Originally Posted by old bear

With all respect, $1,300.00 is not twice the going rate, for a high quality P&R version of a 2 1/2" nickel plated model 19. IMO $1,300 is $500.00 over current pricing for a HIGH condition gun.

I just paid $800.00 for close to new 2 1/2" nickel model 19-4. I may have over paid by $100.00 - $150.00, but I've got the revolver I wanted, and can spend my time enjoying it not searching for one.