S&W Model 69 44 Magnum 2.75" Barrel

[@counselingpsychology]

The "45" in Hickok45 is both his favorite caliber and the year of his last miss.

[@Hellebarde1351]

Logan Waltz no xx his last miss was in 45

[@babatulani6361]

year 1845

[@captainsaveahoe5730]

Lol

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

counselingpsychology dude, that was a good one.

[@ironicgrammernazi5965]

panfriedd I think you mean BC. I was watching Ancient Aliens a few years ago and there was an ancient depiction of a giant, in a t-shirt, khaki shorts, and a ball cap banging a gong from 200 yds. Personally I believe he is a timeless force that has been ridding the world of two liters since the beginning of time.

[@wewd]

Even though Elmer Keith was the inventor of the .44 Magnum, he still considered .44 Special to be his favorite round.

[@andreweverts4291]

My daughter just joined NRA through the Hikock45 page before starting her freshman year at Hillsdale College. LOVE the Hickok45 channel!

[@judithbeers7598]

@John Grit AMEN

[@wewd]

Daughter loves guns and she's going to Hillsdale? You're doing that "parenting" thing right, Andrew!

[@BlackWarriorLures]

"You can't cheat physics too much." Only Hickok, folks! Only Hickok.

[@unklemike5012]

Someday, I hope I have access to a range like yours. What a joy it must be, to be able to step outside your house and do some trigger pulling anytime you feel the urge. God bless you guys, and especially littlest Hickock. I need a wheel gun in my life, but I think I might want a 6-shot .357/.38, and probably an off brand for poor folks. Thanks for the video, guys. Would love to hang out with you both on the Hank Strange daily broadcasts sometime.

[@olderwiser2080]

Thanks for taking some for team. You're spot on the recoil. I bought my 1st .44 Mag, a 6" 29, over 30 years ago. I don't even care much for full 240gr out of my 4" 629. The video just can't communicate the punch of the full .44 loads, even in a light piece. I have been on a .44 kick lately, and chose the 4" 629PD (25.5 oz) over the 2.75 69, for non-bear country back up & shotshell snake control. My EDC is a HK VP9, and for bear country, I like a G20. Let's not forget, the .44 Mag is a hunting round, and is overpowered for self defense on human threats. .44 special is plenty for SD, especially considering the flinching & follow up issues firing a very high recoil load. As a long time .44 fan, I concur with your typically excellent assessment.

[@stevenwagner9912]

Over the years I have loaded everything from light specials with 180 grain cast up to a hot 300 grain bullet that I call your own personal earthquake load. It would drop a dog pack . Mostly I would shoot a very heavy special or a light magnum. Now I don't have any due to arthritis.

[@jamesoncross7494]

If hickok45 is complaining about the recoil I don't want any part of shooting magnums in that revolver. God love him!

[@McLamore1]

Thanks!

[@retireddpd1996]

Nice, nice, nice. Still not as nice as my S&W Mod 25 4 inch in 45 LC. That is man stopper enough for me. Kept me alive for a lot of years in Detroit PD. Have a good day guys.

[@GeorgeHeil-ch3ro]

You can put it in your will to me !

[@EliasGraves]

“Ya know shooting is fun!” -Hickok That sums it up!!!

[@AllisChalmersMN]

I picked one of these beauties today! I have some long barrel revolvers and a 4 inch 357. I decided I needed a short barrel revolver and decided this is the one. I love crazy guns so I had to get one.

[@kettle_of_chris]

The best of the *first* *15* *seconds* of any gun video I've seen so far God I love that sound!

[@FabioAmar100]

I'm absolutely stunned with your videos, Sir. Not to mention the absolutely accurate aim. Thank you 🇧🇷🇺🇸

[@TheWeatherbuff]

Hickok, coffee and cordite in the morning. Perfect combo. I need to learn to appreciate revolvers. "Magnumized"... word of the year.

[@scottirving560]

i'm not recoil sensitive either. Nothing has smacked my hand as hard as shooting a 629 snub performance center Smith and Wesson 44 mag, not very fun. Absolutely love this channel, thanks for all the info and great entertainment hickock45.

