The best two features of a 629MG are that it is really a 629 .44 Magnum and that it is available new now, again, as a 'Stocking Dealer' goodie. They run $600 or so new locally - but add the S&W Accesories $35 .500 Magnum Hogue backstrap enclosing grips, a la those on the S&W .460 & .500 Magnums. They really help absorb the recoil, although that lite muzzle will still rise. Mine is 3.5 yr old now - and finally earns my use as a possible 'woods' gun, should I ever need it. It actually nixed my Alaskan purchase plans. Until then, those .500 Magnum grips are on its new 6" half-lug 629 sibling, while the MG wears rounded Ahrends cocobolo stocks and 'enjoys' it's usual diet of Specials and Russians. It is a great revolver.
Stainz
PS They are generally available used shortly after being re-released - usually with a box of .44 Magnums minus six rounds. With good Magnums and the OEM grips, they are a bit brutal. The lite weight, and wood stocked, 329PD is even more painful. Watch your local 'pusher's' used case...