Rogaine
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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
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
Ive had three model 19's, as said before beware of shooting hot 110 and 125 gr loads,
The S&W 686 was designed to eliminate that problemthose 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
Ive never had a problem with my three that shot 158 and 180 grainers, of course could be totally anecdotalHot 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.
As others have said, nice gun, but best thought of as a .38spl with the capability to fire .357s in a pinch.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