Gallery: Smith & Wesson 629 Performance Center

We tested the Smith & Wesson 629 Performance Center revolver in .44 Magnum caliber with a 2½” barrel with very interesting results, especially considering that Magnum pistol calibers should not work well with short barrels

Revolver Smith&Wesson 629 Performance Center — Smith & Wesson model 629 Performance Center chambered in .44 Magnum

Revolver Smith&Wesson 629 Performance Center — The revolver is stainless steel with a flawless satin finish that makes the 629PC stand out from S&W's mainstream production

Revolver Smith&Wesson 629 Performance Center — The quality hard wood checkered grips panels have finger indents

Revolver Smith&Wesson 629 Performance Center — The 629 PC’s impressive muzzle. Even though revolvers generally have sharp edges, this particular one doesn't, making it more comfortable to use

Revolver Smith&Wesson 629 Performance Center — The wide and smooth trigger improves double action shooting

Revolver Smith&Wesson 629 Performance Center — An unfluted cylinder makes the revolver even more bulky and conveys an idea of extreme resilience and toughness

Smith & Wesson 629 Performance Center — The front sight has a classical colored polymer insert, and is dovetailed to allow easy replacement

Revolver Smith&Wesson 629 Performance Center — The micrometrically adjustable rear sight allows accurate zeroing of the gun. The deep checkering of the hammer’s crest ensures a sure grip.

Revolver Smith&Wesson 629 Performance Center — The cylinder release button is modern and therefore more ergonomic which makes operating it easier. The keyhole for the manual key-lock safety is quite visible.

Revolver Smith&Wesson 629 Performance Center — The breech shield, just like all internal parts of the frame, shows no traces of machining marks. Notice that the firing pin is located in the gun's frame

Geco .44 Magnum Soft Point 240 grain load, as tested with the S&W 629PC Revolver

Revolver Smith&Wesson 629 Performance Center — Smith & Wesson 629 .44 Magnum Performance Center large bore revolver, left side view

Revolver Smith&Wesson 629 Performance Center — Smith & Wesson 629 .44 Magnum Performance Center, right side view