K-Frame Model 19 barrel substitutes...

[Gewehr98]

I've heard rumors that there are no more spare 4" barrels for the S&W Model 19. That's too bad, because I have a 2" Model 19 that I really want to rebarrel to 4". Looking around, my available options include the Model 10 Heavy Barrel in 4 1/8", as well as the stainless Model 66 barrel in 4".

The Model 10 Heavy Barrel is a .38 Special barrel, I don't know if the twist is right for .357 Magnum, and the threaded barrel shank and forcing cone are probably a smidgen too long for the Model 19, so would require some modification.

The Model 66 barrel is stainless, of course. I know some folks have come up with a process for blueing stainless steel, and I doubt that the stainless/carbon steel interface of such a hybrid would cause too many corrosion problems.

Or are there sources other than S&W and Brownell's that have good 4" Model 19 barrels?

 

[dfariswheel]

Here's some other sources, although the 21/2" S&W Model 19 is probably more valuable as is.
Considering the cost, even if you find a barrel, and the cost of having it fitted, you'd be MUCH better off just buying a new 4" M19.

http://www.jackfirstgun.com/ Pros shop here first.

http://www.parts4guns.com/ They seem to have 4" Model 19 barrels, but they are restricted to gunsmiths only.

http://www.e-gunparts.com/ Gun Parts seem to be out, but they often have items not listed.

 

[hexidismal]

I have to agree wholeheartedly with the above poster. I think it would be a shame to modify your 19 from its original condition. Especially considering that 4" M19s are a fairly common find and command very reasonable prices. I don't know if you yourself are a smith qualified to do the work, but if not the cost of the barrel and the work would likely not be considerably less ( if at all ) than a 4" M19 would be. The 19 though does tend to be one of those guns that seems to be an incredible bargain some places, and overpriced in others.

 

[Clemson]

The barrel is not all that is different between a 2 1/2 incher and a 4" model 19. The ejector rod has to be changed out also. Trade the gun on a 4" and call it good.

Clemson

 

[Gewehr98]

I already have a nice 4" Model 19, hence me wanting another one.

Kinda like the Princess Leia in the gold bikini thing, but I'm a bit closer to actually having a pair of 4" Model 19s, if I an just convert the shorter one to a 4" variant. That, or I'll keep an eye open for another 4" Model 19, and trade off or sell the 2.5" version. The 4" K-Frame just appeals to me as an all-around excellent balance and heft. I have a 3" 696 L-Frame, and it also seems nicely balanced for the length.

The 2.5" model just leaves me cold, hence my wanting to convert it.