When did S&W start using MIM parts?

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10-Ring
February 3, 2003, 04:47 PM
At what point did S&W start using MIM parts? I just bought a revo (as mentioned in a previous thread)...a 19-3 and I just want a little history on the gun.
Also, what is the significance of the "-3"? Is is a particular generation? Production lot? stamp of the guy that assembled it?
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bountyhunter
February 3, 2003, 05:32 PM
Started using MIM around '98 or '99 as I recall. The parts have been getting steadily uglier ever since.
bountyhunter
February 3, 2003, 05:33 PM
"-3" is the "revision level" that marks design modifications made to the series of pistols.
10-Ring
February 3, 2003, 06:01 PM
Where / how can I found out when this gun was produced?
Robert inOregon
February 3, 2003, 07:22 PM
19-3 is late 60's production.
10-Ring
February 3, 2003, 09:52 PM
19-3 is late 60's production

Awesome Late 60's is long before MIM parts were even a glimmer in any accountants eye :scrutiny: :D
Master Blaster
February 4, 2003, 10:57 AM
I have a model 19-5 built in 1993, it has the tigtest lock up of any revolver I own. Its a four incher in blue, bull barrel, Its also very very accurate.

Congrats on your new old gun.
10-Ring
February 4, 2003, 11:04 AM
Congrats on your new old gun.


No, not "OLD"...its vintage ;)
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