The Story behind the Smith and Wesson Model 29. The Legendary Dirty Harry Gun

Smith and Wesson Model 29 - The Dirty Harry Movie Gun |

Welcome to HollywoodGuns. I’m your host Wilson and on this channel, I exclusively feature iconic firearms from my personal collection that appeared in your favorite Movies and TV shows of the late 20th century. In today’s episode, we dive deep into one of the most legendary movie guns of all time: the Smith & Wesson Model 29, famously wielded by Clint Eastwood in the 1971 classic, Dirty Harry.

Once dubbed “the most powerful handgun in the world,” the Model 29, chambered in .44 Magnum, co-starred alongside Eastwood’s Inspector Harry Callahan, delivering some of the most memorable lines and scenes in cinema history.

Join me as I showcase my personal Smith & Wesson Model 29, featuring the stunning 8-inch barrel, dark blued steel finish, and gorgeous Goncalo Alves target stocks. I’ll take you through the history of this iconic revolver, from its introduction in 1955 to its continued production today, highlighting the key changes and revisions over the decades.

In this video:

We’ll explore why the Model 29 was chosen for Dirty Harry and how it became a pop culture phenomenon.
I’ll compare the real-life performance of the Model 29 to how it was portrayed in the movie. From firearm capacity and reload accuracy to the true power of the .44 Magnum caliber, you’ll learn how Dirty Harry stacks up against reality.
Discover other famous movies and TV shows where the Model 29 made an appearance, including 48 Hours, Lone Wolf McQuade, Sin City, and more.
Whether you’re a gun enthusiast, a movie buff, or a Clint Eastwood fan, this video is packed with trivia, history, and a tabletop review of the iconic Dirty Harry gun. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this deep dive into one of the most famous revolvers of all time.

Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:00 History of the Smith & Wesson Model 29 3:30 The Model 29 in Dirty Harry 6:00 Prop Gun vs. Real Model 29 9:00 Realism in Dirty Harry - Firearm Capacity, Caliber Impact, and Accuracy 12:00 Other Movies Featuring the Model 29 14:00 Wrap-Up and Call to Action

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