Then I add one or two more targets at various distances but none more than seven yards and practice fast transitions from target to target. In good condition, it can sell for anywhere from $650 to $950 online. The Model 19 Classic weighs 37.2 ounces and is 9.9 inches long and 5.8 inches high. Then a couple of years later, I wised up and got an S&W 19 four inch and carried that until my wife bought me a Model 66 with a six inch barrel, the stainless version of the Model 19. As support to these claims do a quick search on Google DR 158 LRN revolver site:www.bullseyeforum.net , But if you want the best ammo try Atlanta Arms .38 SPL 158gr LRN load or 110 or 125 gr jhp match ammo this will shoot sub 1.5 @ 25yd in any in spec 4+ barreled S&W revolver. If you used TIG to add material to the area, the length of the top strap will tend to shrink which will throw your cylinder out of alignment with the breech (or, actually, the breech will no longer be coaxial with the bore of the cylinder). As a note, good on whoever owned and maintained this revolver before I got it. And if I run out of 9mm ill stash my cleaned glocks and use my mid 80s model 15 Smith with 158 lswchp fbi loads. You can do a lot with a medium-size .357 Magnum/.38 Special double-action revolver. The trigger itself, however, is clearly superior on the older Model 19. Sweet gun and cool review. The little K frames are just about perfect for Law Enforcement use. Out of 50 shots pistol failed about 15 times. I put the gun away for the day. Introduced in the late 1950s, the Model 19 was the result of a collaborative effort between famed Border Patrol agent, gunfighter and author Bill Jordan and Smith & Wesson. What I cant decide is whether the Model 19 is $300 better than the Ruger. I also fired it offhand, using my regular self-defense practice drills. Great revolvers! If I have to wear nice shoes, the gatsby does too. If you have a M19, then you gotta get a M27. If I had to pick a favorite pistol type it would be the k frame S&W. The solutions to the issues presented will be discussed in this article. However, the Queen of the K-frames is, and will always be the Model 19 Combat Magnum. Available in different sizes and red dot ready, it'll fit your needs, whatever they are. But I felt like the Smith & Wesson Model 19 could do better. eBay; Sporting Goods; Hunting Equipment; Gun Storage; . Second department we used .357 that were 125gr. Lighter and tougher and more precise than ever, it's the perfect back country hunting rifle. Transitioning from one target to the next is fast; the 39oz revolver moves remarkably well for a .357 Magnum. I started out in law enforcement back in the 70s with a six inch Model 66. Smith & Wesson Model 19 Classic, 4.25" Barrel, 357 Magnum, Blued . The new pistol featured an improved K frame that was stronger and had a three-screw side plate. The reviewer tested a 6 inch barrel, and claims theres significant stopping power difference at 25 yds over that of a 4 inch barrel. The Smith & Wesson R8 is everything the iconic Model 19 was and even more. There is just no comparison between the quality of the old guns and these newer ones. I can fire mine faster than any handgun I have ever fired. It is a beautiful paperweight, though. Ive been told the weakness issue at the forcing cone was rectified with the introduction of the 19-4. The most accurate .357 Magnum load was the Winchester 125-grain Defender ammo. The Classic also looks bigger in overall size so why would it be more delicate?, if so, it is a waste of money. In my ignorant youth, I wanted hi cap semis only. Still, it took some getting used to. @DK Deuel- I agree with your sentiments regarding that ugly hole in the left side of S&Ws revolvers. When I was younger, I couldnt understand the appeal of a wheelgun, when semi pistols could be had. At the time, .357 Magnum revolvers were built on the N frame. They also allow for setting min cyl gap. These loads are not for the faint of heart. The new Model 19 is also offered in a stainless steel version outside the Classic line. The reason I switched to the S&W revolver is accuracy. Thanks for the great review JWT! The next most noticeable element emanating from this revolver is the finish. That gun had much better balance and was far superior to the GPs. Police Armorers recommended the gun only be shot with .38 special loads. Clean it. It just points beautifully and with all that real estate in my palm, I found it very easy to hold the gun steady. The two-piece design supports the inner barrel tube at both ends, and according to some experts, it enhances accuracy. I dont have a trigger gauge, but I would seriously doubt the SA pull weight