I added my first S&W revolver ever to my modest gun collection recently, a 4” Model 586 Classic “Distinguished Combat Magnum.” Even though I’m sure none of us like them, I appreciate that your videos celebrate the virtues of the modern manufactured S&W revolvers rather than spending the whole time whining about key locks and pining for the good ol’ days.

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

I get people from time to time who try to tell me the new ones are bad/crap/etc... They are dead wrong, from an engineering and metallurgical standpoint. (I had someone tell me recently that a mere couple of cylinders full of SAAMI spec 240-gr Magnum loads would cause the gun to immediately loosen/malfunction and would require a trip back to S&W to be fixed... I don't know how people get so mislead..) There may be several that get by quality control in the 21st Century because of the differences in QC practices/production demands, but the new ones are more durable...generally speaking. I'll put up with a lock for having more durability.

@Wildwestwrangler

5 ай бұрын

​@@plowboysghostI agree. It's as if those same people believe that metallurgic quality and heat treatments have gone backwards!!! Even though we all know metals have improved.

PlowBoy, King of the 44 Magnum!!!!

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Thanks...heheh

A S&W .44 Combat Magnum! Very nice... 😀 I've seen this in some shops around town; it's an expensive piece. A .44 Magnum is definitely fun to shoot every once in awhile; a powerful blasting hand cannon, lol. 💥

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

It'll fill the role of carry cannon, nicely..heheh..

@carlosmorris4510

Жыл бұрын

@@plowboysghost A 'carry cannon', lol; yeah, it definitely is! 😄 It'll be much more comfortable to carry with it's shorter barrel (I've noticed this when carrying my 2.5" barrel Tracker-based .44 in comparison to my 4" barrel .357 Tracker)... Exceptional quality with this; S&W makes some very fine revolvers.

@Mr.G414

Жыл бұрын

​@@plowboysghost Hell yeah 🇺🇸

You talking about 44 mag got to me and I decided I just had to have one, one more time! I have a beautiful 44 special but I wanted the capability to make it bark and bite again. Not thrilled with the shallow rear sight but I’ll spend for faster sights. 👍 I think this revolver will fit my needs nicely!

Howdy Mr. Plowboy! Glad to see you at the new place. Well that trade sure took a turn I didn't see coming! LOL I know you like your .44 Magnums and I hope your Model 69 gives you excellent service. I love coming to your channel to see you shoot, see what you have traded for and to hear your rants or words of advice and wisdom. You always entertain and I always feel like I learned something new, God Bless and I'll be back to see your first shots on the new property or see what you're up to next video!

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, my friend. Hopefully I get to shoot some meat there before February 10th.

Very nice addition, congratulations my friend! Good luck and good shootin' with it! S&W sure got it right with the Model 69 L Frame Combat .44 Magnum. I ordered mine middle of last week, same 2.75" barrel, and I'll be picking it up at my LGS this coming Monday, can't wait! Take care and stay safe!

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@johnkennedy4015

Жыл бұрын

@@plowboysghost Hey Plowboy! Received my Model 69 2.75" a few weeks ago and love it to the moon and back. However, I'm having difficulty in finding a good OWB leather holster for it. It appears holster options for the L Frame revolver are not plentiful. If you don't mind me asking, can you recommend any possible manufacturers that I could check out? Thank you Sir, take care and stay safe!

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

@@johnkennedy4015 I posted a Short on my new holster for this gun . Look through my recent shorts... several back. I got a 1791 holster Size 2s.

@johnkennedy4015

Жыл бұрын

@@plowboysghost Will do, thank you!

Wow! I just bought this exact same model this morning (5-17-23). I've been wanting a .44 snubbie for quite a while now. I already have a Super Redhawk in .44. In the state of Florida I still have to wait for 5 full business days for the waiting period to pick up the gun. That means that I'll be picking it up next Thursday (a total of 8 days). The good part is that if I come up with some more money I can buy more guns before I leave the store without waiting. I saw a .500 Smith and Wesson Magnum sitting on the shelf, but the cost was exactly one arm and one leg.

@Wildwestwrangler

5 ай бұрын

Don't forget to add your left nad to the total price!!!

Hey plowboy there is no way I can resist the siren song of a S&W. Your property has some potential

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

I'm uploading a separate video on the property now...just a small portion.

Beautiful. Can’t beat a S&W.

