Mr_Flintstone
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I have a 4” S&W Model 19-3 that I inherited a while back. At that time, I did some quick research, and what I found said that the Model 19 wasn’t the strongest of the S&W models, and it was suggested to only use 158 gr .357 Mag loads, or better yet, use .38 Special.
I have only run about 20 magnums through this revolver. Mainly because I don’t like the loud report and recoil, and I can shoot .38 Special more accurately in it. I typically shoot .38 special +P loads.
Now to my question... Is the Model 19 really a weak model? Does it really prefer .38 Special for longevity? It probably won’t change my shooting habits with this revolver, I’d just like to know.
I have only run about 20 magnums through this revolver. Mainly because I don’t like the loud report and recoil, and I can shoot .38 Special more accurately in it. I typically shoot .38 special +P loads.
Now to my question... Is the Model 19 really a weak model? Does it really prefer .38 Special for longevity? It probably won’t change my shooting habits with this revolver, I’d just like to know.