[@johnstathopoulos300]

Just ordered one! I'm also a fan of snub nose revolvers - the charter arms bulldog was my first handgun. I've had that for about 5 years and it's time for an upgrade! Thanks for the video, guys.

[@boscoalbertbaracus1362]

dear lord, thats definitely an upgrade. The warranty is "good" on the charter arms, but like Taurus, theres a reason they will so readily replace an entire gun....

[@justinbecker8110]

That is awesome Bud's Gun Shop been loaning guns all these years

[@rogerpemberton79]

Hickok45 with all of your 44 magnum videos you have influenced me to go buy the S&W 69 4 1/4 inch barrel in another of your videos as well the 2 3/4 inch version in this video. I'm looking forward to both. Hopefully will pick both up sometime next week.

[@jivadaya6439]

The pleasure Hickok gets from handling and shooting revolvers is...INFECTIOUS :D

[@hickok45]

I can believe that, because I am seriously "infected" myself. :-)

[@tiggerr42431]

Always a worth while video to watch. I love my 29 model and shot a coffee can full at the range last time. I really enjoy shooting a 44 special pitbull charter arms 5 shot. This might fit that niche nicely.

[@bradleyzimmerman4184]

Some people don't like the black controls on Smiths guns but I think combined with that grip it is just a beautiful gun. I think I am going to get the 66 for my wifes home defense gun. She doesn't like semi-autos so any excuse for getting another beautiful wheel gun, I'll take it.

[@jeremyblackwater439]

😑 every single time I watch this man’s channel I have to convince myself that I don’t “need” another gun 😩.

[@willcupo4742]

i had the opposite experience.

[@pekolucky]

God bless you Hickok for touching off that cannon for us.

[@Espressodepressoh]

Cheers for putting up these videos mate! It's awesome to have these educational videos of firearms. As an Australian it's great to have this knowledge as firearms aren't as common here. Keep up the awesome work!

[@precisionmarksman5084]

Please do a review on the .44 magnum Ruger RedHawk Kodiak 2.75". You reviewed the 8-shot. 357 version, but it was originally designed for .44mag. A comparison of all snub-nose .44s would be interesting.

[@rickfoley5596]

precisionmarksman I fired that gun and that big frame makes even hot 44 mag a pleasure to shoot.

[@kenhelmers2603]

We all appreciate the pain you submit to for us :) Thanks for sharing your videos!

[@DavidKasan]

Great video as always!! As an owner of both the 3" 629 and the 2.75" 69, I was more than curious to see what the Great Hickok had to say. I must admit I agree completely. My range routine with either is Light 44 Spl, Med 44 Spl, Hot 44 Spl, Light 44 Mag, Med 44 Mag, done. I never go above that. Totally agree with a "great 44 Spl that is completely 44 Mag capable". Need to order up the Rosewood Pack grips from Bud's for my EDC of the 69. That and an EZ loader strip with another 5, and I never feel the need for more of anything. So many options with only one firearm!

[@michaelhatfield3430]

Nice revolver. Was going to buy a Charter Arms Bulldog Pug in .44Special but think this video just changed my mind. I have always liked short barrel big bore revolvers. I have a .41Magnum but have never owned a .44Mag. Great video as always.

[@echo700]

Michael Hatfield If you can afford it, go for it!

[@boscoalbertbaracus1362]

Yea hope you went with anything other than the Charter Arms.

[@unapeppina4824]

Best way to unwind: watching a good ole' hickok45 video.

[@hardball107]

Many years ago, back in the 80's I bought a 629 with an unfluted cylinder and a 2.5" barrel, no etching on the cylinder new from Smith. I believe it was a pre-Backpacker. I eventually sold it, wish I had it back, never seen another but I was young, didn't know about the 44 Special and it was a bruiser with full house 44 Magnum loads. Liked the revolver, traded it for a 6.5" 629 Classic. What a difference that extra 4" of barrel made, it started my handgun hunting career here in NYS, accounted for dozens of deer over the years. I just can imagine what that 629 is like to shoot, not pleasant but I handload now so it wouldn't be an issue. That 2.75" tube IMHO although not bad just looks a little weird, a 3" or 3.25" tube would make it look more balanced.

[@apb2887]

Revolvers are so damn sexy, even the tacticool guys gotta admit it!

