The Smith & Wesson Model 329PD takes technology the company pioneered for smaller revolvers and ports it to large frame, large caliber revolvers.

It was only in the late 1990s, as a new generation of large frame handguns – including the Desert Eagle – became popular that the luster faded with the Model 29.

Key Points – A gun expert with over three decades of experience identifies five top Smith & Wesson handguns. -The iconic Model 29 (.44 Magnum), famed as “Dirty Harry’s” choice, is lauded ...