New Smith & Wesson No-Dash

[alfsauve]

Curse bluejeans and and his afternoon project building his .44spl. Got me to wanting another big bore. After looking at all the options I decided on a Mod 69. 5 shot .44mag based on an L frame. Thanks to SportsmanSupply on Gun Broker, who sell about 1 a day, No Reserve, $0.01 starting bid, I walked away with one for $605, out the door from my local FFL.

LOVE IT. Yes it kicks a lot with full bore hunting loads, but I'll use it mainly with lighter loads. Something more than .44spl. It fits my hand will. Was able to keep 5 shot, SA, @ 25yds in the 8in circle.

And yes it is a No-Dash.





Did I say it fits my hand well?

 

[bob_atl]

Well done,,, makes me want one too...
question : does the rear of the trigger guard mash your middle knuckle (on max loads) ?

 

[gotboostvr]

Man, I need one like another hole in my head but I really want one of the snubbies.

Almost makes me wish we had some bigger, angrier critters here in Ohio.

 

[StrawHat]

...Almost makes me wish we had some bigger, angrier critters here in Ohio...

I see you have not met my ex.

Kevin

 

[alfsauve]

..does the rear of the trigger guard mash your middle knuckle (on max loads) ?

Only a very little. Could be my grip which tends to provide some extra 'meat' under there. My old T/C Contender, .357 Max, absolutely bruised it. I won't be shooting more than ~50 .44s at a time, so it shouldn't be a problem. My first 20 I did sense it was getting a little banging. With my 686, .38spl-130pf, I've never felt it at all and that's after 300-400 rounds in a practice session.

Have loaded up 25 rds with 9gr of Power Pistol over a plated 240gr bullet. Should prove easy to shoot, more than a .44spl but easier than a hunting load. Range test on Friday.

 

[bob_atl]

tks alfsauve,, I changed the grips on my 686+ to reduce the knuckle mash on full house loads. Lite loads were ok.

 

[stonebuster]

Nice gun and good deal too. I'd be afraid of getting my left thumb so close the cylinder gap though but I admit I'm a rookie.

 

[alfsauve]

...I'd be afraid of getting my left thumb so close the cylinder gap though but I admit I'm a rookie.

A WISE precaution.

NOT EVERY HOLD WORKS FOR EVERYONE.

Hand structure varies greatly amongst us. Mine happens to be that the parallel thumbs works fine. Actually it works best and produces the best groups and most accurate shots, FOR ME. It also is the same grip that I use for semi-autos. The down side is the frame gets just a little hot after about 100 rounds, unless I cool the gun off. That's why I take a fan with me to practice sessions.

BUT THIS ISN'T FOR EVERYONE.

The cylinder gap flame with not only slice off a part of your finger, but on the positive side it will also caurterize the wound so no stitches requires.