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Choosing Between these 3 Revolvers
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Hello friends and neighbors // All three prices are fair. All three firearms are outstanding.
I'd go for the one that has been for sale the least amount of time and go back for the others. Unless one feels/balances/shoots better than the others.
Having a 6" 586 I'd probably go with the 19 if feel is a toss up.
Don't listen to me though I can barely say no to a well priced .357/.38.
I'd go for the one that has been for sale the least amount of time and go back for the others. Unless one feels/balances/shoots better than the others.
Having a 6" 586 I'd probably go with the 19 if feel is a toss up.
Don't listen to me though I can barely say no to a well priced .357/.38.
I'd probably take the Model 19 of the choices you listed.
However, I'd take a Ruger SP-101 over any of those choices for an all around handgun. They are a little more packable for carry (not one of your current concerns, but you never know when it might become one) but still plenty shootable in the 3" version and SOLID. I loved my first so much I bought another! Admittedly, one is for sale now, but still those little guns have made an impression on me.
I also like the Ruger GP-100 better than the 686. I had a 686 once and while it was a good gun, I did shoot it enough to get it out of time. I've never accomplished that with any Ruger or even heard of it. I also shot another S&W out of time before and had the problem you describe on a third S&W with the cylinder being hard to open. It was the ejector rod unscrewing itself. Still, while I've liked the S&W's I've owned, I think Rugers are just a little more durable than S&W's in most respects.
However, I'd take a Ruger SP-101 over any of those choices for an all around handgun. They are a little more packable for carry (not one of your current concerns, but you never know when it might become one) but still plenty shootable in the 3" version and SOLID. I loved my first so much I bought another! Admittedly, one is for sale now, but still those little guns have made an impression on me.
I also like the Ruger GP-100 better than the 686. I had a 686 once and while it was a good gun, I did shoot it enough to get it out of time. I've never accomplished that with any Ruger or even heard of it. I also shot another S&W out of time before and had the problem you describe on a third S&W with the cylinder being hard to open. It was the ejector rod unscrewing itself. Still, while I've liked the S&W's I've owned, I think Rugers are just a little more durable than S&W's in most respects.
Guillermo
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no bad choices there
prices are very good
the 19 is the steal of the bunch
prices are very good
the 19 is the steal of the bunch
jad0110
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Of the choices you listed, I'd go for the 19. I have a 4" 686 and a 4" 15 (the model 19 in .38 Special) and prefer the more nimble, lively feeling K frame model 15. But YMMV.
hiawatha
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Definitely the 19. For HD I have a Terrier (2" .38 S&W), but the 19 is a much better range option.
postalnut25
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The 586 floats my boat out of the choices you listed.
308win
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I have a 6" Model 19-4 that I bought new and it is one of the handguns I own that I would not consider getting rid of. To me, the 19 with a 4" barrel is one of the best looking handguns ever made.
I went with the 19
I picked up the 19 for $370. It's a pinned and recessed model 19-3. While cosmetically it's hardly in perfect condition it appears to me to be in excellent mechanical shape and is in my opinion a very sweet shooter. Interestingly, the left grip is sanded down to accommodate the use of a speed loader.
The target was set at 25 feet and represents my best group out of 50 rounds fired in DA...I don't consider myself a great shot but thought this was alright.
I picked up the 19 for $370. It's a pinned and recessed model 19-3. While cosmetically it's hardly in perfect condition it appears to me to be in excellent mechanical shape and is in my opinion a very sweet shooter. Interestingly, the left grip is sanded down to accommodate the use of a speed loader.
The target was set at 25 feet and represents my best group out of 50 rounds fired in DA...I don't consider myself a great shot but thought this was alright.
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It's a shame somebody bubba'd the grips. They can easily be replaced.
It appears to have a target hammer and trigger.
Looks like that rascal shoots like a model 19.
That's some good shootin'.
I'm bettin' the more you shoot it, the more you'll like it and so will your grand kids.
It appears to have a target hammer and trigger.
Looks like that rascal shoots like a model 19.
That's some good shootin'.
I'm bettin' the more you shoot it, the more you'll like it and so will your grand kids.
Deanimator
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586. I don't like stainless. You don't have to worry about a cracked forcing cone with the L-Frame.
Tomcat47
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19's are awesome!
Obvious reasons: K frame, TT, TH .....
and that target above this post .................
Obvious reasons: K frame, TT, TH .....
and that target above this post .................
oldbear
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CTGunner;
"The model 19 everything you need in a revolver and nothing you don't need."
Enough said!
"The model 19 everything you need in a revolver and nothing you don't need."
Enough said!
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Probably the Model 19.
Old Shooter
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So, did anyone mention the 19?
Can't beat it with a stick!
Can't beat it with a stick!
content
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Congrats on a great .357 and I'd be proud of that group in my first box of 500
BCRider
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CT, for shooting a gun that is new to you your results are sterling. Work on your double action pull where you find the "happy spot" for your finger on the trigger, hand grip and ability to concentrate on holding your sights picture during a nice smooth pull. You'll soon cut the group size down to less than half of your target.
And if that sanded spot on the grips are raw I'd suggest using a bit of paper towel to wipe on a couple or three coats of thinned down polyurethane varnish. Or even 4 or 5 rubbed on coats of danish oil or something along the same lines. It would be nice to protect it from gun oils, hand grime and so on.
And a hearty congrats on a superb choice. I've shot versions of all three guns you mentioned and my 19 is still my favourite due to the slightly smaller size and weight.
And if that sanded spot on the grips are raw I'd suggest using a bit of paper towel to wipe on a couple or three coats of thinned down polyurethane varnish. Or even 4 or 5 rubbed on coats of danish oil or something along the same lines. It would be nice to protect it from gun oils, hand grime and so on.
And a hearty congrats on a superb choice. I've shot versions of all three guns you mentioned and my 19 is still my favourite due to the slightly smaller size and weight.
Deputy25
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Great choice Can't ever go wrong with a Smith 19
Can't ever go wrong with a Smith 19 
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You made the right choice my friend. And for your first time out with it in DA, that's mighty nice shooting. Fix up those grips a little bit, and I think you'll be good to go for a very long time with that Model 19. Enjoy, and thanks for sharing.
You made the right choice my friend. And for your first time out with it in DA, that's mighty nice shooting. Fix up those grips a little bit, and I think you'll be good to go for a very long time with that Model 19. Enjoy, and thanks for sharing.
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