Let's talk about the Smith & Wesson Model 19 - Page 2

dgludwig · May 25, 2017, 04:53 PM

Nice story and neat gun, Sunshine.

Brian48 · May 26, 2017, 10:15 PM

The Model 19 is such a great revolver. I had a 4" one almost 30 years ago. Never should have sold it. Was really glad to see that SW at least brought back the Model 66 a few years back. Am really glad they decided on a snub version this year as well.

Anyway, after several years, I finally was able to pick up this 2.5" version last summer. I pretty much intend to keep it as a .38 +P shooter going forward, but I wouldn't hesitate to shoot full house loads through it if I needed to.

pete2 · May 27, 2017, 06:51 PM

I currently own 2, a 6" and a 2-1/2". The 19 may be the best of the best. The first I had was a 6" gun, didn't crack the chamfer but it was frosted when it was stolen. I shoot a limited amount of .357 mag loads, 125 and 158 JHPs and i have a 173 gr SWC mold and I do shoot them, the 173 is pretty stout in the 2-1/2". I would buy a 4" gun if a good deal but I already have a 15, 586 and 686 with 4" bbls as well as an old .38 Trooper with 4"" bbl. Note: the old 586 is prolly the best shooter of the bunch(double action).

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dgludwig Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2005 Location: North central Ohio Posts: 7,486	Nice story and neat gun, Sunshine. __________________ ONLY AN ARMED PEOPLE CAN BE TRULY FREE ; ONLY AN UNARMED PEOPLE CAN EVER BE ENSLAVED ...Aristotle NRA Benefactor Life Member

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May 27, 2017, 06:51 PM	#28
pete2 Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 2,566	I currently own 2, a 6" and a 2-1/2". The 19 may be the best of the best. The first I had was a 6" gun, didn't crack the chamfer but it was frosted when it was stolen. I shoot a limited amount of .357 mag loads, 125 and 158 JHPs and i have a 173 gr SWC mold and I do shoot them, the 173 is pretty stout in the 2-1/2". I would buy a 4" gun if a good deal but I already have a 15, 586 and 686 with 4" bbls as well as an old .38 Trooper with 4"" bbl. Note: the old 586 is prolly the best shooter of the bunch(double action).