The ultimate Model 19/66 Combat Magnum thread

[Engine49guy]

One for the database

Im not sure if I gave you the info on this 19-2, serial K711,285 ,
Guessing mid 1966 so your search for a 1967 continues ...(sorry).

Most notable are its yellow front site insert, wide TT/TH and the proud front site pins.

I unfortunately can not attest to the originality of the yellow FS insert but here is a picture of it
with a 27-2 (top) from 1966 (same year) with the same yellow insert and proud front site pins.

Have you noticed the pin protrudes through the front of the ejector shroud more on the pre models?
Both "Pre"27 and "Pre"19 (shown at bottom) have much more "protrusion" than their dash 2 counterparts.

 

[JCS&W]

Here are my M19's
M19-3

M19-4

M19-3

 

[rorygs]

My 66-2 transition.

 

[squidsix]

19-4

I don't care for rubber grips, but till my grip adapter comes, these are good enough.
I can't say enough good things about a 4" model 19 in blue.

 

[Maximumbob54]

JCS&W,

That is the first Pinto shorty 19 I have ever seen. I didn't know they made them in that model. I don't know how rare that is, but it seems pretty rare to me!!!

 

[james56]

heres my 3 M-19's

 

[1 old 0311]

heres my 3 M-19's

N-I-C-E grips on that 2 1/2"

 

[Maximumbob54]

N-I-C-E grips on that 2 1/2"

I agree, but they look like they might be for an N frame. Am I wrong and it's just the light?

 

[snw19_357]

Have you noticed the pin protrudes through the front of the ejector shroud more on the pre models?

Honestly I never payed attention to that.
Thanks a lot!! Now I have to start all over.

 

[james56]

N-I-C-E grips on that 2 1/2"

Thanks 1 old I still have some fitting to do on them

 

[Penmon]

S&W Mdl 19-4,Serial 71k89XX
6 in barrel, the last model change before S&W de-improved the design.
Pictured with beater grips, I have a fresh pair but keep them for dress up.
Penmon AKA Jim

 

[GJH77]

Well I have watched this thread long enough, so I will post my two here.
19-5 from 1987, I purchased in 2010

19-2 from 1965 I purchased earlier this year

Neither are as nice as the wonderful other examples found throughout this thread, but they are nice shooters to spend quality time with. Thank you all for the inspiration to find them.

 

[Maximumbob54]

Since I have now seen pics of a factory 3" 19...

Did they ever make a nickel 3" 19??? Or a pinto???

 

[snw19_357]

Did they ever make a nickel 3" 19???

Yes.

Or a pinto???

Yes. Actually seen more than nickel only.

I don't have either so hopefully someone who does will back me up and post a picture of theirs.

 

[Cpt. Obvious]

I swear there's a 3" pinto in these pics somewhere... I know I seen one of these forums in the last couple days.

 

[1 old 0311]

I swear there's a 3" pinto in these pics somewhere... I know I seen one of these forums in the last couple days.

There is a few of a 2" pinto but I haven't seen a 3"

 

[rags]

Here's a 19-3 I have. Pics outside when I first got it home, then some in the lightbox.

 

[1 old 0311]

VERY clean gun. Looks unfired.

 

[rags]

The others...

19-4 6", a 19-3 2 1/2" and a 66-3 4"

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[1 old 0311]

The others...

19-4 6", a 19-3 2 1/2" and a 66-3 4"

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The grips on that 6" gave a beautiful grain.