part with my wife. Like yours, she is priceless. Thanks again for your story. Your wife is the real treasure.
That’s a great story. I remember I saw Dirty Harry when I was 15 and wanted one for a long time. I finally got one when I was 26. Not as long as you, but it was a happy day and it was for my birthday. I love shooting it every time.
I call mine, " My Practice Wife". She left with everything that wasn't bolted down, even the coat hangers my clothes were on. Just old wire hangers my uniforms came on. Two cars, all the furniture , light bulbs , the phone that belonged to Maw Bell, yes I'm that old. She goofed by telling Judge I even got the last thing his grandfather, whom I'm named after "Ernest" gave him. I got some things back but not much. But I did get SOLE CUSTODY of our two sons. I WON 👁👁😎
@@keithmartin7831 same here boss, except I have a rich mans family. 13 and 15. But lemme' tell ya, losin' all the stuff, in the grand scheme of things, is no biggie... but sole custody IS NOT winning. That woman deprived you all of the freedoms she got to enjoy over the years. I'm sure the reward in raising your sons was WELL worth it, but look at that statement "well worth it, " well what is "it?" "It" is the loss of so much free time for yourself, time to pursue, expand on, and enjoy all of the endevours you had always envisioned for yourself. The reward in raising your sons was well worth it, well worth the LOSS. So you really can't look at losing everything but getting sole custody as a "win," it's a draw, at best. You do, however, have an excellent attitude, and I respect the hell outta' that! May you and yours be blessed always, boss ☺ Latr!
Garrett Stubbs believe me sole custody in my case was aWin. Big Time. I was 17 just out of high school and a girl I'd known for too short of time. Come to find out she was the town rounder shall we say where she moved here from. She played it start almost 5 years. Yeah it takes 3 years for use to get sunshine. The other 2 years was just our backwardness. But pot came to the masses. And she was a freight train. I'd smoked and inhaled but not like here. She could roll a joint one handed while driving. I had to get my boys away. I did. She's on husband number 5. Has that old doobie user look all over her. She's 60 going on 75. I've had people ask if she was my mother at mutual get together. Boys recognize her as egg supplier but not their mother. And I never Bad mother her in front of the boys. My wife was responsible for that. She died in 2005 but still my wife. When the boys got older I didn't trash her but I didn't lie for her either. They were grown and knew she was never there. Hardest question they ever asked was, Why did you marry her Dad? My reply was you know without asking and I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Was right answer for my boys. Sorry so long. I just wanted you to understand the whole picture. Later M8 from the Great Commonwealth of Kentucky
While serving at the U.S. Border Patrol Academy at Glynco, Ga. I had the opportunity to borrow a S&W Model-29 8 3/4” nickeled .44 Magnum from the US Park Service. I used it primarily on the last day of Forearms Training for each US Border Patrol Class. It served as a training aide to teach Agents about carrying concealed off duty. The orientation also included S&W Model 60 (2), 1911, P-35 browning Hi-Power as well as several other handguns. I had discovered that the 8 3/8” version carried quite well on the off side of the body (Cross Draw), butt forward, inside waist band and with the M-29 carried with the cylinder just above the belt with the cylinder face resting on top if the belt. The long 8 3/8” barrel inside the pants kept the weapon nicely in the vertical position and rested just above the chair inside the pants when seated. Lotsa fun!
I've carried a Mdl 29 S&W Mountain Gun, with a Lazer Max, for years while working as fishing guide in Alaska. Great gun, accurate out to as far as the Lazer, using Kentucky windage.
What an awesome story! I was so thouroghly feeling your pain and anguish. Don't ever let her get away and I heard that Clint is sleeping better now that you have forgiven him!!!
I have never Married any woman. After High School I took up with one, helped Her raise her children after that, I met another woman who had three Kids I helped helped Her raise Her children. A couple of years ago I moved away from my Girlfriend, She comes up to see me about once a month. I am setting here in my own home with my two Pups with my Harley Davidson and my 1946 Chevy pickup (Street Rod) parked in my living Room watching your story and I am glad I never got married. I have to say I am Sorry about what happened to you but I learned as a Young Man that marriage is the cause of much unhappiness, financial and emotional ruin for many people. Thank you for the video and sharing your story.
Archerace, same here. While livind in Tucson, came acr. a 6"bbl mod 629 for $310...Had to have it!! Haven't fired it in a while, but was able back then, in 1985, to break beer bottles at about 60yds with it and 240gr cast lead semiwadcutter Keith bullets over about 10gr of Unique powder!! Awesome gun/cartridge combo! I got lucky!! The revolver was barely used. Someone didnt like the recoil!!
Iv'e owned and loved mine since 1972 When I first bought it Along with the Lawman's Leather Dirty Harry's Holster also, Best investment in a Firearm I ever made, Period
I bought my Model 29 in the 83/8 in Barrell around 73' & Also Bought the Dirty Harry Lawmens Leather Holster for it in thr Rust Color , Just like Harrys etc Back then it ran me apx $ 72.00 Bucks,, Being a Deer Hunter I started to Cast Bullets & started To Reload for it also, That Gun has come into the Deer Woods, Every year with me even up to today, And has taken it's fair share of Venison over the Years, So glad that I Invested in this Classic Gun & Holster, to hand down to my kids, when the times come for me to hang up my Deer hunting etc. Thanks for sharing your great story etc. BTW The gun back in 73' Ran me apx $ 375.00 Bucks, Lucky the Dealer had only 3 in stock then, So I jumped on it etc.
Marshall Man ... You should try to get over that. Guns are just man made machines. Incapable of good or evil. If your abhorrence is due to evil people misusing them, then, logically, you should abhor any other inanimate objects that have been misused. Is a gun capable of causing you to misuse it?
