of course, they already modified the frame for the larger barrel, so why not enlarge the frame cutout a bit for the 45 caliber round?
Yes but the redesign for the .44Mag resulted in the platform accommodating a longer, higher pressure, higher performance cartridge. Why would they do it again for one that gives you half as much???of course, they already modified the frame for the larger barrel, so why not enlarge the frame cutout a bit for the 45 caliber round?
Easier said than done and for what purpose? To sell a handful of guns to diehard fans? Make no mistake, the model 69 is a big investment for a major manufacturer and there's a reason why it's a 36,000psi .44Mag and not a 14,000psi .45. I understand the enthusiasm for the cartridge but it doesn't make sense for a manufacturer....and the modification not too complex...
Easier said than done and for what purpose? To sell a handful of guns to diehard fans? Make no mistake, the model 69 is a big investment for a major manufacturer and there's a reason why it's a 36,000psi .44Mag and not a 14,000psi .45. I understand the enthusiasm for the cartridge but it doesn't make sense for a manufacturer.
The M66 is a K frame and the M69 is an L frame.Did they actually do that? Is it a K frame or an L frame in 44? It is already down to only 5 shots. A larger cylinder window always takes you to the next larger frame.
My 696 does that. No IL and the FP is where it belongs.I'm not buying a new L frame until they put the firing pin back where it belongs, and get rid of the IL.
Honestly, even that wouldn't convince me to get one.
My old 586 does everything I could want an L frame to do, except chamber .44 Special.
Guys, I'm not talking about a Ruger or a Taurus, I'm talking about one particular "Modified L Frame S&W revolver", the M69. The M69 was re-engineered like I said above and it's a 5 round cylinder. I'm not talking about S&W putting the 45 Colt in any other revolver but that modified L frame.
I would think that if they reintroduced the 696, there would be little need for a 45 except for those who don't reload hard-to-get ammo.
Well, you can load and shoot 44 Special ammunition in a Model 69 so a similar argument would apply to re-introducing the Model 696.