What did you buy yourself today - PART 1

[dmac7979]

Nice!
I second that.
Third that ! A beauty !

Thanks. It's pretty cherry. I'm not 100% sure if I want to shoot it, but I probably will.

[oldengineer]

Attachment 100217
S&W Governor. Shoots 45 ACP, 45 LC, 410

[Berncly]

Attachment 100217
S&W Governor. Shoots 45 ACP, 45 LC, 410

I was looking at those recently.
I would be interested to know how it handles with each of the three loads.
I have a 357 in the similar frame type, and that thing has a serious recoil to it.
Not as enjoyable to shoot as my 686.
Would like to know how it may compare.

[bripro]

What "dash number is it"? Open the cylinder an stamped on the frame there should be a 629-3 or similar. I'm just wondering what's the number 629-_ on yours.

[oldengineer]

What "dash number is it"? Open the cylinder an stamped on the frame there should be a 629-3 or similar. I'm just wondering what's the number 629-_ on yours.

This only has the S/N and "GOV", no model or mod numbers. The crane has "112" stamped on it.

[cruzans]

I've found out mini shells are scarce as hen's teeth! I looked them up on GB and they are $49 a box of 20 - wtf. My lgs had a box of slugs left and saved for me. I have an adapter on order from Amazon for my shockwave. Have heard good things about the adapter and 1 1/2 " shells. Going to get some buckshot next! 8 rounds in a shockwave sounds good to me

[oldengineer]

I was looking at those recently.
I would be interested to know how it handles with each of the three loads.
I have a 357 in the similar frame type, and that thing has a serious recoil to it.
Not as enjoyable to shoot as my 686.
Would like to know how it may compare.

I took it to the club this morning and shot some 200 and 230 grain medium strength 45s (reloads) and some Estate SS Competition 1/2 oz, 7.5 shot 1200 fps 410s. First the gun feels good in my hands and the double action trigger is as good as any S&W I've shot. It pulls smooth and steady right to the break with no discernible hang at the break like my 637 and 649 have. The shotshells recoil and lift about as much as a good 357 round does in my 649 but that's not bad even for an oldie like me. The 45 rounds rounds felt really good, maybe a tad stronger than my Range Officer but still easy to control. I'm keeping it and may employ it for nightstand use. They give you a couple of 2 shot moon clips in the box so you can run a mixed load of 45 ACP and shot shell. The 410 pattern was about 16" at 15 ft with a nice distribution of pellets.

[Berncly]

I took it to the club this morning and shot some 200 and 230 grain medium strength 45s (reloads) and some Estate SS Competition 1/2 oz, 7.5 shot 1200 fps 410s. First the gun feels good in my hands and the double action trigger is as good as any S&W I've shot. It pulls smooth and steady right to the break with no discernible hang at the break like my 637 and 649 have. The shotshells recoil and lift about as much as a good 357 round does in my 649 but that's not bad even for an oldie like me. The 45 rounds rounds felt really good, maybe a tad stronger than my Range Officer but still easy to control. I'm keeping it and may employ it for nightstand use. They give you a couple of 2 shot moon clips in the box so you can run a mixed load of 45 ACP and shot shell. The 410 pattern was about 16" at 15 ft with a nice distribution of pellets.

Thanks very much for the review.
Much appreciated.

[dmac7979]

What "dash number is it"? Open the cylinder an stamped on the frame there should be a 629-3 or similar. I'm just wondering what's the number 629-_ on yours.

Mine is 29-2.

[JDA58]

picked up off a PAFOA member...