Over the weekend, I went to the range, mostly to shoot my 2020 Python, but on a whim I took along my Model 19-9, and tossed in an extra box of 357 reloads.
After shooting the Python, I pulled the 19-9 out of the case and proceeded to remind myself why I like that gun. I know a lot of people don't like the MIM, the two piece barrel, and of course the lock, but let me tell you, I really like this gun.
I think it's nice looking for one thing. No, it's not the same as the old blue, but it's still darn nice looking. The grip is a little too narrow for me when shooting full on magnum loads, but with the moderate stuff I was shooting, no problem. Out of the box, the gun had as smooth as trigger as most any gun I've ever owned.
How does it shoot? Well, I'm not a great shot, I freely admit that, but darn it, I shot it pretty well. It made me look pretty decent for a change. I'm sorry I didn't think to take a picture of the target before it went into the trash can.
I love the old guns, but I think this one is a worthy successor.