S&W 69 2.75"

[Trajan]

I'd be interested if they didn't make it with a two piece barrel. The extra .25" tells me it is.

[mmc45414]

Both of these would be cool. Dig my 4.25 69. Not sure I can justify a second one, but will commence lusting...

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[Lon]

I'd really only be interested if it's got the full length ejector. Looking at pics of the 3", I think they could do it.

[Drang]

If they bring out a 2.75" 69 I'll buy one of each.*



*Pending purchase approval from HH6, of course.

[Zeke38]

I have the 69 4" would buy the 2.75" version!

[camsdaddy]

Guess I should start adding to the piggy bank. This may be super cool.

[PD Sgt.]

While my first preference would be for a 3" barrel, making it close to a modern 696 but with a beefier forcing cone and the ability to run magnums, I would not let .25 dissuade me from what would probably be a great carry revolver.

[Bigghoss]

Um, yes please!

If a snubby 69 and/or 66 comes out I'll be needing one or two of each.

[Tennessee Jed]

I found a web page for both of these models on a website. No photos yet. The only info for each model is pasted below:

- Smith & Wesson 66 Revolver Double Action Medium 357 Mag 2.75 Stainless Stainless Rubber 6Rd Red Ramp/White Outline 10061

- Smith & Wesson 69 Revolver Double Action Medium 44 Mag 2.75 Stainless Stainless Rubber 5Rd Red Ramp/White Outline 10064

Both pages show MSRP of $849.99, and actual price of $734.99.

I've been reading a lot of good reports on the new-ish 4.25 inch barrel Model 66. It's got the 2-piece barrel, but that allowed enough room to beef up the forcing cone, with no more flat-edge on the bottom. A number of reviews I've read have reported it's a stronger system than the older k-frames, and can handle full power magnum ammo.

The net effect to me is a K-frame with less than 4 inch barrel that (probably) has a full length ejector rod, adjustable sights and 125 grain 357 mag ammo. I have a Model 65LS with 2-piece barrel that is much more accurate than me. If S&W follows through on this, my 65LS is about to gain a buddy.

[OlongJohnson]

I'd be interested if they didn't make it with a two piece barrel. The extra .25" tells me it is.

http://www.lipseys.com/itemdetail.aspx?itemno=SM10061

SMITH AND WESSON 66 357 MAGNUM | 38 SPECIAL
SM10061
66 357M/38S+P 2.75" 6RD AS
10061 K-FRAME
357 Magnum | 38 Special
UPC: 022188868005 MFG MDL #: 10061
MSRP: $849.00

SM10061 PRODUCT DETAILS
FAMILY:66
Series MODEL:66
TYPE:Revolver
ACTION: Double / Single Action
FINISH:Glass Bead
STOCK/FRAME:Steel Frame
STOCK/GRIPS:Black Synthetic
CALIBER/GAUGE:357 Magnum | 38 Special
CAPACITY:6 Rd. BARREL:2.75"
SIGHTS:FS: Red Ramp / RS: White Adj.
SAFETY:Internal Lock
ADDL INFO:K-Frame Design
ADDL INFO:2 Piece Barrel
ADDL INFO:Full Top Strap & BBL Serration