I happen to have a M-19 that was setup to be a target gun with a heavy bbl. It was done up really nice but I have no use for such a Frankenstein. When I got it I got the box papers original 4 inch bbl stocks sights etc. Though I have worked on S&W internals have never removed a bbl. Bbl is pinned. Just wondering if the pin is tapered? does it have to come out left to right or vice versa? Or doesn't it matter?

The barrel pin is not tapered. It can be removed/replaced in either direction.

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Make sure you take the crane (yoke) out before trying to unscrew the barrel. Otherwise, you will damage it.

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I'd suggest you take it to a gunsmith unless you have the correct tools. Trying to remove a barrel without proper knowledge and tools can easily lead to a warped frame. Ask me how I know

Pins, including on Smith & Wessons, usually go in from the right and out from the left. But by looking at the frame around the pin hole you can usually determine the direction because there will be a slight ring or burr of metal that's pushed out when the pin was originally installed. If you drive the pin in from the left, you'll sometimes create the burr around the right side of the hole as well.

As posted above, the pins are straight.

That would be an easy barrel to replace because you have the original which was fit to that frame so the front sight is straight up and down when it's tightened. Unless you want to learn how to change barrels, I too would take it to a gunsmith. But again it will be easy (less expensive) because the barrel is already fitted and will not likely need any work on a lathe.

If you want to do it just ask and I'll send the procedure. But you will need a frame 'wrench' either purchased or home made.

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Heck just send it to Frank Glenn.

Penny wise,pound foolish.

I was pretty certain it was straight. Just checking to make sure. I am confident I can do the job. If I have any trouble...I have a friend who is one of the best handgun smiths over round Cody....but he dies mostly Single Actions. I'm more concerned with getting the bbl back on straight. I have replaced bbls on rifles...and a few Colt revolvers

Skeet 028,

Well then you'll likely have fun doing it and not problems. I like working on my own guns, it's an additional satisfaction to acquiring, owning, and shooting them for me.

Enjoy,

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