Great story: My brother was a San Francisco cop. Uniformed division, not an Inspector. In 1969 he bought a model 29 with a 6.5 inch barrel. He carried it on patrol. Got into a shoot out with it, but missed the suspect. I believed he carried Super Vels in it, which for the day was a super hot load. So after Dirty Harry (A hero with every San Francisco cop) came out, shortly afterwards they began calling my brother Dirty David. Somehow the name just didnt have that racy sound to it. I met Harry when they were filming The Dead Pool. I consider that meeting as one of the high points of my life. So how could anyone hate Harry Callahan. I too own a model 57, no dash, and its a beautifull piece. I just acquired a 29-3, thats about how close as I have gotten to Harrys 29-2. Oh, maybe one day
My Maggie a 1975 Mod 29, 6.5" has helped me protect this family for almost 50 years. When I qualified for my ccw as a Probation Officer, I had to wait for 45 minutes for my turn. Every cop in the PD range heard I had a Mod 29 and wanted to shoot it. Of course I said sure. The ring of "OMG,..it's Dirty Harry's gun" rang in my ears for a few weeks. Always fun to shoot and a tack driver to boot! Built like a fine watch.
Good day, Mr. Icarryone. I think the most enduring lesson I learned from my Father was how self-defeating grudges are. He seemed to live for his. If you get really wound up in 'getting even' who are you living your life for? If someone does me so dirty, I don't think I could do anything but a grudge, I square my shoulders and tell the person, "You are dead to me." And I move on. Life is too short to have grudges rule and run your life. I'm glad you've put yours behind you.
Love the backstory. I have similar ones. Found a 4” model 29 pretty quickly in the mid 80’s. Had a 4” 629 later too. But...life happens. Now that things have slowed down, I’m gonna look for the 6 1/2” model 29, the one I always wanted. Even if it has to be the new “classics” line. Best of luck with your wonderful woman. She is the real find!
My Wife bought me a 6” Colt Blued Python 🐍 for my Birthday. Years ago. Great Gun and still have it. And yes I do have a S&W Model 29 Blued 6”1/2 “ 44. Both Shoot Dead On.
I watched this video because of the caption. I was inquisitive as to what it was all about. You had me ALL EARS. What a fantastic story and all the yaers yearning to acquire a treasure that was just NOT to be had. Finally......the way your dream was eventually realized. I salute you and your woman sir. That is a story to behold. God Bless You both. Enjoy that 44 all your days. My very best to you both.
Awesome story sounds like you found a great lady! I have heard they are real just never found one dont get me wrong I am married now for 26 years but as I said I never found a great Lady like you have my relationship has turned into well I guess we are room mates LOL. great vid....!
Great story about how you came by your S&W Mod 29 REVOLVER. I had a 629 REVOLVER .44 mag I enjoyed very much. But like you, life happened and I had to let it go. I really miss that REVOLVER. But, I still can console myself shooting my Colt .45 1911 PISTOL.
I click on this video cautiously, not know what to expect. But as a watched you explain how you wanted a model 29 and how close you were to having one, it didn't take long to figure out what was about to happen. I can understand why you would hate Mr. Eastwood. This is a great story and you have a truly amazing wife
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This story is so American it should be in history class.
I watched at least 50 times love it! The way he tells it priceless on so many levels! My divorce lost of all my guns and my new wife and my model 29 happen to me as we'll
"Divorce Barbie comes with a lot of accessories, like Ken's house..."
Lmao. I'm dead.
True, you know.
Crack me up his humor in calm voice
Who is Barbie? How old are you?
Life sure is strange, my first wife didn't like motorcycles but she was a wonderful cook, my second wife loves motorbikes,, and my cooking is improving 😊
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If my girlfriend bought be a model 29 I’d propose on the spot
Update: still no model 29 but we’re engaged anyway
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"It's a trap!"
--Admiral Ackbar
Congrats
PS. She better get it for you as a wedding gift!
Start dropping hints
@RidgeRunner Honestly why keep the 29-2 for someone else even later down the line? You bought it, you should enjoy shooting it. I'm sure some collector 100 years from now would be very pleased with an unfired 29-2 being sold at auction from your estate. However by that time .44 would be extremely difficult to shoot. Hell humans might even be using laser weapons by then. That being said keeping it unfired will grow the value immensely as time goes on. Question is did you buy it for you? Or did you save up all that time to hold onto a 29-2 for someone else down the line?
when your wife likes firearms...and is willing to buy you one...she's definitely a keeper!
Amen!
Jonnathan Crane - yeah, she’s not a keeper but, a peace keeper with that kinda artillery in the house. 😂
You definitely hit the jackpot when you married that lady.
Amen! And she gose to the range, your richer than clint Eastwood anyday with a wife like that God bless you.
What an insane thing so say?
My wife handed me a Colt 1911 Government awhile back. If a man ever wonders if he married well, sometimes the question just gets answered.
Amen.
Lol my wife gave me a Ruger Mini 30, an AR-15 (twice), a 91/30 Nagant, a Saiga 7.62x39, Mossberg Patriot (.308), Savage model 64 (Stephens 64) and pretty much forced me to buy a 1911 80% build kit with a jig to complete it........I married a wonderful woman.
She literally says I should buy certain guns because they are cool and I really like them. She looked all over as well for a way to get me a 1860 Army after I had to sell my 1851 Navy. She knew I liked the show Hell on Wheels and she noticed the gun carried in the opening credits was close in design to the 1851 navy but it was different. When she asked me about it I told her it was Colt's later model the 1860 Army and she made sure that was the gun I got a hold of.
One of the best things a woman can buy her husband is a gun and she can literally just keep buying them every Christmas or Birthday and if we get two of the same ones we just look at it as a bonus and a chance to double wield them......well behind closed doors lol.
