I feel the 69 is one of the best revolvers S&W has come up with since the Model 19. I 'm nuts over mine. I shoot plated 200 grain X-Treme @ 850fps but can stoke it up if I want. It's just about the same weight as the Mod 19
And it's accurate. I added older Goncalo Alves Grips. A 44 mag in an L...
I love mine. Some accurate revolver. I shoot lots of mild to std factory mags and 44 special velocity stuff. A very nice gun. Breaks a bit from tradition but well thought out. Love this one!