Opinions on a 296

[Pistolfan59]

Recently purchased a 296 ti 2.5 , been a fan of 44 special for a while. Don't see these for sale very often and I couldn't resist. Have a charter arms and a s&w model 69 that I shoot fairly often, thinking of making this a carry gun .

 

[s&wchad]

Nice gun...

You'll probably need to order a custom holster.

 

[F224]

Fine revolver, I ran the 200gr Speer Gold Dots in my 396 NightGuard.

 

[Pistolfan59]

Nice gun...

You'll probably need to order a custom holster.

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Where did you get it? Nice holster

 

[BLUEDOT37]

Good find! The makings of a fine 44 trifecta.

I've got its brother, the 396NG

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[CH4]

Traded my 296 to my buddy, but I still have my 396, a couple 696s and 24-3.

 

[balin]

I got one a couple years ago as I had a hankering for one for years. I think they are cool if not a little unusual looking.

 

[Pistolfan59]

Traded my 296 to my buddy, but I still have my 396; a couple 696s and 24-3. View attachment 756077

Nice collection

 

[s&wchad]

Where did you get it? Nice holster

Kramer. It's their MSP Paddle.

 

[22hipower]

One of the ugliest revolvers that S&W ever produced. That said, its DA trigger is one of the best I have and its light weight makes it easy to carry. I used it with a mix of JHPs and shot shells for carrying on the ranch. . . . .until I got a Governor.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

 

[Model19man]

Recently purchased a 269 ti 2.5 , been a fan of 44 special for a while. Don't see these for sale very often and I couldn't resist. Have a charter arms and a s&w model 69 that I shoot fairly often, thinking of making this a carry gun .

The thread title is 296. Which is it?

 

[housedog]

Great find, I love my 296. I found most of the JHP ammo a bit stout to shoot and recover the sights, and I have my doubts about JHP's expanding from the 2.5" barrel, so I load the Lost River Ammunition 185gr Wadcutter and it is a joy to shoot with those. Hits to the sights and good groups. TT Leather made me a nice IWB rig for it.

I am sure it is quite a bit more durable than my Charter bulldog.

 

[Pistolfan59]

The thread title is 296. Which is it?

296. I get mixed up with my 69

 

[Model19man]

296. I get mixed up with my 69

Please edit the first thread so no one else is confused.

 

[Pizza Bob]

My 296 Ti is part of my carry rotation. I use a Simply Rugged Sourdough holster and one of their Most Versatile Ammo Pouches with a Tuff strip loader and Critical Defense ammo (I'd prefer some other ammo, but this is the Commie state of NJ and they don't trust us with hollow points).

Adios

Pizza Bob