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Originally Posted by dwpmusic
I've read that a number of people think the Model 19 K frame .357 Combat Masterpiece is the best revolver that Smith ever built. Anybody of the same opinion? Can one be purchased at a reasonable price? And just for my own education, what would come closest to it in a revolver that Smith is making today in .357?
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Your answer to question one is yes. I along with a lot of others feel the
Model 19 Combat Magnum is the finest all around revolver S&W ever built. I have two of them. Answer to question two is yes again. Plan on paying about $400 or more for a good one. Answer to question three is the L frame series 586/686. The 686 is still made and sold new. The grip size is the same as the model 19. The 686 series was designed to eventually replace the model 19/66. The 686 series can handle the steady diet of 357 magnums espically the 125 gr high velocity rounds. This round is what most people say wore the model 19 out.
Personally, I still like my model 19s better than my 686.
Regards,
Howard