Handgun Hunting Success with the S&W 629 Magnum Hunter

The market is packed with hunting handguns, but the cream rises to the top. Smith & Wesson does just that with their Model 629 Magnum Hunter. Guns.com does an in-depth review of this Performance Center wheelgun and optic combo.

This gun’s given name is a long one – Performance Center Model 629 .44 Magnum Hunter. That’s a long moniker for a wheelgun that delivers quality, looks, and performance. This six-round, N-frame revolver is single/double action and chambered only for .44 Remington Magnum/.44 Special. It is built of stainless steel with a two-tone finish that gives it unique looks and a 7.5-inch barrel. Synthetic rubberized grips offer ample purchase and negate recoil.

Performance Center firearms are much more than production guns. They are hand-cut, hand-fitted, and custom-tuned firearms for the best in, as S&W says online, “old-world craftsmanship with modern technology.” There’s a dovetailed red ramp front sight and adjustable rear, as well as an integral Picatinny rail. A custom muzzle brake tames recoil and muzzle jump.