Smith & Wesson M29 Reviews

Comes in a nice box. Looks like a real firearm.

The balance of this pistol is WAY off, very forward heavy. Make it with a 6 inch rifled .22 pellet barrel and you would have a winner.

If you are looking for a nice realistic replica, this gun is fine for that. If you are looking for something that you actually want to shoot a lot with and accurately look elsewhere. A real 44 magnum is something made more for hunting and self defense than shooting a 100 or more rounds through at some cans or whatever, more of a showpiece than a everyday shooter. The add says max velocity 400+ fps and 80 shots, it's more like 60 shots and 350 fps with bb's (chrono graphed) Accuracy is so so, smooth bore. I originally purchased this because I wanted an accurate bb revolver with adjustable sights and I thought that because of the longer barrel and quality this would get the job done, and it didn't work out that way for me. I much prefer my Umarex Brodax over this, and it is about $100 less.

Realistic appearance,good weight.

Rifled barrel.

I bought this as a Christmas present for my brother, he's a huge fan of Taxi Driver and with the 8 inch barrel it would be a one to one of the gun that Travis Bickle has in the film. When he opened the gun on Christmas both of us were shocked by the feel and weight, it honestly feels like any real firearm I've ever handled. Both single and double action feels crisp and enjoyable, and the plunger for the bullets is silky smooth. Even though its going to mostly be used as a display item next to other Taxi Driver memorabilia, we decided to go out and shoot a couple bbs at some cans and boy was it a blast. Could not recommend more for those looking to shoot or admire!

The only small complaint I have is that it did seem to use a bit more co2, although it is a 44 magnum so I could see the reasoning for wanting more power, noise, and smoke.

If you're going to buy one as a present like I did, buy 2. you'll get jealous fast!!

Realistic , big, Dirty Harry. Amazingly accurate shooting pellets. Sights are excellent. Smooth action. Excellent single action trigger

Crane/cylinder closing detent spring could be stronger

This is an excellent replica. It makes a great pop gun when fired unloaded.

the weight, look,and feel. accuracy

trigger pull is a little hefty for accurate shooting, i suggest shooting in single action for precision. wood grips for a little upcharge would be nice. overall is still a great piece

mine was great out of the box, however after a few months of ahooting it (about 300 rounds) my gun doesn't cycle anymore. it's permanently jammed. i think mine may be a dud but i will buy another just because it was fun to shoot regardless

Pretty much everything. The design and manufacture are spot on. I have the actual S&W Model 29 version and it is close enough to use as a display in a safe manner. I don't plan to shoot it so I won't rate its accuracy.

Only that I wish Umarex would sell the 6.5" barrel of the actual Dirty Harry gun in the US. Why is it only available in the UK and Canada? Otherwise (aside from the plastic "screw" in the stocks), I have no complaints.

As the proud owner of more than one actual S&W .44 mag Model 29s, I was so impressed with this version! Authentic in not only look and feel, but overall, right down to the action, this is a beautiful piece of work. Heck, I might have foregone the cost of a couple of the real deals for a couple of these. I'm going to use it as a display piece so as not to have to display the real ones with trigger locks. Gorgeous job, Umarex. I just wish they would sell the 6.5" barrel (THE Dirty Harry gun) in the US instead of just the UK/Canada. Licensing issues , I guess?

if you like a long revolver you will like this, strong and accurate shots, good replica to have in your collection.

the trigger color

You can shoot pellets with this gun using shells from the Colt Pacemaker pellet version.

+Looks cool +Nice weight

-Hard trigger pull -A bit overpriced imo

Not the biggest fan of this gun. It has a very heavy trigger pull and mine came with scratches. The outside is just paint. Though it still looks nice the practicality is not there and I just got a bad deal with the paint. Very nice and heavy though.

Looks and handles like the real thing.

The barrel----why in blazes won't the manufactures make these with rifled barrels?? BB guns that cost $200 plus? Doesn't make sense to me,( don't bother responding, I know this one doesn't cost 200, but some do) .

Is quite accurate for a smooth bore , with pellets, but has to be better with a rifled barrel.

The look and feel is amazing I have actually shot the real steel version and a bb gun this is nice also you can shoot .177 pellets with it if you buy the shells accuracy is nice

Grip is a little loose but not a deal breaker

I bought two

It looks amazing. Very good replica.

I ordered two. One was a gift. One fell apart when I opened the cylinder. It literally fell apart in my hands.

It's nice replica with a beautiful finish and good sights. It shoots pretty accurately too.

My biggest issue with it is the cylinder latch or lack of a meaningful one. The cylinder tips out if it’s leaning even a bit and stop functioning or completely tumbles out if you touch the trigger. There’s no detent dimple on the end of the ejector rod so it does nothing to keep the cylinder in place. Sort of a shame that a detail like that would be overlooked or “costed” out.

The real feel of it and the looks and weight are authentic. With the nearly 9 inch barrel it is super accurate.

Give it wood grips

The build is good and accurate with pellets 5 stars

needs a rifle barrel , real wood grips , longer cylinder rod for better indexing should have it in .22 cal as well .

NO

The gun was delivered as advertised and functioned flawlessly.

real appearance and weight and very accurate

slightly barrell heavy but just like the real one

nice companion for your firearm

Quality

NICLEY MADE,LOOKS LIKE THE S&W MD.29 THAT I HAD IN .22 RIMFIRE !!

I WOULD BUY AGAIN IN .22 CAL. PELLET!! / OR .177 CAL PELLETS.

I'LL BE TRYING PELLETS IN THIS AFTER CLEANING WELL [,177 CAL OF COURSE ]

Heavy, shoots great.

The grips are a bit cheap, and hollow feeling (which they are hollow). I filled in the backs of both grips with modeling clay and it feels much better now.

No, nice gun.

Well Umarex does it again! This pistol is very nice. I recently got the Colt SSA from PA I was so impressed with results with pellets 1.5 group at 10 meters. I went for the Smith Also. Both use same shells. I went ahead got extra pellet shells for both. On the one I received the dark black/blue finish is excellent for a pistol in this price range. Action tight and great trigger. Adjustable rear sights a real plus!! Shoots pellets much better with H&N Sports the best so far with 1.0 group rested from 10 meters. No fliers. Black diamond BBs about 2 to-3 group. I am impressed with how well a smooth bore can shoot pellets. Does not shoot pellets in the 4.51-4.52 mm range very well. Groups open up. So I stick with standard 4.50mm. Down here in Florida its hot with chance of hotter. So indoor shooting back on track again. Getting about 60 accurate shoots per Co2 then starts shooting low. Outside no beer can is safe at 30 feet "They make my day".

Wish it was 6 inch barrel. Grips plastic but wood grips would be expensive. For excelent smith wood grips I have paid over $100 for my S&W Mod 19s. So got to live with these.

Clean Barrel good first. Oil it down in front of hammer and any other moving parts. Makes finish pop. Grab up all the pellet shells you can afford you will need them. First day with pistol too much fun. If you shoot the real S&W revolvers this is Definitely the next best thing. Great trigger time and so much cheeper.