Mdl. 19 trade

[Harrison]

Yesterday at the local gunstore, I was able to trade a cherry 4" Mdl 19 on a NIB 6 and 1/2" Ruger Blackhawk Limited flattop in 44 mag. I only had to cough up $100 in addition to the Mdl. 19. Who says there you can't make deals out. I traded a delicate revolver that splts barrels at the throat and replacement barrels are unobtainable, for a sturdy revolver that will digest magnums all day long and not choke on them or shoot itself loose.

 

[panamajack310]

Um can you please post where you traded the model 19 so one of us can get it back.....LOL I personally amd not a Ruger fan, I would not have made that trade. But hey if you are happy that is all that matters. I have said it before and I will say it again,,,This threat is useless with out pictures.

 

[Harrison]

This is my first Ruger centerfire revolver. I have one of their rimfire semi auto pistols, and am a fan of Mdl 77 rifles. I do know they make a sturdy firearm. As shooters, S&W Mdl 29s and 629s are overpriced in my opinion. I wanted a sturdy 44 mag pistol as a companion to my Marlin 1894 in 44 mag. I guess it all depends on if you want a working gun at a reasonable price, or do you want an expensive show piece. I don't plan on trading either of my L frame 581s. Now those are fine working guns.

 

[deanodog]

I love S&Ws but I also like Rugers. I'm glad we have the choice to have both. I never owned a Ruger that was not a fine gun.

 

[robctwo]

I like the idea of having a rifle and pistol in the same caliber. I bought a Taurus cowboy revolver and a Rossi 20" 1892 in .45 Colt. I found the Taurus spectacularly inaccurate.

I got a .44 mag Taurus as a gift. I didn't care for it either. Traded it for a 4 5/8" Ruger Blackhawk .45 Colt/ACP convertible. I love that gun. Then I bought a nickel S&W 25-15 Classic. I load that one medium to light for range shooting. S&W fever struck. I bought a 25-13 Mountain Gun, then a 25-7. It's nice to have the stouter Ruger to take out in the woods with the Rossi. I rarely shoot more than 10 rounds through each when working up a load or sighting in. The S&Ws regularly shoot hundreds of light to medium target loads.

I have Rugers in .357/9mm and .22 as well.

I've bought a few other S&Ws in the past couple of years. My 4" and 6" 19-3s are a joy to shoot. I don't beat them up with full bore .357

 

[kudzu3]

Hmmm...Don't believe I'd've done that.

 

[Duke426]

Wow, that's a shame. My condolences to you.

 

[roaddog28]

Wow, I would not have made that trade. Rugers are good revolvers and I have a Blackhawk 357/9mm. But I would not give up my model 19-2 4 inch and pay $100 for a Blackhawk. The only way I would make that trade is the gun shop would have to give me $150.
Howard

 

[twofish]

I traded a delicate revolver that splts barrels at the throat and replacement barrels are unobtainable, for a sturdy revolver that will digest magnums all day long and not choke on them or shoot itself loose.

You know what they say about opinions right????

 

[nipster]

If you want to shoot all day, there are guns for that. L frame and N frame 581/681/586/686/27/28/627

The K frame magnums are smaller/lighter than your Ruger, so I dont see how it's a valid comparison. Especially considering you went to a 44 magnum.

As far as value, I would have traded you all day if I had a Ruger. Those guns here I can pick up for 4-500$

 

[StatesRightist]

Glad to know there's another S&W 19 on the market....you can have the Ruger.

 

[LEO918]

Trade a very collectible Smith & Wesson for a Ruger that is being cranked out by the millions? I don't think so.

 

[Snakeshift]

The only S&W Revolver I've ever traded was a 629-1 for a ANIB 19-3 snub. Best damn trade I ever made.

 

[Robinett_11B]

Delicate? It's a Combat Magnum......not a Python!

 

[Mike 44]

My condolences .

 

[ben1]

Many years ago I went through my Ruger single action phase. Owned damn near every one they made. Great guns. Built to last forever and can take whatever you put in them. But unless you had a problem with that particular gun you gave up a true 357 classic. I know the issues and like any tool if you use it for what it was designed it will outlast you and your children. I am glad you got what you wanted but like it has been stated they are still cranking out Rugers not so with the 19's. Enjoy that Ruger.

 

[KJM]

Yesterday at the local gunstore, I was able to trade a cherry 4" Mdl 19 on a NIB 6 and 1/2" Ruger Blackhawk Limited flattop in 44 mag. I only had to cough up $100 in addition to the Mdl. 19. Who says there you can't make deals out. I traded a delicate revolver that splts barrels at the throat and replacement barrels are unobtainable, for a sturdy revolver that will digest magnums all day long and not choke on them or shoot itself loose.

That was a good trade. I love my 19's, but gotta say...

you can shoot dynamite out of those Rugggggers!

 

[mr.jbk79]

Glad you're happy with your trade. I would have kept the 19 though (as others have said, not made anymore). I know situations dictate otherwise for some, but I would've bought the ruger with cash/some other trade if possible, but not a cherry 4" combat magnum.

 

[C Islander]

I'm in the I would have kept the 19 camp. But hey, it's your gun, enjoy it!

 

[MikeChandler]

Let me make a wild guess:

You are rich and don't have kids, so you can take the luxury of lighting cigars with twenty dollar bills, mixing Rusty Nails with $150 Scotch, and making trade deals that amount to squandering your money!

Kudos and congratulations.

 

[zelda]

Rugers are cast. Smiths are forged. Forged is much stronger than cast

 

[tedog]

I would say the gunstore made a great deal.

 

[Seven3]

As stated already, not exactly an "apples to apples" comparison, but hey, if you're happy with the trade then congrats. IMHO, I wouldn't have made that trade. I own a 19-4, and I have shot a Ruger Redhawk. The Ruger is a fine gun, but (in my hands at least) it ain't a 19.

 

[Revolver-time]

Yes the 19 is great. But when I had mine I always worried about the next round being the one that split the forcing cone. If I wanted to shoot 38 loads I could do it out of my 15, or 52. I like Rugers enough to own ten of them. You can't break them and shooting loads that they are chambered in won't hurt. I say if you are happy with the trade ya dun good.

 

[11e40]

if you want to make any more trades, smith for rugers let me know. thanks.

 

[chud333]

Giving out directions to the GS ? I've shot model 19's for 30 years,
Never had a problem with one yet. And i shoot .357 158gr. loads not .38 specials. If i want a cowboy gun i can get one on the cheap any day of the week. Not so with combat magnums. Bad trade, but hey it's your money.




chuck

 

[StatesRightist]

I can't find the thread on here, but it was a recent model 19 thread, a gunsmith and S&W collector of 20-30 years said he come across exactly ONE cracked model 19. Just like every urban myth, it's overblown hype.

 

[old bear]

Harrison, your deal was not a trade I would have made, but bottom line it was your M-19 to do with as you wanted. I hope you enjoy your new Ruger.

 

[Combat]

BLASSS-FO-MEEE, what's next, trading S&W's for GLOCKS?

 

[71firebird400]

Lots of Ruger hate on here! I love them both (and Colts!) but you do have to scratch your head at why S&W built so many revolvers that really aren't suited for the magnums (K frame 357's, N frame 44's). I realize they'll take some abuse, but I would love to have the durability of a Ruger with the fit/finish and trigger of a Smith!