Hello from the desert.

[Rubyblue]

Hey there, I am a new member. I inherited a Model 19 .357 magnum from my father-in-law and thought I might enjoy learning about it and those who do the same. I am from SE Washington state and enjoy spending time shooting.
I do have a question, what would be the simplest way to find out about my revolver? Thank you for any assistance. I look forward to learning from this forum.

bruce

 

[Rustyt1953]

 

[Huski92]

Welcome aboard


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[usmc2427765]

Find a certified F/A and invest in a few private lessons. A revolver is much easier to bring a new shooter up to speed on than say, a semi-auto. Once you are up to speed on the weapon, get some wadcutters and have fun. Be sure to ask about maintenance.

 

[Scharfschuetzer]

For more info on your S&W Model 19 from the members here, please post the number after the "-." I.e., Mod 19-2, 19-5, etc. Also the barrel length, blue or nickel, front sight type, etc. The serial number will help in tying down the approximate year of manufacture too.

For detailed info on all S&W revolvers, it's hard to beat the: "Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson." It's pretty much the gold standard for the good products of S&W. It should be at your library and if not, Amazon or Ebay will have a copy to sell.

At any rate, welcome aboard. I retired out of Fort Lewis and I still reside in the Puget Sound area of Washington State. I spent a lot of time over at the Yakima Firing Center over the years and I still hunt dove and pheasants over your way.

 

[URIT]

Welcome aboard from coastal North Carolina.

You have a great handgun in the model 19. I carried one on duty for nearly 25 years. Enjoy!

 

[OLDSTER]

Hi from the sunny beaches of North Dakota

 

[coachray]

Welcome to the forum

 

[Babysitr]

Welcome from Illinois...the M19 is a great K frame revolver. enjoy owning it!

 

[Old_Cop]

Welcome from NW PA. There was a time that the Model 19 represented the cutting edge of police weaponry.

 

[Liberty9]

Welcome abroad !

 

[lkabug]

Welcome from the Commonwealth of Virginia.

 

[pmanton]

Hi from Salome, AZ.

 

[C Islander]

Welcome from Ohio!

 

[mrsig]

Welcome from Tampa.

 

[Zarr]

Welcome from Western Massachusetts.

 

[Bob L]

Welcome to the forum from SW Ohio. You'll love your model 19.

 

[RobertJ.]

Greetings from Seaside!

 

[Rubyblue]

Thanks for all the welcomes. I look forward to getting to know some of you and learning about my S&W model 19.

 

[Greyman50]

Welcome from Florida. Excellent advice has been posted.