Archive for Smith & Wesson Model 29

Dirty Harry's Model 29: America's Shooting Star

Out of production and somewhat obscure, the Smith & Wesson Model 29 was once well known only to serious big-bore handgunners. Then in 1971, it became one of the most famous and desirable handguns of all time. Do you know why? Well, do ya?

July 23, 2013

A Look Back at the Smith & Wesson Model 29

This classic revolver is what spawned the big-bore magnum handgun frenzy.

May 15, 2013

Smith & Wesson Model 29

First introduced as the Smith & Wesson .44 Magnum in 1955, the Model 29 was the original .44 Mag. revolver—and it would go on to attain nearly unparalleled levels of fame in the wheelgun industry.

October 22, 2012

Angus McClellan’s Top 10 Handguns

Editors’ picks for the handguns that changed the world.

August 19, 2009

Glenn Gilbert’s Top 10 Handguns

Editors’ picks for the handguns that changed the world.

August 19, 2009