Model 19-5 ???

[Viglio]

I see all kinds of post on Mod 19s. ( 19-1. 19-2. 19-3 etc )
I have a Model 19-5 2 1/2 inch bbl 357 magnum round butt
ABN17XX is it an old ball or just one no one talks about
It's a beauty, action is smooth as silk, adj sights, ramp front
Trigger is smooth not groved
I am a dummy can't figure out how upload a pic (

 

[MrTrolleyguy]

The main difference is that is not P&R.

For pictures first join Photobucket (or similar service). Load you photos there first. Then copy and paste onto the Forum.

 

[Hapworth]

The -5 was the first post pinned and recessed era Model 19, beginning between '80 and '82.

There is a bit of a bias around here for pinned and recessed revolvers and their (debatable) connection to a (maybe) better bygone day of craftsmanship at S&W. That's why you see the no-dash through -4 19s get talked about more.

From a functional perspective, the pinned barrel and recessed charge holes are incidental and unneeded.

Your 19-5 is every bit the revolver its older brothers are.

 

[Viglio]

Tks for the info at least now I know, had me wondering there for a while
The 19 is sweet had a K-38 2in bbl at one time it was nice but the 19 is same size but can use the hotter rds, and I like the rounded butt

 

[03Fatboy]

Let me help you with a photo until you get it figured out. Here's my 19-6 that I'm real proud of!

 

[5Wire]

My 19-5:

 

[WCCPHD]

19-5's are not odd balls, but some are different.



Model 19-5 DSS

 

[ColbyBruce]

The 4" nickel and 6" blue are both S&W 19-5 models. They were dirt cheap 3 1/2 years ago. In fact, the blue one was full of potting soil, or mulch. it cleaned up nice. I let another forum member take them, as I was afraid of the barrels unscrewing and falling off.

 

[lhump1961]

Yep...a 2 1/2" 19 is top shelf all the way around regardless of the dash.

 

[tacreload]

Here's my -6. I know I've posted this thing a dozen times but hey I'm proud of it.I looked for three years or so for a 19 snubby and found this one new in box at a local dealer.Hurry up and figure that picture thing out so we can have a look.

 

[ma deuce]

My 2 1/2" M19 is a -3, but I wouldn't kick any 19 out of the safe. It's just a neat-looking gun. I had mine at the range last weekend, and the seen-it-all counter guys couldn't resist taking a good, close look.

 

[papajohn428]

Let me help you with a photo until you get it figured out. Here's my 19-6 that I'm real proud of!

Those grips (or stocks, for you persnickety types) are fabulous! Where did you get those?

 

[PA Guns & Ammo]

I choose P&R guns first due to they are getting harder to find and have a better value for the most part but it is not a deal breaker for me.

James

 

[7shooter]

I have 2 and 3 inch k frames and the 3 inch guns usually will reliably eject all the spent cases but the 2 inch revolvers are not always able to eject all the cases. Do the 2 1/2 inch models typically eject all the cases like the 3 inch guns ?

 

[papajohn428]

I have 2 and 3 inch k frames and the 3 inch guns usually will reliably eject all the spent cases but the 2 inch revolvers are not always able to eject all the cases. Do the 2 1/2 inch models typically eject all the cases like the 3 inch guns ?

Nope. The ejector rod isn't long enough to clear the brass. Which is why all my guns are 3", instead of 2.5.

 

[Jimmyjones]

They're out there.

My 19-5

 

[7shooter]

Nope. The ejector rod isn't long enough to clear the brass. Which is why all my guns are 3", instead of 2.5.

Thanks. You just saved me some money.

 

[Hapworth]

I have 2 and 3 inch k frames and the 3 inch guns usually will reliably eject all the spent cases but the 2 inch revolvers are not always able to eject all the cases. Do the 2 1/2 inch models typically eject all the cases like the 3 inch guns ?

The 2.5" barrel's ejector rod will dump .38s fine and are shy for .357, but good ejection technique and proper cleaning make this a near non-issue.

 

[Rahjerz]

My 19-5 4 inch is a square butt, is it an oddity?

 

[Hapworth]

My 19-5 4 inch is a square butt, is it an oddity?

Nope, that's the norm; a factory round butt 4", though they exist, are uncommon and would be the oddity.