I'm such a jerk that I would be happy but secretly annoyed that they didn't buy the exact model that I wanted. For instance, I'm willing to bet the OP didn't want such a long barrel. He probably wanted the original 6.5" or 4" barrel. "Bitch, I wanted the National Match! I mean, omg, thank you so much!"
Same happened with Enemy at the gate. Everybody had to have a nagant rifle.
I guess we all founded the right ones. Here's her last present she offers me...
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My wife bought me a model 29 for a wedding present 40 years ago. I still have the 29, and the wife. 🤔
Ken Delano Excellent, obviously they are both keepers!
God bless you!
Like a horse and carriage
That’s a great wife
Same here, the one she got me is the stainless version, and when we go to the range, she lets me shoot it some.
Just thought you might like to know. During the filming of "Dirty Harry" , the production company couldn't get a Model 29 because they were scarce. So Eastwood used a 6 1/2 in Model 57 during the filming! He used a Model 29 in the sequels! You had Dirty Harry's actual first gun all along!
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Great trivia. I didn’t know this. I own both guns and reload for both. (Remembering Elmer Kieth) 👍🏼
Source on that? It better not be anecdotal.
If that is truly the case, I wonder if S&W ever made the Model 57 in .44 Mag, because as seen in close-up shots of the gun, ".44 Magnum" is what it says on the barrel.
@@paleoph6168 I've seen a video where Clint himself talks about not being able to get a 29, so the 57 was used because it looked identical.
Clint Eastwood may have used a model 57 in a few scenes, but at least by the end of the movie he definitely had a model 29 because the close up at the end you can see 44 magnum on the side of the barrel.
"But dammit, a grudge is a grudge, and I'm a guy, and that's how we roll."
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While serving my country back in the late 70's, I was prompted to find a S&W M-29 after seeing the "Dirty Harry" movies. My military specialty required me to travel between the lower contiguous states but I also had the chance to go up to Alaska. In every state that I visited I scoured the gun shops hoping to find the elusive M-29. Like so many other seekers, I couldn't find one although several shop owners offered to take my name and put it on a waiting list. Although discouraged, I continued my search until one day when I happened to stop in a coin shop in Ohio. In the showcase was a brand-new blued, 6.5-inch bbl. M-29 in a presentation case with a price tag of $450. I still have that gun along with a $60 "Dirty Harry" shoulder holster that I ordered through a gun magazine. The acquisition of that gun along with the holster really "made my day".
That's exactly what I'm talking about! Great deals like that just somehow seemed to elude me.
With a wife like that, you are one lucky man!
You know it!
For some reason the RUclips algorithm suggested this 5 year old video to me. The title was interesting so I clicked. I wasn't disappointed
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Your wife bought you a model 29. That is amazing. Great story!
+ReFracture Glad you enjoyed the video.
What would one with the 6 1/2 barrel cost about now in mint condition with box and papers ? I wonder !!!!
Jeffrey Elliott ... Sadly, much more than it should. New chant for the future: Model 29s for all!! And all for Model 29s!!
A woman who gives a man a gun is worth more a thousand playboy playmates
I agree!
My first wife bought me a Nickel Plated Colt Python and my second wife bought me a MKIV Colt 45!
+skoggit I got a new Colt SAA in .45 Long Colt for my birthday in April from my girlfriend, needless to say the gun fund jar has become the wedding ring fund jar haha
My wife bought me a Rossi Ranch Hand, 45 Long Colt a few months ago! I guess I finally convinced her, a man can never have too many guns! Take Care!
I had a few Colt 45's... I have never seen a Long Colt gun.. is it a special order?
My uncle Richard Salveson (caught the Son of Sam) was a NYPD special intelligence officer. His personal side arm was a model P29 .44 mag. The P stood for “police issue”. My uncle retired and became a licensed federal firearms dealer. He made his own ammo. When he passed away he left me that model p29 and it’s the most beautiful gun I’ve ever owned (next to my classic HENRY 45 repeater). For the record: MAGNUM FORCE is my favorite Harry film. Great video. This retired gun shooting Texan sure enjoyed it.
Kudos to your late uncle for helping get trash like David Richard Berkowitz off the streets.
Great story and a beautiful gun - your wife's a keeper for sure !
AND SO'S THE GUN..
Awesome!
A story of grace, redemption and true love!
The model 29 was my first...deer rifle.
Dad gave me the greenlight to buy one with my paper route money.
It was 1972 and the Callahan effect was definitely still in effect. It took six months of dilligent searching and the benevolence of a sympathetic dealer named Bob Chow to find one. Bob actually called and held the coveted mass of blue steel and goncalo alves for me.
He also only charged list price.
My buddy bought a 57 by the way.
Not a bad deer rifle in it's own right.
Cheers!
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That was a story I can relate to. I too was saving up my pennies cause I found one for $700, brand new, never been fired, etc. The movie came out and I was about $85 short before the movie. After the movie was out I went from $85 short to $885 short. It would be quite a few years until I finally got my Model 29 in stainless steel, in the velvet lined presentation box, but I did finally get one after many years. That was a good story too. My wife has never given me a gun but she never gave me any grief when I bought one either, so I guess mine is a keeper too.
June of 1970 my mother asked me what I wanted for my birthday. I was a MD State Trooper with 7 months under my belt. I was carrying a S&W model 36 and I told mom, I want to get a bigger gun for carrying off duty. I meant bigger in my hand not caliber. My birthday present was a brand new S&W model 29, 6.5” barrel in a blue finish. She paid $181.00 with sales tax for the gun. I was a bit disappointed at the but it was a heart felt gift from my mother. I still have the gun, presentation case, screw driver and cleaning tool to this day. It’s worth a bit more than the original price now and I’ve always admired the fit and finish of this beautiful revolver. Thanks Mom🥰
Wally Rossow You have an awesome mom sir 👍🏼
"Cuddle up with my honey", is that the gun or the wife?
