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In .44 mag ....the model 29's and 629's are very strong guns..../ and the older engineering versions like 29-1's or 29-2's are very desireable ...but its more of a "collector thing" than a "shooter thing".
I have versions of the 629 ...in 3" and 8 3/8" barrels ....( 629's are all stainless / and model 29's in 4", 6" and 8 3/8" barrels - some in Nickel and some blued.
Look the sticky over ...how to check the timing / and then general condition / make sure the gun has been cared for ...but depending on the specific model ( and engineering revision dash number ) ...prices vary a little on barrel length / with some being more desireable than others ...and there is usually a premium you'll pay for Nickel on the model 29's but in general you'll find S&W mod 29's and 629's from $ 600 - $ 1,250.
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.454 Casull, .475 Linbaugh, 500 Wyoming express....for the most part, you're getting into the Single action world with those calibers...and typically a lot more money.
I can reload .44 mag ...with a premium bullet for under $ 8 for a box of 50 ...but I shoot a lot more .357 mag than I do .44 mag ( easier on my hands, with my arthritis, etc ). .454 Casull or .475 Linbaugh ...even in a heavy single action gun like a Freedom Arms ( in a 7 1/2" barrel ) at about 58oz is still pretty unpleasant to shoot more than 50 rds thru it...
but everybody should buy what they want .....and there are a lot of Freedom Arms revolvers on the used market in .454 Casull - at least in my area - for $ 2,000 - $ 2,750 or so ....and their large frame model 83 ( 5 shot ) is quite a gun ( I have one in .357 mag -- that I like very much ) ...and they make them in .44 mag as well of course.
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