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Post by Doc Barranti on Nov 13, 2014 15:15:09 GMT -5
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Post by Fowler on Nov 13, 2014 16:16:42 GMT -5
Mike is that holster basically a Hank Sloan without the hammer cover sheild or is it different? What do you think of the gun for shooting? I keep pondering one of these...
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Post by Doc Barranti on Nov 13, 2014 16:54:50 GMT -5
Mike is that holster basically a Hank Sloan without the hammer cover sheild or is it different? What do you think of the gun for shooting? I keep pondering one of these... Bill, the Hank Sloan was based off of this holster. Cut is very similar though this one has a bit more cant than the Sloan. So far, I've only shot it with the 44 Special Skeeter load, and I probably won't go over my standard Mary Gun 44 magnum load of 10 grs of Unique and the Keith bullet. |
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Post by Fowler on Nov 13, 2014 17:13:27 GMT -5
Yea it strikes me as more of a 44sp than a 44mag, but then the power is there if one should ever feel the need...
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Post by magman on Nov 13, 2014 19:24:08 GMT -5
Mine has been seriously accurate with a Keith bullet and 9.5 grains of Universal Clays. BTW, great looking holster. You definitely need some wood handles on that thing.
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Post by ezekiel38 on Nov 15, 2014 0:00:31 GMT -5
Doc I see you've been seduced by the svelteness(?) of the Model 69. I considered them a complete turn off and I have my old 29 from 1958. Then I was handed one at my favorite LGS and I fell in love with the size and balance of the weapon. Those grips have got to be killing S&W sales, Jeez they are ugly.
Bought said 69 on the spot and subsequently put a set of Hogues then Ahrends Combats on the gun. The Ahrends in Cocobolo are staying including the fingergrooves for the grooves fit my hand, and the hand loves the K frame dimensions of the gun.
Shot the 69 again today with the Skeeter load and I love this beast. Love that field holster! Would love it even more if it was on the Port side and it was black and basketweave stamped.
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Post by bulasteve on Nov 15, 2014 10:14:53 GMT -5
The more pics of these revolvers I see, the nore I think I might have to have one. It would make a good big brother to my .44spec Bulldog. Oh, maybe I'm weird, Ok,am weird, but I kinda like the grips shown. Business-like, ya know ?
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Post by Frank V on Nov 26, 2014 20:43:48 GMT -5
Mike thanks for your ideas about the 69.
I'm kind of like most, I don't like the lock either. That gun has nice lines, it's a well balanced 5gun, pleasing to the eye. I see is as a .44 Special, that can handle .44 Mags when needed.
That holster is beautiful, thanks for sharing.
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Post by Markbo on Nov 30, 2014 16:56:30 GMT -5
Mike what do you call the finish pattern on that holster? Very attractive.
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Post by nolongcolt on Nov 30, 2014 17:23:30 GMT -5
I handled one in the LGS recently too and unlike most I was not particularly impressed, especially being that even though its a five shooter, the amount of steel on the outside of the chamber walls is a bit thinnish. Yes I know there is no bolt notch, the weak point in the system but still it makes an N frame cylinder look all the safer. I have no doubt its entirely adequate to handle all but a lunatic load but for now at least I am sticking with the 629 or 29 for .44 magnum. I wont say never.
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Post by pistolman on Nov 30, 2014 18:39:35 GMT -5
Somehow the 5 shot turns me off.
I'd druther have my 629 safe queen which has always seen .44 spls only......
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Post by ezekiel38 on Dec 1, 2014 0:00:58 GMT -5
 This is my field rig now! I have a Pre29 and a 629 Mtn Revolver and a Ruger Bisley 44 Special but I am really enjoying this 44 Mag. |
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Post by Doc Barranti on Dec 1, 2014 15:24:48 GMT -5
Mike what do you call the finish pattern on that holster? Very attractive. Mark, I call that the Barranti Hammered Background. It is attractive, and does a nice job of concealing scratches. |
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Post by Markbo on Dec 1, 2014 22:12:48 GMT -5
I like it..well done!
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