Yes. 😊😊😊
You restored my faith in Karma sir. Once you got to the part about the first wife who took all you had away, I said to myself, "Old son, you are better off without a woman in your life." But then you finish the story of your second wife and the gift she bought you and you restored my faith in karma. Lovely story.
Karma . . .perhaps. Sort of gives a little credence to the old saying, "All good things come to him that waits."
Icarryone : karma is just lies.
One reason guns are better than women... you can trade a 44 in for two 22's and no one gets upset. :)
That's why I won't ever get married.
Awesome and very touching story and very well told. I especially enjoy the part about the divorce.
Something really puzzles me. After reading through the first couple dozen comments I don't see a mention of the obvious. You, Sir, are a very, VERY talented writer / story teller. Why hasn't someone else mentioned that? Oh, they obviously appreciate the details that make your story great but never mention the incredible talent behind it. Thanks for sharing your talent with the rest of us. If you aren't already a professional writer, there are plenty of publishers out there who missed out on hiring you.
Thank you for the very generous complement.
@@Icarryone You know, he's actually right! And you calm deliverance makes it even better! The slowly moving reat photography, and sometimes remember the man behind the storytelling, by showing the hands. You are a great story teller, and creator!
"But, damn it! A grudge is a grudge and I'm a guy and that's how we roll!"
Yeah buddy!
That was a heart warming story. Thanks for sharing.
+MrDoverfield Thanks for watching.
I read an article that everytime they played Dirty Harry on TV, there was a rush on the model 29. Your wife is worth her weight in platinum. Any wife that gives her husband a firearm is FANTASTIC and definitely a keeper. You are one lucky man! After the original playing of Dirty Harry in theaters, as you said, there wasn't a model 29 to be found in gun stores. However a few weeks later, a lot of them made their way back into gun stores. People just found the kick to be way to harsh. What I don't understand is why people just didn't switch to shooting .44 specials out of the model 29. That doesn't kick as much.
I'd heard that. As I recall, In the part of the country where I lived, there were an overabundance of scalpers looking to turn a big profit.
Icarryone I'm with you. I wouldn't have dealt with rhe scalpers either.
Harry says in the corrupt cops episode when at the range that he carries 44 specials.
Pay attention next time.
Dirty Harry said that in Magnum Force. When Sweet asked him what kind of load he shot in his .44, Callahan said, "It's a light Special. This size gun it gives you better control and less recoil than a .357 Magnum with wadcutters." That's in the scene at the indoor gun range.
I used to use re-loaded .44 specials most of the time and it was very manageable! It was the only pistol I could handle and shoot well! No other .44 Magnum or any other pistol, even the .45 ACP military, I always had trouble handling!
Harry's was a 6-6 1/2 version... I got the ONLY Model 29 (29-2 6 1/2") Montgomery Wards in Greengate Mall EVER got. It was the same time Dirty Harry came out, my now X wife worked at G.C. Murphy's in Mall and when I took her to work I would check the guns In Montgomery Wards on the way through to the Mall. She noticed me focusing on the new Model 29 when it appeared, two days later it was gone, I was crushed. My birthday arrives a few days and she hands me a fairly heavy box, I am clueless.... I open it and almost cried ! We didn't have extra money and were recently married with bills, BUT...... She still bought me that 29... I still have it in pristine condition, solid and VERY accurate.
Good story, but what happened to your ex wife? She seems like a keeper. Id be lucky if a Pakistani Girl who my parents want me to marry even likes firearms remotely!!! (Because most S.Asian women are liberal as fuck)
@@harrisn3693 THAT'S A FIRST IN A MUSLIM COUNTRY, LIBERAL??!! RARE, BUT IF THEY ARE, YOU BETTER RUN FOR YOUR LIFE.
You lucky guy
Dave ... I remember seeing that model 29 at Montgomery Ward's in Greengate Mall. After that one was gone, I was lucky enough to get one from a friend in 1982 (8 3/8 in the wooden presentation case) his brother unfortunately passed away and that's the only reason I got it. I still have it after all these years
Greengate Mall? A graveyard now, they used to have gun shows there, got some at those.
I just stumbled across this channel and do not regret it. This guys voice brings back boyhood memories of listening to my grandad talk about things. Keep right on trucking Mr.
Thanks Scotty.
love this story and video !!!!!!
i especially like your story of trying to get one back in the early 70s
BATJAC J.W The way it all went down turned into a nightmare overnight. I had been saving for almost a year to get that model 29 when that "damned" movie came along and screwed it all up.
that must have been a frenzy in the 70s trying to get one because of that movie.
BATJAC J.W That "frenzy" lasted for years. At one time there was 1 year waiting list for a "price inflated" model 29.
wow!! what was the price for one back then compared to the inflated price after the movie came out?
BATJAC J.W Oh, how I distinctly remember the exact price. $364.00 - after "Dirty Harry" the price for a standard 29 rose to upwards of $600.00. Even more for the nickel plated models.
Love the story! It is truly a blessing to not only get the revolver,but more importantly,the love of a good woman,who truly wants to make her man happy.
This is one of the nicest love story I ever heard . And she's a keeper for sure. Thanks for sharing.
Back in 2010 there was a grizzly bear sighting not far from where we spend a lot of time in the mountains. I normally carried a Mod.19 357 Mag. My wife asked if that was big enough for a grizzly? I said a 44 mag. would be more effective and she instructed me to buy one. So being a good husband I went down and purchased a Mod.29 44 mag.
Smart lady!
