19-3 RB 2 1/2" added to the stable

[Bill Bates]

I recently added a Model 19-3 2 1/2 incher to my growing stable of Model 19s. It had the original box, paper work and accessories which was a plus. The condition is just right for a gun a plan on carrying and shooting. My other two 19 no dashes are kind of safe queens; with one that has never been out to play ever I think.

The new to me 19-3 is one fun revolver to shoot.

the group

 

[Shorty 45 MK2]

Congrats!

Love K snubs.

 

[usm1rifle]

Those are really nice and the snubbies are sure fun to shoot!

 

[pumpgun]

the 2.5" 19 is one of my favorites to shoot. it is surprisingly accurate too.

 

[horsemen61]

So pretty I want one or a dozen

 

[sunnyd]

the 2.5" 19 is one of my favorites to shoot. it is surprisingly accurate too.

Same here, I just can't go to the range without taking mine along. I am always amazed by its' accuracy.

 

[IWK2HT]

Ya gotta love the 19 snubys "congrats "
Here's my 19-4

 

[sunnyd]

Just noticed that your pictured 19-3 is P&R. I thought the P&R ended with 19-2 models??????

 

[Model39]

My 19-3 (MFG 1970)

Very nice acquisition. Here's one I picked up from fellow forum member
"Wordsmith" a while back.

 

[Larry from Bend]

Just noticed that your pictured 19-3 is P&R. I thought the P&R ended with 19-2 models??????

Nope --- Here's another P&R -3.

 

[jinx]

I have a 19-4 that is P&R

 

[Seven3]

P&R ended with the 19-5.

 

[muddocktor]

That's a really nice 19 snubby man. I can see myself acquiring one of those for edc before going with a J frame as it won't beat you to death and has 1 extra bullet. Maybe after I finish getting my 27 collection finished with.

 

[dcopper]

Nice family! I have a 19-3 2.5 incher which a previous owner had nickel plated. Can't find an N on it anywhere. Every thing was nickeled. Hammer,trigger, sights. Sounds terrible, but its actually pretty nice. Whoever did the job, did it well. Pretty good shooter also, at least as well as I do! It is also pinned and recessed.

 

[Bill Bates]

So, now it is time for a holster for the new to me 19-3. I would appreciate any good recommendations for this old short fat guy.

 

[Lt JL]

I have a 19-3 that I used to carry off-duty. Probably the second-best (IMHO) carry K frame ever. After the 3" 13.
I think I'll get it out tonight and shoot it some this weekend. It always was a better shooter than I could make it.

 

[ISCS Yoda]

My 19-3 is P&R.

Smith & Wesson Forum - ISCS Yoda's Album: Revolvers - Picture

Bill, El Paso Saddlery makes a couple of nice belt holsters for a M19.

***GRJ***

 

[oldcrotchety]

The model 19 2.5 inch is my favorite S&W. Nice find!