Am considering the purchase of the new S&W Model 19 Classic - the most recent model without an internal lock. Is this model properly hot blued or does it wear a dull coating that has become all too common in recent years?
Thanks.
Thanks.
New S&W Model 19 Classic (No internal lock)
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OP
Disregard. Found that these new Model 19 Classics come with a high-polished blue finish.
Still, I'd really want to test the action carefully before purchase. Don't let that shiny gun sell yo.u
OP
Agree completely! I'm hesitant to make this purchase since I had problems with a new Model 19 from the first batch in the Classic Series that came out a couple of years ago. That model had a different SKU and UPC than today's model. It also had a black Cerakote finish and an internal lock. The earlier Model 19 Classic was identified as 19-9 where as today's Classic is a 19-10. So must wonder if the early issues with this Classic have been remedied and the production of the 19-10 can be considered "new and improved" or just "new and shiny."
I wasn't aware any of the original Model 19 (-9) Classics were Cerakote, the 4.25" or the two PC K-Comps.
The new 4" no lock 19-10 is blued. The 2.5" PC 19-10 is painted
The new 4" no lock 19-10 is blued. The 2.5" PC 19-10 is painted
Engine49guy
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On the topic of current gun finishing picked up an AR15 with a barrel finished in that "Melonite" finish that SW uses on their Sport line barrels , looks shiney and black has me wondering if this is something that is or can be used on handguns?
I know they used to use Melonite on pistols. I had a 5946 with that finish and thought the M&P 1.0's were Melonite.
Engine49guy
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The only way I can remember the terminology is the letter M and N are after eachother so Melonite is Nitride where Phosphate and Parkerizing both start with a P.
I notice the melonite barrels will leave a slight orange residue on a white oiled cloth after sitting a while so guessing its not as impervious to moisture and corrosion as parkerizing?
I notice the melonite barrels will leave a slight orange residue on a white oiled cloth after sitting a while so guessing its not as impervious to moisture and corrosion as parkerizing?
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