Very heart warming story indeed. Glad you finally got your dream gun and especially the way you got it. Thank you for sharing sir.
Thanks.
Well, I have told this story in the comments sections of other videos, but none were more appropriate than here for the telling.
Born in '52, not old enough to directly buy my own handguns until '73, thanks to GCA of 1968.
Didn't see the original Dirty Harry, but caught the .44 Magnum bug from Magnum Force. I visited a local shop where the only Smith and Wesson model 29 revolver I had seen in real life was located. It was the minimally desired 4" barrel version. Had the wooden box display case. The price tag prominently showed $600. Of course, no one could think about shelling out that much money, so it sat there for months and months. Eventually, the shop owner lowered the price to $500. I actually began to put money aside to get the thing. Fortunately, someone else got his money together first and the pretty little monster vanished from the window.
A couple years later, things changed in my job, partly because of the oil embargo scam that had been foisted on the citizens of Earth. I went to work in a small town in the East part of the state. I became friends with a younger guy who was interested in guns also. I was not aware that the hardware store a few doors down the street was also a firearms dealer. One day the kid comes into the station with an odd grin on his face. I asked him what was up and he told me that the gun I wanted was in the hardware store. Of course I was a little skeptical, not even knowing that they sold guns. He continued on saying that it was a .44 Magnum like I had talked about. I asked him how much it was priced at, figuring he would say $500 or more. He said it was $250, he thought. I told him thanks for thinking of me, but I didn't want a Ruger Super Blackhawk that someone fancied up. Thankfully, he was youthfully insistent that it was the right gun. I decided to humor him and go look at it. We didn't have to go inside because it was visible in a side window of the building. We went to the glass and I nearly died. There in all its glory was a Model 29, 6½" in the presentation box. The price was not visible in the window, so we went inside and I asked the girl at the counter if I could handle the gun. She said sure, so I went over to it and picked up the beauty. It fit my hand like God meant for me to have it since I was born. I noticed the tiny sticker on the side of the box. It had 245.00 in ink and was smaller than the nail on my little finger. By then, my blood pressure was pretty high, I'm sure. I asked if that was the real price. It was. I asked if $20 would reserve it for me. It did. For the next two weeks, I scratched around and gathered up enough bucks to buy the gun and some ammo. I bought a box of Magnum ammo in 240gr and two boxes of Specials in 246gr. I carried the 29 around in its case for a long time. Backgammon was the rage and lots of guys were carrying their games around, so I just looked like one of them. I hadn't actually taken it out and shot it. I just loved to show it off. Eventually, I went out to the desert where no one could see me hurt myself and drop it when I fired it. My "knowledge" of it was limited to seeing it fired in Magnum Force. I put two rounds of the 'heavy specials' in the cylinder and put my best Vulcan death grip on the beast. I fired the first one. Bang. The gun didn't budge. CRAP! My first round was a dud! I repeated the process and... Bang. Same thing. WTF?! It began to dawn on me. Hollywood! I continued to fire the specials two handed, one handed, slow fire, rapid fire. I finally decided to go for the Magnums. POW!!! That was what it was supposed to be. I have lots of experiences with the .44 Smith, but I recently increased its value to the infinite. I gave it to my son.
I tried to get a Model 29, 8 3/8", blued, TT TG, for several years during the late 1970s. The Dirty Harry films just kept coming out, keeping the price of the pistol between $600-$700 at the local sporting goods dealers. Then, out of the blue in 1980, I heard about one in the showcase at Montgomery Ward. I bought it for $290, with the early issue wooden box. I had a trigger job done by Clark's Guns in Keithville, La. Still a prized possession.
That was an excellent find.
Thanks for the story. I'm glad you got your Model 29, even happier you found an amazing lady!! The best to you both!
Thank you kindly.
Took me thirty years to get a model 29. I ended up with at 629-1 6 inch made in 1983. No P&R but still an older S&W .44 Rem Mag. Even found the shoulder holster too!
+Gene Still Sounds like a great find.
One of the best reviews I have ever seen. His destiny was to have that gun, but it needed an extra ingredient for it to actually mean what he never considered: That all things are representations of other things.
Thank you.
Nice video but it's not a gun review.
Dear Sir, I thoroughly enjoyed your review of the M-29. You have merged your opinion of this fine firearm
with your personal life experiences and provided your target audience with an entertaining anecdote
that captivated your viewers full attention and, your closing statement was spot on!
Best regards to you and yours.
Thank you.
Sir, you are an excellent story teller! I got roped in immediately and was glued to the entire story. And a fine tale it was! Thank you!
Thank you kindly.
What a nice piece of history! I'm glad to see know you got closure on that!
It took a while.
Icarryone You sir are great at telling a story, great video! I love how endearing you are to your wife in this video, you're a man of great character.
Most definitely look forward to more of your content. :)
This is an excellent video that showcases the firearm in an non-fictional narration. Very different and extremely enjoyable.
Ripkalaw Never thought about it . . . but I like the way you describe the video. I'm very pleased that you enjoyed it.
Definitely a keeper of a wife. My dad had a similar experience practical the same except for he didn't get remarried after he divorced my mother and me and my sister bought his model 29 for him right after he finished paying child support for the last time. We figured he deserved it for putting up with our mother and living a hard budget life for about 18 years
I never got to know my grandfather. I would like to think he was wise and a good story teller like yourself. Captivating, entertaining with every word and punctuation. You sir are a joy to listen to.
Sorry you missed out on getting tp know your grandfather - and thank you!
You sir are a true class act. Your ex was crazy to leave you and your current wife struck gold, as did you apparently lol. Wishing you two many more happy years to come. Cheers!
Thank you.
