The ultimate Model 19/66 Combat Magnum thread

[deuterij]

These are beautiful examples. I just got a 19-4 that I am very happy with. I also have a well-worn 66-1. I think the model 19 just has the perfect profile for a revolver.

 

[Pilgrim]

 

[snw19_357]

Here's 19-2, s/n K7952xx that shipped in late 1968

and then 19-2, s/n K7943xx. Lower serial number but shipped 9 months later. Both have the relocated rear sight leaf screw (-3).

 

[snub38]

I'm new to the forum, and don't have NEAR the collectibles that have been shown here (absolutely gorgeous!), but I'll post a few pics of mine:

My Model 19-4, Nickel 4", with Eagle "Heritage" grips:

My Model 66-5, 2-1/2", with Eagle "Secret Service" grips, and Meprolight Tritium sights I installed for Concealed Carry:

 

[akviper]

How about a factory four inch round butt 19-3 circa 1970. It factory lettered as original.

 

[girvin02]

I picked up this M19-4 which dates to the 1978-79 time frame, a while back. It came with mis-matched grips, which really bothered me. Forum member Gun 4 Fun was kind enough to clue me on some key details, such as the football relief and silver washers being the correct style target grip for my gun. I was recently able to find just such a set, here in the classifieds, from forum member Kuglespritz. They arrived, in the mail, today, and I couldn't be more pleased. What a great community and wealth of knowledge we have here. Thanks to all.

 

[SmithNut]

I really hate to be late to the party with not much to add, but thought I'd post this pic of three interesting Combat Magnums...

(Sorry, in advance, for all those that have been subjected to this pic in the past.....)

Enjoy.

 

[CT Smith Fan]

The 19 and the 66 are some of the best looking and handling k frames ever produced.

 

[MajorDude]

Here is my 66 ND with Executioner grips.

 

[RKmesa]

My Current Favorite Photo...

Currently splashed accross my desktop... TR210

 

[snw19_357]

On the first page, p0838 posted a 66-1 that had a recessed cylinder but the barrel was not pinned.

Found a 19-4 in the 121K0xx range this weekend. It has a recessed cylinder but the barrel is not pinned and it has a small trademark on the left side of the frame.

 

[aphelion]

Here's a 19-4 that belonged to my Dad. He used to keep it in a leather holster in the trunk of his car. I'd tell him that was a big no-no what with the acids in the leather and western Oregon dampness and all. But what does a kid know? ha ha. It was nothing that a little gun oil and fine steel wool couldn't fix.

 

[snw19_357]

There's a bunch of beautiful early Combat Magnums on here. How about going to the other extreme?

One of the last Model 19's. 19-8, s/n CCZ57xx

All MIM with a frame mounted firing pin

Interestingly enough, despite all the changes, it still carries the same product code that they did when S&W first came out with product codes.

No matter how disappointed I am that the Model 19 was discontinued, at least it was never made with an IL

 

[681ismyfavorite]

i'd shoot my mode 13 and mod 66 more often if i didnt have to worry about the forcing cone problem of the K frames with Rem. 125gr SJHP ammo.

 

[solinvictus]

Mine...

Model 19-2 with the target trigger and hammer. I just traded for it around 3 weeks back.

 

[dasandman]

66-0

it is for sale in the classified forum!

 

[RychenCop]

my 66-1 serial #107K8** it's wearing the s&w wooden target grip right now.

 

[snw19_357]

Nice 66-1 RychenCop. The 'transitional' ones really help! Thanks

 

[DOEBOY1]

here is one of my 66 first time posting pictures so go easy on my quality

 

[JTB7]

Model 66-1

First attempt at posting a photo. Relatively new member also, so greetings to all and many thanks for untold amounts of information.

66-1 Serial # 74K31XX. P&R, left side roll mark.