Smith&Wesson 629 4.5 mm 5" diabolo is a CO2 air rifle that faithfully replicates the predecessor of modern Magnum revolvers — the Model 629, which became famous thanks to the “Dirty Harry” film series starring Clint Eastwood.
Heavy metal construction, impressive shooting efficiency, and a realistic loading system are the key advantages of the Smith&Wesson 629 air rifle.
The revolver features a heavy construction made entirely of metal (frame, inner barrel, cylinder), polished to a high gloss. Only the profiled grip panels are made of soft, non‑slip rubber.
Licensed Smith & Wesson markings are placed on the barrel and frame. The air rifle features a 5" barrel, allowing the revolver to shoot effectively at longer distances. The Smith&Wesson 629 uses mechanical sighting devices consisting of a fixed front sight (with a contrasting insert) and a rear sight adjustable vertically and horizontally. Rubberized grip panels with anatomical finger grooves ensure shooting comfort and a secure hold.
The revolver has a realistic loading mechanism that effectively replicates the original Smith Wesson revolver system. The system consists of a rotating cylinder and metal cartridge replicas in which a diabolo lead pellet is placed. After inserting the 4.5 mm pellets into the cartridges (1 pellet per cartridge), the prepared cartridges are loaded into the 6‑shot cylinder. After firing, the cartridge replicas can be ejected from the cylinder using the ejector, just like in the original. The cartridges are reusable, but for greater convenience it is recommended to have spare ones.
The revolver is powered by compressed carbon dioxide supplied from a 12 g CO2 capsule. The fired BB pellet reaches a high muzzle velocity of about 328 fps (energy up to 3 J), allowing accurate shooting at distances of over 30 m. Loading and replacing the CO2 capsule is simple and takes only a few seconds. Simply slide the grip aside, place the capsule in the grip and tighten it using the key that is permanently attached to the grip panel. The revolver offers impressive shooting efficiency. Using a quality capsule, you can fire even up to 160 shots with consistent muzzle velocity. Keep in mind that the number of shots largely depends on air temperature and the shooting pace. The revolver uses a double‑action SA/DA trigger mechanism, meaning the shot can be fired either by self‑cocking or after manually cocking the hammer. During transport or carrying, the trigger mechanism can be locked using a manual safety (cylinder release) located on the left side of the frame.