Smith & Wesson Model 69 Combat 44mag Revolver - 5 Rounds | 2.75" Barrel | Polymer Grips | Stainless/Silver | 2-Dot Sights

Questions & Answers

• Q: Which frame does the model 69 come in?

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  • Asked 04/29/2025 17:08 by David A

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  The model 69 44 combat magnum is built on a L frame.

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• Q: The 2.75 inch model 69 is on the California roster. Is this model California approved?

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  • Asked 04/22/2025 19:59 by Frank M

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  yes it is CA approved https://oag.ca.gov/firearms/certified-handguns/search?make=151003

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• Q: Are there speed loaders for this specific model?

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  • Asked 03/23/2025 19:30 by Scott B

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  Here ya go below.
  https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/82010/hks+5+round+44+special+speedloader+for+charter+arms+taurus+r

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• Q: Are there speed loaders for this specific model?

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  • Asked 03/23/2025 19:30 by Scott B

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  H Scott and welcome. Top quality speed loader is the 5 Star: https://5starfirearms.com/j5-44-45-speed-loader/ -------------- Standard speed loader is the HKS : CA-44 , budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/82010/hks+5+round+44+special+speedloader+for+charter+arms+taurus+r

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• Q: Can this handle all grains of 44 magnum? Sounds like ruger redhawk can handle them all but dont see anything about this saying it can handle call grains of 44 magnum?

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  • Asked 06/15/2024 21:31 by Paul D

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  Whatever 44 magnum you can load in, it's gonna eat!!

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• Q: When is says the finish is stainless/silver it makes me think this is similar to a Taurus, I am looking for the Stainless like nickel, not some almost dull finish. Anyone know for certain about this gun. Thanks.

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  • Asked 11/24/2023 20:42 by John C

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  Hi John and welcome. This is not the one you want as the finish is a matte stainless (dull) as pictured here : https://www.handgunsmag.com/editorial/review-sw-model-69-combat-magnum/139116 ------------ Cheers and stay safe!
• Q: Can this use "44 special" ammo as well? Thanks.

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  • Asked 11/24/2021 15:56 by Angel G

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  Yes, any 44 Magnum revolver will shoot 44 special. It's nice to be able to use 44 special on those days at the range you don't want alot of recoil. Hope this helps.
• Q: Is the underlug as short as this picture, or does it almost reach the end of the barrel?

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  • Asked 02/27/2019 05:44 by Trevor R

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  Buds used a stock photo which in this case is not accurate. The lug is longer than shown in the listing. It actually looks like this: gun.deals/sites/default/files/adsfpaoippo.jpg