Model 69 combat magnum

[glenncal1]

My 4" 69 is very accurate and after a lighter rebound spring has a good DA trigger. My only issue is the stock grip is small but that is easily changed.

 

[Electraclyde]

My Model 69 with 2.75" barrel came in today. Picked it up and headed to the range (outdoor). Very cold and very windy so I did not stay long. Shot a total of 50 rounds. Two different hand loaded 240gr bullets and different powders. One of them is not bad to shoot. The other is a handful. (It was loaded for a Super Red Hawk with 7.5" barrel and is a hand full in that gun. Most was .44 special 200gr hand loads which are very easy on both the gun and the shooter. Hopefully I will get a warmer and less windy day soon so I can spend more time with this gun.
So far, it looks like a winner.

 

[BLUEDOT37]

My Model 69 with 2.75" barrel came in today... One of them is not bad to shoot. The other is a handful.

Put some better grips on it for serious range time. I like the Pachmayr Diamond Pros.

Glad you're liking it so far.

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69 Combat Magnum - , w/Pachmayr grips

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[Paul105]

The one I have is an unusually good shooter.

Moderate .44 Special Load 25 Yds rested

A bit more powerful .44 special level load - 25 yds rested:

My carry load - full power .44 Magnum load - 50 yds rested:

25 yds off hand (different bullet than carry load) -- I certainly can't do this on demand, but the little gun is up to the task:

I'm partial to the S&W 500 X Frame Hogue grips.

FWIW,

Paul

 

[Electraclyde]

Put some better grips on it for serious range time. I like the Pachmayr Diamond Pros.

Glad you're liking it so far.

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69 Combat Magnum - , w/Pachmayr grips

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I did put a set of those Pachmayer diamond grips on my gun. They do absorb recoil with full magnum loads much better than the stock grips. I did re-install the stock grips yesterday. I will be shooting (mostly) low end of magnum loads, so the stock grips will work for me and I do like them better. I am still "load testing" to find the best powder/bullet/load combo for me. It is a slow process this time of the year due to extreme cold temps at the range. I do not stay out more then 10 or 15 minutes at a time. Temps around 20 degrees with wind chills in the lower teens, but it is still fun.

 

[Groo01]

Groo here
The trick with the M-69 is to get a set of grips that FIT your hand.
Paul 105 I have a bump at the base of my thumb due to bad
fitting grips on a magnum.
Pachmeyr is my best grip [the small thin ones] then the x-frame and
last Hogue [ only light kickers]