Wrists and hearing is overrated anyways....

Miami_JBT · July 8, 2024, 02:40 AM

Buddy "lent" it to me. By "lent", it really is just an extended payment plan like Rent-A-Center. You take possession of it, and just pay it off.

A factory quad-ported, pre-lock Model 629-5 Mountain Gun in .44 Magnum.

My buddy is a fan of .44 Magnum, but he told me that the Moutain Gun is too much gun even for him. Well, I'm stupid, so I figured what the heck. I'll give this blaster a new home. Been wanting a 4" .44 Mag as a carry piece and the Moutain Gun is just right. Especially since I'll basically pull an Inspector Harry Callahan and shoot .44 Specials out of it.

I like the Mountain Gun since I basically see it as a Model 624 that can safely chamber and shoot .44 Magnum.

2damnold4this · July 8, 2024, 07:20 AM

Good looking revovler.

I've got a 2 3/4" model 69 and I don't shoot full power loads in it either. Fortunately, the .44 Magnum is very versatile and my hand loads with a 240 grain lswc at 1000 aren't too bad.

The Verminator · July 8, 2024, 01:01 PM

You will value wrists and hearing more as you get older.

Your strategy is good.

A 200 grain lead SWC at 900 FPS is all you need.

P35p · July 8, 2024, 05:33 PM

I really like the 629 but as we age the 44 special is much more forgiving and still a viable threat. Years ago I picked up Lew Hortons in both the 629 and 624 at the same time. Twenty five years later the 624 has had three times the ammunition fired from it.

L. Boscoe · July 11, 2024, 10:03 AM

I had the N frame Smith 6" years ago. Shot factory HP-way too
much for me. 45 is plenty.

bamaranger · July 12, 2024, 11:17 PM

The big bore Mtn Guns are practical large frame revolvers that carry about like an L-frame. I've had one for years and they are a handful in .44 with full house loads. But a 240-250 gr LSWC slug, or a slightly heavier number running about 1000 fps, , will do a lot of what we want a big bore revolver to do, without as much fuss.

I'm not sure if anybody sells such a load commercially, but they are easily assembled by a handloader.

stagpanther · July 13, 2024, 12:10 AM

No point in owning a 44 mag unless you exploit the inherent advantage of producing huge fireballs out the end at night.

Be real interesting with the porting on that one. Looks like they're angled to counteract muzzle lift.

Pumpkin · July 13, 2024, 05:55 AM

255gr cast bullet with around 10-11grs Unique will knock the fart out of most things it comes in contact with and be much nicer than full on loads.
Tapered barrel N frames are sweet, nice gun!

jetinteriorguy · July 13, 2024, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by stagpanther

No point in owning a 44 mag unless you exploit the inherent advantage of producing huge fireballs out the end at night.

Be real interesting with the porting on that one. Looks like they're angled to counteract muzzle lift.

Sounds like a job for Power Pistol, or for a serious fireball try a 22TCM.

Ricklin · July 14, 2024, 11:28 AM

Once upon a time Remington introduced a bolt action pistol. The caliber? .221 fireball is what I recall it's official name being.
I don't think I am misremembering that one

No doubt the marketing department had an evening range session.

44caliberkid · July 15, 2024, 01:17 PM

Congrats, great gun, and no Hillary hole, yeah! The porting should help. A Colt SAA clone in 44 Magnum is one of the wickedest recoiling 44 mags around. This one has a better grip shape at least. I load reduced 44 mags, 240 grain, 900 - 1000 fps, for a 3 screw Blackhawk and the above mentioned SAA, but will probably be shooting them in my N frame Smith’s too. Just don’t need the horsepower as I get older. That doesn’t apply to cars or motorcycles yet though.

Jed79 · July 30, 2024, 09:25 PM

Hi all! I came by here while researching for a big bore carry revolver and the hillary hole comment conjured a thought. A 2.5-3in L frame 5rd wheeler in a shortened 480 Ruger based cartridge. We’ll call it, oh I don’t know, .47 MAGA! Sorry, that just hit me and I had to get it out.

Ricklin · July 31, 2024, 10:48 AM

That would be Arthur itis. The older I get, the less I enjoy the big boomers. I'm burning less powder these days and enjoying small diameter bullets moving quickly.
The beauty of our firearms passion is it's flexibility.

orionengnr · July 31, 2024, 07:24 PM

I have an S&W M25-13 Mountain Gun in .45LC (with HH plugged).
One of my favorite revolvers, it sleeps on the nightstand close to me.
Since I handload, I can make some ammo from mild to (relatively) wild.
And save the factory stuff for nightstand duty.

Love me some N-frame goodness.

Jed79 · July 31, 2024, 09:42 PM

Yah, it would maybe be more of a niche gun. Probably not a daily shooter but the marketing would be simple and I would buy the first consecutive pair.

