Considering my first revolver

[Zeede]

The 619 and 620 replaced the fixed sight 65 and adjustable sighted 66 K-frames respectively several years ago. Never a great seller, reportedly, the 619 was dropped a year or two back. They are simply the L-frame 686+ with a partially lugged barrel.

Why was the 619 not a good seller? Is it an inferior gun to the 686+? I really like the way it looks, and if the grip is the same as the 620 I handled, I like how it feels in the hand.

Cameron

 

[Zeede]

The 619 and 620 replaced the fixed sight 65 and adjustable sighted 66 K-frames respectively several years ago. Never a great seller, reportedly, the 619 was dropped a year or two back. They are simply the L-frame 686+ with a partially lugged barrel.

Why was the 619 not a good seller? Is it an inferior gun to the 686+? I really like the way it looks, and if the grip is the same as the 620 I handled, I like how it feels in the hand.

Cameron

 

[Guillermo]

A nice used Smith such as a 19 would fill the bill. I am a 4" fan because it is enough barrel for shooting as far as I want to shoot and not as "unhandy" as a longer barrel.

A nice 19 can be had for a reasonable price.

If you don't mind paying more, find a Model 27. Oustanding fit and finish, great trigger pull.

Welcome to the world of revolvers.

You won't miss chasing all that brass

 

[Stainz]

I guess most of the security firms that still want a fixed sighted .38/.357M are happy with the Model 10 and 64, the K-frame +P rated .38 Special 6-shooters, thus the lacking sales in the 619, a fixed sight 7-shooter in .357M. All of the K & L frame round butts can interchange their grips, so even a recent (rb) 10 could wear those 686/620 Hogues.

Incidently, that dealer I bought my LNIB 64-8 4" (made 5/05) has another one in now - $319 - so watch around for security trade-ins - there are a few around.

Stainz