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rodfac · August 24, 2017, 08:13 PM

For a big round like that, I've finally found a good carry gun...S&W's M69. The "L" size frame limits the round count to 5 shots, but the gun weighs less than 38 oz. on my wife's digital kitchen scale and with it's 4-1/4" bbl., it's got the sight radius and heavy weight bullet punch for most any encounter in the lower 48. I'll risk being flamed here and state that while I dearly love the look and fine quality of my older Smiths, this new one, even with that much-maligned internal lock [IL], is a favorite side arm on the farm for everyday chores. And BTW, accuracy is all that I could ask for; with 71 yo eyes doing the steering, it'll punch out honest 2" or less gps. from a rest on the 25 yd. line. Rod

August 24, 2017, 08:13 PM	#6
rodfac Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,623	For a big round like that, I've finally found a good carry gun...S&W's M69. The "L" size frame limits the round count to 5 shots, but the gun weighs less than 38 oz. on my wife's digital kitchen scale and with it's 4-1/4" bbl., it's got the sight radius and heavy weight bullet punch for most any encounter in the lower 48. I'll risk being flamed here and state that while I dearly love the look and fine quality of my older Smiths, this new one, even with that much-maligned internal lock [IL], is a favorite side arm on the farm for everyday chores. And BTW, accuracy is all that I could ask for; with 71 yo eyes doing the steering, it'll punch out honest 2" or less gps. from a rest on the 25 yd. line. Rod __________________ Cherish our flag, honor it, defend it in word and deed, or get the hell out. Our Bill of Rights has been paid for by heros in uniform and shall not be diluted by misguided governmental social experiments. We owe this to our children, anything less is cowardice. USAF FAC, 5th Spl Forces, Vietnam Vet '69-'73.