This has got to be one of the best videos I have ever seen on RUclips. Great story, great story telling. Thank you sir, you made MY day :)
Thanks, I appreciate the kind feedback.
"Go ahead. Make my day." Probably my favorite movie line of all time.
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I watched this video a few months ago and wanted to ad one to my collection. And today i finished up in my lane and wandered through the pistols for sale on my way out and bam i found one . I now too own a model 29 . Thak you for the inspiration !!
Pleased to hear that your quest for a model 29 was a lot less complicated than mine.
Wow, man, you have had a time of it haven't you.
I just stumbled into an early 80's Model 29. I was at
a gun shop and was admiring this S&W and thought it was new
and probably out of reach economically. But, by around 2005, the Model 29 was
not in vogue anymore and I was able to pick my present model 29 up for
what amounted to a song. I like it and a Colt Trooper MK III from the early 70's
I found a couple years later. Something about the .44 magnum and the .357 magnum.
I am glad your story ended well. Man, nothing worse then the wrong woman and the wrong gun.
I built a 1955 chevy panel truck with a 327 with a truck 4 spd,my neighbor saw me sand on it and paint it and tune it,he had to have it,he ran a carpet company,he needed the panel van for business,he bothered me for 3 months,he borrowed it one day to carry 9 sticks of carpet,the door almost closed on the carpet,he met me when I rolled in from work,he said come on over,i went over,he pulls out a giant case under his bed,he says take you pick of two only,i grabbed the model 29 ,it was damn near new and grabbed a smith 357 combat magnum in nickel with Hogue grips,i looked at him,he said that it,i said no I want the model 12 shotgun too,i'll throw I the extra,he said deal.the pistol is in blue and looks new,i've fired it many times,it goes where you point it,the 357 goes everywhere I go,true story
I've still got em,money won't buy them,esp the 29 and the 12 ga,damn what a pheasant gun,have a good one
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Awesome story, but in 2019 I'm thinking I'd keep the '55 Chevy panel wagon - you can pick up MINT model 29-2's for under $1,500, but that panel wagon has got to be over $7,500 in barely driveable condition!
that was a long time ago,still have the iron,bought it its own case,the guy still has the 55 too,its got a big block in it now
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Damn, I liked the 327 but now a Big Block?!?
Back in the day I'd have said "good deal!" But the car market has been stronger lately - cannot tell you how rich I would be IF I could have kept the cars I owned during the '80s, sighs...
Regardless, the model 29 is an heirloom, as you know - wouldn't ever part with mine either!
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BTW, I play a strat too - nice choice!!
What an entertaining tale! I love it. I especially love your S&W 29 with that wicked long barrel.
I, too had a model 29 with the 10 1/2" barrel I think was called the silhouette model. That was about 20 years ago. It was just a little too much gun. I sold it and now I want it back.
I've had a Model 29 for many years but only in the 38 Spl, it's an OLD early Police edition 6.5" Barrel from the late 30's early 40's still a very clean gun traded a friend a new Dremel tool with accessories for it. he was thrilled and so was I; I'm not sure if that old Dremel tool still works as well as this model 29. 45 years ago is a long time and I'm still happy with that trade.
Took you a second wife to get your 29, sound like both are "KEEPERS", awesome and congrats ! My first got me the Model 29, my second got me a real sweet M77V Ruger SS heavy barrel Varmint gun in .22-250. HARD to be a partner/love that buys you a gun !
MY second is also a keeper !
The m29 were black marketed by the wholesalers. I seen the m29 hit as high as $750. I'm with ya bro. I waited forty years to get one.
Got mine for cutting a nasty OAK TREE so close to a hose it was starring to BUST the foundation. My 29 is stainless steel and I don't shoot it but every now and then. MAGA.
Doug Carter ... 629
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Doug Carter ... The Model 29 is either blued or nickel plated. Stainless versions have a 6 in the model number. Therefore, what you described is a 629, not 29.
@@JW...-oj5iw thanx I never have shot that pistol it's been in the box since I bought it.
I had to wait a long time; but when my better half agreed we could afford one, some 20 years ago, I became a happy camper!
It's a great shooting handgun and even my wife enjoys shooting it!
Made my Day!
The Model 19 S&W was the pistol that I craved back in the late 70s. Same problem though no money. Never got one. Closest I got was the 22 cal version. Thanks
I was expecting a rant or some sort, but I discovered a great story, thanks mister
My pleasure Hsutheguard.
Loved your story. I can relate. My White Whale is the Colt Python .357. I had an opportunity to purchase one in the mid-eighties for about $600.00, a little steep for an enlisted Marine. Years later, I decided that I could afford one to complete my collection. Ironically, I am a big fan of the "Walking Dead" and the main character, Rick Grimes carries the Python throughout the series. Needless to say, they are hard to find and quite expensive once happened upon. Recently, I found a used one in decent condition at a gun show for $2500.00. I'm no fool and walked away. My loving wife of 35 years purchased for me a used S&W 586. I should mention that it was unfired, still in the box, with a six inch barrel for $600.00. I have given up on the Colt but I will never part with my wife. Like yours, she is priceless. Thanks again for your story. Your wife is the real treasure.
Sounds like you married a real sweetheart.
That’s a great story. I remember I saw Dirty Harry when I was 15 and wanted one for a long time. I finally got one when I was 26. Not as long as you, but it was a happy day and it was for my birthday. I love shooting it every time.
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This is true RUclips gold. A shame I didn’t get to see this years ago!
And as for grudges...
I still haven’t been able to grab a model 29 myself yet.😆
Divorce Barbie comes with a lot of accessories.........Whahaha
Sad but true.