[@sloggnznorgin6285]

adam briar I know right? I want one! 😀

[@apb2887]

wild bill Absolutely! You can end up in the poor house once you get into shooting 308 and above lol

[@apb2887]

Slogg Znorg I only have one revolver, a Ruger GP100. I really want a Colt Python but honestly I'd settle for any of the Colt Serpent series revolvers, nice guns

[@sloggnznorgin6285]

adam briar Nice! It certainly is an endless quest to obtain them all isn't it? My wife gets more nervous as I put more things on my wish list. Hehe.

[@KegzTandOG]

There’s just something about a revolver or a lever gun that is unmistakably beautiful and stylish.

[@mdw4health]

I magna-ported mine 😁 - - - I love it! .44 Special - Sweet! .44 mag - Little problem... A very sweet conceal carry...

[@Victoria-jo3wr]

Thank you for posting this! I shot a .44 magnum for the first time today and boy...did it hurt.

[@robertrenstrom4668]

Ahhh, just what the doctor ordered, a day of revolver therapy. I've been watching all the revolver videos that I could on this "day-of-rest" since ammo is at a unbelievable premium these days.

[@jcsman4244]

Imagine growing up with Hickok45 as your grandpa.

[@perezmig577]

Best gun channel on You Tube, period.

[@willo7734]

I picked up one of these and he’s right. Full power magnums can put a hurt on your wrist but they are still fun to shoot. a Pachmayr rubber grip helped a lot. Handloading does make this gun extremely versatile. shooting hot 44 specials or light 44 mags is a blast.

[@markkravig7410]

I have the 329 and love it. Wish they made a Scandium & Titanium version of this Model 69. The shorter barrel and the thinner cylinder would be an incredible hiking gun for bear country.

[@thealsatian4232]

This gun just feels so “business like “ in the hand. A very different gun than the 4.2 inch. Great carry gun.

[@Mrgunsngear]

looks like a sweet shooter!

[@fobroth0236]

Every gun's a great shooter on this channel. He could be using a drinking straw and paper wads and that stinkin gong would be ringing. Don't know how he does it.

[@BJPr12]

Hickock should start signing the firearms he uses once he sends them back. That thing will be a collector's piece!

[@joshoa90210]

You should do a video showcasing your collection and tell us a little about your safe of choice. That would be interesting!

[@citrus737]

Just got one. Great revolver, looking forward to shooting it. Thanks Hickok45 for the fun, factual vids.

[@yekimikey]

Have seen all of your videos for years now, each video better than the last, keep it up.

[@wpherigo1]

Great video, as usual! I've been watching your videos since almost the start (watched the vids on shooting the G26 long distance many times when I was looking for my first firearm). You've got me hooked on revolvers, for sure. Everyone should have at least one centerfire -- they are fun and help you improve your skills. Plus, they are just classic. Thank you!

[@avlisk]

I grew up on Mattel Shootin' Shell revolvers and Hubley, too. Now, after a 50 year break, I'm looking at revolvers again. I sure missed a lot of shooting time at the range!

[@stevemiller4753]

@@avlisk m

[@georgei4756]

"shooting is fun, you ever notice that?"

[@97Leydens]

LOL I was literally reading your comment right as he said that. funny

[@ikenunez7932]

Yes sir a awesome sport slash past time or career always a lot of fun the day s just burn up so fast

[@bill4880]

I noticed that!

[@kyleritchie50]

Got this gun and shoot .44 special. Carry magnum when I'm in the woods though. Great backup bear gun.

[@paulsimmons5726]

I've shot a number of 44Mag's over the years but far prefer the 38/357 guns. Then again, I don't live in an area populated by grizzlies. Great video as always!

[@TexasDog3]

It's a beautiful revolver. S&W makes great revolvers.

[@and504chls]

TexasDog

[@MegaAppleshit]

Yeah, but too bad they have those moronic locks on them. I will personally never buy any handgun with a damn key lock built into the thing.

[@judithbeers7598]

S&W are the very best!

[@cliftonwhittaker260]

Good video, Hickok. Would love to have one of those. For many years my EDC revolver was a 3" 44 spcl. Only used handholds in it. 215gr Lyman SWC at 760 fps chronographed. I had a lot of confidence in that setup. :)

[@mannyfox8089]

Bulldog?

