How does the saying go? I didn't pay too much, just too soon?
I have a 6" 19-5 as well as its stainless counterpart 66-3. Both are wonderful shooters. If you handload, 158 cast SWCs loaded to 1000-1100 FPS will provide all you need in the way of power without unduly stressing the piece.
For all the reported forcing cone cracking "issues", I've personally never seen one and actual documented cases appear to be few in number. Echoing the other folks, stay away from the full throttle 125s and you will be just fine.
Congrats on your new find, enjoy!
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