Originally Posted by
MT Gianni
I have the 4.25" 69 and a Ruger flat top 44 special as well. The ammo can interchange for each gun with no significant point of impact at 25 yards. I also have a model 24-3 Smith 4" that didn't have a turn line when I bought it and it rarely leaves the safe. A S&W 24-3 may be the most accurate gun you will find but a used one @$1200 would be considered a deal.
Stainless is nice but I assume you can take care of guns in your environment. I like the 69 as a 44 mag with either 240 or 280 gr bullets. If you put a set of X frame grips on it, the recoil is much more user friendly.
