"Both" is the best answer, but if you can only afford one, then if it is a factory nickel finish, that is the one that is more collectible. For durability, the nickel finish is more corrosion resistant than a blued finish. Firearms manufacturers did not adopt nickel as an optional finish simply because it looked flashy, it was the most corrosion resistant finish until the advent of hard chrome.
Model 19 2.5” barrel - blue or nickel?
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bananaman
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I have a 66-2, snubby. Good gun, but my preference would be for the 19. Just like blue revolvers better! Bob
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And the winner is………
You say right now that the blued Model 19-3 won out, and it's a nice one...but hold your horses, pardner. I was always a blued steel and wood guy, but one day some nickel revolvers started to catch my eye. Now I have a few, including this minty nickel 19-4. This might get you to thinking about adding to the herd. Good hunting. Enjoy1
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It won this time. Easier local deal with a better price. I ordered a T grip for it as well.
ColumbusJBR
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As others mentioned, really couldn't go wrong with either, but that blued model looks fantastic! Nice pickup! The bluing looks like its dripping wet. Darn it now I'm gonna go shopping lol...
Sir, I've got two (2) of each. Never had second thoughts about buying either one. Get the one in front of you now, then go for the hunt of the other.
Remember the Model 19 series is one of the best all around revolvers ever produced. It's everything one needs in a handgun and nothing you don't need
wgg
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I have both, the nickeled I bought from a friend at his shop. Not long after my friend came down with cancer and passed. I am thankful to have both, but the nickeled 19-5 means more to me.
