No lock is a step in the right direction. They need pinned barrels, old style firing pin, etc to be totally "old school" for me at least.

I have ZERO practical need for it, but that 629 Mountain Gun is calling my name.

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Originally posted by bryanZ06:
I have ZERO practical need for it, but that 629 Mountain Gun is calling my name.

You and me both. It looks beautiful.

I emailed my local guy this morning and put my name down for the 629 Mountain Gun. I’m supposed to get a call when he gets it in.

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Originally posted by bryanZ06:
I emailed my local guy this morning and put my name down for the 629 Mountain Gun. I’m supposed to get a call when he gets it in.

I need to do that. I really don't need it, but I really, really want it. Did your guy give you any idea what they're going to be priced at?

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Originally posted by 92fstech:

I need to do that. I really don't need it, but I really, really want it. Did your guy give you any idea what they're going to be priced at?

No firm price from him, but another local place had a listing for it on their site at $1074.

Y'all are discussing "mountain guns." I have no idea what a mountain gun is.

Google tells me that it is "a piece of artillery designed for use in mountainous terrain or other areas where wheeled transport is not practical," but I don't thing that's what is being discussed.

Can somebody explain the term for me? What is a mountain gun?

Somewhat of a lighter profile barrel. (more visual taper near the muzzle)
Several ounces lighter compared to a constant diameter barrel or full underlug extending to the muzzle.

Compare this: https://www.smith-wesson.com/p...del-629-mountain-gun

Against this: https://www.smith-wesson.com/product/n-frame-163603

39 oz vs 42.8 oz

The Mountain Gun series originally started as the Mountain Revolver. It was a 629 with weight savings measures of a tapered barrel, round butt, and beveled cylinder. Then it was renamed the Mountain Gun for the ^29, additional models of the 625 both in .45 Colt and .45ACP followed, there may have been a 657 in .41 Magnum and then one very short run for the 686. Basically their lightweight woods carry gun before they started with the alloy and scandium revolvers.

I've got a 629-5 that I bought new and have carried a lot. I've always wanted a 686 version since that is my favorite Smith & Wesson. I've got a 686-4 plus that is unfired and bought a Mountain Gun Barrel and gold bead front site and I was going to make a Mountain Gun out of it and never have gotten around to sending it to a gunsmith to make it happen. I'm planning on getting one of the new ones.

In my case, the 629 Mountain Gun is 10 ounces lighter than my 629 Classic. I may go in search of one while avoiding watching TV on Feb. 9. There's some truth to the definition that V-Tail submitted, to be honest.

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Originally posted by V-Tail:
[i]"a piece of artillery designed for use in mountainous terrain or other areas where wheeled transport is not practical,"

One could make the argument that a .44 Magnum is a piece of artillery.

I have never purchased a s&w revolver in my life ,but I want a no-lock mountain gun in .44 mag. Bad.

Talked to my dealer yesterday, the Mountain Guns are not available yet. I’ve got my name on Lyoey’s,”Wish list”.