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Handled a number of 69's and each on was noticibly different where the ball detent engaged the barrel (may be wrong on parts names here). The first one I handled engaged very securely but the other two were marginal in their engagement. Seems odd in a Smith revolver.
Seems like a nice gun regardless, although seems awfully delicate in hand and doesn't enstill the faith my SBH's do. I know I'm comparing apples to oranges here, but I would feel a little spooked to start launching off 300 grain hardcasts over a mid-twenties grain load of H110 or Enforcer. Perhaps I just don't get it though and this gun isn't for me. May be why I left all three siting on the shelves.
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Winchester white box 44 magnums were more than I wanted to shoot. A 240 gr lead bullet over 7.5 gr of Unique is perfect out of a 69.
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I carry this 629-4 when in Griz Country. It's my third, and they've all been great. ![[Linked Image]](http://i861.photobucket.com/albums/ab176/larrykay47/c542cbf8.jpg) My only 44 Special ---- Carried much more than the 629. ![[Linked Image]](http://i861.photobucket.com/albums/ab176/larrykay47/a668c219.jpg) I'd have a very hard time not carrying that Ruger. Travis
Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house
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Handled a number of 69's and each on was noticibly different where the ball detent engaged the barrel (may be wrong on parts names here). The first one I handled engaged very securely but the other two were marginal in their engagement. Seems odd in a Smith revolver.
Seems like a nice gun regardless, although seems awfully delicate in hand and doesn't enstill the faith my SBH's do. I know I'm comparing apples to oranges here, but I would feel a little spooked to start launching off 300 grain hardcasts over a mid-twenties grain load of H110 or Enforcer. Perhaps I just don't get it though and this gun isn't for me. May be why I left all three siting on the shelves.
-John You either want an L-Frame or you don't. Travis
Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house
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Yes. They were made to a tracing of my hand.
Conduct is the best proof of character.
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Handled a 69 today. It felt like perfection in my hand. If I had the cash, I would have had a new .44mag.
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Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house
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Already sorting through the safe...
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I haven't advised you prostitute yourself.
Yet...
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Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house
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A friend who is big into .44 Special has one of those stainless Flat Tops...it is his favorite .44....
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I own multitudes of 44 Special's, both Smith's and Ruger's, and there is nothing finer than a 4 5/8" mid-frame Ruger SA, converted OM or the NM IMO. ![[Linked Image]](http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa437/boxhead61/HartonSpecial1.jpg)
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I own multitudes of 44 Special's, both Smith's and Ruger's, and there is nothing finer than a 4 5/8" mid-frame Ruger SA, converted OM or the NM IMO. That sir, is a thing of beauty! -John
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Too good a thread to leave in the archives. And I bought a 44 Magnum today. Pictures to come....
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Too good a thread to leave in the archives. And I bought a 44 Magnum today. Pictures to come.... I'll be looking forward to it. I need to put up a pic of my model 69 I got awhile back.
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Come on America,
Athletes and actors are not heroes, only soldiers, airmen,marines and sailors get that respect�and let's add firemen and LEO's
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I own multitudes of 44 Special's, both Smith's and Ruger's, and there is nothing finer than a 4 5/8" mid-frame Ruger SA, converted OM or the NM IMO. Is this one going on the auction block any time soon? Travis
Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house
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If It does,I already called dibs...
Come on America,
Athletes and actors are not heroes, only soldiers, airmen,marines and sailors get that respect�and let's add firemen and LEO's
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I own multitudes of 44 Special's, both Smith's and Ruger's, and there is nothing finer than a 4 5/8" mid-frame Ruger SA, converted OM or the NM IMO. Is this one going on the auction block any time soon? Travis That one will go in the kiln with me. This one, maybe. ![[Linked Image]](http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa437/boxhead61/Guns2011030.jpg)
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Dang EdM, you have some beautiful firearms there!!!!!
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