S&W model 19
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DM~
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M-19's are one of my all time fav handguns, i have a few and they are my carry gun.
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Sport45
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Take a close look at the forcing cone of any Model 19 you consider buying. If the gun was abused or just used a lot there may be a crack where the clearance cut was made on the bottom.
Snake Plisskin
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I just picked up this beauty a sweet 19-3 4" yesterday, IMO the best SW revolver every made !!
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Although they're newer, the Model 65's with 3" barrels, are just about perfect. I own a Model 19-4 and a Model 66-1 with 2.5" barrels, the Model 65, 3" balances better.
Like an idiot, I let a Model 13, 3" get away a couple of years ago. Won't let that happen again.
Like an idiot, I let a Model 13, 3" get away a couple of years ago. Won't let that happen again.
vito
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Just curious: what the differences between the various models 19, i.e., the 19-1 to the 19-5 (or is there a 19-6)?
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I am a sucker for Model 19's and believe they are the finest revolver ever made. I have owned several but due to the "trading sickness" have none now. I think more research went into producing the Model 19 than any other combat revolver ever produced. At any rate all I've owned were flawless in build, finish and very accurate. Also I've not seen any that were "shot loose" - I believe that was almost an old wives tale. It would take far more rounds, and heavier loads, than 99% of regular people would ever shoot. I'm always looking for a good clean one to buy at Gun Shows.
I am a sucker for Model 19's and believe they are the finest revolver ever made. I have owned several but due to the "trading sickness" have none now. I think more research went into producing the Model 19 than any other combat revolver ever produced. At any rate all I've owned were flawless in build, finish and very accurate. Also I've not seen any that were "shot loose" - I believe that was almost an old wives tale. It would take far more rounds, and heavier loads, than 99% of regular people would ever shoot. I'm always looking for a good clean one to buy at Gun Shows.
vito
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I do remember many years ago reading that one of the more popular gun mags had stated that the S&W Model 19 was the perfect combat handgun. I'm glad I have mine. After over 25 years it is still my go to home defense handgun. The only thing I have done to it is switch out the grips for Crimson Trace laser grips.
Snake Plisskin
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Vito , here is the info you asked about, and what they mean
19 (1957): Stamping of model number.
19-1 (1959): Change extractor rod, right to left-hand thread.
19-2 (1961): Cylinder stop changed, delete trigger guard screw.
(1963): Introduce 6" barrel.
(1963): 50 manufactured with 2.5" barrel, serial range K544672–K544721.
(1966): Introduce 2.5" barrel as standard.
19-3 (1967): Relocation of rear sight leaf screw.
(1968): Delete diamond-insert grip.
19-4 (1977): Change gas ring from yoke to cylinder. (Not really an "improvement". It did make it slightly easier to clean if there was heavy leading, but basically was a cost-cutting measure.)
19-5 (1982): Eliminate cylinder counter bore.
19-6 (????): ??
1986 S&W model 66-2 6" Barrel
66 (1970): Stamping of each model.
66-1 (1977): Changed the gas ring from the yoke to the cylinder.
66-2 (1982): Eliminated pinned and recessed, slightly lengthened cylinder.
66-3 (1986): New yoke retention system/radius stud package/hammer nose bushing/floating hand.
66-4 (1994): Change rear sight leaf, drill and tap frame, introduce Hogue grips, change extractor.
66-5 (1998): Change in frame design: eliminate cylinder stop stud/eliminate serrated tangs/change to MIM hammer with floating firing pin/change internal lockwork.
66-6 (2002): Introduced internal lock.
66-7 (?): Two piece barrel and internal lock,
19 (1957): Stamping of model number.
19-1 (1959): Change extractor rod, right to left-hand thread.
19-2 (1961): Cylinder stop changed, delete trigger guard screw.
(1963): Introduce 6" barrel.
(1963): 50 manufactured with 2.5" barrel, serial range K544672–K544721.
(1966): Introduce 2.5" barrel as standard.
19-3 (1967): Relocation of rear sight leaf screw.
(1968): Delete diamond-insert grip.
19-4 (1977): Change gas ring from yoke to cylinder. (Not really an "improvement". It did make it slightly easier to clean if there was heavy leading, but basically was a cost-cutting measure.)
19-5 (1982): Eliminate cylinder counter bore.
19-6 (????): ??
1986 S&W model 66-2 6" Barrel
66 (1970): Stamping of each model.
66-1 (1977): Changed the gas ring from the yoke to the cylinder.
66-2 (1982): Eliminated pinned and recessed, slightly lengthened cylinder.
66-3 (1986): New yoke retention system/radius stud package/hammer nose bushing/floating hand.
66-4 (1994): Change rear sight leaf, drill and tap frame, introduce Hogue grips, change extractor.
66-5 (1998): Change in frame design: eliminate cylinder stop stud/eliminate serrated tangs/change to MIM hammer with floating firing pin/change internal lockwork.
66-6 (2002): Introduced internal lock.
66-7 (?): Two piece barrel and internal lock,
vito
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Thanks much. Very informative.
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