As I posted on the other Model 69 thread, I have a 696 and love it. I probably will not buy a new 69, not because of the lock or MIM, but because the 696 is all I need. Since they discontinued the 696 and current guns are rarely on the market and very expensive when they are, I think the Model 69 will sell very well. I don't know if people will fire magnum ammo from it, just like I doubt most shoot 357 mag ammo from the new model 60's, but it will be a great gun with 44 special ammo.
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