Well, I love my 69 4 1/4" and am definitely in for the 2 3/4" of both.
We have been asking for variations of these guns since they came out.
I am surprised that, as soon as the company seems to acknowledge the market, the critics and naysayers take over. Despite the cosmetic complaints the 69 has proved to be an excellent, reliable addition to the S&W stable. I hope these offerings are well accepted so more L-frame calibers and offerings are on the horizon.