I'm considering scoping my S&W 629, but I'm clueless as to how.

[aarondhgraham]

I've amassed a small bit of coin over the winter months,,,
I'm thinking of scoping the venerable 629,,,
But I have no idea what to buy.

I know I don't want to drill & tap the pistol,,,
Is there a mount that clamps to the upper frame?

I would like to make this revolver "minute of whitetail" at 50 yards,,,
Not that I'll ever taker it out hunting for a deer,,,
But I want it to be capable of doing it.

I also know nothing about pistol scopes.

What would be a specific brand & model,,,
That will withstand the recoil of a 44 Magnum revolver?

Like I said,,,
It's just an idea that popped into my head,,,
After I saw a scoped 617 at The Evil Pawn Shop.

So if anyone has a 629 set-up like I'm describing,,,
Please post a pic and whatever info on the mount/scope that you can.

Thanks in advance.

Aarond

P.S. If I actually do this,,,
I'll probably repeat it with my 6" 686 as well.

.

 

[redleg10]

This is from a thread from the Smith & Wesson forum......
All classic models starting with the 629-3
and 29-5 were drilled and tapped. Standard partial shroud models were not until the 629-4/29-6.

The exception is the Classic Hunter (full lug,square butt,non fluted cylinder) models which were not.

Also of note is that the first generation rounded front rear sight that came on the 629-3 and 29-5 Classic models is unique and was changed to a shorter length rounded front rear sight on the 629-4 and 29-6 versions (still in use ). It is very hard to find these first generation round front rear sights as they were only produced for a short time.

The factory drilling and tapping for scope mounting was one of the new features introduced with the Classic series in 1990.

I have a mount for sale in the classifieds if its drilled and taped here is a link and picture of one in the lower right corner https://cdn.imagearchive.com/okshooters/data/attach/379/379367-parts-1.JPG
Hope this helped.

 

[SPDguns]

I've amassed a small bit of coin over the winter months,,,
I'm thinking of scoping the venerable 629,,,
But I have no idea what to buy.

I know I don't want to drill & tap the pistol,,,
Is there a mount that clamps to the upper frame?

I would like to make this revolver "minute of whitetail" at 50 yards,,,
Not that I'll ever taker it out hunting for a deer,,,
But I want it to be capable of doing it.

I also know nothing about pistol scopes.

What would be a specific brand & model,,,
That will withstand the recoil of a 44 Magnum revolver?

Like I said,,,
It's just an idea that popped into my head,,,
After I saw a scoped 617 at The Evil Pawn Shop.

So if anyone has a 629 set-up like I'm describing,,,
Please post a pic and whatever info on the mount/scope that you can.

Thanks in advance.

Aarond

P.S. If I actually do this,,,
I'll probably repeat it with my 6" 686 as well.

.

I have a couple of options. Jus' sayin.....'

 

[hunter966]

I know nothing about how S&W’s are set up but have you checked with Weigand to see if the make a mount?

 

[Steelers Fan]

Two zip ties and a Tasco. First between top of frame and cylinder, 2nd in front of frame around ejector pin shroud. You can use electric tape. Three wrap recommendation if only shooting specials, four wraps for magnum cartridge.

 

[Steelers Fan]

OK, I'll be serious now. In pic below is Weaver p/n 807. I believe it is discontinued and there is probably a good reason why. It is for my model 66. They may have made one for the N frame too. It is a combination of mounting techniques. I call it a friction fit clamp retracting scope mount. Wish I could tell you how it performs but I never mounted it. Never had the itch to. I bought it a long time ago because it was cheap and thought maybe someday? I was also afraid it would scar frame between cylinder and barrel. A look at Weavers web site showed only bases that require tapped. There is another no scar, no modification (no tap) method some dumba_s above listed in post 5 but he forget to mention foam block between scope and gun.

 

[dlbleak]

Knowing what dash number and specific model of the 629 is a good start. S&W made numerous versions of that gun. I know you want to scope it but a red dot is a clean, lightweight option too.

 

[dlbleak]

Here is a link with a little video for the Weig-a-tinny that is mentioned above
https://www.jackweigand.com/swhpmnt.html

 

[SPDguns]

OK, I'll be serious now. In pic below is Weaver p/n 807. I believe it is discontinued and there is probably a good reason why. It is for my model 66. They may have made one for the L frame too. It is a combination of mounting techniques. I call it a friction fit clamp retracting scope mount. Wish I could tell you how it performs but I never mounted it. Never had the itch to. I bought it a long time ago because it was cheap and thought maybe someday? I was also afraid it would scar frame between cylinder and barrel. A look at Weavers web site showed only bases that require tapped. There is another no scar, no modification (no tap) method some dumba_s above listed in post 5 but he forget to mention foam block between scope and gun.
View attachment 462031

I have one of these mounts in stock......

 

[aarondhgraham]

Thanks for your advice and the Weig-a-tinny link,,,
I'm going to contact them next week.

Aarond

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