The Model 329PD is a Scandium-frame N-frame .44 Magnum weighing approximately 25.2 ounces — less than half the weight of a steel Model 29. S&W's lightest .44 Magnum revolver, it was designed for guides and backcountry travelers who need maximum stopping power in a sidearm they will actually carry rather than leaving behind due to weight. Type: Revolver Action: Double-Action Caliber: .44 Magnum Capacity: 6 Year introduced: 2003, USA Weight: 25.2 oz Overall length: 9.5" Status: Active Intended use: hunting, concealed_carry