Was this a good trade?

[jaymz]

Well, it wasn't exactly a trade. I sold my Glock 23 to a friend for $400 and decided to stop by a local gunshop on my way home from the deal, where I saw this Model 19 for you guessed it, 400 bucks! Didn't have the cash in my hand for very long at all! I was wondering if I could get a little info on this gun as I am new to this site. The serial # is 7K640XX. There is absolutely no flame cutting whatsoever and the cylinder is as tight as a snare drum. Very little bluing is worn away (on the muzzle)and it has a slight turn line. Did I get a good deal? Any help would be appreciated!

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j122/jaymzth/DSC01204.jpg

 

[xx78]

I would say you did good. I would rather have a clean Model 19 to a Glock any day.

 

[mrwildroot]

It is the only thing i don't like about this forum....
You characters come up with the most incredible deals....
DA*N!!!

Quit trying to make us all feel bad and be happy for once!

Were the tools and papers all in the box?
DA*N!!!

MW

 

[Xfuzz]

About a 1975 mfg...with TH and TH
Stocks don't match the time frame maybe aftermarkets...if the box matches the Smith w/ tools
and paperwork your OK.

 

[Gun 4 Fun]

You did good! Your gun was made in '75 BTW

 

[pawncop]

So long as you are pleased it is a great trade. I was thinking the same thing about the grips, which is not to worry. Now you have a new mission, getting a set of correct grips.

Remember the joy is in the quest.

 

[mrwildroot]

How can they be diamond stocks if made in '75?
(not original to the firearm?)

MW

 

[Gun 4 Fun]

Just so you know, those aren't even S&W stocks. They are aftermarket or home made and simply used the S&W emblems. The checkering pattern is all wrong, the diamond is not correct, the relief is too big, and the screw escutcheon isn't correct for diamond targets.

Still, it's a nice gun. Enjoy it! The 19 is a classic, the glock, not so much.

 

[durco]

Yes.
Mike

 

[b3337]

You did just fine, I'd rather have the S&W

 

[ajpelz]

You did good. Nice pick up!

 

[unisaw292]

Good looking model 19, I like the grips whether they are correct to the gun or not.

 

[VM]

You did Great - it looks good!

PS - how about posting more? 2 posts in seven months don't cut it.

 

[Allen-frame]

More pictures.

Regards ,,Allen Frame

 

[N_itis]

Why would anyone want a Glock?

Oh, that's right, they make excellent trade bait.

 

[Iggy]

Those look like Eagle Grips.

 

[peyton]

Yeah, one less tupperware gun!!!

 

[dt3201]

Nice gun, good trade, you did well.

 

[Jack Flash]

Even without the box and with the aftermarket stocks, it would have been a good deal.

If you plan to shoot it, you may want to try it as is. Who knows, the stocks may fit your hand just fine. If you're one of those people who just can't live with himself till he gets the correct stocks, it should not be too hard to locate a nice set.

 

[HAWKEYE10]

I would make that deal any day. Don