K-frame S&W with adjustable sights?

Make note of the J&G guns - they are double action only. Most have the bobbed hammer as well.

Great guns, great price (I bought a Model 15 and 67 from them years ago) - but you may miss having the single action hammer.
 
jglsprings: thanks for pointing that out. I may have seen that before ordering but I may not have. I think I would like the option of single action.
 
I prefer the Model 19. As far as smooth shooters...my Model 67 has a better trigger than my 19's that I own or have owned. That is a data point of 1 and triggers are meant to be fussed with anyway. That said.. you can't shoot .357 mags through a 15/67. But you can shoot .38 spl through a model 19/66. So the Model 19 is my choice. And I love a deep blue finish. Here are a few of my mine...

Model 19-4 4"
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Model 19-4 Snubbie with Altamont RB to SB conversion target grips
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Model 19-3 Nickel 4"

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Model 67 No dash 1st year 1972

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If you want to shoot a lot of mainly .357 full house loads, I would go with a Model 686/586 rather than the Model 19, much as I like it. The 686/586 (the difference is blue steel vs stainless) is heavier than the Model 19 so it will stand up better and the extra weight makes shooting heavy .357 loads more comfortable.

Jim
 
I support your choice of a S&W K-Frame revolver to go with your lever action 357 rifle. My Marlin 1894 in 357 is my most treasured gun. The 19/66 guns are fine choices and about all you get from S&W for what you asked for. A model 65 has been my truck gun for the last 4 years and a model 15 has been my house gun for the last 20 years. That model 15 just suits me perfectly and my wife who is NOT a gun buff can pick it up and fire it if needed. Those are just damn good guns. The best really.

Now, not to divert your thread from the excellent Smiths you asked about I would like to suggest you consider a Ruger Security Six also. I bought a first year production series 150 just a little over a year ago. Its lightweight like a model 15 but handles the 357 round. I liked it so much that within two weeks I bought a second SS made in 1984. One of the 151 series guns. It has a slightly heavier barrel but still a tad lighter than the model 19 and it seems to be just as good without the bad rap of cracking the forcing cone like the 19/66 guns have. Both have 4" barrels. The first cost me $345 and the second $390 off GB. And that included all the shipping and transfers.

Anyway, I hope you don't mind my minor thread drift. If I could find a good 19/66 for a decent price I would be all over it. I regret selling every one of those guns I used to have. I bought three model 66s for $200 each. I truly wish I had them back.
 
I don't like to resurrect dead/dying topics, but since I started this one, I thought I'd give an update (just so people know their input meant something)

After some looking around and handling guns, I got a S&W model 66 with a 4" barrel. It came with a Hogue Monogrip, which I don't think is the nicest looking grip in the world, but it probably kept the cost down a bit and it fits my hand well.

I shot it today for the first time and it functioned very well and seemed pretty accurate when I did my part. My double action groups weren't too pretty, but I have very little experience shooting revolvers, so I hope that will improve quickly.

I only shot 38 sp. handloads (which are mild even by 38 sp. standards) so far. I'll work my way up to more potent ammo in the future, but for a while, the limited recoil/noise should be beneficial for working on good habits and avoiding flinches.

Thanks again for responses to my inquiry. So far I'm very pleased with the purchase.

One follow-up question: Can anyone recommend a holster you like? I don't have immediate plans to carry the gun concealed, so I'm just thinking something that's comfortable to wear to the range or in the fields/woods/camp.
 
There are several good holsters available. The bianchi model 5BHL is a strong side hip holster that can fit on a 1 3/4" or 2 1/4" belt. Bianchi also makes the model 8 high ride pancake style. A third option is the model 111 cyclone. It only fits belts up to 1 3/4". A benefit of the 111 is that it can be worn strong side or crossdraw. In the strongside position it rides a bit lower than the model 5BHL. Many other maker offer their version of the same styles.

For a touch of history, El Paso Saddlery still offers the Tom Threepersons holster with options of plain, basketweave or carved designs.
 
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