The ultimate Model 19/66 Combat Magnum thread

[sbowenjr]

A 3" and a 5" remain on my wish list.

 

[S&W Fan]

My recently acquired 66-1 (original box, papers, etc included), 1978, with grips I picked up at the gunshow this weekend.

 

[sbowenjr]

Dang in the light it looks blued. Heck of a nice revolver sir.

 

[shirojiro]

Picked up this 19-3 today after the 10 day wait in CA.

Pinned and recessed. Target grips, hammer, and trigger.

The trigger pull is excellent. I really wanted a 2 in or 4 in but this one is so nice, and I can't seem to find the shorter barrels locally.

Had to drive an hour each way twice to purchase and pickup!

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[LOBO]

Well worth the driving time I'd say!!

 

[Raven312]

Mine looks like everyone else's (4") but I really love this vantage point. Even from this view, the craftsmanship blows my mind.

 

[JohnRippert]

I have two Model 19's left after selling one to a co-worker.


My favorite handgun I own. A 19-2 that was made within months of when I was born.

And a 19-5 with a set of awesome smooth RB targets. It was the grips that caught my attention, even more so than a 4inch RB. I expect that it started life as a 2.5inch, maybe someday I will letter it and see. ETA: I lettered it and it is a righteous 4inch RB. Sent to the State Department to be used by embassy guards.

 

[boykinlp]

John,
Colt's "Royal Blue Finish" has nothing on the finish of your gun! Awesome!!

My favorite handgun I own. A 19-2 that was made within months of when I was born.

 

[ejjeff]

My first combat magnum. Can't believe I waited so long. After a bit of cleaning I installed a set of magnas I had. Now it fits me.

 

[rickflst]

My 19-2. A bit worn but it is a great shooter.

 

[CTSWnut]

Here is my 66-0 with Altamont grips.

 

[kcphelps]

19-3

2K164* Slightly cloudy in a few spots and swirl marks, light scratches, but I think I'll keep it. 8)
ETA: That's the last owners grip screw, new ones on the way from ebay.

 

[SFIDEC]

Hard to beat a 66 or 19 shorty. Here is a 66-4 with Combats and 19-3 Magnaport.

 

[drgbike]

66 no dash

Hard to believe but I acquired a 66 no dash, stainless sights, football smooth grips, no red ramp about a year ago for 150.00. Guy needed money, and i paid what he asked. Serial is 7K140XX. Will post pics when I can get off my camera. Some times your in the right place.

 

[SuperGoat]

Hard to believe but I acquired a 66 no dash, stainless sights, football smooth grips, no red ramp about a year ago for 150.00. Guy needed money, and i paid what he asked. Serial is 7K140XX. Will post pics when I can get off my camera. Some times your in the right place.

Reminds me of one of my husband's coworkers coming across a guy with a blue 6" barely fired 29-3, he said he just wanted enough to pay his electric bill, which was $200. Still jealous.

 

[KalamazooKid]

My 66 no dash wearing some new Culina combats ......

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[Hunter Keith]

66-2 .357 Magnum 2 1/2

Another find, from a firearm hating lady. (Estate sale) AWU prefix serial #. Took it to the range, and very pleased. Had never shot, or handled one.And a box of Federal +P hollow-points with it!!

 

[jcm800]

Just stumbled across this thread, and thought I'd share a pic of my only remaining 19. It's a 19-4 wearing a set of Ken Driskill;s awesome stag grips with an old Tyler T. Great handling and accurate too!

 

[crazyphil]

Mr Moderator: When I try to post a quick reply and Go Advanced so I
can post photos I get a bunch of previous photos instead. Is something
haywire or is it me?

 

[crazyphil]

Sorry to be so tardy, but here is my 2 cents worth before it's too late.
My S&W Model 19-4 P&R. Got it new back in the late 70s but don't
remember exactly when. It has the 4" barrel and is shown with Herrett's
Jordan Trooper walnut stocks. In 2006 I sent it in to S&W and had the
action slicked up. They also installed the partridge sight with the McGivern
gold bead. Continuing on left to right, it is shown with some favorite
leather:
Tauris Ranger by Mike Taurisano.
Black T3P style with dog ear by Oliver Ball.
Brill style by Mike Doc Barranti.
Seventrees by Paris Theodore.