sansone
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I was about to say 19, but it looks like you did so.. enjoy
Choosing Between these 3 Revolvers
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SwampWolf
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Yep, that's how I look at it.
dan3
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Great choice !! You'll be VERY pleases with the gun...now, go shoot it some more & more & more, etc.!!
vito
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I've had a 19-5 for about 35 years and although I have bought many other guns I keep coming back to this gun as my go-to home defense gun. It is a 4-in barrel, nickel plated beauty. I recently changed out the beautiful wood grips for a Crimson Trace laser sight. In my opinion, nothing feels better in my hand than a K-frame revolver. And as with any quality revolver, I have no doubt whatsoever that it will go bang when I pull the trigger.
Hondo 60
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The 19 is recessed?
It wouldn't be available any more if I saw it.
Run & grab it before it's sold.
The grips can be replaced (just don't destroy the originals - if they're numbered to the gun)
It wouldn't be available any more if I saw it.
Run & grab it before it's sold.
The grips can be replaced (just don't destroy the originals - if they're numbered to the gun)
Black Butte
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Given the options as you presented them, my vote would be for the 4" model 19.
Thanks for all of the more recent replies. The 19 is mine now - you can see a pic of it on page 2. I'm looking for the right holster now. Any and all suggestions are welcome. I'm looking for something OWB that rides high and tight. I'm also looking for new grips that are identical to the old ones but I'm not finding anything...I'm not interested in finger grooves.
roaddog28
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Hi,
You made the right choice. I have a model 13,19 and 66. The K frame magnum to me is the best handling, best balanced and very few revolvers triggers will equal or be better than the K frame magnum. That is why I own three of them. I have L frames and N frame plus Rugers but nothing equals my K frames. And the 19-4 is the last of the pinned and recessed model 19s. I have a 19-4 and there is not a better revolver in my collection that my 19-4.
Enjoy shooting the finest all around 357 ever made.
Howard
You made the right choice. I have a model 13,19 and 66. The K frame magnum to me is the best handling, best balanced and very few revolvers triggers will equal or be better than the K frame magnum. That is why I own three of them. I have L frames and N frame plus Rugers but nothing equals my K frames. And the 19-4 is the last of the pinned and recessed model 19s. I have a 19-4 and there is not a better revolver in my collection that my 19-4.
Enjoy shooting the finest all around 357 ever made.
Howard
Curt Blunt
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I think you should get the one that feels best to you. That said, I have three K frames: M66, M67 and of course a Model 19. As for the grips, ditch 'em and get some after market ones.
BrocLuno
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Nice gun and good fun shooting 
madcratebuilder
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If you want to shoot mostly 38spl get the M19. If you want to use .357 all the time get the 586. Better yet get all three.
CTGunner,
A friend of my in Texas custom builds the holsters. I did a write up on his doin's recently.
Here's a link to the thread.
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=556188
A friend of my in Texas custom builds the holsters. I did a write up on his doin's recently.
Here's a link to the thread.
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=556188
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The Model19 is proving quickly to be the most accurate gun I own. I have attached two new range pics taken earlier today. Shots were fired at 25 Feet in Double Action. This gun is making me looking a lot better than I am ....it truly is a joy to shoot this revolver.
However - nothing is ever perfect. The only issue I am having now is that the extractor rod is coming loose after about 12 rounds fired. Blue Locktite has been applied so we'll see if that helps.
Thanks Iggy. I'll check out the write up.
The Model19 is proving quickly to be the most accurate gun I own. I have attached two new range pics taken earlier today. Shots were fired at 25 Feet in Double Action. This gun is making me looking a lot better than I am
....it truly is a joy to shoot this revolver. However - nothing is ever perfect. The only issue I am having now is that the extractor rod is coming loose after about 12 rounds fired. Blue Locktite has been applied so we'll see if that helps.
Thanks Iggy. I'll check out the write up.
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Jonah71
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I agree entirely.
OldCavSoldier
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I would opt for the M19. I own two 3" 686+ and one 6" M19 and all three triggers are better than unbelievable. The 586/686 is frame heavier and sucks up recoil a little better, but, for balance, and for the spouse to shoot, I recommend the M19. just my opinion.
bannockburn
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CTGunner
Nice groups you've got there. Years ago I shot a Model 19 that had been slicked up by its owner. First time at the range with it, shooting some pretty hot handloads, I was getting groups similar to yours. Smoothest DA revolver I have ever shot. Looks like you've found the same thing with your Model 19.
Nice groups you've got there. Years ago I shot a Model 19 that had been slicked up by its owner. First time at the range with it, shooting some pretty hot handloads, I was getting groups similar to yours. Smoothest DA revolver I have ever shot. Looks like you've found the same thing with your Model 19.
Hondo 60
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Congrats on the "right choice"
Nice shootin' too.
Nice shootin' too.
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