July 8, 2024, 02:40 AM	#1
Miami_JBT Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2009 Location: Miami-Dade County FL Posts: 193	Wrists and hearing is overrated anyways.... Buddy "lent" it to me. By "lent", it really is just an extended payment plan like Rent-A-Center. You take possession of it, and just pay it off. A factory quad-ported, pre-lock Model 629-5 Mountain Gun in .44 Magnum. My buddy is a fan of .44 Magnum, but he told me that the Moutain Gun is too much gun even for him. Well, I'm stupid, so I figured what the heck. I'll give this blaster a new home. Been wanting a 4" .44 Mag as a carry piece and the Moutain Gun is just right. Especially since I'll basically pull an Inspector Harry Callahan and shoot .44 Specials out of it. I like the Mountain Gun since I basically see it as a Model 624 that can safely chamber and shoot .44 Magnum. __________________ FL GOA State Director

July 12, 2024, 11:17 PM	#6
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,804	mid-range The big bore Mtn Guns are practical large frame revolvers that carry about like an L-frame. I've had one for years and they are a handful in .44 with full house loads. But a 240-250 gr LSWC slug, or a slightly heavier number running about 1000 fps, , will do a lot of what we want a big bore revolver to do, without as much fuss. I'm not sure if anybody sells such a load commercially, but they are easily assembled by a handloader.

July 13, 2024, 12:10 AM	#7
stagpanther Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2014 Posts: 12,973	No point in owning a 44 mag unless you exploit the inherent advantage of producing huge fireballs out the end at night. Be real interesting with the porting on that one. Looks like they're angled to counteract muzzle lift. __________________ "Everyone speaks gun."--Robert O'Neill *I am NOT an expert--I do not have any formal experience or certification in firearms use or testing; use any information I post at your own risk!*

July 14, 2024, 11:28 AM	#10
Ricklin Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2008 Location: SW Washington state Posts: 2,393	A few decades back Once upon a time Remington introduced a bolt action pistol. The caliber? .221 fireball is what I recall it's official name being. I don't think I am misremembering that one No doubt the marketing department had an evening range session. __________________ ricklin Freedom is not free

July 31, 2024, 10:48 AM	#13
Ricklin Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2008 Location: SW Washington state Posts: 2,393	That Arthur guy, hate his guts!!! That would be Arthur itis. The older I get, the less I enjoy the big boomers. I'm burning less powder these days and enjoying small diameter bullets moving quickly. The beauty of our firearms passion is it's flexibility. __________________ ricklin Freedom is not free

July 8, 2024, 07:20 AM	#2
2damnold4this Senior Member Join Date: August 12, 2009 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 2,608	Good looking revovler. I've got a 2 3/4" model 69 and I don't shoot full power loads in it either. Fortunately, the .44 Magnum is very versatile and my hand loads with a 240 grain lswc at 1000 aren't too bad.

July 8, 2024, 01:01 PM	#3
The Verminator member Join Date: April 19, 2013 Location: Minnesota Posts: 662	You will value wrists and hearing more as you get older. Your strategy is good. A 200 grain lead SWC at 900 FPS is all you need.

July 8, 2024, 05:33 PM	#4
P35p Member Join Date: June 28, 2024 Posts: 29	I really like the 629 but as we age the 44 special is much more forgiving and still a viable threat. Years ago I picked up Lew Hortons in both the 629 and 624 at the same time. Twenty five years later the 624 has had three times the ammunition fired from it.

July 11, 2024, 10:03 AM	#5
L. Boscoe Senior Member Join Date: October 30, 2021 Posts: 329	I had the N frame Smith 6" years ago. Shot factory HP-way too much for me. 45 is plenty.

July 13, 2024, 05:55 AM	#8
Pumpkin Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2020 Location: Seguin Texas Posts: 998	255gr cast bullet with around 10-11grs Unique will knock the fart out of most things it comes in contact with and be much nicer than full on loads. Tapered barrel N frames are sweet, nice gun!

July 15, 2024, 01:17 PM	#11
44caliberkid Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2017 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,283	Congrats, great gun, and no Hillary hole, yeah! The porting should help. A Colt SAA clone in 44 Magnum is one of the wickedest recoiling 44 mags around. This one has a better grip shape at least. I load reduced 44 mags, 240 grain, 900 - 1000 fps, for a 3 screw Blackhawk and the above mentioned SAA, but will probably be shooting them in my N frame Smith’s too. Just don’t need the horsepower as I get older. That doesn’t apply to cars or motorcycles yet though.

July 30, 2024, 09:25 PM	#12
Jed79 Junior Member Join Date: July 4, 2024 Posts: 3	Hi all! I came by here while researching for a big bore carry revolver and the hillary hole comment conjured a thought. A 2.5-3in L frame 5rd wheeler in a shortened 480 Ruger based cartridge. We’ll call it, oh I don’t know, .47 MAGA! Sorry, that just hit me and I had to get it out.

July 31, 2024, 07:24 PM	#14
orionengnr Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2004 Posts: 5,213	I have an S&W M25-13 Mountain Gun in .45LC (with HH plugged). One of my favorite revolvers, it sleeps on the nightstand close to me. Since I handload, I can make some ammo from mild to (relatively) wild. And save the factory stuff for nightstand duty. Love me some N-frame goodness.

July 31, 2024, 09:42 PM	#15
Jed79 Junior Member Join Date: July 4, 2024 Posts: 3	Yah, it would maybe be more of a niche gun. Probably not a daily shooter but the marketing would be simple and I would buy the first consecutive pair.