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Posted: 12/12/2017 10:05:11 PM EDT
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Will a 310 even fit in the cylinder of it?
I think 300gr really pushes it on a 29. I wouldn't mind one, it's probably a great little packing gun. Would shoot it with specials more than anything though. |
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Posted: 12/12/2017 10:14:00 PM EDT
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I bought a 4 inch when they first came out. I love it, I think of it as a 44 Special that also has Magnum capability. I have not tried any of the heavy bullet loads in it, 99% of my Shooting is with a 250grain Keith bullet at 900-1000 FPS.
I also bought a 2 3/4 inch Model 69 when it came out. I haven’t shot it much, but it shows promise. A user on another forum has done a lot of work with the 69 in both barrel lengths. Lots of reading at these links. Model 69 2 3/4 inch Model 69 4 1/4 inch |
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Posted: 12/12/2017 10:48:03 PM EDT
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Will a 310 even fit in the cylinder of it? I think 300gr really pushes it on a 29. I wouldn't mind one, it's probably a great little packing gun. Would shoot it with specials more than anything though. |
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Posted: 12/12/2017 10:50:13 PM EDT
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I bought a 4 inch when they first came out. I love it, I think of it as a 44 Special that also has Magnum capability. I have not tried any of the heavy bullet loads in it, 99% of my Shooting is with a 250grain Keith bullet at 900-1000 FPS. I also bought a 2 3/4 inch Model 69 when it came out. I haven’t shot it much, but it shows promise. A user on another forum has done a lot of work with the 69 in both barrel lengths. Lots of reading at these links. Model 69 2 3/4 inch Model 69 4 1/4 inch The 2.75 is what I want. I'll stitch up a chest rig and it will be perfect for walking my property |
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Posted: 12/13/2017 9:13:48 PM EDT
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I've had a 329PD for a number of years. Its a nice super lightweight pistol and I like mine, but keep in mind that the 329PD has limits on what it can use as far as stout 44 mag loads. Buffalo Bore does not recommend using their heavy max loads in the 329PD, so this may influence your decision. That being said the 329PD can handle good 44 mag loads, but I don't know how strong the M69 is but something to check into.
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Posted: 12/13/2017 11:55:41 PM EDT
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According to S&W the 69 is good for full magnum loads.
I am heading over to PSA to see if any are in stock maybe I'll have one tomorrow |
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Posted: 12/14/2017 4:44:29 PM EDT
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The Garrett Defender is too long for the M69, but you can get similar performance by handloading the Barnes Buster 300gr bullets loaded to 950-1050 fps and seated deep in the pistol case. Modest charges of many suitable pistol powders are published that will get you into that speed range giving you modest recoil, deep penetration, and excellent accuracy from that revolver.
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Posted: 12/14/2017 8:02:51 PM EDT
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I had my local dealer order me one and it's supposed to be here Monday
The only one local in stock was at Cabela's of course it was $125 more expensive than what my small dealer guy would sell it for. Not to mention the 30 minute wait for the two gun salesman's to take care of the 20 different people at the counter. The good news is as I was able to pick up a nice 81 model 94 30-30. Love me some lever action. I'm probably going to pick up a couple Lee molds and just play around till I find a load I like. |
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Posted: 12/18/2017 9:48:51 AM EDT
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I have the 4.25 inch version and love it. Can anyone recommend a good hip AND shoulder holster for it? I carry it in the woods mostly.
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Posted: 12/18/2017 10:03:04 AM EDT
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Posted: 12/18/2017 12:50:11 PM EDT
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I have the 4.25 inch version and love it. Can anyone recommend a good hip AND shoulder holster for it? I carry it in the woods mostly. As an extra you can have them add a top strap to the holster. If you hip carry, you don't need it but if you shoulder carry, you do. |
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Posted: 12/18/2017 5:25:06 PM EDT
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I have one and it shoots great
I wouldn't want to put the Gun on heavy bullet overload but to shoot a cylinder full now and again for an occasional bear OK |
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Posted: 12/18/2017 7:27:41 PM EDT
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Simply Rugged makes a good hip holster and a harness to make it a shoulder/chest holster. Sourdough Pancake. As an extra you can have them add a top strap to the holster. If you hip carry, you don't need it but if you shoulder carry, you do. |
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Posted: 12/19/2017 12:36:13 AM EDT
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Well I know there are no pics but I picked up my new model 69.
What a bad ass little revolver. Lockup was tight the timing was spot on and the trigger was not to bad. Overall I am ecstatic I reload but since I have no dies I picked up some ammo at the small shop I got it from. I forget the brand name but it was Starline brass with 200grain xtp loads. Recoil was snappy but no big deal and pretty much exactly with I thought it would be. I make my own holsters so I have some tooling leather and hardware inbound and plan to make a chest rig as time permits |
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Posted: 1/2/2018 2:03:09 PM EDT
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I live in the PRK, so I have a 10 day wait. I have one in jail and am really excited. I chose the 4.25" barrel........
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Posted: 1/3/2018 10:42:03 PM EDT
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I bought one in each barrel length. They both have their uses, but for a home defense gun, I prefer the shorter barrel loaded with 44 specials. I'll probably sell the longer barrel just because I don't really shoot it.
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Posted: 1/4/2018 10:14:45 PM EDT
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Hickok45 has two vids on the youtubes.
Better get one before it gets a dash.. I like the fact it fits in K frame leather I had already. |
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Posted: 1/6/2018 3:23:55 PM EDT
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Will a 310 even fit in the cylinder of it? ....h. you can load it long, or short long fits in my superblackhawk without much to spare short is no longer than a typical 44 bullet 200LEE ...265 ohaus Keith... and 310 LEE  Attached File |
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Posted: 1/6/2018 3:31:16 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/7/2018 9:07:21 PM EDT
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I was just pricing these out today online. I want to order one really bad but I don't want to charge anything right now that I can pay off right away.
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Posted: 1/7/2018 9:40:07 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/12/2018 10:41:37 AM EDT
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I was just pricing these out today online. I want to order one really bad but I don't want to charge anything right now that I can pay off right away. |
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Posted: 1/12/2018 10:54:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Smart. My theory has always been that if you have to finance firearms, you probably have more pressing needs than buying that firearm. 
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Posted: 1/22/2018 6:15:25 PM EDT
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Thanks a lot! As soon as the plastic cools off from Christmas that's what I'm getting. Perfect for my needs. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Simply Rugged makes a good hip holster and a harness to make it a shoulder/chest holster. Sourdough Pancake. As an extra you can have them add a top strap to the holster. If you hip carry, you don't need it but if you shoulder carry, you do. |
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Posted: 1/22/2018 7:12:12 PM EDT
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I have one and love it. Great balance between weight and size for backpacking. I had my 4” ported which really reduces muzzle flip.
It’s my wife’s favorite gun. She completed her LTC/ CHL class with it and 250gr rounds. She had to shoot alone as no one wanted to be next to her after the first shot. |
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Posted: 1/25/2018 10:05:36 AM EDT
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I have one and love it. Great balance between weight and size for backpacking. I had my 4” ported which really reduces muzzle flip. It’s my wife’s favorite gun. She completed her LTC/ CHL class with it and 250gr rounds. She had to shoot alone as no one wanted to be next to her after the first shot. |
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Posted: 2/1/2018 9:52:41 PM EDT
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I almost ordered one this week. The short barrel. But I opted for a Ruger Alaskan .44. I wouldn’t mind getting one though, as another poster said before it gets a dash.
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