Post by Bo/CCPU Founder on Nov 4, 2015 18:19:20 GMT -6
To me, this is the ULTIMATE in .44 Magnum Wheelguns
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My only caveat is that I'd be shooting it with less-powerful loads and .44 Special most of the time, but it'd be nice to have it on your side as a backup when hunting, etc.
Three very interesting points about it:
1) It's only 1" longer than a standard 1911
2) It actually weighs 2 ounces LESS than a 1911!
3) SRP is only $849!
S&W Model 69 Combat Magnum Revolver in .44 Mag by: Richard Johnson
Read the original article here: www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2014/01/06/sw-model-69-combat-magnum-revolver-44-mag/ .
For the first time, a .44 Magnum ‘Combat Magnum’ will be offered by Smith & Wesson in the L-frame. The new Model 69 revolver will look like the classic Combat Magnum revolvers (such as the recently re-introduced Model 66.)
The guns will have a 4.25″ barrel topped with a red ramp front sight and adjustable rear sight. The stainless steel frame is glass bead finished, and the stainless steel cylinder holds five rounds. Like the classic Combat Magnums, the top strap and barrel have ridges.
Checking the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, it the entry for Model 69 is listed only as “experimental.” So, I presume the company has never used this model number for a production revolver before now.
Smith & Wesson 69 Specifications
Caliber .44 Magnum
Capacity five rounds
Barrel length 4.25"
Overall length 9.75"
Weight (unloaded) 37.2 oz
Front sight pinned, red ramp
Rear sight adjustable, white outline
Finish glass bead/stainless
MSRP $849.00
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www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_827559_-1_757751_757751_757751_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y
My only caveat is that I'd be shooting it with less-powerful loads and .44 Special most of the time, but it'd be nice to have it on your side as a backup when hunting, etc.
Three very interesting points about it:
1) It's only 1" longer than a standard 1911
2) It actually weighs 2 ounces LESS than a 1911!
3) SRP is only $849!
S&W Model 69 Combat Magnum Revolver in .44 Mag by: Richard Johnson
Read the original article here: www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2014/01/06/sw-model-69-combat-magnum-revolver-44-mag/ .
For the first time, a .44 Magnum ‘Combat Magnum’ will be offered by Smith & Wesson in the L-frame. The new Model 69 revolver will look like the classic Combat Magnum revolvers (such as the recently re-introduced Model 66.)
The guns will have a 4.25″ barrel topped with a red ramp front sight and adjustable rear sight. The stainless steel frame is glass bead finished, and the stainless steel cylinder holds five rounds. Like the classic Combat Magnums, the top strap and barrel have ridges.
Checking the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, it the entry for Model 69 is listed only as “experimental.” So, I presume the company has never used this model number for a production revolver before now.
Smith & Wesson 69 Specifications
Caliber .44 Magnum
Capacity five rounds
Barrel length 4.25"
Overall length 9.75"
Weight (unloaded) 37.2 oz
Front sight pinned, red ramp
Rear sight adjustable, white outline
Finish glass bead/stainless
MSRP $849.00
Make sure you visit www.GunsHolstersAndGear.com for all of the latest gun news, reviews and SHOT Show coverage.