Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 629-8 Hunter .44 Magnum, 8.375-inch Stainless DA/SA Revolver with Trijicon SRO 2.5 MOA Red Dot
This Performance Center Model 629-8 Hunter stands out with its 8.375-inch heavy stainless barrel, unfluted six-shot N-frame cylinder, and hand-fitted, tuned action. It comes equipped with a Trijicon SRO2 2.5 MOA red-dot sight installed, plus premium Performance Center touches throughout, including a smooth wide trigger with overtravel stop and checkered wood target stocks.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor scratches and blemishes are present. Minor carbon scorching is visible around the forcing cone and on the cylinder face.
What’s Included
- Trijicon SRO red-dot sight, 2.5 MOA (installed)
- Smith & Wesson adjustable rear sight assembly (uninstalled)
- Picatinny top rail section for barrel rib (spare)
- Moon clips
- Smith & Wesson Safety & Instruction Manual — Revolvers (Modern Style)
- Smith & Wesson Performance Center soft case
- Smith & Wesson internal lock key
The Performance Center Hunter configuration pairs a heavy 8.375-inch stainless barrel with a full-length underlug and fluted shroud for a stable, purpose-built .44 Magnum platform. The unfluted six-shot N-frame cylinder and matte stainless finish throughout deliver the robust construction expected of a Performance Center revolver.
Factory enhancements include a Performance Center tuned action and hand-fitted assembly, a smooth wide trigger with an overtravel stop, and a checkered teardrop hammer spur. A knurled ejector rod tip and checkered wood target stocks with S&W medallions round out the handling features.
The revolver is outfitted with a Trijicon SRO2 red-dot sight featuring a 2.5 MOA red reticle, installed on an optics mount. A pinned orange-insert ramp serves as the front sight, and a Smith & Wesson adjustable rear sight assembly is included (uninstalled) for users who want to switch to iron sights.
Factory-installed, removable top and bottom Picatinny rail sections are fitted to the barrel rib and underlug with screws, offering mounting flexibility. Additional details include an internal key lock safety and clear Performance Center roll markings, all made in the United States.