S&W 629 Usage in IDPA/IPSC

John Ringo · December 7, 2004, 07:56 AM

For kicks & giggles can I use my S&W 629 at an IDPA or IPSC match ???

I am sure that some people would get a kick out of watching me try :-)

Jim Watson · December 7, 2004, 09:10 AM

Sure, have a blast, so to speak.

John Ringo · December 7, 2004, 05:44 PM

I figure that I have to become as proficient with my 44 Magnum as I am with my P220 considering that I have my 629 with all the time. It's my new favorite. It's by far the most accurate handgun that I have ever owned. Now I have to get serious with it despite the brutal recoil and blisters on my hand:-)

scottys1 · December 7, 2004, 11:28 PM

I believe IDPA has a 4" limit on revolver barrels. IPSC, no problem.

Jim Watson · December 7, 2004, 11:36 PM

True, I didn't notice that.
I don't know why people inventory their guns on the Net.

John Ringo · December 8, 2004, 07:57 AM

Thanks for the feedback:-)

WESHOOT2 · December 9, 2004, 06:35 AM

Go IPSC'ing with yer '29 (HKS speedloaders); I'm trying to climb into C Class using Redhawks of both lengths in 357, 41, 44, and 45 Colt.

My fav is my 7.5" 357 'Hawk because its sight radius is perfect for my eyeballs (plus, yes, it's fun to see the reactions of other competitors, especially if you wup 'em using said gargantuan wheel).

brandx · December 9, 2004, 12:17 PM

Got my IPSC "B" card with a 6 1/2" S&W 25-2 a LONG time ago when IPSC stages were revolver neutral(6 rounds max per shooting position). Different story now. If you can't spit out 10 rounds before reloading, you better be there just to have fun shooting against other wheelgunners or be Jerry Mickulec.

WESHOOT2 · December 11, 2004, 06:47 AM

Most matches I travel to are 10-rd friendly; most of our local matches are 8-rd friendly; MY match (I run one a year) is just plain unfriendly

(poppers at 50 yds...)

December 7, 2004, 07:56 AM	#1
John Ringo Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2004 Location: Washington DC Posts: 379	S&W 629 Usage in IDPA/IPSC For kicks & giggles can I use my S&W 629 at an IDPA or IPSC match ??? I am sure that some people would get a kick out of watching me try :-) __________________ Regards, John Ringo "I like these calm little moments before the storm (Stansfield, The Professional)."

December 7, 2004, 05:44 PM	#3
John Ringo Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2004 Location: Washington DC Posts: 379	I figure that I have to become as proficient with my 44 Magnum as I am with my P220 considering that I have my 629 with all the time. It's my new favorite. It's by far the most accurate handgun that I have ever owned. Now I have to get serious with it despite the brutal recoil and blisters on my hand:-) __________________ Regards, John Ringo "I like these calm little moments before the storm (Stansfield, The Professional)."

December 8, 2004, 07:57 AM	#6
John Ringo Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2004 Location: Washington DC Posts: 379	Thanks for the feedback:-) __________________ Regards, John Ringo "I like these calm little moments before the storm (Stansfield, The Professional)." Last edited by John Ringo; December 8, 2004 at 09:02 AM.

December 9, 2004, 06:35 AM	#7
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	forget Wilson Go IPSC'ing with yer '29 (HKS speedloaders); I'm trying to climb into C Class using Redhawks of both lengths in 357, 41, 44, and 45 Colt. My fav is my 7.5" 357 'Hawk because its sight radius is perfect for my eyeballs (plus, yes, it's fun to see the reactions of other competitors, especially if you wup 'em using said gargantuan wheel). __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo" Last edited by WESHOOT2; December 9, 2004 at 06:36 AM. Reason: made 190 PF at the 2004 AWARE Invitational

December 9, 2004, 12:17 PM	#8
brandx Member Join Date: December 8, 2004 Posts: 41	wheelgun ipsc Got my IPSC "B" card with a 6 1/2" S&W 25-2 a LONG time ago when IPSC stages were revolver neutral(6 rounds max per shooting position). Different story now. If you can't spit out 10 rounds before reloading, you better be there just to have fun shooting against other wheelgunners or be Jerry Mickulec.

December 7, 2004, 09:10 AM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,540	Sure, have a blast, so to speak.

December 7, 2004, 11:28 PM	#4
scottys1 Senior Member Join Date: May 21, 2004 Posts: 316	I believe IDPA has a 4" limit on revolver barrels. IPSC, no problem.

December 7, 2004, 11:36 PM	#5
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,540	True, I didn't notice that. I don't know why people inventory their guns on the Net.

December 11, 2004, 06:47 AM	#9
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	yep Most matches I travel to are 10-rd friendly; most of our local matches are 8-rd friendly; MY match (I run one a year) is just plain unfriendly (poppers at 50 yds...) __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"