New video: Jerry Miculek talks about (and shoots) a Model 19 "Classic"

[357magster]

This was just posted. Thought I'd share it since it's S&W related.

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[one eye joe]

THANKS FOR POSTING THIS VERY INFORMATIVE VIDEO......

NOBODY SHOOTS 'EM, ANY BETTER THAN JERRY ! ! !

 

[CajunBass]

Good video. Good gun too.

 

[Lou_the_welder]

Jerry is the man! That carry comp looks interesting to me now.

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[getoff]

what i wouldn't do to sit down with this legend over a couple glasses of whiskey... i watch his channel ALL the time. he is one of the reasons i started my love of S&W revolvers, and cemented it in 99 with his 12 rounds, with reload, in 3 seconds.

 

[rubiranch]

Thanks for sharing the video.

.357's are my favorite handgun.

 

[4barrel]

How did you post that at 357 AM about a 357? I would buy a lotto ticket. I have got to have a comp like Jerry was shooting. A 19 stronger than an L frame.

 

[Lou_the_welder]

what i wouldn't do to sit down with this legend over a couple glasses of whiskey... i watch his channel ALL the time. he is one of the reasons i started my love of S&W revolvers, and cemented it in 99 with his 12 rounds, with reload, in 3 seconds.

Or sit down and have some Guinness, and pick his brain. Yes.

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[M29since14]

Danggit! I have been forcing myself not to look at one of those new 19s. I guess I may have to weaken and go see what they look like. Jerry’s a good salesman.

 

[Telecaster]

He likes MIM parts! Jerry MIMculek! Yes, I'm a fan of his, too.

 

[typetwelve]

Those are both extremely nice firearms...so nice that they caught my attention in what I will call an "expensive" way...

 

[MR.G]

Thanks for the video. Jerry shooting a new Model 19 .357 is one for the collection. Two of the best.

 

[Engine49guy]

Being a HUGE Model 19 fan I enjoyed the video !

The flat spot at 6 O clock on the old K Magnum forcing cone was always its Achilles heal and the new 2 piece barrel apparently solves that problem,
While I prefer the older square butt and grooved tangs on the 4" gun those are not deal breaking issues.

 

[stansdds]

Excellent review by Mr. Miculek. I agree, the design flaw in the original K-frame .357 Magnum was the flat milled into the bottom of the barrel extension for cylinder yoke clearance. As far as the Carry Comp goes, great for a competition revolver, but I do not anything redirecting hot gasses in any direction other than parallel with bore.

 

[CajunBass]

Danggit! I have been forcing myself not to look at one of those new 19s. I guess I may have to weaken and go see what they look like. Jerry’s a good salesman.

I fell for one a month or so ago. I've only had a chance to shoot it once, but it handled factory 357's with ease. They were Fiochi, 142 grain and seemed pretty warm to me, but I don't usually bother with 357 ammo, but wanted to try it at least once. Even I was able to hit the target with the combo.

And I think it looks pretty darn good.





The new forcing cone.



These two show the new front lock on the crane. The little silver ball is on a lug that fits into a "slot" for lack of a better word, milled into the yoke.



Another shot that might be better.



Anything that looks like wear is just reflection from the overhead light. The finish is flawless.

Yes, it's got the lock, but I don't worry about that a bit. The only place I shoot it is at the range, and those targets aren't prone to charges.

 

[Gunaholic]

Thanks for sharing. Now I want the new 19 even more! My 19-5 needs a friend!

 

[shocker]

Slight variation, I'm breaking in a 66-8 short barrel. 125 gr TC cast bullets and 8 gr 231. 125 is a great bullet weight for a 357, and I can shoot it worry free.
Gun is really accurate (if I do my part) and, I can shoot this one in DA with quick followup shots. Make those steel plates sing!

 

[clang444]

Great post linking the video.

Dumb question:
Are the new model 19 cylinders actual K frame size or really more L frame?

 

[CajunBass]

Great post linking the video.

Dumb question:
Are the new model 19 cylinders actual K frame size or really more L frame?

I've never measured it, but mine fits into the same holsters that my other 19/66's fit into.

19-4



"New" 19-9



My model 69 "L-frame" wouldn't fit into the same holsters.

 

[shocker]

Great post linking the video.

Dumb question:
Are the new model 19 cylinders actual K frame size or really more L frame?

My 66 measures 1.4" across the flutes