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SIGSHR · May 25, 2014, 05:22 PM

I have both, as others have noted the M-19 is really a 38 that can shoot 357s when needed, the Trooper-both models-is a true 357. The S&W L frame was meant to compete with the Python. Yes, parts for the older Colts are hard to come by.

May 25, 2014, 05:22 PM	#25
SIGSHR Senior Member Join Date: September 13, 2005 Posts: 4,700	I have both, as others have noted the M-19 is really a 38 that can shoot 357s when needed, the Trooper-both models-is a true 357. The S&W L frame was meant to compete with the Python. Yes, parts for the older Colts are hard to come by.