I ran onto something unexpected today. I found a polished nickel 4 inch 19-4 with minimal turn lines, it can't have been fired more than a couple of dozen times, I'm guessing one cylinder. Rosewood factory grips, beautiful gun. I've wanted one for a while, here's my dilemma, is this a safe queen/BBQ gun or a shooter?

I primarily buy purpose guns/SD guns. I'm hoping one of other side of the house, the collectors can help me on this. Is this a gun that will appreciate substantially and am I crazy to consider shooting/carrying it? or is a 19-4 too late in the model to substantially appreciate, so I should just shoot it with no guilt?

Opinions appreciated......Thanks.

Reb: There are a lot of 4" inch 19s in this world -- granted the nickel ones get a premium, but still it's not like 19s will ever be rare (at least not in our lifetimes. They were a mass produced factory gun. So keeping it in a safe will mean maybe that when you sell it, you get an extra $100 or so based on the condition. And if you pass it to your wife or kids, they will either keep it or sell it for a little more than wholesale.

So, I would put some shooter grips on that gun and stick the good grips in the box -- then I'd go out and shoot it. They are good shooters.

Cordially, Ash

That my friend is definately a BBQ gun and shooter.

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Have Executioner make you a set of grips for it, find a floral carved leather holster for it, take it to every BBQ you can, and SHOOT IT!

Thank you Gentlemen, I think I'll take your advice and shoot it some as well. I've wanted one for a while, but never expected to find one so pristine.

congrats...thats a good one

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KK4EMO

I shoot the snot out of mine...



And it still gets invited to the odd barbeque.

P.S. I have added a "pretty" set of new shoes since this picture was taken.

Here is the same model with some of Patricks stocks.
This will likely be my main woods rig....

Shoot it with no guilt, and have a lotta fun!

My 19-3 looks just like this fine example. It's a shooter.

I too have a 4 inch 19-4 nickel and a 21/2 19-3 nickel they are shooters i take care of them but they do get shot!

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WILL WORK FOR AMMO!

Mod 19 or for that matter, most K-frames made since and after the 60, due to the great number of guns made, may never be a collectable in our life time. The nickle M-19 may cost a little more then the blued version, however, almost all K-frame guns are good shooters and should be used that way.

Your Q's have been answered. Great revolver and great pics. Mines a snubby and love it!

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Roger / SG

Those are some sweet grips, nice gun!!

Very nice!!

Thank you gentlemen for your advice, it is appreciated.

Photo of gun we were discussing...FYI