My ugly duckling Model 19

[waffles]

Here's what $320 worth of Model 19 looks like:

I've never used these kind of rubber grips before, but they feel surprisingly great.

Probably not worth a thread but just a reminder to always be hunting for deals, the po-surp smiths aren't as common as they were (and will be getting less so), but they're still out there.

 

[Nevada Ed]

I have those on my M29 38 special but......
my hands are so big, I kept the big wood grips in my M19.

Enjoy that work of art.

 

[ameridaddy]

A shooter for cheap! Rejoice in your good fortune!

 

[zephyr]

Nice, now you won't have to worry about getting the dreaded first scratch/ding!

What rear sight is that? Sort of looks like a Bowen.

 

[Old cop]

Looks like it was once evidence of a crime and lived part of its life in a police property room.

 

[ImDrRich]

I happen to love the looks of that BUT if you really wanted to have those numbers buffed out and the gun re-blued you certainly could.

 

[Warren Sear]

It looks good to me!

 

[michpatriot]

Great Find!

Hey I'd like to find a deal like you got there..that's a perfect ram around shooter.

 

[waffles]

Nice, now you won't have to worry about getting the dreaded first scratch/ding!

What rear sight is that? Sort of looks like a Bowen.

Not sure, I'll have to look into that. I was interested that the sight picture is different (one vertical line below the notch).

Looks like it was once evidence of a crime and lived part of its life in a police property room.

Close, it's part of a batch of police trade-ins similarly equipped. Neat gun for sure.

 

[FWP]

Looks like it was once evidence of a crime and lived part of its life in a police property room.

Or a police holster. That could be a badge number or property number.

 

[Bill In Texas]

Wow! Great deal on that 19! Congrats!

 

[zephyr]

Not sure, I'll have to look into that. I was interested that the sight picture is different (one vertical line below the notch).

Like this?

Rough Country Sight with V-notch/White-post Blade [RCSWSV] - $114.95 : + Bowen Classic Arms +, Parts Store

 

[Mike in Reedley]

Those look like Davis grips from Sacramento.

 

[waffles]

Like this?

Rough Country Sight with V-notch/White-post Blade [RCSWSV] - $114.95 : + Bowen Classic Arms +, Parts Store

Not quite, I'll take a picture tomorrow with the proper sight picture. Also for whatever reason the adjustment screws are Philips head, but look original to the sight.

 

[waffles]

Those look like Davis grips from Sacramento.

Yep, my understanding was they were Bill Davis grips, this model or similar

BILL DAVIS ENTERPRISES CUSTOM S&W K&L GRIP | Brownells

I've bought lots of posurp guns and strangely had never come across this type.

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

If it works and has no rust or operational defects, it is a thing of beauty. I would take care of it as is.

 

[Mehutch]

The 19 was my first gun, now retired. not ugly, just retired.

 

[P.44]

Congrats !
Nice M 19...bit modified for shooting:
Davis grips + Millett sight

The sights are out of production, but
you still can get
BROWNELLS MAGNA-TIP(R) MILLETT REAR SIGHT BIT | Brownells

P.44

 

[stansdds]

Years ago I bought a Model 19-3, blue, 4-inch barrel for $150. I managed to get a set of Herrett's Shooting Star stocks with it. Mine did not have any evidence numbers or id numbers scratched into it, but it sure looks to have been an LEO sidearm. Holster wear, some exterior rust and light pitting, the backstrap so pitted and rusted that it looks more like it has been given a stipple treatment. The insides were pristine and it shoots like a $800 revolver, but it is not exactly pretty.

Enjoy that ugly duckling 19. Treat it well and it will serve you well.

 

[Jdavis]

Looking at the top of the grips behind the trigger guard, I notice a screw that appears to go completely through the frame and sideplate. I supppose it is to add extra support to retain the grips. Am I seeing this correctly?