I've got a 69 and it might be my favorite of my DA revolvers. The only thing keeping it from being my overall fav is my Colt SAA.
I used to carry a Charter Bulldog .44 Spl and also have an N-frame Model 24 .44 Spl Thunder Ranch Special. My original plan was to get the 69 and the 329PD since it weighed within 3oz of the Bulldog. I came to find that using the holster for my 24, the 69 carried as easily all day as the Bulldog, so I didn't need the 329. Or the Bulldog any longer for that matter.
It shoots my 200gr Nosler JHP .44 Spl loads (I use Nosler's recommended most accurate W231 load) as nicely as the larger 24. I had my gunsmith do an awesome trigger/action job on it like he did to my 24, giving it about an 8lb DA trigger.
It's as close to the perfect revolver you can get now IMO. Easy to carry, soft shooting, .44 Mag capability. What more can you ask for?
I used to carry a Charter Bulldog .44 Spl and also have an N-frame Model 24 .44 Spl Thunder Ranch Special. My original plan was to get the 69 and the 329PD since it weighed within 3oz of the Bulldog. I came to find that using the holster for my 24, the 69 carried as easily all day as the Bulldog, so I didn't need the 329. Or the Bulldog any longer for that matter.
It shoots my 200gr Nosler JHP .44 Spl loads (I use Nosler's recommended most accurate W231 load) as nicely as the larger 24. I had my gunsmith do an awesome trigger/action job on it like he did to my 24, giving it about an 8lb DA trigger.
It's as close to the perfect revolver you can get now IMO. Easy to carry, soft shooting, .44 Mag capability. What more can you ask for?