The Smith & Wesson M29 revolver is a true classic – specifically in the 6.5" barrel version made famous by Clint Eastwood in the film Dirty Harry. In that case it was in .44 calibre; here it is available as an air replica for 4.5 mm lead pellets powered by CO2 cartridges.
Individual pellets are inserted into imitation cartridge cases, so loading the revolver is exactly the same as with the live-fire version. The trigger works in both single-action and double-action modes, so you can manually cock the hammer before each shot or pull the trigger repeatedly for rapid fire.
The entire revolver is made of polished, blued metal, giving it an authentic weight. The grip is plastic, but at first glance you will not be able to tell it from real wood.
The 12 g CO2 cartridge is inserted into the grip after removing the left grip panel. There is also a built-in Allen key in the cover, which is used to tighten the cartridge.
Maintenance
Since the gun is powered by CO2 cartridges, the rubber seals may gradually become brittle and crack due to the freezing carbon dioxide. You can prevent this by occasional application of silicone oil: 1) applying a few drops of silicone oil to the neck of the inserted cartridge, or 2) using an oil cartridge (the easiest option). We also do not recommend leaving an activated cartridge in the gun longer than necessary. If you know you won’t be shooting for a while, release the pressure by loosening the valve.