4” or 6” 19?

45Smashemflat · Apr 9, 2024

Ok, just noodling, as one popped up locally. I’m presently the proud owner of a nickel 19-4 6”. I like the gun, it’s a bit more of a range piece, because for me a 6” is too big for belt carry regularly. (Although it has found its way into a shoulder rig from time to time.). It’s a plain Jane 19, regular trigger, regular hammer, Patridge front sight, target stocks.

Locally, a 4” nickel with the Baughman sight has popped up on my radar.

Assuming we could come to agreeable terms, would you make a trade? Is there something about a 6” 19 that makes you say, “No way! Keep it!” ?

I waffle with these things all the time.

Curious what the crowd would do. (Besides just buy the 4” and keep them both.

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petepeterson · Apr 9, 2024

I think the 4" 19 is just about perfect. I'd trade.

luvsmiths · Apr 9, 2024

Id take the 4 inch first- and what dash number is the 4 inch. Id trade a -4 for an earlier gun in a second, also.

If you can afford to keep both, that is definitely option number one!

45Smashemflat · Apr 9, 2024

They are both -4’s. Should have called that out.

22hipower · Apr 9, 2024

You'll end up with both barrel lengths (and more) eventually so might just as well keep the 6 and buy the 4.

Jeff
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diyj98 · Apr 9, 2024

For my own use, a 6” 19 or 66 just doesn’t fit a need. I find 4” to be ideal though.

mikerjf · Apr 9, 2024

I’d want a 4 for sure, with the 6 being a nice addition.

rjm6120 · Apr 9, 2024

I'm big on "sets", as I have blued 19-3's in 2-1/2", 4" and 6". The latter two have the 3 T's. I would keep the 6 and add the 4. Then try to find a snub!

oink · Apr 9, 2024

Both would be nice. I like 6" guns and always have. However a 4" is easier to carry but if you're open carrying it doesn't really matter. In a high ride holster a 6" can be accessed while seated in a car just fine. A 6" will take up more nightstand space if that's an issue. A 4" is easier and more concealable for concealed carry but for that a snubbie would be much better. For range or hunting and even plinking the 6" rules IMHO. You want both. I wouldn't let the 6" go.

BLACKHAWKNJ · Apr 9, 2024

I have both, a 4" blue, 6" blue with Patridge front sight-makes up for the M-14 I never got.

22lrfan · Apr 9, 2024

Keep the 6" then find a 4" and 2 1/2" to go with it. These are -4's.

usm1rifle · Apr 9, 2024

22lrfan said:
Keep the 6" then find a 4" and 2 1/2" to go with it. These are -4's.

What he said...

spin132 · Apr 9, 2024

rjm6120 said:
I'm big on "sets", as I have blued 19-3's in 2-1/2", 4" and 6". The latter two have the 3 T's. I would keep the 6 and add the 4. Then try to find a snub!

I agree with rjm!

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Model19man · Apr 9, 2024

6" is a little more accurate. 4" is easier to carry. Decisions decisions.

45Smashemflat · Apr 10, 2024

You bunch of enablers!

Engine49guy · Apr 10, 2024

Since both is not an option for the OP,
IMO I prefer my "Combat Magnum" be the 4" "Combat" length.
The extra 2" doesnt make the gun more accurate although the longer sight radius may result in more accurate results ..or it might not.

Condition, originality and revisions being equal I'd pick the 4" any day.

murphydog · Apr 10, 2024

If your 6" model 19 shoots like a laser for you, I'd keep it and buy the 4". Neither is being made any more in that style, and you'd be 2/3 of the way to having all three barrel lengths. You're welcome!

CajunBass · Apr 10, 2024

I have a "thing" for 4" barrel revolvers. If I could make a reasonable trade, that 6" would be gone.

stansdds · Apr 10, 2024

Keep the 6 inch and buy the 4 inch Model 19-4. The 6 inch barrel has a longer sight radius, which makes it easier to shoot accurately, but the 4 inch will be a better carry revolver.

CH4 · Apr 10, 2024

4”, the shorter, the better.

4” or 6” 19?

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