Review of my new S&W 69 and minor custom work

[joe44va]

The mount is from Raptor Engineering. Raptor Engineering

 

[derek45auto]

The mount is from Raptor Engineering. Raptor Engineering

 

[diyj98]

I assume the darkened parts (trigger, hammer, cylinder release) are just coated stainless?

I always assumed they were just blued steel, if they aren't stainless, they'll sure rust fast with no blueing or other finish on them.

 

[derek45auto]

I always assumed they were just blued steel, if they aren't stainless, they'll sure rust fast with no blueing or other finish on them.

I'm not worried about it.

I take pretty good care of my firearms.

My hand fitted KART NM barrel hasn't rusted, and it's over 15 years old

 

[HeavyDuty Ken]

Nice! I like mine, too - I never thought of removing the finish on the black parts, I replaced them instead. I'm curious now if they are stainless or not...

I completely replaced my sights:

4.25" Model 69 on the way

 

[diyj98]

Nice! I like mine, too - I never thought of removing the finish on the black parts, I replaced them instead. I'm curious now if they are stainless or not...

I'm betting S&W wouldn't have went to the extra expense of coating stainless parts, but perhaps someone who knows will chime in.

 

[derek45auto]

I'm betting S&W wouldn't have went to the extra expense of coating stainless parts, but perhaps someone who knows will chime in.

I think they are regular carbon steel.

I'm too lazy to pull off the sideplate and hit with a dab of cold blue

.....maybe next time

 

[dave1918a2]

Gotta love that range! A+A+A+

 

[nipperdog]

My S&W M69 is one of my Favorite .44 Revolvers. Mine is usually used with .44 Specials, but its nice to know that it will accept Magnums if needed. I may change out the Grips in the Future. Here is a Picture of my 69 with my M629 3" Talo.

 

[6actual]

Is it just me or does the M69 just scream for a three inch barrel?

 

[RoyM52]

It's why they made the M69 with a 2 3/4 inch barrel also. Balance

 

[Gripgrabber]

BLACK PARTS MATTER!!!!!!! Chant and repeat

I love my 2 3/4"
Semper paratus

 

[tipoc]

I actually like the looks of the black parts. Makes an other wise boring looking modern day S&W interesting.

 

[derek45auto]

Chrony'd some loads today

200gr MBC RNFP 9.0 win231 1154fps
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240XTP 9.0UNIQUE 1032fps
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200gr MBC RNFP 7.5gr win231 949fps
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240XTP win231 1030fps
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270 Keith#503 9.0gr UNIQUE 1007fps
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180grXTP 31gr H110 1532fps - these were making muzzle flash rings of fire....SLOW-MO

 

[PHS327]

Love the "ring o' fire" video,

 

[shocker]

I'm looking for my personal power limit with a SB 69. I shot max AA 7 charges today for a 200 gr bullet. Still manageable and no flinchitis developing yet.
Now, leave well enough alone, or jump to the next level with a true magnum powder like AA 9?
Now, on the subject of black trim. Graphics designers advise avoiding monochrome color schemes, some contrast adds visual interest. Myself, I like it as is. "Original and unaltered condition".