New to me M19-3 2.5"

[armybass]

I just picked up my nice shooter quality M19-3 2.5" snubby from my local shop. It came with nasty Pachmayrs which were quickly replaced with a set of S&W combats I got from fellow forum member Peak53 (thanks Ed!). It came with the box, paperwork and tool and I got it for $500. It will be a nice match to my 19-5 2.5" and looking to make it my carry gun.

 

[opaul]

Looks nice and you got a deal.

 

[Point 357]

Today seems to be a good day for M19-3 2.5" inchers. I picked up mine today after Marylands 8 day waiting period. This is one nice gun that will continue to be a safe queen.
Yours looks to me to be much nicer than a 'shooter'.

 

[scout II]

You can't beat a nice 2.5" S&W.Yours look very nice and I really like those combat grips.Are they the Ahrends retro combat grips?

 

[armybass]

No they are from S&W like these in the link.
Product: K/L RD Fancy Walnut Finger Grooved Stock
They just seem to be lighter colored.

 

[scout II]

I didn't know S&W had those.Thanks for the link,I really like them and think I will order a set.

 

[rags]

Nice get, Mr.Bass! I picked up one of those today also... They sure are habit forming aren't they?

 

[armybass]

I think I am gonna put these on it
Product: K/L Round Dymondwood Checkered Service
The combats are nice but I prefer the magnas.

 

[Hapworth]

I think I am gonna put these on it
Product: K/L Round Dymondwood Checkered Service
The combats are nice but I prefer the magnas.

FYI, S&W's current dymondwood magnas are cut much thinner than the old school walnut magnas; they don't fill my average hands well at all.

And to perhaps pick nits, the dymondwood feels a little cheap compared to walnut.

You may want to consider picking up some well-preserved, used traditional magnas.

 

[armybass]

Thanks for the heads up. Never seen or felt the newer grips. I would like a used set, but I am just not one to spend big bucks on older used grips.

 

[old bear]

The combats are nice but I prefer the magnas.

Armybass, I'm with you the combats are great for helping control recoil, but nothing like the look of a nice set of magna's with a BK grip adapter. Enjoy that guy.

 

[Hapworth]

Thanks for the heads up. Never seen or felt the newer grips. I would like a used set, but I am just not one to spend big bucks on older used grips.

I'm with you on not spending big bucks for grips. Usually you can find quality magnas at good prices. Check eBay, Gunbroker, and gun shows and luck will probably be with you.