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Main Forums => The Roundtable => Topic started by: roo_ster on June 09, 2014, 01:46:42 PM
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http://www.gunblast.com/SW-69.htm
Probably discussed here before, but I have not seen any "actually shot the thing" reviews.
FTR, review is from Gunblast, who never post bad reviews. So take the review with a grain of salt.
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_827559_-1_757769_757767_757751_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y
The revolver in the review has a 4" bbl. I would be inclined toward a 2" or 2.5" bbl snubby to complement my 4" bbl 629.
(https://armedpolitesociety.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smith-wesson.com%2Fwcsstore%2FSmWesson2%2Fupload%2Fimages%2Ffirearms%2Fdetail_md%2F162069_01_md.jpg&hash=019802a3e11adc9cf0c540aaf3758d1d8cb16386)
I do like the partial underlug vs the full underlug on most other L-frames.
GB even tested it with full-power loads in the ~300gr range. Ouch. I don't like those in my 629. I would be inclined toward 240gr LSWC or LSWC-HP in the 1000fps range. Or the Buffalo Bore .44mag 180gr LSWCHP counterpart tot he "deer grenade" load. LSWC vs LSCWHP to be determined if I was in town or toting in the brush.
Nice to see S&W produce new & innovative stuff.
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looks like a great gun to me
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With full house loads they can be a real pain in the... wrist. With light loads they are a joy, especially if the action has been smoothed a bit and you've taken the time to get a grip that really fits your hand.
Brad
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That looks real interesting.
I like shooting my 5" 629 w full underlug but its just so darn BIG and HEAVY in a holster. Even with a good gun belt I have trouble keeping my pants up.
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That would be a sweet carry gun with a 3" barrel and shooting 44 special loads out of it.
bob
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That would be a sweet carry gun with a 3" barrel and shooting 44 special loads out of it.
bob
so I'm not the only one to think that
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so I'm not the only one to think that
That would be the late 696, of which S&W sold dozens and dozens before they were disco'd.
I have a couple of 629's in 3-inch, one a Magna-ported Trail Boss. They're a handful with full-tilt-and-boogie ammo. As horsepower decreases, they become a real pleasure to shoot. One of them is what I tote when I want to make a political statement when carrying openly.
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That looks real interesting.
I like shooting my 5" 629 w full underlug but its just so darn BIG and HEAVY in a holster. Even with a good gun belt I have trouble keeping my pants up.
One word: suspenders.
Russ
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Waiting patiently for the 3- series scandium. No really, i'd be all over it. =D