was that heavy. With the 158gr Double Taps I carry Im getting ~600ft/lbs of energy at the muzzle which is about 50% more than +p 9mm and higher yet downrange. Gone are the old-style cylinder locking lug that was pinned into the barrel lug and the hollow ejector rod. 1) The so-called Hillary Hole, I thought I could live with it when I bought my M-27 Classic.every time I look at the left side of the revolver, that freakin lock gets a little uglier, its become a deal breaker. Three years later it was chambered for .38 Special. I found it to be gritty and not even close to the smooth function of the older guns. Instead, all we get are 686s and GP-100s and the added weight that keeps them from being good field guns. Smith has expanded their Classic line of revolvers to include thirteen models. I like that combo and havent found anything better. Not only is stainless steel more rust resistant than blued steel, the chromium content is greater and greatly reduces the amount of gas leeching, thus reducing the wear caused by flame and gas cutting. the .357 Magnum offers relatively little stopping power improvement over the 9mm+P.. I wish S&W would go back to these earlier designs and improve them. Fortunately most other firearm manufacturers have wisely chosen to delete this exercise in stupidity. The .357 Magnum just cant burn all that powder in such a short barrel. With only 60 rounds? Another pet peeve of mine, people who dont know that those Federal, Hornady, etc. Since the TTAG editors cut my last comment, Ill be nicer this time. I see these S&W wheel guns and it all comes back from my impressionable youth, One Adam-12, One Adam-12, see the man.. The Smith and Wesson Combat Magnum is alive and well. The cylinder yoke locks to the frame via a spring-loaded ball-detent system, and the solid, full-length ejector rod is unsupported. Because the .38 Specials we have been using have turned out a little puny a few times. Please log in again. Nice revolver and well written article, but until S&W gets rid of the wart on the side, the so called safety, Ill pass. Those were model 15s, another k frame chambered in .38 special. I should have bought onethen. View. Brian Pearce's article in the December 2014 issue of Handloader Magazine, (issue 293), was quite favorable to the new "L-frame" S&W model 69. Unlike most of my reviews, I had to leave the gun idle for a couple of weeks between sessions, so I did a basic field cleaning at round 150 and a full detail strip and clean once I finished. Its a beautiful gun, much more refined than the Ruger Security-Six I have from the same era. PERFORMANCE CENTER Model 19 Carry Comp . I put 270 rounds of commercial .357 Magnum through the gun over four days of shooting. SMITH & WESSON MODEL 19-3 W/ FACTORY BOX AND PAPERWORK, CHAMBERED IN - .357 Magnum: 0 5d 6h 7m 17262118. A bit wary if its a one of QC issue or something consistent in this line? Revolvers, That K-Frame 357 might have been the all time favorite revolver for law enforcement for 30 decades when revolvers were mostly used. There is nothing wrong with the new classic model 19. How the trigger pulls through the entire cycle and that pulls effect on the sights is ultimately what matters, not what a scale says. Due to its rust-resistant qualities, the Model 66 was even used by SEAL Team 6. The first thing you notice is the grip. Thats a pretty substantial improvement in stopping power. range time: smith & wesson model 19 classic .357 magnum But it never got close to breaking that 1 mark. I had a -3 round butt that I couldnt shoot worth a darn. It put my finger in an ideal position on the trigger, and gaveme a great platform for my thumb for either hand. SMITH & WESSON The Smith & Wesson Model 19 Classic is a classic revolver that is perfect for self-defense. You might expect that the longer times, such as a .4 split time, were because of the recoil of the gun. You are here. Possible causes include the use of ammunition that is incompatible with the revolver. The six-inch K-framed 19 weighs six ounces less. