For the first time, a .44 Magnum ‘Combat Magnum’ will be offered by Smith & Wesson in the L-frame. Â The new Model 69 revolver will look like the classic Combat Magnum revolvers (such as the recently re-introduced Model 66.)
The guns will have a two-piece 4.25″ barrel topped with a red ramp front sight and adjustable rear sight. Â The stainless steel frame is glass bead finished, and the stainless steel cylinder holds five rounds. Â Like the classic Combat Magnums, the top strap and barrel have ridges.
Checking the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, it the entry for Model 69 is listed only as “experimental.” Â So, I presume the company has never used this model number for a production revolver before now.
Smith & Wesson 69 Specifications
caliber | .44 Magnum |
capacity | five rounds |
barrel length | 4.25" |
overall length | 9.75" |
weight (unloaded) | 37.2 oz |
front sight | pinned, red ramp |
rear sight | adjustable, white outline |
finish | glass bead |
MSRP | $849.00 |
We will have more information on the Smith & Wesson Model 69 at the 2014 SHOT Show.
Update – Smith & Wesson was awarded the Golden Bullseye Award in 2015 by the NRA for this gun design.
Update 2 – Smith & Wesson now offers a second Model 69 with a 2.75″ barrel. The rubber grip is a bit more rounded in the back for easier concealment. Otherwise, this is the same .44 Magnum revolver as the 4.25″ barreled version.
It has a 5-shot cylinder, a front ramp sight with red insert and an adjustable rear blade sight. It is a pretty handy concealment gun if you need big bore power for protection. I found the trigger to be a bit heavy in double-action mode, but fairly smooth nonetheless. In single-action mode, the break is very crisp.
33 replies on “S&W Model 69 Combat Magnum Revolver in .44 Mag”
this from a guy that owns a 629 Mountain Gun.
I have owned a 69 for three years now. Is an awesome revolver. Not to big and not to light. With a 250gr. RCBS Keith SW moving at 950-1000fps. It will stop most things in your path. I have both 44 specials and 44 mags. Favorite load only varies by 1/2 gr. 7.5 Unique in special and 8gr in magnum. Carry this during all fishing, mountain, trail and 4 wheeler outings in a pancake style holster. I cant think of a better revolver for Wyoming…..629 Mountain gun close 🙂