[@tvbuu]

Damn that thing sounds powerful

[@fortitudinemethonorem4088]

"He got magnumized, magnumized" 😄

[@jamesshoffner409]

Hickok 45 is Wild Bill incarnate ! Excellent mindset & trigger control.

[@dennisgipson7975]

Hickock is the really cool uncle that we all now have!

[@Dr.Edward_Richtofen115]

Pastor Hickok45, keep preaching.

[@billryan7682]

Excellent, excellent, thank you so much for shooting that tempting watermelon with "real" 44 magnum ammo. I really found it cool. Great stuff!

[@5.56pete]

That's one deadly sounding giggle there sir..

[@brianmerz6070]

I traded my Ruger Redhawk 5.5 inch .44 mag, for a Glock 36. I wish I had both. Great video as always.

[@JamesPotter-p2q]

This was my first firearm purchase. I absolutely love this revolver. I have a thing for Smith & Wesson Snub-nose revolvers and I love the big bore cartridges .44 .45 Colt but also love the Magnums.... ...357 magnum. .44 magnum . I really appreciate your videos. Hope to see my second firearm purchase the Smith & Wesson model 327 PC 2" barrel. Love this gun. Again thank you for all of your information and wisdom in your videos. I'll be watching for it.

[@quickdubbs328]

Combat .44 Magnum is a BEAST!

[@joshuamontaigu7866]

Hickok45 here with a COMBAT MAGNUM. Yeah thats a good way to start the morning

[@smartass23t]

Hickok, I've said this before but I love your revolver vids. Keep them coming!

[@stansdds]

Nice! Maybe not the best choice as a personal defense handgun in the house or on the street, but this would be really good as protection while in the woods.

[@boscoalbertbaracus1362]

why not? Is it not going to be effective in those places?

[@morelenmir]

I am not usually a fan of the super-short barrelled pistols, but this one really catches my eye. The versatility of the magnum revolvers always impresses me, although it is a shame it struggles with the higher power rounds. From what Hickok says I think the problem is more the human factor than the gun itself. Presumably, from a mechanical standpoint it is capable of shooting them without difficulty?

[@Kornholeeoo]

I had one of these last year and had to sell it. Financial reasons. 😢 Just bought another one. I was having withdrawals! 😂 This gun is awesome!

[@KCJbomberFTW]

My opinion on these if you were gonna carry is remember it’s going to hurt them way more than it’s going to hurt you

[@44Mag]

I bought one about a year ago....Had to send it back for repairs. (It locked up after the third shot using PMC 240gr factory ammo) The best thing about this gun, is 1 box of ammo lasts for 2-3 rage trips. - It is in no way painful to shoot, but it is super comfortable either. (An indoor range can be exciting though, due to the fire and concussion) Now, with 300gr Hard Cast rounds, most will not will not one to shoot more than 1 cylinder.

[@rogerpemberton79]

I put VZ Alien square butt conversion grips on my 4.25" 69 Combat Magnum and put the factory grips from it on my 2.75" 69 Combat Magnum. The reason is I noticed the factory grip on the 2.75" didn't fit my hand well and was exponentially more uncomfortable to shoot magnum rounds than the 4.25". Both are more comfortable to shoot now which confirmed that the factory grip was the biggest culprit. Some may find it hard to believe but I put the same VZ Alien square butt conversion grips on my 329PD and made a huge difference in the shootability of that lite weight hard kicking 44 magnum.

[@precisionmarksman5084]

You should do a side by side comparison between the 629 3" and the Ruger RedHawk Kodiak 2.75" 44mag.

[@skippy1395]

Keep up the good work! Loving the content!!! Love and respect

[@SandMDOTCOM1]

Smiths answer to the Taurus tracker. Looks like a great hiking/backup hunting gun.

[@therealhawkeyeii7888]

We were all waiting for you to finally knock that ram down.

[@mbw65]

You are the best! You always look at things the right way. I always refer you to new shooters.

[@flyingbeagles8328]

Even shooting vicariously through Hickok is a blast. I'm making another request for a SW 627 video.

