A Model 19 was my first handgun. Being young and foolish, it was also the first one I traded off to get something "bigger and better." Eventually I came to my senses and replaced it. Everything you need in a handgun and nothing you don't.

I don't know about anybody else, maybe there are a lot of people who shoot more than I do, but I'd like to have the opportunity to shoot a Model 19 or most any other gun really, to worry about wearing it out. I'm sure it can be done, but I'll bet it ain't easy.

I admit that seldom if ever fire magnum ammo in mine. But I can say the same thing for my "N" frame .357's too. 38's are so much less expensive and just as much fun IMHO. I guess I fell into the habit years ago, when 38 brass was free/cheap.

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