New Model 19 Detent

[jski3]

What is the purpose to the ball detent on the
New Model 19s?

1. Greater rigidity?
2. Does it work?
3. Any problems?

[shocker]

Yes
Yes
No

[jski3]

It does make it harder to open the cylinder.

[jski3]

I wonder if S&W will use it on other model revolvers?

[Terry C]

Necessary for a two-point lockup (of sorts, the detent doesn't really "lock" it just "snaps").

The plunger that locks into the end of the ejector rod has been eliminated.

[NY-1]

I assume it would also prevent the cylinder from getting stuck if the ejector rod un-threads itself.

[shocker]

Originally Posted by jski3

I wonder if S&W will use it on other model revolvers?

Model 69 2.75"