I call mine, " My Practice Wife". She left with everything that wasn't bolted down, even the coat hangers my clothes were on. Just old wire hangers my uniforms came on. Two cars, all the furniture , light bulbs , the phone that belonged to Maw Bell, yes I'm that old. She goofed by telling Judge I even got the last thing his grandfather, whom I'm named after "Ernest" gave him. I got some things back but not much. But I did get SOLE CUSTODY of our two sons. I WON 👁👁😎
Actually it's "whomp whomp whomp waaaaaaaaaah..."
@@keithmartin7831 same here boss, except I have a rich mans family. 13 and 15. But lemme' tell ya, losin' all the stuff, in the grand scheme of things, is no biggie... but sole custody IS NOT winning. That woman deprived you all of the freedoms she got to enjoy over the years. I'm sure the reward in raising your sons was WELL worth it, but look at that statement "well worth it, " well what is "it?" "It" is the loss of so much free time for yourself, time to pursue, expand on, and enjoy all of the endevours you had always envisioned for yourself. The reward in raising your sons was well worth it, well worth the LOSS. So you really can't look at losing everything but getting sole custody as a "win," it's a draw, at best. You do, however, have an excellent attitude, and I respect the hell outta' that! May you and yours be blessed always, boss ☺ Latr!
Garrett Stubbs believe me sole custody in my case was aWin. Big Time. I was 17 just out of high school and a girl I'd known for too short of time. Come to find out she was the town rounder shall we say where she moved here from. She played it start almost 5 years. Yeah it takes 3 years for use to get sunshine. The other 2 years was just our backwardness. But pot came to the masses. And she was a freight train. I'd smoked and inhaled but not like here. She could roll a joint one handed while driving. I had to get my boys away. I did. She's on husband number 5. Has that old doobie user look all over her. She's 60 going on 75. I've had people ask if she was my mother at mutual get together. Boys recognize her as egg supplier but not their mother. And I never Bad mother her in front of the boys. My wife was responsible for that. She died in 2005 but still my wife. When the boys got older I didn't trash her but I didn't lie for her either. They were grown and knew she was never there. Hardest question they ever asked was, Why did you marry her Dad? My reply was you know without asking and I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Was right answer for my boys. Sorry so long. I just wanted you to understand the whole picture. Later M8 from the Great Commonwealth of Kentucky
You have a talent for telling stories. Hope you enjoy the movie, your Model 29 and especially your wife. Sounds like a keeper.
newrunner91 She most certainly is a keeper - and thank you.
While serving at the U.S. Border Patrol Academy at Glynco, Ga. I had the opportunity to borrow a S&W Model-29 8 3/4” nickeled .44 Magnum from the US Park Service. I used it primarily on the last day of Forearms Training for each US Border Patrol Class. It served as a training aide to teach Agents about carrying concealed off duty. The orientation also included S&W Model 60 (2), 1911, P-35 browning Hi-Power as well as several other handguns. I had discovered that the 8 3/8” version carried quite well on the off side of the body (Cross Draw), butt forward, inside waist band and with the M-29 carried with the cylinder just above the belt with the cylinder face resting on top if the belt. The long 8 3/8” barrel inside the pants kept the weapon nicely in the vertical position and rested just above the chair inside the pants when seated. Lotsa fun!
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I've carried a Mdl 29 S&W Mountain Gun, with a Lazer Max, for years while working as fishing guide in Alaska. Great gun, accurate out to as far as the Lazer, using Kentucky windage.
What an awesome story! I was so thouroghly feeling your pain and anguish. Don't ever let her get away and I heard that Clint is sleeping better now that you have forgiven him!!!
I felt the same way about my wife when she gave me my .454 Casull Redhawk.
Some women are keepers.
I have never Married any woman. After High School I took up with one, helped Her raise her children after that, I met another woman who had three Kids I helped helped Her raise Her children. A couple of years ago I moved away from my Girlfriend, She comes up to see me about once a month. I am setting here in my own home with my two Pups with my Harley Davidson and my 1946 Chevy pickup (Street Rod) parked in my living Room watching your story and I am glad I never got married. I have to say I am Sorry about what happened to you but I learned as a Young Man that marriage is the cause of much unhappiness, financial and emotional ruin for many people.
Thank you for the video and sharing your story.
I've come to believe the old saying, "All's well that ends well."
Wife packed up and is gone after 32 years.....629 bought in the early 80's is still with me. Now that is a lesson about loyalty
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It is indeed.
Possibly the most interesting version of the 'if she reaches over to unlock the car door on your side after you close the door behind her...'
You are an awesome man, sir. And your wife is just as awesome. May you two have many more happy years.
I carry one it's been 12 years and my lady gave a gift my model 29. She saw your video so thanks to you !
Enjoyed your essay. Most wives could care less about guns and might even be scared of them. You are one lucky guy.
Thank you.
Bought a model 629 many many years ago, still have it, love it.
Archerace, same here. While livind in Tucson, came acr. a 6"bbl mod 629 for $310...Had to have it!! Haven't fired it in a while, but was able back then, in 1985, to break beer bottles at about 60yds with it and 240gr cast lead semiwadcutter Keith bullets over about 10gr of Unique powder!! Awesome gun/cartridge combo! I got lucky!! The revolver was barely used. Someone didnt like the recoil!!
Iv'e owned and loved mine since 1972 When I first bought it Along with the Lawman's Leather Dirty Harry's Holster also, Best investment in a Firearm I ever made, Period
I’m 17 so I can’t have a handgun yet but my grandfather keeps trying to give me a 29 haha but I don’t want to go to jail
I bought my Model 29 in the 83/8 in Barrell around 73' & Also Bought the Dirty Harry Lawmens Leather Holster for it in thr Rust Color , Just like Harrys etc Back then it ran me apx $ 72.00 Bucks,, Being a Deer Hunter I started to Cast Bullets & started To Reload for it also, That Gun has come into the Deer Woods, Every year with me even up to today, And has taken it's fair share of Venison over the Years, So glad that I Invested in this Classic Gun & Holster, to hand down to my kids, when the times come for me to hang up my Deer hunting etc. Thanks for sharing your great story etc. BTW The gun back in 73' Ran me apx $ 375.00 Bucks, Lucky the Dealer had only 3 in stock then, So I jumped on it etc.
