.357 magnum

[Rogaine]

I recently inherited a sw 357 magnum model 19-3 ser#K940446, I am trying to figure out the age of the gun. ThxView attachment 783522 View attachment 783522

 

[Buckeye357]

I recently inherited a sw 357 magnum model 19-3 ser#K940446, I am trying to figure out the age of the gun. ThxView attachment 783522 View attachment 783522

According to my Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson your 19-3 was made in 1969. 1969 = K848782-K946391 Serial numbers K prefix.
Beautiful revolver, Model 19 is one of my favorite Smith & Wesson’s.

 

[Rogaine]

Thank you very much.

 

[bannockburn]

Rogaine

You've got a great one there as the Model 19 is one truly classic .357 revolver. Could you try to post your photos again as I couldn't get the attachments to open.

 

[Rogaine]

Having some issues with my phone now. I will try to upload them again. Thx

 

[bikerdoc]

Good weapon.
The only problem is they have history that a steady diet of hot ammo may crack the forcing cone .

 

[The Evangelist Cowboy]

Ive had three model 19's, as said before beware of shooting hot 110 and 125 gr loads, though what you find today is really watered down, even the remington gold sabers are lucky to get 1200 fps from a 4 inch barrel, but there are still loads out there like the federal and remington 125 grain Semi-Jacketed Hollow Point that burn fast. I myself like the a 158 gr pill in the .357 though I mainly use mine for hunting not defense. Care to show us a pic?

 

[THEWELSHM]

Got to love the model 19.

Thewelshm

 

[Rogaine]

Finally got the problem with my phone fixed. Here is a photo of my .357 mag.

 

[cfullgraf]

Ive had three model 19's, as said before beware of shooting hot 110 and 125 gr loads,

Hot 158 grain loads will also crack the forcing cone on a Model 19. Just ask my Model 19.

Fortunately, S&W replaced the barrel in 1980 or so but I understand barrels are no longer available new from S&W.

Enjoy the Model 19 but shoot hot loads only once in a while.

 

[dvcrsn]

those of you that mentioned the fragility of the forcing cones is why I prefer Ruger revolvers--there is no way I am wearing one out

 

[Jonesy814]

those of you that mentioned the fragility of the forcing cones is why I prefer Ruger revolvers--there is no way I am wearing one out

The S&W 686 was designed to eliminate that problem

 

[The Evangelist Cowboy]

Hot 158 grain loads will also crack the forcing cone on a Model 19. Just ask my Model 19.

Fortunately, S&W replaced the barrel in 1980 or so but I understand barrels are no longer available new from S&W.

Enjoy the Model 19 but shoot hot loads only once in a while.

Ive never had a problem with my three that shot 158 and 180 grainers, of course could be totally anecdotal

 

[edmo01]

I like my S&W Model 19s...

Edmo


4” S&W Model 19-5 (Top), 2 1/2” S&W Model 19-4 (Bottom)



2 1/2” S&W Model 19-4



4” S&W Model 19-5 and AR15A1 out hunting

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

I recently inherited a sw 357 magnum model 19-3 ser#K940446, I am trying to figure out the age of the gun. ThxView attachment 783522 View attachment 783522

As others have said, nice gun, but best thought of as a .38spl with the capability to fire .357s in a pinch.

 

[bannockburn]

edmo01

I like my S&W Model 19s...

Nice brace of Model 19s! Like their grips too!

 

[gotboostvr]

I still shoot my pair (out of four owned) with magnums. Even hot 158gr buffalo bore although mostly 158GR SWC's over a mid range 2400 load.

I do have a spare barrel (and cylinder) just in case though that took me awhile to source.

Edited to add: this thread needs more pics.
From when I had 4x M19's