The term “mountain gun,” most associated with bolt-action hunting rifles, to indicate a light and compact firearm that can be carried all day long. Smith & Wesson applied the term to revolvers when the company introduced the 629 Mountain Gun in 1989. New for 2025, Smith & Wesson, in cooperation with firearm distributor Lipsey’s, is reintroducing four Mountain Gun models.
The key to Smith & Wesson Mountain Guns is that they are a lighter and more compact version of the model they are derived from. They achieve this with 4” tapered-profile barrels, round-butt frames, and a “black powder bevel” on the front of the cylinder flutes. Other features include a narrow, flash-chromed hammer and trigger. Sights are a pinned front post with a gold bead and fully-adjustable rear.
All of the new Mountain Guns are made of stainless steel and given a brushed finish. Their walnut grips are the Bear Hug pattern supplied by Tyler Gun Works. None of the new Mountain Guns have an internal lock.
Mountain Guns are available in four different chamberings in three frame sizes:
Model 629 Mountain Gun - chambered in .44 Rem. Mag., N-frame, six-shot cylinder capacity. Weight is 39 ozs.
Model 686 Mountain Gun - chambered in .357 Rem. Mag., L-frame, seven-shot cylinder capacity. Weight is 35 ozs.
Model 610 Mountain Gun - chambered in 10 mm Auto (will also fire .40 S&W), N-frame, six-shot cylinder capacity, supplied with moon clips. Weight is 40 ozs.
Model 617 Mountain Gun - chambered in .22 LR, K-frame, 10-shot cylinder capacity. Weight is 36 ozs.
All models of Smith & Wesson Mountain Guns have an MSRP of $1,199. For more information, see the company’s website.
