The 469 is the blued version of my 669 Stainless. I carried it from 86-2000 as a detective, then uniform. 12 round double stack mag, decocker, etc. Probably the most reliable pistol I ever carried, never failed to fire. Mine is now a safe queen in retirement. I worked in Fla so the Stainless version handled the humidity a little better, but otherwise both great pistols.