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Post by ecvmatt on Jan 17, 2017 22:19:20 GMT -5
I have wanted a compact .44 Mag for a while that carries easy and shoots accurately. I almost held out for the new Ruger GP100 in .44 Spl as a compromise, but living in California it will be some time until it gets approved for sale. I then started looking at the Smith 69. My only other Smith is a beautiful 27-2 5" that is one of my all time favorite revolvers. So I read up on the Smith and decided to give the new design a go. I was able to shoot about 200 rounds of .44 Spl and .44 Mag this past weekend while shooting with my son and I have to say that I am really impressed. The gun was very accurate during informal shooting and I got several 3" offhand groups at 25 yards. I was able to easily hit an old propane bottle out to 75 yards. So the Hillary Hole, two piece barrel, and MIM parts so far have impressed me. While it is definately different than my 27-2, it is still a great gun thus far. I look forward to putting a couple more hundred rounds through it this upcoming weekend between the rains. The only thing I will change are the grips. I think I will order a set of X Frame grips. My hands are kind of large and I lose contact with the backstrap as I grasp the grips firmly. To prevent this thread from being worthless, here are some pictures:
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Post by JM on Jan 17, 2017 22:24:53 GMT -5
...So the Hillary Hole.... I'm happy for you, but please, please, please... Never say that again!
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Post by barryinin on Jan 18, 2017 0:32:22 GMT -5
I like mine more all the time. I thought some of my inotial interest may have been from it being a new gun in an uncommon configuration, but the newness has worn off and I like it more every time I shoot it. I think it's one of S&W's best guns, and one of their best during my lifetime.
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Post by paulg on Jan 18, 2017 6:37:31 GMT -5
Good shooting! And you will not regret switching those grips out.
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Post by ChiefTJS on Jan 18, 2017 9:59:46 GMT -5
Love the 69, you'll like it more and more as time goes on.
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Post by bulasteve on Jan 21, 2017 9:10:09 GMT -5
Which speedloaders are you using and how are they working out ? Mine are old HKS CA44's. A little wiggle and they work. Is there a larger diameter 5-hole speedloader model from HKS ?
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Post by robrcg on Jan 21, 2017 9:22:55 GMT -5
Nice shooting and great choice in gun.
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Post by ecvmatt on Jan 23, 2017 9:21:41 GMT -5
Those were not the correct speed loaders, they were for my Ruger Redhawk. I thought they looked good in the pictures, so I left them. Since I am loving this gun, I need to pick some up.
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Post by bulasteve on Jan 23, 2017 12:00:59 GMT -5
aahhh..stunt doubles. LOL !
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Post by 450ak on Jan 23, 2017 17:38:31 GMT -5
I'm using the speed strips. Pretty quick recharge and they are flat in my pocket.
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Post by ecvmatt on Jan 23, 2017 22:07:02 GMT -5
My X frame grips showed up today and I really like them! They fit my larger-type hand just about right and I like the extra padding on the spine of the grip. I can't shoot for a couple of weeks, but can't wait to get back out and shoot more!!
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Post by denul on Jan 25, 2017 6:30:03 GMT -5
Where can you order the X frame grips? I'm interested in those for my 696.
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Post by paulg on Jan 25, 2017 7:10:55 GMT -5
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Post by dougader on Jan 25, 2017 12:38:32 GMT -5
Paul, do you know if they are the same external size as the Hogue grips that Ruger puts on their Alaskan and SRH revolvers?
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Post by 38 WCF on Jan 25, 2017 13:07:48 GMT -5
I also added the X frame grips to mine and I like them very much. +1
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