Dirty Harry .44 Magnum

Published on March 30, 2018
Duration: 33:26

This review covers the iconic Smith & Wesson Model 29 .44 Magnum, famously featured in 'Dirty Harry'. Hickok45 details the Model 29-2 variant, comparing it to his personal, high-round-count revolver. The video demonstrates shooting both .44 Magnum and .44 Special loads, discussing movie trivia and technical features like 'pinned and recessed' components.

Quick Summary

The Smith & Wesson Model 29 .44 Magnum gained fame from the movie 'Dirty Harry'. While depicted as a .44 Magnum, Clint Eastwood's character actually used .44 Special rounds for better control. Older models feature 'pinned and recessed' components, discontinued around 1981.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Dirty Harry Skit & Intro
  2. 00:39Introducing the Model 29-2
  3. 01:39Visual Inspection & Comparison
  4. 03:19Ammunition & Speedloaders
  5. 04:31Shooting .44 Magnum Rounds
  6. 05:31Movie History & Trivia
  7. 07:06Shooting .44 Special Rounds
  8. 09:11Pinned & Recessed Features
  9. 10:01Barrel Length History
  10. 11:16Final Thoughts & Shooting

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Smith & Wesson Model 29 famous?

The Smith & Wesson Model 29 is famously known for its prominent role in the 1971 film 'Dirty Harry', where Clint Eastwood's character wielded the powerful .44 Magnum revolver, making it an instant icon.

Did Clint Eastwood actually shoot .44 Magnum rounds in the movie?

Interestingly, while the character carried a .44 Magnum, it's noted that Clint Eastwood's character in 'Dirty Harry' and 'Magnum Force' actually used .44 Special ammunition for better control during filming.

What are 'pinned and recessed' features on older S&W revolvers?

'Pinned and recessed' refers to manufacturing characteristics of older Smith & Wesson revolvers, where the barrel is pinned at the muzzle and cylinder chambers are counterbored (recessed). These features were discontinued around 1981.

What is the significance of the Model 29's barrel length?

The original movie configuration of the Smith & Wesson Model 29 featured a 6.5-inch barrel. Later, the barrel length was standardized to 6 inches in 1979, though other lengths like 8 3/8 inches are also common.

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