New S&W model 69 44 Mag

[Broker50]

With all the problems S&W had from L-frames in 44 Spl breaking, I wonder what they've done to believe an L-frame 44 Mag will hold up? A 2-piece barrel & ball-detent? I suppose time will tell.

Smith & Wesson Model 69 Combat Magnum - YouTube

 

[TAROMAN]

Interesting.
First I'd heard of that one.
I guess if they could make a J-Frame .357 hold up then this might be possible.
I'll just keep my 696, however.

 

[625smith]

With all the problems S&W had from 646's in 44 Spl breaking, I wonder what they've done to believe an L-frame 44 Mag will hold up? A 2-piece barrel & ball-detent? I suppose time will tell.

Smith & Wesson Model 69 Combat Magnum - YouTube

FYI a 646 is 40 S&W a 696 is a .44 spl.

 

[Broker50]

FYI a 646 is 40 S&W a 696 is a .44 spl.

Thanks! Yeah, I don't always type so good, & didn't proof read. I knew what I meant, just didn't come out right..........

 

[amazingflapjack]

Will it be available in Pink? Maybe with a flower etched around the hole? I, like Broker 50, think they should fix what they're making now before venturing out with a new holer.

 

[Macinaw]

With all the problems S&W had from L-frames in 44 Spl breaking, I wonder what they've done to believe an L-frame 44 Mag will hold up? A 2-piece barrel & ball-detent? I suppose time will tell.

Smith & Wesson Model 69 Combat Magnum - YouTube

Did S&W make a 44 Special in a L frame? I thought it was only available on a N frame. Please school me!

 

[perfectcircle1]

Is this the part where everyone starts crying about the IL? Lol

 

[Warren Sear]

Is this the part where everyone starts crying about the IL? Lol

Don't forget the MIM parts and the frame mounted firing pin!

 

[perfectcircle1]

Honestly the first one I see I'm buying.

 

[pharmer]

Taurus has been making these for at least 5 years. About time. Joe

 

[bigtubby]

Not for me need at least 6 holes

 

[Doug M.]

Did S&W make a 44 Special in a L frame? I thought it was only available on a N frame. Please school me!

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696, I think, a 5 shot revolver that if I recall right came in 2 formats, one of which was a Mountain Gun like version, and the 296, a really big centennial style, looking like a 342 on 'roids. Maybe more, not my area of knowledge, although I have and like the 296.

 

[75Vette]

Is this the part where everyone starts crying about the IL? Lol

Oh Lawdy! Help me Oprah!

 

[Broker50]

Did S&W make a 44 Special in a L frame? I thought it was only available on a N frame. Please school me!

As Doug M said, two, 696, & 296. Both discontinued now.

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

I want one!

Love me a 44, and the new m69 is really tripping my trigger.....

So many S&W's, so little extra dinero!

I have to go pay for a nearly mint condition 28-2 this week.... It never ends.

 

[Dennis The B]

Did S&W make a 44 Special in a L frame? I thought it was only available on a N frame. Please school me!

This is an L frame, Model 696, chambered in .44 Special. There were some issues with N frame Model 624 guns which had cylinder issues. This one's a five-round revolver, and it's tough as nails. I've trusted my life with it.

 

[Snapping Twig]

With all the problems S&W had from L-frames in 44 Spl breaking, I wonder what they've done to believe an L-frame 44 Mag will hold up? A 2-piece barrel & ball-detent? I suppose time will tell.

Problems with the 696?!

I haven't heard of them. What would they be?

Thin forcing cone I understand, but other than that...

 

[murphydog]

As Doug M said, two, 696, & 296. Both discontinued now.

And the 396...

 

[WCCPHD]

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.

 

[F224]

I had a 15gr of 2400 load with a 240gr XTP or hard cast lead bullet I shot a few times from my 696 years ago. It made 1000fps and was a handful. I also carried it in bear country, I figure a similar load with a 280-300gr bullet at 950fps will be very controllable and a great bear stopper in the M69. Easy load to produce with 44 Mag brass.