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Post by callmaker on Jul 19, 2023 16:10:24 GMT -5
I took a chance on one. It really surprised me how good it is. Zero plans to let it go!
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Post by tentcamper on Jul 25, 2023 8:30:17 GMT -5
I took a chance on one. It really surprised me how good it is. Zero plans to let it go! I too took a chance on the model 69. I don't regret it one bit.
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Post by ezekiel38 on Jul 25, 2023 13:17:31 GMT -5
Bought my first 69 4" in late 14 or early 15. It's my constant comanion in the brush. Great shooters, clever design. My bigger 44s stay in the house, an L frame 44 is perfect for packin.
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Post by aware on Jul 25, 2023 13:19:53 GMT -5
It seems like I remember reading that some were converting the model 69 to 45 colt. I don't see how that would work given the size of the cylinder, but there were those who seemed to think it would be "easy". However, I don't remember seeing any model 69's that were actually converted.
Does anyone have any information on this?
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Post by kevshell on Jul 25, 2023 18:20:10 GMT -5
It seems like I remember reading that some were converting the model 69 to 45 colt. I don't see how that would work given the size of the cylinder, but there were those who seemed to think it would be "easy". However, I don't remember seeing any model 69's that were actually converted. Does anyone have any information on this? I know someone who has one with plans to convert it. I've not seen one either....yet. |
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Post by aware on Jul 26, 2023 10:29:26 GMT -5
It seems like I remember reading that some were converting the model 69 to 45 colt. I don't see how that would work given the size of the cylinder, but there were those who seemed to think it would be "easy". However, I don't remember seeing any model 69's that were actually converted. Does anyone have any information on this? I know someone who has one with plans to convert it. I've not seen one either....yet. Thanks. At least I know I wasn't hallucinating! |
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Post by kings6 on Jul 26, 2023 11:51:30 GMT -5
I think if I had one and was thinking of converting to 45 I’d just load heavy 300 grain cast bullets in 44 Special cases and call it good.
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Post by domino300 on Jul 26, 2023 12:02:43 GMT -5
They need to chamber one in 41 Mag!
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Post by potatojudge on Jul 26, 2023 12:29:35 GMT -5
In an L frame 45 Colt can you really do any more than a 44? Hot 300 grain loads break my grip in the model 69 and make follow up shots much slower. Maybe Magnaporting would help in that regard and make 45 more approachable. Heavy 44 special are perfect in an L frame. I'd be more interested in having a 396 cylinder fit to a model 69 www.gunpartscorp.com/products/1195370 |
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Post by Encore64 on Jul 26, 2023 12:33:55 GMT -5
Big fan of the M69 myself. Had the throats opened to .4305", New Grips and a Tromix Cylinder Latch put on mine. It's one of my favorite woods carry guns.
I'd definitely buy one in 45 Colt or ACP/Auto Rim...
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Post by blackmamba on Jul 26, 2023 15:01:30 GMT -5
An L-frame .41 magnum would be the bomb! And the factory rubber grips fit me like they were custom molded.
5 inch barrel, please . . .
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Post by bula on Jul 26, 2023 15:16:02 GMT -5
I let a 4" go to get the snubby one. Dumb move, this really is a case of, the correct answer is BOTH ! I made some progress awhile back when I had the 4" of a 300gr SWC in Spec brass. Didn't finish work up, and go forward with. Yet. Not sure how far it would stay stable, but wouldn't be for distance anyway.
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Post by bigbore5 on Jul 26, 2023 15:23:51 GMT -5
I'd be more interested in having a 396 cylinder fit to a model 69 That would be very interesting. |
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Post by cddogfan1 on Jul 26, 2023 15:24:19 GMT -5
It seems like I remember reading that some were converting the model 69 to 45 colt. I don't see how that would work given the size of the cylinder, but there were those who seemed to think it would be "easy". However, I don't remember seeing any model 69's that were actually converted. Does anyone have any information on this? I know someone who has one with plans to convert it. I've not seen one either....yet. It was "Aciera" on the board here. I read where he has removed the barrel. I read into it from his posts that he was a good friend and has worked in John Linebaugh's shop. I think he mentioned somewhere going back there to help Dustin in the near futures since John has passed. |
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Post by cddogfan1 on Jul 26, 2023 15:29:12 GMT -5
Acirea post copied from how does Ruger make the Alaskan thread.
Certainly David.
John and I were in the shop working. Hadn’t worked together for a while and catching up on projects.
He mentioned he liked the Model 69 and asked S&W to do one in 45 Colt. And they wouldn’t.
He had a 4” ala S&W Mountain Gun. I had a 2 3/4 ala “what I could find”
He said you needed a special tool to remove the barrel and I said I didn’t know that, ignorance is bliss and would try.
I’ve probably have used 150-200 pounds worth of Cerosafe………always have some. Like breath mints.
Someone here told me about removal of the two piece.
Cramming a tissue in the forcing and putting a hex wrench in the end of the barrel and filling the barrel full of Cerosafe.
Lett it cool and it turned out smoothly……..no “breaking it loose.
Ol Wyatt sort of gave me a sideways look and his “ well shit” smile and all was good.
But that’s the way we have been for 30 years. He knew what he wanted and I knew how to do it. He knew.
Barrels, cylinders, tooling for grip frame casting. We were different but it worked right.
The shroud David is keyed very nicely to the frame. No twist. And the barrel threads were smooth as silk.
Takes a bit longer without the special tool. But turn the barrel long and cut back the back of the barrel till you get .002-.003 cylinder gap. Melt and remove with Cerrosafe and all.
The threads are so smooth you can use a torque wrench to tighten to get position right.
Really is simple………
And was going to be the first revolver I finished for him instead of the other way around when I did his 4” model 69.
I made him parts. I removed the variable with parts he hated to make.
I made jigs and fixtures……..so he had repeatability.
My darex drill sharpener solved his dull drill problem 30 years ago. With Diamond wheels it solved his carbide drill problem.
Sorry to ramble. It’s late and Dustin and I have been talking and I’m flying home in a few hours. Back to stay in November.
Move in and play in the shop.
David….sorry to ramble…..miss my Lo Buddy.
The barrel turning is very easy and predictable with collets.
Very little stress on the barrel. Same dimension for forcing cone. We didn’t have a chance to finish when last I was here.
And so busy getting everything ready this time for the move.
In November we will finish and give a report.
I hope to have a RH 2 piece by then for a 480 and cut away for 284 shotshells
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