Smith & Wesson · Pistol · In Production · 1955
| Weight (empty) | 1242 g (43.8 oz) |
| Overall Length | 318 mm (12.52") |
| Barrel Length | 165 mm (6.50") |
| Height | 154 mm (6.06") |
| Width | 42 mm (1.65") |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Firing Mechanism | Double Action Single Action |
| Muzzle Velocity | 440 m/s (1444 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1504 J (1109 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 75 m (82 yd) |
| Frame Material | Carbon Steel |
Primary Caliber: .44 Magnum
The Smith & Wesson Model 29 is the iconic N-frame double-action revolver chambered in .44 Magnum, introduced in 1955 as the most powerful production handgun in the world at that time. Built on Smith & Wesson's robust large-frame N-frame platform with a 6-round cylinder, the Model 29 was designed to handle the tremendous pressure and recoil of the then-new .44 Magnum cartridge developed by Elmer Keith and Remington. Available in barrel lengths from 4 inches to 8.375 inches, with the 6.5-inch vari...
Country of Origin: United States