tj3006
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Post by tj3006 on Aug 15, 2022 7:03:28 GMT -5
After shooting my model 69, I have a new found respect for the new Smiths.
I would love to see some more gun's built on this theme.
A 5 inch 5 shot in .41 Magnum would be just fantastic!.
Easy to carry, still accurate and powerful enough for hunting game as big as Elk.
There is no comparison to my old model 19 in regards to classy hand fitted parts.
And the stupid key lock sucks. But the gun works extremely well !. And is eminently useful...tj
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Post by x101airborne on Aug 15, 2022 7:38:09 GMT -5
I have been shooting a key lock model 66 for almost 20 years and have had no malfunctions, but I dont like the look of it either. Glad you are enjoying your new revolver.
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Post by oddshooter on Aug 15, 2022 9:52:06 GMT -5
Smith & Wesson's are a gentleman's gun.
Ruger's are a working man's gun.
I sometimes wear dress shoes.
Other times, I wear boots.
It depends on what I'm doing,
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cdf41
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Post by cdf41 on Aug 15, 2022 11:01:55 GMT -5
Exactly as JT says , SW is the racehorse and Ruger is the Clydesdale. I like em both!
Smith and Wesson I hope you're listening! Make us a 5 shot L Frame 41 magnum!
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Post by potatojudge on Aug 15, 2022 12:11:22 GMT -5
A lot of people pull the lock and put a thumb piece with a little extension at the top that covers the hole. Can't recall who makes the thumb piece now, but they're nice. Better checkering on the new part.
I'd like a 41 version also, but the reality is there is no reason for one. If bottle neck rounds were on the table I could see a 44 necked to 357, 10mm, or 41 as being useful in an L frame. 38-40 hot rodded as well. All that said, none of those are a meaningful improvement vs a 44 mag, except for small improvement in trajectory.
The scandium L frame in 44 special is better still, if you're ok with Special loads and the price tag.
Glad you're liking the 69. It's a game-changer and for me a near perfect DA.
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Post by Encore64 on Aug 15, 2022 12:13:51 GMT -5
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Post by oddshooter on Aug 16, 2022 15:53:09 GMT -5
encore
that is a clever way of covering the hole for those who are offended by said hole.
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DutchV
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Post by DutchV on Aug 16, 2022 17:56:10 GMT -5
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Post by ezekiel38 on Aug 16, 2022 18:38:33 GMT -5
I will affirm what Dutch is saying! I have one in my 4" 69. it looks nicer and improved the action by smoothing it a bit.
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Post by Encore64 on Aug 16, 2022 18:47:06 GMT -5
encore that is a clever way of covering the hole for those who are offended by said hole. Prescut I put one on my M69 and M25 Classic. I actually prefer the angle over the factory original... |
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Post by rangersedge on Aug 17, 2022 8:01:07 GMT -5
Encore: Does that one replace the lock or just cover it?
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Post by enfield on Aug 21, 2022 19:05:14 GMT -5
I put the lock delete kit in my 629, but it was still an eyesore. Tony's cylinder release fixed that.
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tj3006
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Post by tj3006 on Aug 22, 2022 8:41:39 GMT -5
Ruger's might be a bit of clydsdale when compared to SnWs. Even more with Colt,s.
But with a bit of attention from the right people a ruger is S gentelmanly
as anything. .. tj
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cable
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Post by cable on Aug 23, 2022 1:50:05 GMT -5
Exactly as JT says , SW is the racehorse and Ruger is the Clydesdale. I like em both! Smith and Wesson I hope you're listening! Make us a 5 shot L Frame 41 magnum! I sure would get one ASAP |
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Post by needsmostuff on Aug 23, 2022 8:54:31 GMT -5
Exactly as JT says , SW is the racehorse and Ruger is the Clydesdale. I like em both! Smith and Wesson I hope you're listening! Make us a 5 shot L Frame 41 magnum! And there's me, going the other way, thinking it's a perfect 7 or 8 shot 327FED.  |
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