Follow-up to found a pair of 19-4's

[stansdds]

I feel much better this evening after showing the S&W to the gunsmith. He admitted he missed it being a refinish. Showed the small pit marks, the swirl marks, etc. He went through all the functional checks again and it is tight as a sealed drum. The manager was called over and he also admitted he did not notice that it was refinished. He offered three options.
1>a full refund
2>a full store credit and the gunsmith pushed for #three
3>a concession, he worked out a partial refund of $200.00
I decided on the concession as the pistol is still very nice and is functional perfect.
So, I have only $600 in it now. Good deal, bad deal?? It's a done deal.

For $600, I think it is now a good deal for a high grade shooter Model 19. Enjoy it, just don't beat it up with full power magnum loads using bullets weighing less than 140 grains.

 

[A10]

It worked out for the best I think. It's gonna be a great packing gun!

 

[Club Gun Fan]

Thanks Gentlemen. refinished? I missed that by a mile. Chrome, I missed that by 10 miles. I guess I don't know what the hell I'm buying. I'm really bummed out. Pawn shops, KMA.....This is the last GD gun I ever buy.

Peter
Chrome, nickel or colored with a crayon. I have a soft spot for .357 Combat Magnums and Model 19's. Use it carry it, remember, if you feed it once in a while, it will be loyal and not let you down.

 

[Dino44]

That is really nice to hear, that the pawn shop manager and gunsmith were stand up guys. Sounds like a place you could return to with better knowledge and confidence.

 

[chief38]

I'll weigh in.....

To me it has all the classic looks of a re-Nickeled revolver. There are what looks like pit marks, scratches and dents that have been Nickeled over.

Professional refinishers (applies to many items, not just guns) always know that the prep work is the most important part of a refinishing job. Any defects and sins not taken out will also not be hidden after the new Nickel or bluing is applied.

I have seen Nickeled guns that left the S&W factory that were "supposed to have" been stamped with an N, but do not have one. In this case, I believe it was refinished and not a factory oversight.

 

[MelvinWalker]

Brought the nickel 19-4 home after a 5 day waiting period here in Florida,(3 days not including weekends).

I have never had any waiting period here in Florida? I recently bought a Taurus G3C from Rural king and took it home 30 minutes later when NICS came back.

Do you not have a Florida CWP?

 

[Marshal Tom]

It would cost something but I am sure it could be stripped and redone the right way if it bugs you that much.There are several really good refinishing choices that would look great. There have been many on here for instance that have been done in a satin hard chrome that looks like stainless.