My Model 19-5

[M1_ShooterJohnson]

Hello All,
I'm new to the forum and just wanted to say hello! I just inherited a S&W model 19-5 from my grandfather, thought it would be a good idea to join this forum now that I'm part of the S&W family. Look forward to talking and learning more about S&W and revolvers.

 

[Cooter Brown]

Firstly, sorry for the loss of your grandfather.

Secondly, that's a very nice and desirable revolver--your grandfather had good taste!

Lots of folks around here like that particular model. Go out and shoot it some--38 Special rounds will be pleasant and fun to shoot. If you want to shoot .357 Mag. rounds, the general consensus is to avoid the loadings with light bullets and stick with the heavier loadings like 158 gr.--the light ones are tougher on the gun.

Enjoy and give us a range report when you take her out!

 

[18DAI]

Welcome to the forum!

Beautiful 19 you have there. Doesn't get any better than that in a S&W revolver. Regards 18DAI

 

[1911bphil]

Welcome to the forum. Shooting that will keep the memories of your grandfather alive and happy

 

[duketbrd88]

Very nice model 19, you will love it.

Mike

 

[1 old 0311]

Welcome from Indy. The 19 series is a C-L-S-S-S-I-C. Enjoy.

 

[wheelyfun66]

Welcome...
I am a newbie here as well...and have been treated kindly, with respect, and showered with good advice.

The 19 is high on my list of desirables...

 

[j38]

Welcome to the Forum, M-1. You'll like it here. I own a twin to your 19-5 and just love it. Great snubby.

Jerry

 

[wnc wheelgun]

Welcome to the forum, the people on this site are walking smith and wesson encyclopedias of knowledge, and very friendly too. I love my model 19-2 for its balance and smooth operation, a word of caution, visiting this site will MAKE you buy more s$w revolvers!

 

[TAROMAN]

Thanks for sharing. Your Grandfather had great taste in firearms. Treasure it as the family heirloom that it is. But shoot it, that's what it was made for and what your Grandpa purchased it.

 

[Cpt. Obvious]

Welcome to the forum, the people on this site are walking smith and wesson encyclopedias of knowledge, and very friendly too. I love my model 19-2 for its balance and smooth operation, a word of caution, visiting this site will MAKE you buy more s$w revolvers!

It's true... i got a 19-6 a couple weeks ago, now in talks to get a 681 no dash. oh, and the 19 is my first wheelgun.

that 19-5 of yours is awesome! take care of dat thing!

 

[M1_ShooterJohnson]

Thanks everyone!! Thank you also for all your condolences for my grandfather. And I cant wait to get this out to the range I will give a full range report when I get it out there. This is my first handgun/revolver I have owned I'm really excited to shoot it. I already want another one and only had this one for a few days now.

 

[m19fan]

I just picked up a 19-5 2.5" at the Tulsa gun show a couple of weeks ago. No red ramp. What a beauty.