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

I certainly like 'em. 😁👍

I’m still carrying the Model 29 4” I purchased back in ‘79. Pinned barrel, countersunk chambers, forged hammer, etc. And after 44yrs, and thousands of rounds, she still fires like new after a couple of tune ups over the years. S&W for me, makes the best, strongest, most reliable wheel guns on the planet. Good luck with your new 69!

@LDmagnum

5 ай бұрын

Ruger makes the strongest revolvers in general, but i too am a smith guy

@robertclark9

5 ай бұрын

@@LDmagnum. I love Ruger wheel guns, and own an LCR 22 mag as a back up carry. Easy to carry, lightweight, very concealable, fires straight and true, and packs a good wallop for a gun chambered in 22.

I can see this being one heck of a edc piece from fall to early spring for me down here in South MS. I'm not a big fella at 6' 185 ish, so I would probably wear it owb, under a jacket or flannel cover garment. I don't know if 5 shots would be enough, but I guess not too many bad guys would sign up to be the 2nd or 3rd person shot in the face with a 44 magnum.

Nice. I have the 66-8 Combat Magnum. I still recommend you get a reduced power main spring. Wilson Combat kit is good to go. Backing off the strain screw is not recommended.

congrads on your new paradise and the new S&W Wheel.

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

Have one of these with the 2.75” barrel. Love it. Grab a set of Hogue X-frame grips and you’ll be shocked how much more shootable it makes this revolver. Thanks for the video.

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

I've seen people using those on these. I'm tempted to put the same Hogue rubber grip on this that I've put on a 686 or two...but then I'm open to pretty much all styles. ..except Pachmayr. Those never really appealed to me in the looks dept.

The model 69 2.75 barrel is amazing!! I'm getting some range time with mine tomorrow.

A very reasonable trade in my opinion. Hope it's a good shooter!

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

It certainly jumped out" at me..and I just couldn't shake it. :)

Sir that's a nice looking Hardware👍👍👍👍

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, kindly.

I just love that Southern expression, “I’m fix’n”.

@woodybowen5362

5 ай бұрын

I’m Tennessee born , bred and college educated and have used the expression fixin my whole life. I thought it was a Southern original but actually the British use this expression & carried it over from the UK where we picked it up. Origin was early sailing, fixing a course on the sea.

@Wildwestwrangler

5 ай бұрын

Another good'un is yought' too​@@woodybowen5362

I want me a 69 to go with my 66. That is for sure a pocket rocket, probably very accurate for its size. I'm sure you feel a full house 44 in it, but I'd imagine it's not as bad as you thunk

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

It'll get to eat everything I load..from these fairly warm 240 XTP's, to 21-gr/2400 under an RCBS 250 Keith, to the 310-gr Lee over 21.5-gr of H110/W296. Unlike the Tracker .44, this Model 69's cylinder is long enough for the Keith bullet in a Magnum case.

You made a Great trade.

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. The trade deal was unexpectedly good, too. No way I could pass it up.

Congratulations!! Gun looks good, land looks great!!

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Working on a separate video of a small fraction of the property...

Been thinking about getting one of there. Trying to talk myself out of it. Lol. You seem to love that gun so who knows.

@plowboysghost

8 ай бұрын

I now prefer the 4.2" model... better velocity.

@Wildwestwrangler

5 ай бұрын

​@@plowboysghostthat 4.2 inch barrel definitely makes a difference when loading with h110 vs a snubbie!!!

Sweet revolver!

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

LoL you keep me guessing. It is a fine looking revolver. Its good your getting brass and other donations. I currently in the market for.327 federal, .357 Remington maximum, and .460 s&w brass. I did order 12# of swiss BP, and found some primers. Also Ackley improved my single shot 30-30 so I have some fire forming to do. Mountain man

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Sweet! Those are three calibers I've never owned.

@StevenMMan

Жыл бұрын

@@plowboysghost I just chambered them in a 10" Tc contender barrels. Specifically to test the limits of burn rates (grainulation of black powder. The .460 is going to be trimmed down .080. To keep it from excepting full powered factory loads. Another words chambered to 45-55 walker. The test is to see what the maximum amount of any one grainulation, before you have loaded more powder than can efficiently burn before unburned is wasted. Starting with 2f when max efficiency is found, drop to the next 3f, 4f and I intend to even test Null B. 10" is a good and easy number to do the math on from there Mountain man There is reason for my madness but a bit lengthy to explain here

Absolutely not surprised one little bit. 😏 The 44 bug really bit ya awhile back real good. It'll be some time before the venom leaves your system. Only took me 50 years of piddlin' with 44s to get it out of my system. But it's terminal with me with a 45 Colt SAA since I was bit in 1958 as a lad. Was told there's no cure for a 45 sixgun.

