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CCantu357
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I'll echo everything you said about your 586, in regards to my new Model 19-9 "Classic." I really like the finish, the action is as smooth as can be. It shoots just fine.
It's a round butt, with round to square grips. The grips have a thinner profile than the Smith & Wesson target grips of the 70's or so that I remember.
It was also my first new Smith & Wesson revolver in forty years or so.
That is a beautiful Model 19. I find it funny that one of the biggest reasons I fell in love with this new 586 was how much it reminded me of my beloved Model 19 no dash, while at the same time Smith is brining back the Model 19.
While I suppose I could have waited until one of my local stores had a new Model 19 in stock, I really like having my first L-frame. Until now, my entire S&W life has been spent with K-frames. Since buying this 586 Classic, I cannot help but wonder what Smith fans felt in 1980 when the L-frame came out. With respect to the 686, I love the blue steel, square butt wood stocks, and six round cylinder of the 586 compared to the more modern versions of the 686.
Also, when I compared the new 66 to the 686 in the store, I did not care for the dull finish and black controls on the 66 as opposed to the classic all satin stainless on the 686. However, after seeing your pics of the new Model 19, I really appreciate how great it looks. I wonder why S&W did not stick to the traditional look when reintroducing the Model 66?
