Finally Did It-Model 19-5

[GJH77]

Well, after a lot of looking around and comtemplating it, I finally got a S & W revolver. Up until now I have been satisfied with the S & W autos and Colt Revolvers. But I wanted to try a 6" barrel also, which I have not owned previously. So this week I got a 6" Model 19-5, which looked like it needed a good home. It is not cosmetically perfect, but I believe I can clean up some of the minor rust spots, and bring it back to life. Hopefully it will come in the next week, but in the meantime, here is a photo.
Only bad thing is this takes the thrill out of searching to buy something at the gun show this weekend. Any thoughts on this model would be appreciated.

 

[Samuel Adams]

That's Sweet.

 

[scout II]

You can never go wrong with a S&W model 19.But now you will want a 4" and then a 2.5" model I have three model 19's so far and they are all great shooters.The model 19 fits in the hand the best and looks good too.

 

[Black Knight]

Nice gun. You should like it. There have been some reports of the forcing cone cracking with the use of 110 - 125 gr. Magnum loads in them. If you shoot magnums in it go with the heavier bullet weights. The 38 Special +P in the 110 - 125 Gr. loads are fine. The 19 is a classic lawman's gun. It was designed with the help of lawmen for lawmen.

 

[imakmst]

classic revolver, good for you

shoot the hound out of it

 

[OLDFED]

Model 19-3

I've had a love affair with 19s and 66s for decades! Just bought a 19-3 like yours for too much money, but can't fall in love with money. Mine is an old dog that someone Parkerized. I suspect from the innards that this was a lawman's carry gun as the workings are crisp and smooth. Yours makes mine look like a small boat anchor but she's a sweet shooter! I think this is my 5th 19/66...from 2.5 to 3, 4 and 6 inches. Owning most guns is like a great date...owning most S&W's is a life long dream, especially the older ones! Enjoy!

 

[Frank V]

Congratulations, the model 19 is a great gun!
Frank

 

[roaddog28]

Hi,
Great looking M19. I bought back in May a 19-4 6 inch. It has some rust like yours but I was able to get most of the rust removed. I took the revolver to the range for the first time two weeks ago. Boy, is this revolver accurate. The first four shots I nailed in the center of the X ring. Distance was 15 yards. Trigger is very smooth. I lucked into this M19. I paid $269 out the door. This revolver will be my number one range revolver. I know yours will be the same.

Good luck,
roaddog28

 

[Vulcan Bob]

I have a twin to your's that think's it's a K-38! I think you are gonna like that one. Oh yeah, you do have something to look for at the show, a four inch and a two and a half inch 19!