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. The K-frame is, IMO, the less desirable frame than the L frame in .357s when hurling the 158s downrange with a stout load of powder behind them. While purest will focus on the changes, I found myself appreciating how much that Smith actually got right. Of course you should adjust for your round accordingly. Yes sir. 9.Problems with my S&W Model 19-7 in 357 Mag - Shooters Forum Author: www.shootersforum.com Publish: 17 days ago Rating: 2 (1136 Rating) Highest rating: 5 Lowest rating: 1 Descriptions: More : Source : https://www.shootersforum.com/threads/problems-with-my-s-w-model-19-7-in-357-mag.23345/ Have shot the .357 full loads and I am NOT Impressed with the OVER the TOP Recoil! In the meantime, give the Model 19 Classic a look. I bought my wife a steel revolver last winter and have been a bit envious since. It also featured a fully shrouded ejection rod, a heavy barrel profile, a Baughman ramped front sight, and a fully micrometer adjustable rear sight. There seems to be a problem serving the request at this time. I would expect that anyone with even a fundamental grasp on English would not have read my sentence on the cycle of the 29s cylinder as the notion that once the trigger is touched, the cylinder just spins on while firing, as you apparently have. No longer have it, traded it in to buy a Model 29 in 1990. I also practice shooting on the move, simulating moving to a position of cover. When engaged, it prevents the hammer from being cocked and the trigger from being squeezed. A hit dead center is counterproductive if you spend extra time to get it. I think weve all shot heavy triggers that kept on going smooth through the cycle, and lighter weight triggers that were gritty with multiple stops and stacks. Models 10 and 64 have a heavy barrel and fixed sights while the Model 67 adds an adjustable rear sight and red ramp front sight. Still, the Model 19 is just soooooo beautiful. My ugly Glocks sit at my bedside. The only complaint I had was knoxing the site out of line getting in and out on the stwering wheel off the Patrol Car, and the grip size, which was too big for my hands, but was corrected when I went to Firearms Instructor School, with Hogue rubber groves grips. Model 19 PERFORMANCE CENTER Model 19 Carry Comp Not Sure Where to Start? That is a lot of cash. The Model 66 quickly became the preferred service pistol for law enforcement agencies across the country. The normal ones are so much more elegant and attractive. Using the factory Hornady 125gr. After I was happy with my basic performance, it was off to the range. Smith & Wesson 586 Classic Problems. Make no mistake, the recoil is very stout! Why not bring back the Model 28? To me, it's a case of "you don't get a stupid lock, it's made in a period of better quality control and manufacturing, and it's less money." It was an immensely powerful and popular revolver, but it was heavy. The single action trigger never moved the sights, the sight radius is long for a pistol, and the grip gave me a rock solid hold. If the 19 is a Glock 17, then the Model 13 is a Glock 19. Check Price . Ive got 2 of these model 19s. The Classic 19 is a great addition to the Smith & Wesson line. 1,025.99 . Why the author a writer would decide to use the word obligatory is a question. Absolutely not. Massad Ayoob (who has been an expert witness in many self-defensive shooting trials) recommends not removing the lock for this very reason. If you tried to drill & tap the top strap so you could use a screw to hold a piece of material in that area, youd weaken the top straps tensile strength. I carried it until I bought a 686 when it came out. Using the same bullet weight and barrel length, the standard .357 Magnum is still travelling as fast or faster at 100 yards than the 9mm+P is at 50 yards. There are a few current or recent production models here and there that have no lock (I believe a 686 is among them). 1 more deal from guns.com . YOU CANNOT BEAT THE MODEL-19-3. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. I cannot further condone the use of such folly. Beyond .357 Magnum caliber and affordability, the Model 19sergonomics was the key to its popularity. Ruger Lcp . model70 3 yr. ago Speers .38 +P 125 grain Gold Dot was very controllable at a mild 888 fps. It has a classic ramped front sight with an orange insert for increased visibility pinned atop the . It features a 4 barrel, with checkered stocks that are very similar to the original Magna stocks. I still have it and enjoyed many pistol qualifications over the years. Thanks. model 19, Le/Mil Only. But the K frames are just a little easier to carry all day long, in and out of vehicles and in plain clothes. I have shot a model 66 with the new shrouded barrel and the lock. Their twelve-pound trigger weight is all the safety it needs. The use of ammunition that is incompatible with the revolver is among the possible causes. It is the right length to provide excellent balance. All three are built on the medium-sized K-Frame that . This is the result of an engineering change to move from a hammer mounted to a frame mounted pin. But I have to admit, I was expecting a little better. In my eyes, it's one of the sexiest revolvers ever made. I just couldnt get the cylinder to turn fast enough. This