Thanks for the information guys. So the 19-2 will lead a long happy life if I use .38 special rounds in it....what about .38+p ammo? I just purchased a model 36-0. I will be going to the range to fire it for the first time this weekend sometime. Knowing this is a close range weapon (it's my CCW) I am looking for something to practice at the range with....is the 19-2 with the 4 inch barrel as accurate as I am reading? Oh...the one I will be looking into is Blue...will that have any affect on the value in the previously stated condition? What finishes are more valued in the S&W line, Blue, Nickel or Stainless Steel or is it a "beauty in the eye of the beholder" kind of thing that influences it's value? I'm thinking a stainless version of anything would be the most desireable/valuable because of the strength and corrosion resistant properties os the metal or am I wrong here?

Tech23