Quote: Rod your 29-9 is a nice choice. I wonder why S&W didn't go ahead and put a thin rib down the top of the barrel? It then would almost be a dead ringer for the 1950 Target.
Well, I'm guessing cost...
...but...
The configuration as it is is about identical to the old 1926 Hand Ejector {Wolf & Klar} contract. It is very light for a steel frame full-size gun.