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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Smith & Wesson Model 29 is a six-shot, double-action revolver chambered for the powerful .44 Magnum cartridge. Manufactured by Smith & Wesson, the Model 29 was initially introduced in 1955 and became iconic after Clint Eastwood’s portrayal of "Dirty Harry" Callahan in the 1971 film Dirty Harry. At the time of its release, the Model 29 was the most powerful production handgun, though it was eventually surpassed by firearms chambered for even larger …