They were pretty hard to come by in my neck of the woods. That actually lasted for quite some time.
I had the same experience! Love this now am turning 44 it's one I have gotten can you guess?
Thanks for a great story with more than one happy ending. All the very best wishes.
Thank you.
Beautiful cannon! My dream revolver. Thanks for sharing!
PRVeteran My dream revolver too - for the longest time it was looking a lot like a nightmare. Thanks for watching.
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Even for me .... And I abhor guns ..... :)
Marshall Man ... You should try to get over that. Guns are just man made machines. Incapable of good or evil. If your abhorrence is due to evil people misusing them, then, logically, you should abhor any other inanimate objects that have been misused. Is a gun capable of causing you to misuse it?
Great story: My brother was a San Francisco cop. Uniformed division, not an Inspector. In 1969 he bought a model 29 with a 6.5 inch barrel. He carried it on patrol. Got into a shoot out with it, but missed the suspect. I believed he carried Super Vels in it, which for the day was a super hot load. So after Dirty Harry (A hero with every San Francisco cop) came out, shortly afterwards they began calling my brother Dirty David. Somehow the name just didnt have that racy sound to it. I met Harry when they were filming The Dead Pool. I consider that meeting as one of the high points of my life. So how could anyone hate Harry Callahan. I too own a model 57, no dash, and its a beautifull piece. I just acquired a 29-3, thats about how close as I have gotten to Harrys 29-2. Oh, maybe one day
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My Maggie a 1975 Mod 29, 6.5" has helped me protect this family for almost 50 years. When I qualified for my ccw as a Probation Officer, I had to wait for 45 minutes for my turn. Every cop in the PD range heard I had a Mod 29 and wanted to shoot it. Of course I said sure. The ring of "OMG,..it's Dirty Harry's gun" rang in my ears for a few weeks. Always fun to shoot and a tack driver to boot! Built like a fine watch.
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Marriage in the West is a no win scenario for men.
It worked for everyone before us.
As always hilarious humor and great story damn those buy low sell high price gougers btw that's one amazing gift to get! O.O
Good day, Mr. Icarryone. I think the most enduring lesson I learned from my Father was how self-defeating grudges are. He seemed to live for his. If you get really wound up in 'getting even' who are you living your life for? If someone does me so dirty, I don't think I could do anything but a grudge, I square my shoulders and tell the person, "You are dead to me." And I move on. Life is too short to have grudges rule and run your life. I'm glad you've put yours behind you.
Love the backstory. I have similar ones. Found a 4” model 29 pretty quickly in the mid 80’s. Had a 4” 629 later too. But...life happens. Now that things have slowed down, I’m gonna look for the 6 1/2” model 29, the one I always wanted. Even if it has to be the new “classics” line. Best of luck with your wonderful woman. She is the real find!
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Great gun with an even better story.
Ozzy ô It was about time I got that off my chest. Thanks.
Your wife helped you capture your unicorn. That’s a very nice pistol.
My Wife bought me a 6” Colt Blued Python 🐍 for my Birthday. Years ago. Great Gun and still have it. And yes I do have a S&W Model 29 Blued 6”1/2 “ 44. Both Shoot Dead On.
Excellent.
I watched this video because of the caption. I was inquisitive as to what it was all about. You had me ALL EARS. What a fantastic story and all the yaers yearning to acquire a treasure that was just NOT to be had. Finally......the way your dream was eventually realized. I salute you and your woman sir. That is a story to behold. God Bless You both. Enjoy that 44 all your days. My very best to you both.
Thank you very kindly Frank.
Awesome story sounds like you found a great lady! I have heard they are real just never found one dont get me wrong I am married now for 26 years but as I said I never found a great Lady like you have my relationship has turned into well I guess we are room mates LOL.
great vid....!
That's such a beautiful story, excellent video made my morning to hear something positive
I've been on RUclips for many years..how did I ever miss this Video. It was hilarious!
Don't tell anybody . . but I have others.
Great story about how you came by your S&W Mod 29 REVOLVER. I had a 629 REVOLVER .44 mag I enjoyed very much. But like you, life happened and I had to let it go. I really miss that REVOLVER. But, I still can console myself shooting my Colt .45 1911 PISTOL.
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This is the best youtube vid I've seen in a long time. Thank you!
Thanks John.
Nobody ever got me a gift I really wished for. Amazing heart warming beautiful story.
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Me either, I had to buy my own, dang it, oh well.
Oh ! FORGOT TO ADD..RUGER - Super Blackhawk...44 mag..Stainless..is my gun..and I love it...built stronger than S&W 44. I think...c ya!
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Did the same thing. Ruger built one tough gun. I've shot some hot reloads over the years with no issues
Accurate and durable, great price. Perfect.
I click on this video cautiously, not know what to expect. But as a watched you explain how you wanted a model 29 and how close you were to having one, it didn't take long to figure out what was about to happen. I can understand why you would hate Mr. Eastwood. This is a great story and you have a truly amazing wife
Thank you JD.
Great story and all gun guys have a gun that they have been wanting for years...that is called a dream gun
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You make the best videos... another good one.
Thank you Charles.
I'm still waiting to buy my model 29. I'm guessing at this point it will be a 629, but it works for me. I have the model 57, shoots like a dream.
Just found your channel and I have to say I'm empressed, great job.
Welcome aboard Michael.