S&W Model 19 Coming Back

[Road Rat]

I see where S&W has decided to bring back the 19 in custom shop and classic.

Any thoughts??????

 

[URIT]

G&A magazine (February 2019 issue) has a nice article with photos of the new Model 19 Classic and PC Carry Comp priced at $830 and $1100 respectively.

My pockets aren't deep enough to buy one of these sweethearts, so I'll stick with the Model 19-4 that rode on my duty belt for a quarter century.

 

[Road Rat]

G&A magazine (February 2019 issue) has a nice article with photos of the new Model 19 Classic and PC Carry Comp priced at $830 and $1100 respectively.

My pockets aren't deep enough to buy one of these sweethearts, so I'll stick with the Model 19-4 that rode on my duty belt for a quarter century.

That was my thought. Prices, MSRP, are just a tad on the high side; two piece barrels?, and the famous LOCK. I have a 19-2 and will stick with it!

 

[shocker]

I like my guns in stainless so I got the 66 version of the new K-frame. The PC version of the 19 is more $ than I will spend on a handgun.
Those are my thoughts on the matter.

 

[CajunBass]

I don't know about the custom shop ones, but the 19-9 I've got is a very nice shooter. Quite happy with it. Handles full magnuns very well.

I've also got a 19-4, and a 19-8 that I like just as much.

 

[BigBill]

I passed on the first one because of the rumors it hammered itself apart with a steady diet of magnum loads. I chose the colt Python instead.

 

[swagmeister]

Don't really care for the new ones. Will stick with my Pre-19.

 

[BigBill]

I like the old and new n frames.

 

[Peak53]

In what barrel lengths will the new 19 be offered?

 

[BAMac]

I think they already out and have been awhile? Sku 12039 and 12040, 3" comp PC and 4" regular.

 

[SLT223]

I'd love to see the new 19 offered in a non PC, high polish, 2.75" bbl.

 

[scout II]

I am not sure if I really like it yet. It has a 4.25" barrel.

 

[Charlie Foxtrott]

I already have three pre lock model 19s.

I think that these will last me a while.

 

[bmcgilvray]

Is this current Model 19 built on the K-Frame or the L-Frame?

 

[murphydog]

The 4.25" model 19 was announced at the SHOT show - last year . It's been available about 6-8 months. The 3" Performance Center K-Comp was announced at the same time.

They are K frames but the new barrel system eliminates the flat bottom of the forcing cone that is a potential weak spot in older model 19s. Might be interested if the older ones weren't available and plentiful.

 

[BarryinIN]

A little bit closer to new 3" RB 13s and 65s.

 

[ABPOS]

I like it. I have a 6" made in 66. Which is probably nicer but I kind of like the 4.25" barrel. Honestly, I feel like anything over 5" is overkill for what I want. And even that is long. LOL.

 

[Shag67]

I'm interested in the PC version of this gun but it seems hard to come by right now. Bud's doesn't have it and I emailed a local shop yesterday for a price quote and they replied: "I can get that gun for $979.99 ($1051.04 after tax), however they're backordered everywhere with no current eta."

 

[chief38]

There are still "Real Vintage Classics" in the marketplace but you must be selective and scrutinize what you purchase. A new issue would be a S&W marked "sort of reproduction" at best. If you have ever seen, shot and handled a vintage M19, I doubt a "new Classic" would appeal to you much. The real shame of it all (at least to me) is that S&W is fully capable of producing a real M19 once again and why they don't is totally beyond me, because there would be a line around the block to order them!!

 

[S&WsRsweet]

They look good in the photo layout .If I were in the market for a powerful revolver to use and carry as a working gun it would be on a short list especialy with the lifetime warrantee . I can honestly see in some situations where the lock would be a good safety selling point for folks with small children for instance and I still believe a good DA revolver is the best handgun choice for most folks who aren't going to truly get into guns .I know as aficionados the lock is not appealing but from a marketing standpoint say a husband wants a good handgun and wife is on the fence due to safety concerns the lockable revolver might just be the ticket to a sale.