[@MrXDLUCASXD]

The 44. Magnum is a Monster.

[@rockd8946]

Tremendous! This is great! Just picked one up....have not shot it yet. I've always liked the Mountain Gun by Smith...had one back in the 90's....so when I saw this one....why not? Probably be a great one to have on the trail. Appreciate your vids and time you spend on these...

[@kevinbartley9748]

Love my model 69 with the 2-3/4" barrel shoots like a dream

[@pjculbertson55]

Man, there just isn't anything like seeing a watermelon shot with a .44 Mag. Gives me the fizz.

[@steveyj75]

Like James May?

[@03Grunt-arrino]

You sold me. Just bought one haha. Can’t wait to try her out. Thanks for the great videos.

[@brianpartlow5530]

I like shooting! Big guns, little guns! I agree with you about lighter loads in little guns. I'll shoot magnums all day in a full size revolver but I think 9mm is too snappy for a pocket pistol. Little guns feel like they're gonna jump out of your hand with bigger calibers. You want them to sit snug in your hand for quick follow up shots.

[@u.p.woodtick3296]

I have a Ruger Super Blackhawk with a 4 5/8” barrel.......I can’t imagine the muzzle blast with that stubby sucker. Love your videos. Hello from the Upper Pennisula of Michigan

[@deanharris7434]

What a beautiful muzzle flash!

[@bigone9678]

Love my Bulldog Pug .44 Spcl, It's a beast

[@warrenbrogren7623]

I just got a model 69 and im shooting 240 grain Sierra loads and 5 is just right. Back down to 180 grain. Happiness aiis a big hole.

[@Brimwald]

Great video. This is a really interesting gun that I have been wondering about since Smith released it

[@moonlighter6]

I own an earlier S&W 44 magnum Model 29-4 2.5 inch barrel, brutal on the wrist.Funny, I've always shot 44 magnum, never thought of using 44 special, going to try that soon, though being rare I don't shoot it much.

[@ScreamingYellowMach]

I recently bought this exact same gun because of hickok45.

[@terryflanagan8349]

I can’t find a holster for mine, Hickok45...what are you wearing? This video is the reason I bought mine...I love it!

[@kenycharles8600]

Great video. Great gun. I really appreciate your diligence and your honesty. Now I am going to see if you have a Thompson Center Encore in .44 magnum in your video collection. Enjoy

[@teddysgunshop2318]

go ahead make my day Hickok for president

[@HeavyMental1000]

Man .44 special is tough to find sometimes

[@chocoboknight83]

Your new Gong is awesome. Thank you . :)

[@TheMagnumChannel]

Hickok you're no wimp...I shoot some of those exact rounds in my super blackhawk, and they are HOT! My 10.5" barrel scoots them out at over 1500fps!

[@SilverBro96]

That thing with full power loads its a pocket rocket god damn!

[@forkboy3309]

"Nobody makes fun of 45 acp"

[@rickc2102]

*recalling frequent chucklefuckery*

[@MegaAppleshit]

More like .45 AARP

[@jackbenjamin4856]

Certainly not anyone who’s lived through being hit by one!

[@thedowntrodden1522]

You should try putting the grip from the Smith & Wesson 500 on it I put one on mine and it really helps I can even shoot the 300 grain Hornady no problem

[@michaeloconnor5905]

Hickok45 is someone who I would want to be my grandpas. But not someone who should be voting.

[@hickok45]

Sorry, I'm there to vote every single election. Somebody has to cancel out YOUR vote. :-)

[@michaeloconnor5905]

@@hickok45 Every election I drive a van full of illegals to the polls. It’s going to take more than one to cancel out my votes. I guess you could call me a coyote!

[@edwright6578]

This is a 3 load gun, lot's of them out there: 44 Russian commercial special (760 fps x 240 gr) point-less Hand loads: 44 Special + P at the range (1000 fps x 240 gr) useful 44 Magnum lite for defense (1150 fps x 240 gr) perfect 44 Magnum for back woods (1300 fps x 240 gr) painful

[@carlwilson4425]

Shot that on my birthday. Thank You, Hickok45!

[@christophern.8422]

I got a really good chuckle just after 9:32