Old corp, you're killing me! I had 4 Makarovs, they were $200 each - higher than some folks paid, but super clean, accessories, etc. Bought over 1,000 rounds. I sold off 2 of the Bulgarian Maks, kept one and a Geraman Mak. All had identical accuracy. I wish I'd kept them all!
Why did I sell my Model 19? You tell me
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Medical Update: I haven't done anything stupid lately, so I'm due. I figure if I can sell a gun in a stouper, I can buy one the same way.
I kid you not, I'm in the parking lot of the gun store. Next to me, like a junkie with his fix, is a Model 19-4 PA State Trooper model, complete with wooden box, blue S&W box, tool kit, papers, and the original shipping box, with label. I didn't want all this junk! Just a gun!
I saw it at the shop yesterday, but I passed on it. It was in the wooden case and I didn't even handle it. Today I took a close look. It's been fired, but it's 98% for sure. I was surprised. Locks up like a vault. Hopefully this isn't someone else's regret, as I'm told the son of a trooper traded this in last week.
Fun fact: PA troopers never carried S&W, only Colt. I guess Colt wouldn't make the commemorative for them???
I kid you not, I'm in the parking lot of the gun store. Next to me, like a junkie with his fix, is a Model 19-4 PA State Trooper model, complete with wooden box, blue S&W box, tool kit, papers, and the original shipping box, with label. I didn't want all this junk! Just a gun!
I saw it at the shop yesterday, but I passed on it. It was in the wooden case and I didn't even handle it. Today I took a close look. It's been fired, but it's 98% for sure. I was surprised. Locks up like a vault. Hopefully this isn't someone else's regret, as I'm told the son of a trooper traded this in last week.
Fun fact: PA troopers never carried S&W, only Colt. I guess Colt wouldn't make the commemorative for them???
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Way back in the late 50s I had a Colts Agent that I carried in a little
Chic Gaylord speed scabbard. I can't remember where they went, but
I wish they didn't.
Chic Gaylord speed scabbard. I can't remember where they went, but
I wish they didn't.
You're thinking of my "assault" weapons...
rog8732
US Veteran
"Josey" you just never could regain the speed switching cylinders on the mdl 19; like you could on your 1851s;...... while riding at full gallop, towards those "Red Leg" bostichs who tried to "do you dirty".
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hardcase60
Member
So is mine, NOW!! hardcase60
UncleEd
Member
Josey,
Perhaps the reality is that it really never was a Smith that you really cared about. All the forum talk about 19s makes one think one needs or wants one. But that ain't true.
It's like a former girlfriend. You think you really liked her but at the time you didn't, at least not so much as another. And if you got her back, you'd immediately ask yourself why.
Perhaps the reality is that it really never was a Smith that you really cared about. All the forum talk about 19s makes one think one needs or wants one. But that ain't true.
It's like a former girlfriend. You think you really liked her but at the time you didn't, at least not so much as another. And if you got her back, you'd immediately ask yourself why.
kbm6893
Member
About 4 years ago, I went into my local shop thst usually has very little selection. Lots of Taurus, Rossi, and Charger Arms. I see what looked like a 4" blued model 19. Tag was upside down. I ask to see it. Model 19-2, 99% condition, original diamond targets even numbered to gun. Price was $249!! Kid working the counter was sons owner, and he had just taken it in that morning. I bet that gun sat in a sock drawer since 1967 when it was made and the owner died and either child or wife of owner just wanted it gone. I nearly broke my wrist getting my wallet out. Kid said "nobody wants revolvers anymore".
I shot exactly 18 rounds of .38 through it, and I always figured I'd never sell it. But I was so paranoid about putting any marks on the gun. I knew I would rarely, if ever shoot it. So 6 months into owning it I sold it for $785. Yeah, I tripled my money. But I still do miss the gun.
I shot exactly 18 rounds of .38 through it, and I always figured I'd never sell it. But I was so paranoid about putting any marks on the gun. I knew I would rarely, if ever shoot it. So 6 months into owning it I sold it for $785. Yeah, I tripled my money. But I still do miss the gun.
I know what you mean. I'm not rich by any stretch. if everything works out, my wife and i will have an ok retirement. When ammo prices went nuts, I was tempted to sell off thousands of rounds at a 300% profit, easy. Maybe even sell off some guns. But in the end, all i'd have is money and the headache of chasing down rimfire ammo when i needed it. it just didn't seem worth it.
BigBill
Absent Comrade
Let's see you sold your model 19 because,,
The slots in the screws were elongated from continuously tightening them after each range visit.
The threaded holes that hold the side plate to the frame were stripped.
You got tired of the side plate coming loose from shooting Magnum rounds.
All of the above.....
Don't miss it, buy a s&W N Frame a m28/m27???
I purchased a security six no screws to come loose.
The slots in the screws were elongated from continuously tightening them after each range visit.
The threaded holes that hold the side plate to the frame were stripped.
You got tired of the side plate coming loose from shooting Magnum rounds.
All of the above.....
Don't miss it, buy a s&W N Frame a m28/m27???
I purchased a security six no screws to come loose.
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ParadiseRoad
Member
...believe it or not...I've never sold a gun...unfortunately...they were in the safe on my yacht when it sank...so I no longer need the forklift and truck to move them...
You sold it because, just before the buyer asked you if you wanted to sell it, you bumped your head and we're thinking that he asked if you were okay. So being macho, of course you said yes...regretting it ever since but too honorable to go back on your word.
There's always hope!
About 20 years ago, I sold my somewhat holster worn model 19-2 after we went to autos. Missed it for years. About a year ago, I ran into the old guy that I had sold it to and, bless my soul, he still had it. He likes shiny things, so I traded him a nice factory nickel model 13 for it back. It will never leave my hands again.
About 20 years ago, I sold my somewhat holster worn model 19-2 after we went to autos. Missed it for years. About a year ago, I ran into the old guy that I had sold it to and, bless my soul, he still had it. He likes shiny things, so I traded him a nice factory nickel model 13 for it back. It will never leave my hands again.
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You needed money for hookers and blow.
I remember bumping my head, but that's when I had the idea for the Flux Capacitor.
When I was younger and making less than 15K a year I was a member of the gun of the month club. I like that so I buy it. Next month, oh I like that. Can't afford it so I trade in the previous and toss some money in. Next month....you get the picture.
Maybe it was something like that.
P.S.
Man, some of the things I traded off.
Winchester .44 mag lever action
S&W 4inch Model 29
S&W 625
Pristine Argentine Mauser
I gotta stop. This is too painful to remember.
Maybe it was something like that.
P.S.
Man, some of the things I traded off.
Winchester .44 mag lever action
S&W 4inch Model 29
S&W 625
Pristine Argentine Mauser
I gotta stop. This is too painful to remember.
Like most, you were probably scared into selling your Model 19 with tells of cracked forcing cones. Luckily, I simply followed Smith's advise and limited the 19's consumption of ridiculously hot .357 loads and avoided 125 grain magnum rounds altogether. I'm still shooting my 4" Model 19 and I'm hoping you'll be able to join me soon.
I've bought and sold a half dozen or so over the years. The reason was simple. I wanted something else more than I wanted that Model 19. It might have been to get another gun, it might have been to pay a bill.
357-RevolverGuy
Member
You didn't sell it. You traded it to me. Remember? I somehow convinced you that you needed a Ruger instead. Sorry but a trade is a trade. I'm glad you kept that model 19 in such pristine condition.
