Mdl. 19 trade

[zelda]

Rugers are cast. Smiths are forged. Forged is much stronger than cast

 

[tedog]

I would say the gunstore made a great deal.

 

[Seven3]

As stated already, not exactly an "apples to apples" comparison, but hey, if you're happy with the trade then congrats. IMHO, I wouldn't have made that trade. I own a 19-4, and I have shot a Ruger Redhawk. The Ruger is a fine gun, but (in my hands at least) it ain't a 19.

 

[Revolver-time]

Yes the 19 is great. But when I had mine I always worried about the next round being the one that split the forcing cone. If I wanted to shoot 38 loads I could do it out of my 15, or 52. I like Rugers enough to own ten of them. You can't break them and shooting loads that they are chambered in won't hurt. I say if you are happy with the trade ya dun good.

 

[11e40]

if you want to make any more trades, smith for rugers let me know. thanks.

 

[chud333]

Giving out directions to the GS ? I've shot model 19's for 30 years,
Never had a problem with one yet. And i shoot .357 158gr. loads not .38 specials. If i want a cowboy gun i can get one on the cheap any day of the week. Not so with combat magnums. Bad trade, but hey it's your money.




chuck

 

[StatesRightist]

I can't find the thread on here, but it was a recent model 19 thread, a gunsmith and S&W collector of 20-30 years said he come across exactly ONE cracked model 19. Just like every urban myth, it's overblown hype.

 

[old bear]

Harrison, your deal was not a trade I would have made, but bottom line it was your M-19 to do with as you wanted. I hope you enjoy your new Ruger.

 

[Combat]

BLASSS-FO-MEEE, what's next, trading S&W's for GLOCKS?

 

[71firebird400]

Lots of Ruger hate on here! I love them both (and Colts!) but you do have to scratch your head at why S&W built so many revolvers that really aren't suited for the magnums (K frame 357's, N frame 44's). I realize they'll take some abuse, but I would love to have the durability of a Ruger with the fit/finish and trigger of a Smith!

 

[StatesRightist]

Lots of Ruger hate on here! I love them both (and Colts!) but you do have to scratch your head at why S&W built so many revolvers that really aren't suited for the magnums (K frame 357's, N frame 44's). I realize they'll take some abuse, but I would love to have the durability of a Ruger with the fit/finish and trigger of a Smith!

See my previous post, you are stating urban myth, not reality.

 

[ma deuce]

Yesterday at the local gunstore, I was able to trade a cherry 4" Mdl 19 on a NIB 6 and 1/2" Ruger Blackhawk Limited flattop in 44 mag. I only had to cough up $100 in addition to the Mdl. 19. Who says there you can't make deals out. I traded a delicate revolver that splts barrels at the throat and replacement barrels are unobtainable, for a sturdy revolver that will digest magnums all day long and not choke on them or shoot itself loose.

Don't feed the trolls.

 

[71firebird400]

See my previous post, you are stating urban myth, not reality.

Yeah, S&W introduced the endurance package on the 629/29 because of an "urban myth"

 

[StatesRightist]

Yeah, S&W introduced the endurance package on the 629/29 because of an "urban myth"

Yeah, 20 years ago. I guess you think Ford still makes the Pinto. Your post is absolutely not relevant to today's guns.

 

[LostintheOzone]

I might have done that when I was 22 but I wouldn't do it now. I like my 19-5. It's been with me for 20 years and likely will be for another 20.

 

[ddixie884]

You do know they aren't making K-frame magnums any more, don't you?

 

[Garywapx]

so can you share where you traded it? I'd like to go latch on to it

 

[Tom Kent]

I carried 19s as duty weapons for years. The only thing "delicate" about them was me. Moderate care and they last for ever. I also shot magnums out of mine. Different strokes for different folks, I guess.

 

[Penmon]

Did you post this to the correct forum, I think you wanted WWW
Ruger.com, the model 19 is the finest full time 38 and part time 357 every made. If you wanted a 44 you got a good one,but at what price?
Penmon

 

[mr.jbk79]

I do like Rugers, one of my favorite hunting rifles is a M77 in 308. Very accurate rifle, built tough. However, the only way I would have made that trade was if I was on the business end of a 19.