The 19 is the "Goldilocks" of the Smith & Wesson lineup. It's not too small and it's not too big. It's "just right."
Model 19
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A Volkswagon will drive down the same road as a Shelby Cobra too. But it's just not the same is it?
Bob
This was a fun thred to read I love my Mod as well. But by reading this I realized why I like it so much. For one thing I had shot nothing but cheap junk owned by myself and friends and old worn out smiths owned by our PD. Once I shot the Mod 19 I just had to have one, I could actually hit what I was shooting at. The trigger is also one of the smoothest pulls to this day after shooting many revolvers and autos.
ma deuce
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Actually, the Hi Power is my favorite semi-auto just as the 19 is my favorite revolver. I will acknowledge, however, that the Hi Power often has issues out-of-the-box. Hammer bite, as you say, unless one fits a "no bite" rowel hammer or the gun comes with the spur-type Mark III hammer. Trigger pull, which can be improved by pulling the mag disconnect and, if necessary, a trigger job by a good smith. Re grips, there are actually quite a few after-market choices available in different configurations. On my latest, I installed Brownell's ultra-thin checkered Micarta grips, which makes a world of difference. Once a Hi Power is adjusted to your liking, there's no 9mm that's easier and more natural to shoot, IMO.
Modified
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For me there's a completely different 9mm that comes to mind when I think of natural shooting easy guns:
But I can't imagine comparing it to the universal perfection of the Model 19.
05CarbonDRZ
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Everyone who has shot my BHP has fell in love instantly.I really don't think that You can find a better 9mm.The H&K is nice but just to out of the ordinary with the safety.If You like a 1911 the BHP is a very logical choice for 9mm as Browning designed both.
I adore my BHP, for me it's a stunningly comfortable pistol to shoot and to shoot well. So I admit I kind of liked the comparison although I don't think I'd have come up with it by myself. However, the Model 19 is just dreamy; I blew up my first one, sad to say, a gorgeous 4" purchased in 1980, it took me years to get another, and I really wanted a straight up replacement but found a round butt 2.5" Model 19 and said yes so fast I nearly melted the credit card. It's such a sweet shooter and it IS good looking, it IS classy looking, and can be carried all day if I choose to do so (snubbies are fun like that!). I usually shoot it with .38s but it's no less sweet with .357 Magnum rounds.
I believe that's a true statement, despite some friends around this campfire who proudly shoot .357s in their J-frames/Airweights. But you shoot a short barreled Model 19, now that's a WHOLE NUTHUH SMOKE indeed!
Triggers are excellent, too - they're just perfect revolvers. There are many great revolvers. There are not that many perfect ones.
Glocks are great for what they were made for, to wit, sending bullets downrange in copious quantities. My pickup truck does it's job, too - but everyone really likes to ride in my Cadillac. I can think of many similar comparisons.....the Shelby noted above is one, a Randall knife next to a military bayonet is another. Jus' sayin'........
***GRJ***
I believe that's a true statement, despite some friends around this campfire who proudly shoot .357s in their J-frames/Airweights. But you shoot a short barreled Model 19, now that's a WHOLE NUTHUH SMOKE indeed!
Triggers are excellent, too - they're just perfect revolvers. There are many great revolvers. There are not that many perfect ones.
Glocks are great for what they were made for, to wit, sending bullets downrange in copious quantities. My pickup truck does it's job, too - but everyone really likes to ride in my Cadillac. I can think of many similar comparisons.....the Shelby noted above is one, a Randall knife next to a military bayonet is another. Jus' sayin'........
***GRJ***
Model29Lover
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I bought my wife a mod 19 4" and she took her ccw test with it shooting full magnum rounds. She placed all her shots in a nice 8 inch group. The ccw instructor was impressed as he was sceptical of her shooting full magnum loads! We came on some hard times and sold it and my 629-1, when I was between jobs, but I will replace both of them real soon!
Blackbarry
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Yeah, I agree with 99% of what ya'll said. I shot my 19 a week or so ago for the first time. I owned a 686 (no dash) and regretted selling that 5 years ago. But the experience with the 19 was absolutely wonderful. She's most comfortable shooting 38's. The 357's were just a tad harsh. But I simply wanted to shoot load after load as it felt so natural and easy! A truly amazing experience. And you don't get factory wood like this anymore:
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Grayfox
US Veteran
I have no idea why 19s are so popular.
I only have three of them.
I only have three of them.
The first issued handgun for my PD was a 4 inch model 19, well used when it came to me. Loved to shoot it. Hated the 5906 that replaced it. But was very happy with the Glock 22 that replaced that (yea I know, blasphemy!).
And why OH WHY I did not buy my 19 when they were offered...but I do have a nickel 19-3 in shooter condition that I love now. A 4 inch 66 is on my list if one pops up in front of me for a reasonable price.
And why OH WHY I did not buy my 19 when they were offered...but I do have a nickel 19-3 in shooter condition that I love now. A 4 inch 66 is on my list if one pops up in front of me for a reasonable price.
OK, let's see now. It's balanced, finely made and finished, perfect, dreamy, the best I've ever held or shot, "Just Right", and the ultimate handgun.
It is a work of art perfectly executed in steel and wood. It was the creation of the Masters of their craft, purposefully designed in form and function to provide the defenders of peace and enforcers of our laws a weapon worthy of that noble task.
It is a work of art perfectly executed in steel and wood. It was the creation of the Masters of their craft, purposefully designed in form and function to provide the defenders of peace and enforcers of our laws a weapon worthy of that noble task.
I was in a LE position and carried a gun under my sport coat. I wanted a Colt Python and was fairly new to shooting. I bought one at an LE discount. I got quite good with it as I had great teachers. I went through the 1911 phase but always went back to my revolver. I was at the Academy for qualification in 1982. The timing went out on my Python. I had never fired a Smith up to this point, one of the instructors loaned me his 19 that had been tuned. It blew away the DA trigger on my Python.at the end of the glass the instructors were doing a trick shot demo. Last trick was cutting a card at 15 yards. The instructor mussed 5-6 times and the class started yelling for me to try it I walked up and first shot split the card in half. First thing I did when I got home is trade the Python in on a 19-4 which I still have today with around 50,000 rounds through it. I became an LE instructor several years later and carried that gun until I switched to a Sig 226. I always loved that gun and renewed my interest in revolvers. I picked up a couple but they are scarce in our area. I font mind paying for one but want it in great shape. I love the lines and beauty of the 19 and I disagree with snubbie earlier statement, my 19 will shoot rings around any Glock. I love the 357 cartridge Also.its just a thing of beauty. All the rest has been said but that's my story and I am sticking to it.
JR
Still looks pretty darn good.
JR
Still looks pretty darn good.
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BigBlueSix
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I just let a 19-5 slip through my fingers. I got there just a day late. He's got more on the way, but the ones he has are 19-2 and 19-4 in perfect condition and I'm looking for a shooter.
This thread makes me want one even more. I'd love a 2.5" or a 4".
This thread makes me want one even more. I'd love a 2.5" or a 4".
UncleEd
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Like others, I've always loved the Model 19 but I also
am equally fond of the Model 15. I've always thought
the Model 15 the perfect .38 Special.
am equally fond of the Model 15. I've always thought
the Model 15 the perfect .38 Special.
Tomkat
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I loved my 19. Sold it in 1983 and regretted it ever since
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