I have a 2 1/2" 19-5 I picked up many years ago. I found out was a spare for a Kansas City detective who normally carried a 2 1/2" 66. The gun had been fired very little. I keep it loaded with Remington 125 grain Golden Saber .357 mid-range loads. As you guys know they are very accurate shooters whose action only gets smoother with time. Carry it in a Lobo holster.
Jim