Smith & Wesson Combat Magnums.. Part II (Model 69's)

[@stevemellgard6393]

Got the 69 in 4 1/4 inch about 5 years ago. Had it quad ported from Mag-na-port. Cylinder machined for moon clips and extended cylinder release from TK custom. DL fixed tactical rear sight with Hogue mono grip as well. I have a bad habit of taking something that's fine the way it is and improving on it. Good video.

[@WheelgunsOnWheels]

Nice shooting. .44 magnum are no small potatoes. Impressive indeed. Great video.

[@TheHide]

Agreed! Thanks for watching!

[@petergraziosi9716]

Bought the 2.75 inch model on Monday shot it on Tuesday (5 yards) with Magtech 240 gr JSP (50 rounds) and handled it with no issues. I had ordered those grips but may keep the stock ones as they weren't bad at all. I shot on Thursday starting at 5 yards and ended at 8 yards 50 rounds and the group was slightly larger than a quarter. I ordered the sight that has the white outline and will probably dab some white paint on the front sight. I believe I shot better today because I put the web of my hand high on the gun. I will admit my right-hand web is a bit tender tonight. On Tuesday I put my hand about 1/2 inch lower and didn't have any tenderness but didn't shoot as well. I figure once I get the new sight 10 yards should be doable. This will be my winter carry gun (Galco IWB) unfortunately living in central Florida that's about 4 weeks. I hunt hogs with a Raging Hunter in 44 mag so I do have some experience with magnum handguns. Also have a BFR in 350 legend but that's an entirely different beast!

[@waynemayle865]

Really like that 4 in.

[@Revolverman38]

I listened to your recommendation, and purchased these particular grips. I also just bought the Mod69 2.75 barrel I plan on installing these grips today and getting out to the range tomorrow 🇺🇸

[@TheHide]

Awesome, hope its serves you well! Thanks for watching!

[@Revolverman38]

​@The Hide I have a quick question. I tried to swap out my old grips for the new Hogue shown in the video, but i didn't have the pin attached to the bottom grip to install. My question is did your 69 come with that pin..?? I tried calling S&W but they were already closed, ill try back in the am

[@CreasyEQ]

I sure would. Any idea where I can find 1 in the combat model 66 .357 Magnum.

[@upnorth5465]

Just traded my 4" for the 2 3/4" model 69. It's a sweet rig! No regrets. If I want a large 44 revolver I'll grab my super redhawk.

[@jeffreylocke8808]

Hogue 500 S&W sorbethane padded rubber recoil tamer grips are mandatory for model 69 revolvers.

[@jeffreylocke8808]

I would get the 4.25 inch model 69 and send it to Mag-Na-Port for quad porting treatment. Hogue 500 S&W recoil absorbing rubber padded grips too.

[@anthonymurphy2540]

Nice pistol, I had s 686 plus and 10 years still regret selling it. But i am having a major reloading issue that i hoping you can help with. I am reloading for 6.5 grendel, using hornady dies and hornady case gauge. So when I full length resize my brass I can’t get full lock up with my ar, I have tried the 1/4 additional turn and that doesn’t help. My hornady case gauge says that my brass should work but it doesn’t. I get full lock up with factory ammo and my rifle shoots factory ammo. I am thinking about trying a different set of dies any recommendations?

[@professorpewpuew]

Am I the only one who doesn't like the black against matte stainless?

[@MidnightSvn]

I like the black and matte silver

[@finalcountdown7658]

I wish it had the same black accents with a traditional brushed stainless finish.

[@Lonestarbraddock7]

Hate it.

[@KatoCoyoteCombatWorkshop]

No, I'm the same. It's like having several little lock holes all over it. My 66 on my channel has the black parts swapped for stainless. Significant improvement in my opinion. I am holding onto them though as there's a part of me that really wants to send it off to be nitrided black.

[@NicklisFamilyAdventures]

Good stuff

[@TheHide]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrAwesomeglock]

Not a fan of the Hillary hole either. I hope that goes away . When they move to a free state.

[@TheHide]

Would be nice for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@KatoCoyoteCombatWorkshop]

It won't. S&W was bought by the lock company when their stock hit rock bottom and renamed back to S&W. They aren't a gun company that puts locks in their guns, they're a lock company that builds guns around their locks.

[@jeffreylocke8808]

TK Custom has Hillary Hole plugging matching metal for your S&W revolvers so afflicted. Original Precision does too.