What is going on with this 69?

[nipperdog]

Every time I've got my self almost talked into buying a 69, another one of these threads pop up.

I have been shooting my M69 for a Few Years now, and Never experienced any of the Problems the OP Mentioned. My 69 has been Accurate and Reliable out of the Box. I shoot it Primarily with Specials, but it has fired it's share of Magnums too. In my Opinion the M69 is a Fine Revolver, in fact I'm considering ordering a M69 Snubbie to add to my Collection.

 

[American1776]

I don't know if it's just the angle of the picture, but take a closer look at the crown of the muzzle at the 3 o'clock position. It *might* be a little mucked up there. It also might be the picture.

A messed up crown *could* (but not always) cause some downrange issues.

 

[fortyshooter]

I don't know if it's just the angle of the picture, but take a closer look at the crown of the muzzle at the 3 o'clock position. It *might* be a little mucked up there. It also might be the picture.

A messed up crown *could* (but not always) cause some downrange issues.

Could be light shadow but the crown is as delivered with the slight raised burr around the land part of bore. I'll let SW take care of that.

 

[twodog max]

I have owned a 69 for almost three years. Bought it used on Gunbroker. Without question the best shooting 44 magnum I have owned and i have had several in the last 40 years. I bought mine after shooting a friends and both these revolvers have been flawless performers. Lemons happen with everything. I saw a You Tube video the other day about a lemon Rolls Royce. Just goes to show anything can and will happen.
I really like my 69 and if I had to sell all but one handgun it would be the one I keep.

 

[Abflyboy]

I picked up my M69 a few years back and LOVE it.

Every time one of these threads comes up, I get it out and shoot some milk jugs full of water at 100 yards then finish up the 100 round ammo case on rocks and such.

Never had any problems and have shot only full power magnums with 240gr XTP bullets.

I'm ready to get a second one . . .

 

[PsTaN]

I shoot Bayou Bullets sized at .430 and they are accurate and leave my bore clean. Both the 215 grain and 240 grain shoot well through my 69.

 

[dogdoc]

To really evaluate accuracy mount a scope and shoot off a rest at 25 yards. Still a lot of variables with that but much better than what you have done. Mine wil shoot less than 2 inches or 4 in about an inch with the right load.a ransom rest is better

 

[fortyshooter]

I'm packing it up now again to try and get a revolver of the same quality like all you guys got the first time out the store.
I might just print down all these fine reviews here and ship them along with it...THIS IS WHAT I PAID FOR AND WANT!

Meanwhile I am placing an order for some cast bullets know to shoot well in this gun from what others have claimed.

Ol' Blackie is still King of my ranch as far as .44 shooters go!

To be continued............

 

[dogdoc]

I feel your pain. I have had similar issues with new ones before. You are right to send it back until it is right but as I said before do not expect perfection . I read on the Ruger forum about a lot of problems so I think it is across the board. Hard to beat a super Blackhawk like yours . I love them enough to have three!


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