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

I say that .45 Colt is actually my favorite handgun caliber...and though I have five .44's (counting the Bulldog), I still have six guns chambered in .45 Colt. I find myself obsessed with both.

The S&W 19 is a sweet pistol. Then again no flies on the tracker. The 69 will work well for you.

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Either of the three add up to one armed feller not to be taken for granted...for he's well heeled. Glad to hear from you, old friend! Hope you/y'all are well.

Congratulations on that new hog leg! She's a keeper.

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. It's hard for me to turn down a new S&W revolver..especially one in .44 Magnum.

@JoseyWalesWi

Жыл бұрын

@plowboysghost I couldn't agree more...one of my favorite calibers because of its versatility.

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

@@JoseyWalesWi Between it and .44 Special..one can accomplish a lot of tasks with one gun, so chambered.

Hi plowboy. Sure seems odd seeing that beautiful country and all of that heavy traffic road noise? I would think you are in the middle of nowhere.

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

The middle of nowhere was even more overpriced. It's a lot quieter on back in that 20+ acres.

Honestly I’m getting a bonus in March and I’m considering this revolver, an ACOG, or my first suppressor. I don’t really like the idea of giving the ATF permission to enter my home at will, but an ACOG on my AR definitely fits my philosophy of use for the rifle, but damn do I love 44 mag, and I love that revolver…

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

I'm with you on NFA side effects. I've gone 50 years without one...I reckon I'll finish out that way. Man...I LOVE a quality revolver. They're likely to follow me home more than anything else.

@roycesjourney37

Жыл бұрын

Just put the 69 on layaway today..

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

@@roycesjourney37 What length?

Clint Eastwood special!! Dirty Harry style

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Heck yeah...Shotgun Lolley 🍻 You've seen my Model 29, haven't you? Granted, it's a 4" and Inspector Callahan used a longer barreled model 29, but...you get the idee-er 😁

@duke_of_destruction

Жыл бұрын

@@plowboysghost did you see the project I finally finished?? That single shot went tactical... Well my style of tactical.and yes the 4 incher is a beauty

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

@@duke_of_destruction I saw that. Very cool.

I watched both of Hickock’s S&W 69 videos probably 6 times. Don’t care for the mim or the hillery hole but I could smell that pistol anyways. Only thing that stopped me was that I don’t really have a job for it that others can’t do. I hate when I get all practical! I’m holding out for my ‘mountain gun’ to find it’s way back home. 🥴

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

I haven't heard of many MIM parts breaking, and that lock don't influence me one way or another. The fact is the newer ones are more durable than the old ones. I'm having to take that all into account right now as I'm be offered a trade for my Redhawk .44......a S&W no-dash, pinned and recessed Model 57 .41 Magnum.

@johnnottahcal5725

Жыл бұрын

@@plowboysghost Hmm.. never handled a Redhawk or a Highwayman. You got me digging into 44s again and I’m weighing 69 vs a shorty Ruger Bisley. Always a gamble on fixed sight guns.

@Wildwestwrangler

5 ай бұрын

​@@plowboysghostdid you get that model 57!!! Those are worth a few pennies, and wonderfully stupid accurate!!!

@plowboysghost

5 ай бұрын

@@Wildwestwrangler I have a no dash 4" Model 57. I looked at a 4" model 58 yesterday, but it was ported...and I don't care for porting.

Congratulations on the Land & the New .44!!! I am Sad about the 357 Tracker Though! I'm the One that Really Wanted to See you Get it Blued and Put Wood Grips on It! 7 Shots o 357 Mag in a Ported 4 inch Revolver is just Unbeatable to me...except Maybe by a 44 Mag!

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. As much as I like a good .357 Mag, it's hard for me to choose one over a .44 Mag. I'm still going to buy a Model 19 Classic, down the road.

@KincadeCeltoSlav

Жыл бұрын

@@plowboysghost Hey, Question bud...I believe you have a Taurus Tracker 5 shot 44, but have you owned/shot the older Taurus 6 shot ported 44mag?

