UPDATED 01/13/23 - - SCORED A PRISTINE M19 2 1/2" RB BY SURPRISE

[zeke]

Congrats on finding one! lucked into this a number of years ago, with original box. I shoot it's stainless cousin.

 

[boykinlp]

I told him my collection was pretty complete but that there was room for a M19 blued 2 1/2" RB revolver in pristine condition.

This was a model that I wasn't really very interested in back in the mid 1970's as I had so many similar versions. It was too heavy for EDC and to short for most target shooting I was doing but now I just wanted one because..... Now they are hard to find in the condition I like.

This is me to a tee! Great find, I hope to do the same (fill the hole in my collection) one day.
Larry

 

[chief38]

This is me to a tee! Great find, I hope to do the same (fill the hole in my collection) one day.
Larry

Persistence pays off and NEVER settle for less than you want! I paid dearly for this one in the condition it is in, however by next week I will have forgotten about the price and will still have the M19!

 

[M29since14]

Me too. Never could see any sense in a 2-1/2" .357 Magnum. Of course eventually one came along that overpowered my sense of reason. Nice revolver, OP. Happy to know you're getting some use out of it.

 

[zeke]

Me too. Never could see any sense in a 2-1/2" .357 Magnum. Of course eventually one came along that overpowered my sense of reason. Nice revolver, OP. Happy to know you're getting some use out of it.

My sense of reason has been overpowered repeatedly over the years. But in an attempt to provide myself justification, a short 357 mag k-frame with mid range loads is controllable and accurate. Especially with bantam rubbers. Got this back when $350 was top dollar (my budget) for used.