Surprise to me

[Igiveup]

I did a few changes to the revolver. Changed the hammer to .375, and litened the springs some. 1.5 pounds single action and 8.5 pounds double action. Also new grips came and I added those, which I bought on ebay, from Thailand. Everything feels great and I shot it at 10 yds. yesterday and kept them in the black, half the shot double action. I am not a good shot, but this revolver has become my EDC.

 

[murphydog]

The ONI (later NCIS) 4" RB model 19s from a special contract had factory yellow front sight inserts. They are the only non-red version I have ever read about, but as others have stated in the past, the factory would entertain doing any modifications if you were willing to pay for them.

 

[Narragansett]

The ONI (later NCIS) 4" RB model 19s from a special contract had factory yellow front sight inserts. They are the only non-red version I have ever read about, but as others have stated in the past, the factory would entertain doing any modifications if you were willing to pay for them.

I used to take my guns back to S&W in Springfield, and have inserts put in. I never did it, but yellow was an option if I wanted it.

ONI, NIS, then NCIS. My Dad was part of that agency for 25 years

 

[jimmyj]

In the 70s S&W had repair shops over most of the country. The one in Tampa Florida ran by Jim Fish would install a front sight insert on request. Question: if the insert was installed by S&W gunsmith is it still "Factory"?

 

[murphydog]

In the 70s S&W had repair shops over most of the country. The one in Tampa Florida ran by Jim Fish wound install a front sight insert on request. Question: if the insert was installed by S&W gunsmith is it still "Factory"?

Factory "authorized" or "trained" probably fits, if done after new. "Factory" to me implies original.

Cheshire and Perez was the largest such shop near where I grew up.