Can’t wait to see you shoot your new piece. With that short barrel it probably has quite the recoil and muzzle flash. I never heard back from you about the 50 empty brass .45 colt shell casings I could send you if you’re interested. Please let me know whether or not you’re interested

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

I can't wait to shoot and check the zero, myself. I certainly am interested in the brass. You can reach me at plowboysghost@yahoo.com for address/info. Thanks!!!! 🍻

@Matzah1982

Жыл бұрын

I just sent you the email

That's a keeper! :)

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

I believe so, too.

PLOWBOYSGHOAST - Love your hat - where can I get one?

I got rid of that 2.75 69 because it kicked like a mule with his ass on fire but the 2.75 model 66 is nice

Nice. Good luck with the venison.

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm going to have to get real serious real quick if I want something off this season.

44 mag in a three inch barrel. DAMN

I have one of these and have had a couple of issues with it. (Videos posted) - Grip mount cracked and forcing cone issue.... After a trip back to S&W, it seems to be working out now. It has a pretty good thump with full-house loads, and my old arthritic hands won't take but about two cylinders before it goes back in the holster. I want to get some 44 Spl rounds - I am thinking those would be ideal in it.

👍Love it! 🇺🇸

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

I REALLY want one, but I have the 69 4" and the 329 nightguard.

Cool.

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

I don’t want to brag about calling it but I am 2 for 2 on predicting that revolvers would morph into big bore. Nice bucks.

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

Heheheh...works out for me :)

@iwsbull1417

Жыл бұрын

They are an addiction and once you get hooked good luck.

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

@@iwsbull1417 Yep. thanks.

What is this hat you wear in so many videos? Love the style of it.

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

That one is a Stetson Gun Club Catera . Thanks!

@cadinsecrest7847

11 ай бұрын

That's what I thought! Had to be confirm. Keep up the great content.

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

@@cadinsecrest7847 Will do 🍻

Dammit! That looks like meat in the freezer? I'd like to have something like that in .45 Colt. 👍👍!!!

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

I got 50+ pics of deer..daylight and dark, sometimes 4 deer on the piles at a time...within roughly 48 hrs.

@woodybowen5362

5 ай бұрын

For a 45 Colt snubbie check out Charter Arms Bulldog XL. In the flesh I’ve seen a total of one-and I bought it. Great gun. Got my loaded with Buffalo Bore Anti Personnel Wadcutters.

Real nice side arm but what’s the weight ? Is it doable on your hip or does it make a guys pants fall down?

I own the same revolver I love mine but I’m changing my grips

@plowboysghost

5 ай бұрын

I'd like to have that one back. I've got an eye out for the 4" Model 69

Just watched a video. Guy had a 4” and was using moonclips! Is the shorty setup for moonclips too!?!?

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

No. I thought moonclips were auto cartridges....

@johnnottahcal5725

Жыл бұрын

@@plowboysghost 🤔 Good point but if recessed for moonclips then more better! Smaller-faster. Guess I need to re-watch thst video if I can re-locate it. Dude had his customized for moon clips. Missed that.

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

@@johnnottahcal5725 I see they can be used for revolver cartridges, but that they are almost always required for auto cartridges in a revolver. I personally don't care about moon clips for my use. I'd rather use speedloaders.

It looks kinda large. Maybe a 66 would be better.

I probably would have bought one if they had made the trigger, hammer, ejector rod and cylinder release out of stainless. It just doesn't look right with black oxide bits all over it. If you're going to make a stainless steel gun make the whole thing stainless. It looks like a cheap toy. Look at the old S&W 66s they were pretty classy looking.

@BigDaddySwingingMeat

8 ай бұрын

The old ones are definitely all stainless. Not sure why S&W added the black accents to the newer 66 models. Thankfully it's just on the combat magnum and not the other lines of revolvers. The 686, 627, and 642 still look like the old ones (with the exception of the internal lock).

@anonymousf454

6 ай бұрын

Nice piece Sir. Cant wait to see you touch off a few

He traded...again..😮😯😲😳

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

😂😂 I traded UP, though.

I have the 4.25 version

@plowboysghost

Жыл бұрын

I would've taken that length, too.

Awesome gun but, the man talks too much

@plowboysghost

3 ай бұрын

😆