WileyWilly
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A new to me 3" model 69.
Haven't shot it yet.
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Haven't shot it yet.
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I sure like mine, it's on my carry permit for 4 wheeling in the back country
Erich
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Neat-o! Thanks for reminding me about these.
Great revolver! And lot of power in a L-frame.
Surprisingly good shooter too.
Wish they would make one in 10Auto or 41MAG also.
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Surprisingly good shooter too.
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5 shots of 44 Special or Magnum is a good use of the L-frame, but it also means you cannot use that famous quote, "Now I know what you're thinking, did he fire six shots or only five?".
Sure you can, the bad guy doesn't know your packing a 5 shot.
[and a New York reload in your waistband]
bronco45
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I have both barrel lengths in the 69 44 and they love a 245gr Keith over 10.0 grains of Unique and a standard primer in a Magnum case. 1100fps out of the 2.75" Great boondocking gun!
That's usually a really good load for 44 Magnum brass. More energy than 44 Special, but less recoil than full power 44 Magnum loads.
I also have both barrel lengths and love them both. Defender ammo has a 44 mag target load that me and my 2.75 inch really like. They rate it at 1200 fps from an 8 inch barrel. I do not have a Chronograph so I don't know the fps from my gun but it sure is nice to shoot and very accurate.
jcs266
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Great compact .44 you have there OP! I'd jump on that. I love 3" revolvers anymore that's my favorite "Goldilocks" size. My 3" 686-6+ and my 3" GP100 in .44 Spl have been absolute favorites for EDC for years now.
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I have one as well. I primary carry my 2.5" 686+, but sometimes I will throw the 69 in the holster when the mood hits me.
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There are plenty of pics of the left side one of which is in the OP. The "- 44 Magnum - Combat Magnum " is written on the right side of the barrel, so that's the side I took a picture of. The viewer can tell what model it is without me having say anything....
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5 shots of 44 Special or Magnum is a good use of the L-frame, but it also means you cannot use that famous quote, "Now I know what you're thinking, did he fire six shots or only five?".
Did I fire five or only four?
I have the 4 " and its my primary woods gun.
Didn't like the stock grips and tried a few different ones.
Grips make all the difference in a 'oh s#it that hurts' and a pleasant range experience.
Was hitting my knuckle with the stock grip,compact round butt was too small and X frame grip was nice shooting but too large for easy carrying.
Currently wearing a set of Pachmayr Diamond pros.
Very accurate with everything I have shot in it.
Didn't like the stock grips and tried a few different ones.
Grips make all the difference in a 'oh s#it that hurts' and a pleasant range experience.
Was hitting my knuckle with the stock grip,compact round butt was too small and X frame grip was nice shooting but too large for easy carrying.
Currently wearing a set of Pachmayr Diamond pros.
Very accurate with everything I have shot in it.
Yeah, just doesn't have the same ring to it.
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Wish they would make one in 10Auto or 41MAG also.
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My 2 thoughts exactly. It obviously can be done
