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To: Hazcat
As long as your 629 is a -3 or higher you really shouldn’t have a problem with “shooting it loose”.

I'll have a look next time I drag it out for a range run. I also have the 6 1/2" PP model. Last time I shot that one, a small fragment zipped through the tip of my left ear. The stinging and sticky feel of blood all over my ear was completely unexpected. I had to open the action one handed to keep the blood off the firearm. Fortunately, my wife was in the lane next to me. She watched my revolver while I headed off to the men's room to deal with the mess. That kind of "oops" is a harsh reminder of the value of good shooting glasses and hearing protection that covers your ears instead of just using ear plugs.

149 posted on 12/16/2007 9:45:02 PM PST by Myrddin
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To: Myrddin

-—Last time I shot that one, a small fragment zipped through the tip of my left ear. -—

I would check the cylinder alignment and lockup on that one. A lot of times fragments are the result of shaving at the forcing cone and the fragments can either blow out the gap or the ports.


151 posted on 12/16/2007 9:52:45 PM PST by claudiustg (You know it. I know it.)
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To: Myrddin

the “-” number will be on the face of the cylinder (Where you load). My son has a 629-5.


154 posted on 12/16/2007 11:16:42 PM PST by Hazcat (We won an immigration BATTLE, the WAR is not over. Be ever vigilant.)
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