Talk me out of a Smith & Wesson 2.75 Model 69

[Crazy Dane]

I just won the one I was bidding on... now I have to wait. I guess I'll go dig out my .44 mag brass and look up some loads.

[HeavyDuty]

Try SDM for an S&W gold bead front sight.

http://www.sdmfabricating.com/Gold%20Bead.htm

I’ve used SDM twice now for gold beads - one on my 4.25” 69 and the other on my 4” 620, both with Bowen Rough Country rears.

[MDFA]

I just won the one I was bidding on... now I have to wait. I guess I'll go dig out my .44 mag brass and look up some loads.

Congrats. I have mine, still waiting on the Plug and Speedloaders to arrive.

[Crazy Dane]

Congrats. I have mine, still waiting on the Plug and Speedloaders to arrive.

I wish Safariland would make a Comp loader for these. Its either HKS or Speedbeez, the SB suck for round retention. The HKS will fit in the Safariland Split 6 carriers, model #371-2. I run 3 rounds behind the belt. This is where I get them Safariland Speedloaders & Accessories (pistoleer.com)

[paul105]

I wish Safariland would make a Comp loader for these. Its either HKS or Speedbeez, the SB suck for round retention. The HKS will fit in the Safariland Split 6 carriers, model #371-2. I run 3 rounds behind the belt. This is where I get them Safariland Speedloaders & Accessories (pistoleer.com)

Here's another option.

https://5starfirearms.com/j5-44-45-speed-loader/

This loader is CNC Machined to fit the following Models:

Taurus - Judge .45 LC ONLY
Taurus - M450 & M44 Tracker
Charter Arms - .44 Bulldog
Smith & Wesson - .44 Night Guard
Smith & Wesson - Model 69
Rossi - R44102
Ruger - GP100 44 Special

[Crazy Dane]

Here's another option.

https://5starfirearms.com/j5-44-45-speed-loader/

This loader is CNC Machined to fit the following Models:

Taurus - Judge .45 LC ONLY
Taurus - M450 & M44 Tracker
Charter Arms - .44 Bulldog
Smith & Wesson - .44 Night Guard
Smith & Wesson - Model 69
Rossi - R44102
Ruger - GP100 44 Special

I have one. It doesn't work very well with my Rugers, operates backwards to the HKS and is 2 to 3 times the cost. I will try it on the M69. I use it to make ready but stick with the HKS for reloads.

[MDFA]

I wish Safariland would make a Comp loader for these. Its either HKS or Speedbeez, the SB suck for round retention. The HKS will fit in the Safariland Split 6 carriers, model #371-2. I run 3 rounds behind the belt. This is where I get them Safariland Speedloaders & Accessories (pistoleer.com)

I have the Safariland 371-2 Split Six Pouches. Waiting on the HKS Loaders. I wish they would make a Comp Loader as well. Hopefully the loaders and Plug will arrive tomorrow.

[MDFA]

My Model 69 Before and After Photos. I removed the lock and installed an Original Precision Plug, cleaned and lubed the interior and installed a lighter rebound spring, which brought the Double Action down to 11 lbs and the single action to 4 lbs. It was off the scale on my Lyman Digital Gauge before that. And added Hogue Bantam Grips. HKS CA-44 Speedloaders work fine as do the Safariland 371-2 holders as Crazy Dane stated earlier in the thread. Hopefully I can get to the local indoor range today for a few rounds.

And you all are seriously lacking in your ability to talk someone out of buying a gun...

[Crazy Dane]

My Model 69 Before and After Photos. I removed the lock and installed an Original Precision Plug, cleaned and lubed the interior and installed a lighter rebound spring, which brought the Double Action down to 11 lbs and the single action to 4 lbs. It was off the scale on my Lyman Digital Gauge before that. And added Hogue Bantam Grips. HKS CA-44 Speedloaders work fine as do the Safariland 371-2 holders as Crazy Dane stated earlier in the thread. Hopefully I can get to the local indoor range today for a few rounds.

And you all are seriously lacking in your ability to talk someone out of buying a gun...

Nice kit!

This place is a highly contagious disease. The main symptom is bleeding from the wallet.

I just ordered rebound springs, I didn't know I needed those until I read this post.

What's up with the screws on the bottom of the Split 6s? Mine aren't like that.

[Stephanie B]

And you all are seriously lacking in your ability to talk someone out of buying a gun...

That's not what we do here. You bought the gun, so we are playing to our strengths.