Welcome to the "dark side" of the Model 19.
I can't think of anything you said I don't agree with.
The grips on mine are maybe just a tad too narrow, especially when shooting magnum loads, but not enough to make me want to go out and hunt down some more. I like the dark wood on yours. The ones on mine are sort of "blonde." I've got a set of Altamont Ropers I should put on it.
Good trigger, shoots just fine, excellent fit and finish. If I still prowled around in the woods, it would be on my hip every time.
