Smith & Wesson Model 19
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hblac
Hal, I have a 6" blued 19 and a 4" stainless Python. I love both of them.
The underlug on the Python gives you a nice nose heavy feel the 19 lacks, but they both shoot very well. Because of the 4" barrel I use the Python more, but I like the 19 very much too. I also think the Python has a little better trigger.
I would not replace a 19 I liked with a Python, but if you like the 19, you would probably like the Python a lot if you could get it for even a semi-reasonable price.
Most of the really high Python prices seem to be for collector-type weapons, you might be able to get a fairer deal on a used "shooter".
Hal, I have a 6" blued 19 and a 4" stainless Python. I love both of them.
The underlug on the Python gives you a nice nose heavy feel the 19 lacks, but they both shoot very well. Because of the 4" barrel I use the Python more, but I like the 19 very much too. I also think the Python has a little better trigger.
I would not replace a 19 I liked with a Python, but if you like the 19, you would probably like the Python a lot if you could get it for even a semi-reasonable price.
Most of the really high Python prices seem to be for collector-type weapons, you might be able to get a fairer deal on a used "shooter".
skydiver3346
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Model 19:
I own two of them (4" and 6" barrels). As I have always stated on this site, these are the finest Smith revolvers (for the money) that you can buy. They are extremely well made and accurate. Of course, they are very reliable and I just love that you can shoot .38 special and .357 mag ammo out of the same pistol. Consider yourself fortunate to own a model 19.
I own two of them (4" and 6" barrels). As I have always stated on this site, these are the finest Smith revolvers (for the money) that you can buy. They are extremely well made and accurate. Of course, they are very reliable and I just love that you can shoot .38 special and .357 mag ammo out of the same pistol. Consider yourself fortunate to own a model 19.
Hi,
I was wondering if anyone could tell me the approximate date of manufacture on a model 19-3 I just picked up in a trade for a PPK?
Gun is a blued 2.5" with absolutely zero wear at all!!! pinned and recessed looks amazing. PPK that was traded away also pictured(1994 Interarms). I think I made the right choice
serial number is 8k813xx
thanks
I was wondering if anyone could tell me the approximate date of manufacture on a model 19-3 I just picked up in a trade for a PPK?
Gun is a blued 2.5" with absolutely zero wear at all!!! pinned and recessed looks amazing. PPK that was traded away also pictured(1994 Interarms). I think I made the right choice
serial number is 8k813xx
thanks
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This is my first M19. A real dog. Its actually much worse than the photos reveal. The front site is jammed into a cut in the barrel and about .250" from the end. The action has a tinney sound when the hammer is dropped. Dont know why but I have an attraction for junkers. On the side of the frame is O C S D 9 . The forcing cone looks ok so I decided to keep the gun and send it back to Smith. I asked them make it look new and try and preserve the lettering. Its funny how I seem to discover the good things in life late. I have been Shooting Smith revolvers since the 70s. Mostly long barrel ones. I recently decided to start shooting them because I had gotten tired of picking up brass all over the place at the range. I know this sounds like a lazy man. Shooting is supposed fun. Chasing brass aint. I shoot revolvers a lot straiter than autos. That 4" M19 is gonna make ME look good
This is my first M19. A real dog. Its actually much worse than the photos reveal. The front site is jammed into a cut in the barrel and about .250" from the end. The action has a tinney sound when the hammer is dropped. Dont know why but I have an attraction for junkers. On the side of the frame is O C S D 9 . The forcing cone looks ok so I decided to keep the gun and send it back to Smith. I asked them make it look new and try and preserve the lettering. Its funny how I seem to discover the good things in life late. I have been Shooting Smith revolvers since the 70s. Mostly long barrel ones. I recently decided to start shooting them because I had gotten tired of picking up brass all over the place at the range. I know this sounds like a lazy man. Shooting is supposed fun. Chasing brass aint. I shoot revolvers a lot straiter than autos. That 4" M19 is gonna make ME look good
Actually, it looks as if it may have been reblued. The trigger and hammer have either been polished or replaced, as the originals were case-colored.
Monetarily, it reduces the value of the gun. From any other standpoint, it's still a marvelously effective and versatile firearm. It was more than a fair trade for the PPK. Enjoy!
I left my copy of the SCSW at work, but someone will be along soon to give you her birthdate.
A model 19-3 ( 19-3 was produced from 1967 - 1976 ) - and the serial number you gave 8K813XX shows 1975 in my S&W book.
I've been picking up S&W revolvers lately when I find them - and in the last year or so, I've picked up a pair of model 19-3's both 4", both nickel finish - nice guns ( one was unfired, in its original box, with the original receipt taped to the box lid ... very cool find I thought for $ 475 ). I'm going to keep one / pass the other one on to one of the kids for a Xmas present probably...
I've been picking up S&W revolvers lately when I find them - and in the last year or so, I've picked up a pair of model 19-3's both 4", both nickel finish - nice guns ( one was unfired, in its original box, with the original receipt taped to the box lid ... very cool find I thought for $ 475 ). I'm going to keep one / pass the other one on to one of the kids for a Xmas present probably...
Capt. Charlie
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I see that this is an older thread, but given the popularity of the 19, it could live forever! 
My 4" nickle 19 was a gift from a good friend when I graduated from the academy back in '82. It served me well as my duty weapon until we switched to semi-autos.
I swapped out the factory grips for these custom grips made by Art Jewel Enterprises, but I have no idea if they're still in business. They made some very unique, but functional grips.
This is an older pic; sorry I don't have any better ones.
My 4" nickle 19 was a gift from a good friend when I graduated from the academy back in '82. It served me well as my duty weapon until we switched to semi-autos.
I swapped out the factory grips for these custom grips made by Art Jewel Enterprises, but I have no idea if they're still in business. They made some very unique, but functional grips.
This is an older pic; sorry I don't have any better ones.
thanks alot for the info everyone and NICE GUNS!!!!
I've shot the gun twice since and it's a dream slick trigger, and extremely accurate couldn't believe a 2.5" could have such a range.
It may not be as original as I thought but I can't find anything at all wrong with it. Just about as pretty as could be, nice and tight and goes bang!!! and I'm sure I'll carry it much more if I don't worry about a perfect factory finish.
I've shot the gun twice since and it's a dream slick trigger, and extremely accurate couldn't believe a 2.5" could have such a range.
It may not be as original as I thought but I can't find anything at all wrong with it. Just about as pretty as could be, nice and tight and goes bang!!! and I'm sure I'll carry it much more if I don't worry about a perfect factory finish.