The ultimate Model 19/66 Combat Magnum thread

I brought home a 6 inch 19-4 today and have really enjoyed this whole thread. This one is in 98% or better, pinned and recessed, small S&W logo under the cylinder latch, no trigger stop, 71K029x, standard hammer and trigger, black sights front and rear. I would guess it at late 1970's production. I bought it for leisurely punching paper and so I could get back into reloading .357. I once owned a 2 1/2 inch Mod. 19 but the muzzle blast just made it a chore to shoot so sold that some years back. If this one works out I may consider a 4 incher as a trail and fishing gun. Pictures later with some luck.

Des
 
My only one right now - and my only birth-year gun (1959):

m19a-1.jpg


m19b-1.jpg
 
Grip search

I'm looking for a pair of grips for my Combat Magnum that I can use for hunting with large gloves (its usually cold here in WI). The factory "targets" have the correct length, but are too wide (thick?) I'm considering purchasing another pair of target stocks and rasping, shaping them down to a very slim width. However, all of the grips I've seen for sale are $40 and up. I'd even take some old, ratty, chipped ones for the project. Any help ?
 
Why would you get burned at the stake? Rubber grips? Lock? Still 90% better than any other revolver made today.
 
I was only joking hahaha there were all the pics of the older,vintage ,pretty 66's and I have my 2003 production 66-7:) FWIW the lock was deactivated by the Australian police who used it.:cool:
 
Back
Top