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L-Frame .44 Spl
Okay, I've been putting a LOT of thought into this, and have some very specific details in mind. So here's my list:
L-Frame
5-shot .44 Special
Blued Steel
Half-lug barrel
Adjustable sights
5" Square butt with checkered diamond target stocks
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3-1/2" Round butt with checkered diamond magnas
So, S&W, when can you begin production?
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Guess you’ll have to settle for the two versions of the model 69 with 44 spl loads. Kinda disappointing I know.
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Are you aware of the Model 696? 3", L-frame, full lug, .44 Special RB with Uncle Mikes grips?
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I got a Model 69 in a trade, In full power .44 magnum loading it is a handful, in much the same way as the Scandium framed .44's. I find the 24-3 Lew Horton .44 Special fills the bill nicely. I'm not crazy about the Model 69, however I could see its role for a backpacker. I still prefer a full square butt stocked .44 and have a square to round butt set of stocks on my 24-3, just me.
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Best I can do.
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Guess you’ll have to settle for the two versions of the model 69 with 44 spl loads. Kinda disappointing I know.
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Yup. My model 69 4.25" is where I got the idea.
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Are you aware of the Model 696? 3", L-frame, full lug, .44 Special RB with Uncle Mikes grips?
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Indeed I am. But I really would like the whole 5" blued package, ya know?
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"So, S&W, when can you begin production?"
Probably when you order 10,000 of them. Ready to step up?
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There's a man, right up there ^^^^^^-----who understands what this is all about----bring money!!
And given the cost difference to produce his want, and that of the plastic fantastics--and even their metal stable mates, it ain't likely to happen any time soon---maybe when your youngest grandchild is all grown up-----if they're still producing anything---maybe ray guns.
There's a thought---ray guns---no noise to speak of---most certainly no recoil---and of course no fun at all!! But they'll make 'em if they can sell 'em!!
Anybody want a ray gun?
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who would not bei intrigued by a 5" .44 Special in a smaller package than an N-Frame, because it's a lot more handy?
Hamilton Bowen tackled the task although he limited his project to 4", https://bowenclassicarms.com/news/ar..._Have_Made.pdf. I wish, this layout would be available from the factory.
On the other hand, does someone know how the Ruger .44 Special GP 100 Ruger(R) GP100(R) Standard Double-Action Revolver Model 1770 performs on the market?
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I'd be more interested in how it performs at the range.
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mountain gun!!!
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This misses on many of your points,,,, but it's still a keeper for me
I apologize in advance for the thread drift,,, but sine it is a "wish list"
Why not expand the great "L" platform to include the rest of the "4"s. A five-inch, five shot in 10mm and 41 mag. I think an unfluted cylinder should have enough strength. they already produce it in .44mag w/ flutes. While I'm dreaming here, maybe .45ACP and/or .45 Colt?
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Why?
Sounds like a beautiful gun. Why not have one custom made?
I am curious about a similar attitude, and I do not mind at all, which I have seen from time to time on the semi-auto forum. People express the wish that S&W would "bring back" the third gens. They will even say this about a gun that they now own having bought used. What do they mean? Is it just an expression that means that they really like the gun?
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"So, S&W, when can you begin production?"
Probably when you order 10,000 of them. Ready to step up?
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Lipsey’s or TALO maybe. TALO has been responsive to my suggestions in the past.
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As mentioned above, the M296 (not 696) is probably what you are looking for with regards to models that have been made in the past.
Here's a pic of a couple M242's which are in 38 Special, but "look" just like the M296......
And here's the flyer for the M296
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If a 296 came with SW adjustable rear sights it would fit the bill.
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Just sold my 296. A little light for heavy rounds, but definitely a nice revolver.
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