Model 19-3

[CRT2]

Found a Model 19-3 at LGS. Per the serial number it was produced in 1971 - same year I returned from Vietnam. Seems to be in excellent condition 95% or better. Waiting on Galco holster and combat grips. Plan on using 38+p for practice and 130 gr 357 Magnum for social purposes. Apologize in advance for the quality of the pictures.

 

[krsmith58]

congrats, great catch. do the grips number to the gun. very nice find either way. kenny

 

[GerSan69]

Looks great from the photos you posted. Congratulations! I have a nickel 19 that I rarely use, but I'll never get rid of - it's one of my "Safe Queens." Sounds like you've made good ammo choices as well. Enjoy!

 

[CRT2]

Grips number to the gun. Both panels marked with a K and one panel has visible serial number without the 1K prefix.

 

[old bear]

Congrats on finally getting one of the best all around self defense revolvers ever produced.

To me the M-19/66's series are the ideal personal defense handgun. Easy to carry but feel like a real handgun in the hand. Enjoy..

 

[Hoosierville IRN]

Good score, beautiful Model 19.

 

[postman93]

I use a tyler T to fill in on my 19-3 and it fits like a glove.

 

[Pine_Worker]

Very, very nice!

 

[SS336]

Very nice M19, great revolver you will grow very fond of it.
I like Magna style stocks with a Tyler-T grip for it’s compactness.
I have a 19-3, made in 1970. Still going strong after all most 52 years.

 

[BC38]

Looks great! Congrats on finding one! I've been looking a long time for one that was priced what I consider "affordable" - which pretty much means a shooter-grade specimen.

 

[Birdhunter6]

Congrats! You will love it.

I found a 4" 19-3 earlier this year. I had wanted one for a long time and it was well worth the wait.

Let us know how it shoots once you get it to the range.

 

[Rudi]

She's a real beauty!

 

[geen]

Nice gun one of my favs. I have a 19-2 that looks pretty much the same. you are going to love it.

 

[Hawg Rider]

You picked up a great snubby in really nice condition! Although most of my modest collection is composed of N-frames, I do have a couple of nice Model 19s...a nickel 19-4 snubby and a 19-3 Texas Ranger. I really like both of them. Enjoy your 19-3!