Question for the S&W experts here.

[HarleyXJGuy]

So my dad left me a Model 19 .357 that will never be shot.

My question for you is. Does Smith and Wesson make a blued 357 magnum with a barrel 4 inches or shorter.

I want a pistol like my dads that is new and I could shoot the living heck out of.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Rob

 

[ken158]

Rob - go to the S&W site and search for what you may want in a new model gun. There have been so many models and variations over the years that would meet your desires and some are discontinued. It is confusing to many that eat and breath S&W daily. If you want exactly what you have, just seek another model 19.

 

[18DAI]

S&W no longer makes a revolver like the model 19. There are no 357 K-frames anymore.

Luckily, they made many nice model 19's. I would suggest you buy a used example to enjoy. You will also pay less, and get alot more gun, than you would for a current production gun.

Nice model 19's are still plentiful. Enjoy yours! Regards 18DAI.

 

[Timber Wolf]

So my dad left me a Model 19 .357 that will never be shot.

Why? Is it unfired NIB? You won't hurt it with a few .38 Specials or moderate .357s every once in a while. I have a pre-64 Winchester 94 in .32 Winchester Special that my Granddad bought for my Mother during WWII. I don't know if Granddad ever hunted with it but Mom has taken Mule deer with it and I fully intend on taking a White Tail or two with it before passing it to my daughter who I hope does the same. I do have another, later, 94 (still pre-64) in .32 Special that has no senimental value but that won't keep me from shooting Mom's when/if I get ready.

 

[qballwill]

I agree with 18DAI, You can find a nice preowned model 19 for $400-$500. As he said, Smith & Wesson no longer makes K frame 357s, but there are plenty on the used market. The older models are just as good if not better than the new ones.
If you already have you fathers that is in great shape, you could save a few bucks and buy a shooter grade.

 

[carl3989]

Rob I say shoot your Dad's gun.

Unless your dad never had fired it and it's a NIB, what's the problem? That gun isn't going to wear out unless you shoot mag loads excessively. Why not shoot 38s and enjoy the memories and the gun. Unless Dad didn't shoot it, why wouldn't he want you to enjoy it the same way he did? Just my 2 cents.

 

[GearHead_1]

Unless your dad never had fired it and it's a NIB, what's the problem? That gun isn't going to wear out unless you shoot mag loads excessively. Why not shoot 38s and enjoy the memories and the gun. Unless Dad didn't shoot it, why wouldn't he want you to enjoy it the same way he did? Just my 2 cents.

This same thought went through my mind when I read the OP's post. Directing this comment to the OP. Assuming your Father was a gun guy, I've got to think he would be very happy to know that you are shooting his revolver and taking good care of it all at the same time. My Dad turned 80 last Sunday. I'm very lucky he's still here. He doesn't shoot much anymore and I have most of his firearms simply because he doesn't have a vault. I know that he knows his firearms couldn't be in better hands.

 

[Florida Guy]

That blued one at the bottom is a 19-4 with 2.5" barrel.
The one right above it is the exact same gun in stainless 66-1.
And the 4" above that is my 19-5 in nickel.
So you can get the same 357 either blued, nickel plated or stainless.
Happy shooting.

 

[Bullseye Smith]

If my Dad had left me his 19 NIB unfired it would stay that way. I have a nickle 19 that is NIB that I will never shoot, It is a savings account. OP buy a used 19 just like it and have fun, then you can pass both down to you son. Just remember not to shoot 125gr or less ammo in it. Have fun and think of your dad every time you wipe down that 19 .

 

[HarleyXJGuy]

I was under the impression that model 19s had durability issues. I just dont want to break it.

Alot of my memories of my father involve us shooting this pistol.

I went and checked out the for sale forum here and solved the situation. I was not aware there were so many old revolvers people would be willing to sell at reasonable prices.


Rob

 

[jimmyjoe]

You can shoot 38's in that model 19 all day long and not hurt it if you are concerned about shooting 357 rounds..

 

[gunblade]

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