Smith & Wesson model 520 .357 magnum

[Ala Dan]

thoughts and opinions on this weapon, please?

Its suppose to be the "fix all" 21st century replacement for the
time tested Smith & Wesson model 19~!

 

[stiletto raggio]

I looked at them and they just aren't much lighter than a stainless gun. Now, if they would make something big-bored in a design like that, I might get interested. As it is, I am waiting for my Smith stocking dealer special 686 to fill that gap.

 

[faustulus]

I was never aware my 19 was broke. personally i always liked the K frames better than the Ls, but it isn't like there is much choice now. I would like to see a 3" though.

 

[Brian Williams]

Sure I will take a 520, oops I thought I was hearing about the NY 357....

The new one according to sm they are great, and i would like a 3"

 

[carpettbaggerr]

Like Brian, I thought you were referring to the "classic" model 520, which is basically a .38-44 in .357 Magnum.

I give the updated version two thumbs down....

 

[Ala Dan]

Quite frankly, I believe that the older NYPD service model 520 would be
a better find. This new weapon does not have the looks, feel, or appeal
that either the 520; or its older counterpart the model 19 has~! Its
a steel frame gun with titanium cylinder; so what is so special a'bout
that?

 

[S&WIowegan]

New 520

I don't care for the new 520 at all. But, I just bought a new S&W 619 and a 620 and they are really first rate guns. The actions were fine out of the box (actually better than S&W Performance Center actions), they are both 7-shot revos and all stainless steel. The 619 with fixed sights shot POA with a wide variety of ammo while the 620 sights actually required some adjustment. These guns are very worthy replacements for the Models 19, 66 and 67. Best of all, I paid less than $500. for each

Bob.

 

[JNewell]

I just checked out a used 619 that came through the local shop. I didn't buy it, but in spite of MIM this and FMFP that and The Lock, I have to say that the action on that revolver was truly about as good as current PC revolvers, maybe better. It was just short of exceptional. I don't know what they're doing with these in Springfield, but if they are all coming out of the box like this one they are doing something really right.

 

[Nightcrawler]

The seven shooters have nice, short trigger pulls too. They're easier to shoot well.

Now, if they'd only make a fixed-sight model with a three inch barrel and no underlug (just the nub to protect the ejector rod) they'd be onto something.

Personally, I love seven-shot .357s.

 

[JNewell]

Seven Shot L Frames

I meant to note that my recollection is that most S&W 686+ revolvers I've handled did not seem to have great triggers -- but as you say, the 519 is a 7-shot and the trigger was fantastic. A very pleasant surprise. Agree on the 3" tube, btw.

 

[S&WIowegan]

Shorter barrels?

The 619 does not have a full underlug. Since it has the barrel and sleeve construction, I imagine we can't just have a gunsmith cut it down???

Bob.