Keeping the Model 29 AND the Toklat

[whichwatch]

Been yearning for a 4" Redhawk. I'll make the story as short as possible. I found one. I recently got back a gun I used to have, an 8 3/8" S&W Model 29 with scope rings. I don't care for the long barrel so I thought I'd trade it for something I wanted, the Redhawk. Took it to the gun store yesterday and they will give me $750 for it, not quite enough to cover the cost of the Redhawk. I said I'd give it some thought. Well, after much thought I think I'll keep the Model 29. I recently purchased a Ruger Toklat .454 Casull to turn for a profit but I think I'll keep it in place of the Redhawk, can't justify having both. The longer I have the Toklat the less I am inclined to try to sell it. I picked up a box of ammo for it yesterday so I think I'll shoot it. Nothing around here that justifies the use of a .454, but I am starting to like the gun anyway. The 4" Redhawk is back in the lineup so if I change my mind I can always find one. If they would have done an even trade I probably would have walked out with the Redhawk, but I also have a 4" Model 29. I personally like the short barrel .44's but just how many does a guy "need"?
Gun store will give me $750 for the Model 29 and they said they would put in the case marked at $1100, hmmm, maybe I should find a buyer on my own :)

My big bore lineup:
8 3/8" Model 29 w/scope rings
4" Model 29
5" Toklat .454
4 5/8" Super Blackhawk

 

[TRanger]

I think you did well to keep the Smith. Redhawks are good guns, but not worth what is being asked for them these days.

 

[Bear Paw Jack]

whichwatch, you don't say where you live but you seem pretty well covered for heavy calibers. I like the Redhawk a lot, I also like 29's, the long ones aren't as popular as the 4" ones. If you live where a 454 is more than you need you might try some Buffalo Bore 45 Colt 325 grain hard casts LBT-LFN. They will handle most any issue you run across in the bush and more. Plus they are easier on you. Even in Alaska it's what I used in my Alaskan 454.

 

[whichwatch]

whichwatch, you don't say where you live but you seem pretty well covered for heavy calibers. I like the Redhawk a lot, I also like 29's, the long ones aren't as popular as the 4" ones. If you live where a 454 is more than you need you might try some Buffalo Bore 45 Colt 325 grain hard casts LBT-LFN. They will handle most any issue you run across in the bush and more. Plus they are easier on you. Even in Alaska it's what I used in my Alaskan 454.

Hi Bear Paw Jack, I'm in the Kansas City area. Our big game consists of white tailed deer, certainly don't need .454 power. I just have an affinity for the short barrel big bore revolvers. Why? I just simply like them. I have 2 .357's also, and a couple of .22's thrown in.
My preferred method of deer hunting is with a handgun. Would also like to try elk and bear with one. I bought the .454 to try to sell but the longer it sits around the more attached to it I become. I like the Redhawk but figure I already have the Super Blackhawk so I'll just be thankful I have what I have and go on about life.

 

[Bear Paw Jack]

The handgun I've carried the longest is a Super Blackhawk 44 Mag. It started life as a 7-1/2" but is now a 5-1/2" and is quite handy. I grew up shooting single actions and they point very well, which I believe gives the shooter an edge.

 

[trapperon]

I love your big bore lineup--but the shining star in your group is that awesome 4 5/8" super Blackhawk! Just a no frills accurate powerhouse.

Ron

 

[contender]

I can understand your feelings.
For several years,,, I never bothered to try & get any "big boys" (454, 480 etc.) as I felt my 44 mags, as well as my 45 Colts would do me quite well in all I'll do. (They still can.) Well, several years ago, a buddy wanted a 480 Super Redhawk, and I helped him find one with the promise he'd give me first option if he went to sell. (I knew he would.) After 2 years, very few rounds fired, he called me & I got a great deal. I owned my first big bore over my 44's & 45's. It grew on me & I now find it fun to shoot.
I had also never felt the need for a 454,,, but when I found odd brass & a few pieces of 454 popped up, I'd keep them. Well, I stumbled on a Freedom Arms in 454 Casull, Premier grade for a very fair price. It moved to NC & I have also been enjoying owning it.
Some things just tend to grow on you.
Keep your 2 guns, & sell other odds & ends to buy the 4" like you want. And no, you can never have too many.

 

[Cordite]

I personally like the short barrel .44's but just how many does a guy "need"?

It's not about "need" especially around here on this forum. The limiting factors are usually cash availability and spouse's tolerance per the posts I've seen.
Like Contender said... you can't have too many.

Cordite

 

[muzzleloader]

my first centerfire was a long barrel M29 gift to myself after finishing an internship and getting employed. I don't think I could take less than $1000 for it now. I let some others go with no remorse to get Dan Wesson VBOB. I agree with Contender, you can never have too many, keep what you got and make a way to get the ones you want.

 

[jeffnles1]

Of all the firearms I've bought, sold, and traded in my life, there are 3 I truly regret letting go:
1) Ruger Speed 6 - 2.75" barrel 357mag. Fine fine firearm,
2) M1 Carbine, all original, no import stamp, 80+% condition not refinished. Dang, shouldn't have let it go.
3) S&W Model 29 with 8 3/8" barrel. Perhaps the most accurate revolver I've ever fired.

Keep the Smith, they are not going down in value.

 

[SAJohn]

I love my long snouted 29-2 for playing around at long range.

 

[single action]

How many does one need.........at least a pair and a spare.....in each caliber!

 

[Varminterror]

I personally like the short barrel .44's but just how many does a guy "need"?

I'm not quite sure, but I'll be sure to let you know once I have enough. I have a baker's dozen of snubby 44's and I don't feel like I'm even halfway there...

 

[Srb08]

I personally like the short barrel .44's but just how many does a guy "need"?

The answer is always the same.................just one more.

 

[bogus bill]

These are all .44 specials except for the last picture of my smith 5" 29-2. I got enough. Sorry, last one is a 44 wcf s&w 544.

 

[bogus bill]

Couple more .44`s. A original 1858 new model army remington that was reblued many years ago and the king red post front sight added, also the hog wallow was squared up.
The second picture is the 5" smith 29-2 .44 mag.