Why No Model 19????

[Reevolvers]

I have thought about this over and over, and can come up with no logical reason as to why The Smith and Wesson Classic line has no Model 19. The first hand gun I put my hand to was my Dad's S&W Model 19. It is regarded as one of the greatest guns ever. I just don't understand why they won't put them in the line. I would personally snap one up immediately! I hardly think I'm the only one. Any thoughts?

 

[michael thornton]

they are about the best k frame i have had many but im down to one a nickel 4 inch, and its a great shooter

 

[epj]

Though they can build .357 J frames, it appears the K frame is deemed incapable of handling the .357 cartridge. It wouldn't be the same anyway. For what the classic line revolvers cost, you can buy a NIB or LNIB real M19.

 

[bflobill69]

...S&W model 19 is hands down my favorite gun to shoot... I own no other gun with as smooth/linear a trigger. Of all the handguns I own, it alone feels "right" in my hands. Have been thinking of buying a shooter grade one so the one I have can stay purty.

Bflobill69

 

[murphydog]

The official factory policy is no new K frame .357s, only L and N frames. Fortunately there are still plenty of model 13s/19s/65s/66s on the used gun market from which to choose.

 

[Reevolvers]

Though they can build .357 J frames, it appears the K frame is deemed incapable of handling the .357 cartridge. It wouldn't be the same anyway. For what the classic line revolvers cost, you can buy a NIB or LNIB real M19.

I have heard this before, but My Dad's is 40 years old or there abouts and it is still going. Just don't feed it a steady diet of full house .357!

 

[epj]

I have heard this before, but My Dad's is 40 years old or there abouts and it is still going. Just don't feed it a steady diet of full house .357!

That was kinda-sorta the whole idea to begin with. Some folks just didn't pay attention.

 

[4864]

Good!

Thank goodness for that policy. They don't need to remake the Model 19 or Model 66 with a lock and at a ridicules price.

 

[Reevolvers]

Thank goodness for that policy. They don't need to remake the Model 19 or Model 66 with a lock and at a ridicules price.

Good point! I'd still want one but I would prefer it to be "AS IT WAS" and that wouldn't happen Im sure

 

[amd6547]

If they did, maybe there would be new barrels...

 

[GyMac]

I was thinking the same thing myself. Nothing against the Model 57, but isn't a 19 more classic than that gun?

 

[scooter123]

I'm certain at some point we will see a Classic model 19, it's simply too iconic for S&W to continue to ignore. Like many others, the model 19 was the first handgun I ever shot and it's simply the Ultimate Evolution of the K frame. It's also IMO a bit too light for comfortable shooting with a full power 357 Magnum but a pure joy with the 38 spl. I'm quite sure that when they do finally produce a Classic Model 19, it will sell out very quickly.

 

[4864]

I am sure if they every do they will muck it up by using a L Frame and just upset a lot of folks. They only good thing will be it will have a one piece barrel.

 

[Reevolvers]

I'm certain at some point we will see a Classic model 19, it's simply too iconic for S&W to continue to ignore. Like many others, the model 19 was the first handgun I ever shot and it's simply the Ultimate Evolution of the K frame. It's also IMO a bit too light for comfortable shooting with a full power 357 Magnum but a pure joy with the 38 spl. I'm quite sure that when they do finally produce a Classic Model 19, it will sell out very quickly.

Scooter I hope you're right! I just hope it is a true "K" frame, and no IL. I'm sure the S&W legal team will never allow no lock though. Lawyer Bastards!

 

[Gary7]

Though they can build .357 J frames, it appears the K frame is deemed incapable of handling the .357 cartridge.

The J-Frame doesn't have that milled flat on the bottom of the forcing cone. That is the K-Frame's Achilles Heel when it comes to magnum loads.

 

[orionengnr]

The J-Frame doesn't have that milled flat on the bottom of the forcing cone. That is the K-Frame's Achilles Heel when it comes to magnum loads.

Well, if they were making new barrels, that wouldn't really be a problem, would it?

 

[Gary7]

Well, if they were making new barrels, that wouldn't really be a problem, would it?

Yes, it would. The flat has to be milled into the forcing cone to clear the crane.

 

[el jefe]

Just got back into revolvers for home defense. 1st one was a 19-6, 2 1/2", blue. A wonderful gun.

 

[Reevolvers]

I still believe with modern engineering it would be possible to make it "what it was", and more durable at the same time!