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06-12-2014, 05:26 PM
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44 Magnum Combat Magnum, Model 69
Picked up this Model 69 at my dealer's yesterday and will shoot it early next week. I replaced the original stocks with those that came on my Model 500. They should help with recoil. Should be an "experience" to shoot!
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06-12-2014, 05:55 PM
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Looks nice. I hope it is accurate.
I'm amazed at how you can balance a revolver for your photos.
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06-12-2014, 06:12 PM
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Doc ... Glad to know someone actually found availability. My LGS' distributor has zero S&Ws in the queue.
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06-12-2014, 07:58 PM
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I usually carry my 5" 629 when deer hunting along with a rifle.
The 69 is about 1/2 pound less to carry and 5 shots are plenty for hunting. Seriously considering one. Anxious to hear Doc44's range report.
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06-12-2014, 08:16 PM
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It's not as bad to shoot as I imagined. I started out with 44 Specials and worked my way up to Mags. I didn't shoot any 300 gr bullets. I'm used to shooting my Freedom Arms 454 and am fairly recoil tolerant.
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06-12-2014, 08:21 PM
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I would love one of these chopped to 3". Hello next project.
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06-13-2014, 01:47 AM
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Good for you, Doc! Anxious for your report!
My 69 is supposed to be in next week. Finally got a new 66
last week. At last.... some of the new revolvers finally making
an appearance out west.....
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I just bought one also. I have only fired full house 240 gr. factory ammo so far. Lots of recoil and muzzle blast, but the L frame fits my small hands better than the N frame does. I'm anxious to try some .44 Specials in it. S&W just know how to do revolvers, don't they?
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06-13-2014, 08:57 PM
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NICE gun.
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06-13-2014, 09:16 PM
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Just put one on layaway for a month or two today myself. Look forward to shooting it. My second .44 mag this month; and the first new handgun in 36 years.
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