SW 629-3 barrel length

[SL1]

Im pretty sure this is a 6 inch barrel. My bil say 5 inch. I always thought you measure from the forcing cone to end of barrel. Anyone know for sure?

[M16]

You are correct. You measure to the end of the barrel. According to your picture the barrel is slightly less than six inches. But S&W measures like most guys so yours would be considered a 6 inch barrel. They do make 6 1/2 inch barrels as well. The only other barrel that is different is the 8 3/8 inch barrel. But with S&W you never know.

[bigmike]

You are right

[mrc]

You measure from the cylinder to the end of the barrel.

[Artos]

same as on threaded bolt guns...you measure as if the entire bbl was removed, not from the front of the action. Tell bil he owes you lunch.

[Wayspr]

Used to have a 6” 686 that actually measured 5 7/8” which appears very similar to what you have.

[SL1]

Thanks to all!