Does the model 69 come drilled and tapped for scope mount bases? I'm wondering if there is a simple way to mount a miniaturized red dot sight on it?
My 61-year-old eyes don't see front sites very well anymore, but I'm thinking a miniature red dot sight on something that size and power would be a lot of fun! Maybe a Crimson Trace Laser grip too... (I really really hate not seeing a front site very well anymore...).
Yes most new (all) S&W revolvers are drilled and tapped for scope mounts. Just remove the rear sight their are three holes in the rear sight mortiss.
Here's are pretty trim little mount for Red Dots
https://www.allchingunparts.com/col...ts/smith-wesson-mini-sts-scope-mount-newHere's a picture of the Alchin mounted on my 629 Classic DX
Both Weaver and Weigand make bases that fits the S&Ws. I've only tried the Weaver -- It will mar the top strap a bit with use.
https://www.midwayusa.com/s?userSearchQuery=Weaver+s%26W+mount+base&userItemsPerPage=48
Here's a pic of the Weaver with a 4x Leupold on my 4 1/4" M69. I was using it to test loads:
Paul