Model 19 Kframe.357 Combat Masterpiece

[sbowenjr]

I love collecting model 19's. But when I shoot 357 I prefer to shoot them in a model 27!

 

[one eye joe]

I can still remember my first military pistol instructor booming out, "Gentlemen, this is the Smith & Wesson 357 Combat Masterpiece. It can save your life if you learn how to use it." At this point he declared the range hot, turned to a target 25 yards down-range, and put 5 shots in a 3-inch group, in less than 5 seconds. Then he declared, "Questions about the accuracy of this weapon will not be entertained." The man was USAF Combat Arms Instructor, and USAF Large Bore Pistol Champion, MSgt Bobby J Tiner.

WELCOME TO THE FORUM, stlenz0. THAT'S A GREAT FIRST POST ! ! !

 

[Birdgun]

I shoot my Model 19 better than any other handgun I've ever shot. I shoot .38 Specials out of it the vast majority of time but I keep familiar with .357 Magnum loads since that's what's loaded in my 19 for home defense. Now if, God forbid, I had to make just one or two shots count with a handgun to protect my loved ones, I'd want my Combat Magnum in my hands.

S&W Model 19 "Combat Magnum"

Thanks for looking at my favorite handgun. The one I consider as the best revolver ever made.

God bless,
Birdgun

 

[Jessie]

No doubt about it the model 19 is a classic. It's revived a 6 year old thread!
I like it more than any other .357 Smith I own. I shoot .38s out of it for the most part, but won't hesitate to put .357 158gr. through it.

 

[one eye joe]

THE MODEL 19 CERTAINLY IS A CLASSIC---BUT---I WOULD HAVE TO VOTE FOR THE MODEL 686 AS THE BEST OF THE MODERN S&W REVOLVERS......

I BELIEVE THAT THE 686+ MOUNTAIN GUN IS THE MOST VERSATILE ITERATION OF THAT MODEL. ITS EASILY CARRIED CONCEALED, AND EXCELS AT SD/HD, IN THE FIELD, OR ON THE RANGE. IMHO, ITS THE TOTAL PACKAGE.....

THE 686+ MOUNTAIN GUN IS ON THE EXTREME LEFT IN THE PIC BELOW.......