fordtrucks
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Lacking adjustable sights relies on the gun shooting to POA regardless of hand and dominant eye (parallax). What are the chances?I have never understood this combination. Adjustable sights on a snub nose from a time period in which the primary audience for which the gun was marketed was being taught to shoot one handed with a “point shoot” style where sights aren’t used. Adjustable sights on a snub by are odd. K frame snub also odd. K frame adjustable sight snub... why? I would buy it just to figure out why. I love revolvers and that one would be right up my alley.
It’s funny; the model of the M-19 that’s the most specialized and least versatile.. the 2.5” version...is the one that people seem to crave and therefore costs the most. Maybe because of lower production numbers? I dunno.Around my area, an “original” 19 of any description is seldom up for sale. When you do see one, asking prices for a decent shooter grade start around $450 to $500. The 2.5” guns are the most desirable and can bring more depending on condition and accessories. The used gun market prices vary depending on location.
It’s funny; the model of the M-19 that’s the most specialized and least versatile.. the 2.5” version...is the one that people seem to crave and therefore costs the most. Maybe because of lower production numbers? I dunno.
In any event, if it sings to you buy it. If not, pass it up for something that does.
Stay safe.
I wouldn’t use a 2.5” for serious target shooting, hunting, etc. I wouldn’t hesitate to use a 6” for these things and a 4” is a compromise that fits the frame perfectly and can handle it all. The sight radius makes accurate shooting at distance much more difficult with a 2.5 than a 4 or 6” M-19 and there is some velocity loss and increased blast with the shortest tube as well.can you expound on “least versatile”? Thanks
fordtrucks, did you buy it?
I can tell you that up here in the PNW, where we seem to be swamped with collectors of S&W revolvers, you'd never see one at that price. Last 19-5 I saw in decent shape, guy was asking $795 -- and he got it. The 19-4s and earlier, go for even more if they're in good shape, over 900 to more'n a grand if excellent condition.
I brought my 39th Ed. Blue Book into an LGS trying to haggle down the owner on a 66-4 (according to Fjestad and Schwing's, he was asking $300 too much); guy laughed it me, told me it'd be sold by the next day … it was, and I was not the purchaser.