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S&W 629 scope mount

rbucich
I have a S&W 629 Classic, 6.5" full underlug barrel and unflutted cylinder. Very nice and really turns heads at the range for being a stock piece.

I have considered on several occasions mounting a scope to it. My favorite is one made by B-Square which has a full length Weaver rail which mounts both on the frame and at the front sight.

From visiting their site, it looks like they dropped if from production and I can't find anything similar.

Does anyone know of a source or a company that sells something similar?
Or, was this design flawed? I'm open to suggestions.

Thanks!!!
Rick
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  • rbucich
    I have an older 629 that is not drilled and tapped for a scope mount. Is there any reason that I should not drill and tap this gun to accept a scope mount, as I believe the newer guns are from the factory? Thanks in advance for your input.
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  • CS8161
    You can use a regular Weaver base made for the S$W revolvers. They are inexpensive at around $6.00 ot you can get one of the WEIGAND mounts that are about $28.00. They both attach with no drilling or tapping if your revolver came from the factory drilled and tapped. The Weigand mount is more robust and I have that on my 625. I have the standard weaver base on my 617.
    http://www.jackweigand.com
    http://www.jackweigand.com/swhpmnt.html


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  • rbucich
    Thanks!

    I had seen those mounts online but hadn't heard any endorsements. The price sounds right.

    Still would love to get one to run the lenth of the barrel. I'll sleep on it.

    Rick
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  • Wheelgun
    Your 629 Classic should be factory drilled and tapped for a scope base. Open the cylinder and look for three holes in the top-strap. These hidden from the outside by the rear sight.

    If your gun has these holes, you have a good choice in available mounts which require no gunsmithing. Just remove the rear sight and install the mount and scope.

    For a .44 Mag, I'd recommend an all steel mount. I have a Leupold double dovetail mount that has been on two different Model 29 Clasics and is absolutely rock solid.

    Mark

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  • rbucich
    Unfortunately this model is pre-drilled/tapped. I'd have to have it done. Not a big deal though. Would that likely diminsh it's value down the road? It was only made for 1 year I believe.

    Thanks again.

    Rick
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  • Boomerang
    Is the front of the top sight strap rounded or squared off? If it is rounded it is ready for a scope mount. Weird, I though all 629 Classics were ready for scope mounts.

    Boomer

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  • rbucich
    Following are a couple pics I just took. I took the rear sight off to reveal the untapped topstrap.

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    topstrap.jpg

    I believe the revolver to be pre-'92 but don't know for sure

    thanks for your assistance.
    Rick
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  • Contender Man
    As long as the rear sight can still be mounted, having the extra holes drilled will not detract from the value as that frame now has that provisiion. However, do not have it done in a way that prevents remounting the read sight and/or having any new mounting holes that are not covered by the sight.

    I use Leupold and Weigand mounts and they are both good. The Weaver would be a choice if I was scoping a 22 revolver.


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