Came in at my FFL today while I was at work. A Model 4inch 19-5 RB.

I have always thought the Model 19 was the best .357 revolver out there. They are the perfect combo of size and power for me. My only gripe was that the SB grips never fit me just right. Target grips are just a bit too big, especially around my pinky and ring fingers. Magnas are perfect fitting into the palm but need more meat in front.

I have wanted a RB 4inch Model 19 for years and saw this one on GB last week. K frame RB target grips are just what the doctor ordered for my hands and these a gorgeous. It has been refinished and as such is the perfect nightstand gun to take over from my Model 10 RB snub. I may get a letter just to see if it left the factory with a 2.5in barrel and then was rebarreled and refinished. I would be very surprised if it was the original barrel.

Now that I have this revolver I have a much easier time deciding to send my recent 19-3 purchase back to the mothership for a bit of work and a refinish.


Now for some pics.