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Post by ezekiel38 on Dec 8, 2022 19:41:46 GMT -5
Went to the indoor range today and stepped to the firing line with my Smith Model 69 4.25" 44 Mag. Fired five rounds using a Weaver stance and shooting a hot 44 Spl plus handload. Threw the third shot. Then settled down and finished the group. 50 ft range. I just love this Smith.  |
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Post by Encore64 on Dec 8, 2022 19:46:48 GMT -5
Great Shooting, Great Gun...
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Post by seminolewind on Dec 8, 2022 20:18:17 GMT -5
Great looking gun and grips. Are they VZ grips? How do they handle recoil?
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Post by prisedefer on Dec 9, 2022 9:35:39 GMT -5
You just qualified as a Pistolero, 1st Class.
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Post by bushog on Dec 9, 2022 10:09:39 GMT -5
I sent off parts to have a .44 special S&W mountain gun built and the 69 makes me wonder why….
A square butt isn’t that important.
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Post by paul105 on Dec 9, 2022 11:06:08 GMT -5
Great shooting Zeke! These guns will shoot. Here's a couple - cherry picked of course. My best 25 yd offhand group with the M69. .  . Best 50 yd group - rested over range bag. Verified on different day. .  . Both shot with 2.75" M69 .  . Paul |
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Post by bradshaw on Dec 10, 2022 10:02:38 GMT -5
Good shooting, gentlemen. Doubt I could aquit so well.... my limited shooting with the Model 69 in no threatens my connection to the meatier Model 29. For this shooter, a compact cannon must not forget that it is an instrument to play powerful music. You guys have it in hand.
David Bradshaw
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Post by ezekiel38 on Dec 10, 2022 12:20:30 GMT -5
Thank you David! I'm a small man 5'8" 175lbs. My hands are proportional to my overall size. This L frame fits me so well. My N frames sit in the safe because I'm in harmony with this L frame.
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Post by potatojudge on Dec 10, 2022 14:44:58 GMT -5
Thank you David! I'm a small man 5'8" 175lbs. My hands are proportional to my overall size. This L frame fits me so well. My N frames sit in the safe because I'm in harmony with this L frame. I'm sized about the same and feel the L frame is scaled to me nicely. I took my 2.75 69 out the other day to dial in the Bowen rear to have an idea what I'll need when Fermin makes me a front sight, and I forget how spicy things get with the loads I'm used to shooting out of my FA 83. I think the FA97 and Mod 69 are in a similar class- Goldilocks guns for those they fit. |
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Post by paul105 on Dec 10, 2022 18:20:53 GMT -5
Thanks David. Not able to duplicate the above offhand group on demand (even a blind squirrel finds an acorn occasionally). Same physical stature as mentioned above - the L Frames and FA M97s just work for me. The older I get, shorter barrels also seem less tiring and easier to steady.
Paul
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Post by sanjuan65 on Dec 17, 2022 12:59:41 GMT -5
Great Shooting, Great Gun... Great group! What 250 gr lhp are you using? |
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Post by dobegrant on Dec 17, 2022 17:30:49 GMT -5
Very good shooting and a very good looking revolver, love the grips
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Post by ezekiel38 on Dec 17, 2022 17:42:24 GMT -5
SanJuan65 Yes, they are a 250 lead HP. I believe I purchased them at GT Bullets.
dobegrant: Thanks I have VZs on weapons from J frame to N frame. This is their "rough" exterior model I think they are called Tactical Diamonds. Mag loads are a little rough on the hands but I will only shoot a couple of cylinderfuls at an outing. They lock that Smith into your hand for fast 44 Mag DA work. (if you can shoot a 44 Mag DA rapidly. Guess it depends on the size of the bear.)
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Post by paul105 on Dec 18, 2022 12:32:48 GMT -5
(if you can shoot a 44 Mag DA rapidly. Guess it depends on the size of the bear.) Made me laugh -- love it! |
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