is due to the new Classic model having a sleeved barrel. The Model 19 has something of a checkered past for reliability, one thats likely due more to rumor than actual experience. I regret firing the 6, but I will no fire the 4. Im equally not much of a fan of 9 mm carbines since they dont generate much more energy than a 5 pis tol. Ill be checking out the best deal on the new 19 for sure! The trigger itself, however, is clearly superior on the older Model 19.. But the Model 19 Classic was up to the challenge. I believe a large fiber-optic or dot-type front sight would make defensive shooting faster, but I grew up shooting S&Ws red ramp front sight, so it works just fine for me. Those patrol car steering wheels can play havoc with the rear sites on a right handed shooter carrying the revolver on his/her right hip. Customization * * The barrel is composed of an inner liner and an outer shroud. eBay; smith wesson model 19; smith wesson model 19. I would keep working with it. The .357 is still a righteous self defense round. Eventually I ponied up the cash for a bull barreled PPC revolver to shoot the 1500 matches, but for a few years that Model 19 was the only arrow in my PPC quiver. Usually 1 @ 25 and sub 2 @ 50. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Finally, they are solid you can rap them with your hand or shake them and nothing rattles or shimmies. When I came home from VietNam and became a cop, I was urged to get an S&W Model 19 but being young and therefore all knowing I bought a Colt Trooper. Smith & Wesson. 1. That keeps the front end of the cylinder clean. Well, the blued Model 19 is back, and it has some new style. . Does this mean the steel guns arent tough, and cant take magnum loads. I dont shoot well enough to notice the difference. Rough as it looked, the Model 39 delivered a solid shooting experience. I freely admit that this is where I am weakest, especially when I shoot while walking backwards. I know that was a bargain, and that the Ruger isnt as classy as the Smith. I hope there are some gunleather fans on here! Any of you bought the new Model 19? I recently switched from carrying a 9mm Colt LW 1911 Commander to a 4 Smith & Wesson Model 19-4 .357 Magnum in a Galco Combat Master holster on a quality, heavy 1/2 leather belt. I also heard that the 125gr 357 Magnum is the best weight for accuracy and ballistics. The 19 is a great serious-looking revolver. My best time with this 6 revolver, from the draw, into an 8 circle at 15 yards for all 6 .357magnum rounds was 4.17 seconds. No. And when the duty gun classes arrived, because some departments issued 4 Model 19s, a 4 Model 19 joined the fray. No tool marks or poor fitting, but no embellishments either. There are no problems related to Smith . The only place Ive been able to get any is through buying 10-20 boxes online, and even then its difficult to know what one is getting or how effective it is. FTX round, I got 1.5 groups, with one as small as 1.25. Check Price . Chris Whisler writes . As the law enforcement community transitioned to semi-auto pistols, the demand for the Combat Magnum waned. About 60 rounds in I started having a problem where the gun would not cock and fire in either single or double action when the cylinder spun to one specific chamber. Ill try that and look for a burr. Conclusion: Model 19 Review. LSWHP. They verified what I had already found searching the S&W forums: the top strap erosion and frame cracking was only an issue after firing thousands of rounds of .357. Ill just be content with the half dozen pre-locks I have. Overall, I am impressed with the it and think you will be as well. Hands-On Review of the Smith & Wesson Equalizer, Savage Arms Introduces Iconic 1911 Government Model Pistols. Add to Wish List. For most applications, I would recommend a good .38 Special +P load. Its just about perfect for personal protection, and it makes a darn good trail gun, too. And as youve said before, the .357 has a bit more powder capacity than the 10mm. I tested this multiple times using all three kinds of ammunition with the same results. The Model 19 Classic revolver features a handsome set of walnut grips, a 4.25 barrel, a black adjustable rear sight, and red ramp front sight. After logging in you can close it and return to this page. Awesome if you arent though, and glad your practice is paying off for you. All three guns are rated for .38 Special +P ammunition and hold six shots. Replace the spring of the magazine. I do miss that gun. Federal has created a safer, easier and more reliable way to shoot a muzzleloader. I love their satin finish on their stainless steel frames and barrels. It can also be taken apart