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10-07-2020, 03:23 PM
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Model 19-3 typical example
With all the increased interest/prices in the past year for the Model 19, I thought I’d share my example. Perhaps there are some of you out there who are hunting for one, or just want to see some pics of what a 19 package from the late 60s looks like.
Maybe of interest is the box and label, or possibly the high polish blue, or those crazy comfortable target stocks. I am no expert on the nuances of the 19, but I will tell ya that at the 100 yard range I can occasionally hit pie plates with a one hand standing hold. I’m shooting .38 handloads. Yes, the trigger is that good. Yes, the 4” version is that well balanced. No, I’m not an expert pistol shot.
I keep a list of all my “not gonna sell this one” guns so Wifey knows exactly who gets what. Someday this 19 will live on with a trusted and close relative.
Thanks all, this forum is a great hangout.
Last edited by bigmoose; 11-17-2020 at 08:01 AM.
Reason: Grammar
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10-07-2020, 06:10 PM
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Beautiful Model 19 bigmoose. Considering how many Model 19's were made, I was surprised that it took me a long time to find one for sale here in California. I wanted a dash 3 or earlier only. I finally found this one at a gun show about 5 years ago. It was 15 minutes after the gates opened. I didn't hesitate because I knew if I walked around and came back it would be gone.
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10-07-2020, 06:59 PM
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Beautiful 19, and the stocks look fantastic! From what I can tell anyways. Thanks for sharing the pictures.
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10-08-2020, 07:01 PM
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my favorite of all times...
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10-08-2020, 07:11 PM
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My first handgun was the 6" Model 19 in nickel....I completed this trio just last year.
The 6" goes to my heirs forever.
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10-08-2020, 11:18 PM
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I came close to wearing out a 4” Model 19 using it for both duty and shooting with the pistol team. Later I bought a replacement with target featgghhñnn "
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