with no tools in about a minute or two, and can be put back together almost as fast. There are countless instances where .38 Special simply cannot get the job done and one needs a round with far more penetration. No go; not with MIM parts. Im a revolver nut! As related by Jordan in an article he wrote for a special publication put out by Shooting Times in 1995, he had a memorable conversation with Hellstrom during the National Matches held at Camp Perry. The pre-1971 Model 19 is a classicthat earned its reputation. I carried a Smith & Wesson J-frame for a couple of decades, and still carry a Model 29 when Ihunt. Never/ever! In my mind, the best revolver ever manufactured up until current date you rarely ever saw a Colt on the firing line in the hands of any shooter, even just Master class, or higher. Produced continuously from 1957 to 1999, tens of thousands of police officers carried a Model 19 on their hip, including US Immigration and Naturalization Service and the US Border Patrol agents. I've noticed that at times the cylinder is hard to open. Bill Jordan was right; the Model 19 points like your finger. The .357 still has an edge but not by much. Revolvers arent meant to have safeties. Theyre all still with me all these decades later, still flawless, still accurate, still the same superb double action trigger pull. The red ramp Baughman-style front sight is pinned into the barrel shroud. Us old farts know different and were spoiled with the original models of the S&W. If my count is correct, Smith offers, at least 14 models based on the K-frame. I was in awe. If you love to wear polyester fabric jackets? Yknow, like Amber Heard. All the pivoting/bearing surfaces are smoothed up and polished, and the rebound spring is lightened by trimming a coil or so off of it. The pull is smooth, with some stacking just before the hammer breaks. The cylinder measures 1.45 inches in diameter and 1.67 inches in length. 38 S&W SPECIAL +P . For someone like me, with size large hands, the Model 19 is simply a joy. The shorter bullets have a longer "jump" from the case mouth to the barrel lands and thus pick up more velocity prior to engaging the rifling. There seems to be a problem serving the request at this time. My shooter is a 19-3, and my show off is a 19-4 (Detroit Police 1978 Commemorative) which has never been fired. If its new, contact Smith. Thanks RobC, I actually have one available at the shop, but ultimately, I find little use in them. Side Refine Panel. I do all right in my gun clubs practical pistol matches. Trigger feels wonderful. Its hard to describe just how well and intuitively the Model 19handles. The new revolvers sound tempting, but theres that Hillary Hole that S&W persists in forcing on us. I always saw those as more for city kids that grew up without guns at home, or who didnt carry and hunt with them almost all year round, like we did. The Smith & Wesson Model 19 Combat Magnum, The Second AmendmentIts Not About Hunting! As much as I love the S&W 686 revolvers, they just arent 19/66s. In single action, the trigger supposedly breaks at 4lbs. The loss of the Model 19 was mourned by many Smith & Wesson fans. The suggested retail price for the firearm ranges from $599 to $669. If they lose that damn internal-lock, Ill consider them again, but not until. Could keep the ejector rod from getting bent if someone bumped his head on your gun. If it jams unloaded, it is probably a burr on the cylinder face that took a few rounds to raise up. Heres what he told Hellstrom, in his own words: To begin with, it ought to be a .357 Magnum. You have some tough standards!:-). 244.99 . The only handguns guns with regular accuracy that can reach sub 1.5 @25 yd that are budget friendly CZ P-09 but it really needs trigger work. Yet the Rugers, with about the same weight and balance as the Smiths, tend to go for hundreds of thousands magnum loads, whereas the Smiths dont. Thats there most, if any K-frame magnums failed. However, true to Pearce's refreshing "warts and all" style of review, the article revealed some problems with the new EDM rifling and cast bullets. Jordan believed that a medium-size double-action revolver with a 4.0-inch heavy barrel chambered for the .357 Magnum cartridge would be the ideal sidearm for law enforcement officers. But for serious business, lots of times we wished for something a little stouter. Joseph Von Benedikt visits with Aaron Oelger from Hodgdon about the unprecedented demand on the shooting supply industry. My first one we carried it with the old FBI load of Winchester 158 gr. I dunno. JHP. MIM is a mature production process and an excellent way to produce complex metal parts at lower cost. An object in motion tends to stay in motion; once it starts, the big .44 caliber cyclinder wants to keep on spinning. This is a working mans revolver, the Glock 17 of its day. In 1963, a 6 model was introduced, and, in 1966, a 2 barrel, round butt model was introduced. Perfect swords. And it provides a nice increase in muzzle velocity over 2-inch and 3-inch barrels. The revolver dons a highly polished, blued finish and traditional thumbpiece for a classic look. S&W made some great revolvers decades ago, but the model 19 while having a great fit would crack forcing cones. Shooting and discussing the new S&W Model 19 Classic. I, tried tah o ce myself when I was a Boss for the first time. Back to 1954. We were later issued the stainless M-66 and were happy to move up to the vaunted .357 magnum. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. I usually head right to the range with a pistol. The Smith & Wesson Model 19 Combat Magnumwasone of the most beloved handguns ever made. But my needs are different from other peoples. Including the full length barrel underlug. Accuracy * * * * But there is nothing obligatory about the Lawyer Lock particularly in law. Regardless what I shoot, the best I can do is to stay inside the 5 bullseye of a B-16 target at 25 yards. You can also buy lighter rebound springs for the S&W. The 9K numbers were used over a period of three years, 1976-78, as follows: 1976: 9K1 to 9K13999 1977: 9K14000 to 9K83999 1978: 9K84000 to 9K99999 Hence, 9K887xx would have been serialized in 1978. and of course, the new 19 has the obligatory key lock and that is the first thing going in the trash bin before I even shoot it! My slow times were simply due to the triggers cycle time. Subscriber Services. Roy's is the 4 six-shot version. Condition Trade-In Private Party Dealer; . As I pointed out below the true full pressure stuff is the Buff alo Bore, Double Tap, etc. I prefer to shoot .357s loaded down to .38 velocities. Shooting from a leather holster I use for my seven-inch Ruger Bisley Blackhawk, my best draw and fire of one round into an eight-inch circle at 15 yards was 1.36 seconds. I will likely be forever conflicted about this gun. But you can find commercial loads like those from Atlanta Arms example 9mm 115 HAP match ammo. I did clean it, but it happed after 50 rounds of some very dirty Ammo. Keep your firearms safe, secure & in prestine condition. Also, I have only seen a model 19 with those squared front sights one other time. Fortunately, in 2018, Smith & Wesson reintroduced the Model 19 in their Classic line. Notice how heavy the trigger pull was compared to the originals that often were set at only 3 lbs. Calibers includes .22 LR, .38 Special, .357 Magnum. Smith & Wesson 43 . Compare. Kimber K6s For Sale . $26.00. The medium-size double-action revolver was first produced in 1896 in .32 S&W Long. Thats all I can think of? Guns were offered with either a square butt or a round butt, depending on barrel length. When shooting double action, the trigger was suddenly harder to pull. Craigh. (snaps back to reality) That will be a fine firearm. They will fix it and pay shipping. As I look back on it now, that was a foolish thing to do. I happen to think that a 5-inch barrel on a revolver might just be the perfect barrel length. At $117 at the time they were a deal. . 5 more deals from grabagun.com . On the range, the Classic 19 handled and shot as well as my older Model 19. As time progressed, Smith & Wesson looked for ways to reduce the manufacturing cost of the Model 19 and 66. When I get a Smith, maybe Ill be looking at a used model. Without the barrel / cylinder gap, it can low end .30-30 energy levels. The Gold Dot averaged 1,372 fps while the Agulia load averaged 1,178 fps. What exactly is you expectations for a mass produced 100% stock revolver or any handgun for that matte!?! This allows S&W to place the barrel shroud over an index tab on the front of the frame and then insert and thread the barrel tube to the frame and to the shroud at the muzzle end, bringing the shroud against the frame as it torques down rather than the traditional threading and crush fitting of the old-style one-piece barrel that requires forcefully tightening to proper index. The Model 19/66 also was one of the finest guns ever made. And give us the shining gems of the earlier days. (I kept the factory ones.). If the Hillary hole shows, my wallet stays closed. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. So I wasnt exactly starting from scratch. One thing that struck me was that you were disappointed with all sub 2 groups from 25yds from just a bag even. 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