Smith and Wesson Reintroduces The Model 19!

[Dienekes]

Apparently they’ve done it. Two piece barrel, lock, and I hear, the new crane ball lock. Still, it looks nice.

A couple of years ago I picked up a police trade-in 19-3 that had been rode hard and put away wet. So I sent it in to Smith to be reconditioned and then off to Ford’s for their “master blue” job. By then it was just too pretty to take out and shoot (dumb).

So maybe I need to get one of the new ones and put a cylinder line on it...sure could do worse.

[RHINOWSO]

lock

Screw that noise. I'd find a used 19 well before I'd buy that.

[titsonritz]

Screw that noise. I'd find a used 19 well before I'd buy that.

Same here. If I'm buying an S&W is has PB & RC.

[Arik]

Screw that noise. I'd find a used 19 well before I'd buy that.

Same! Didn't care for the new 66 either. Prefer my 66 no dash from the early 70s

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[SeriousStudent]

I have a 4" and a 2.5" Model 19, both with pinned and recessed barrels. They are worth hunting for.

And that ungodly safety lock on the side reminds me of someone painting the Mona Lisa, but with a prison tattoo on her cheek.

[shadowrider]

I also don't care for frame mounted firing pins, they should be in the hammer where they belong.

[gaijin]

My 4" 19-3 with Osage grips I modified.
Not much can beat a well broken in/tuned "K" frame double action.

[Alaskapopo]

I also don't care for frame mounted firing pins, they should be in the hammer where they belong.

Why?
Pat

[RetroRevolver77]

I just picked up a new Model 19-4 2 1/2" for $600. I wouldn't buy any S&W with a lock.

[Dienekes]

Well, since I have met my obligations by owning and giving family members a sufficient number of non-lock, non MIM, S&W model 10s, 15s, 18s 19s, 34s, 60s and so forth, and owned multiple 24s and 28s I hope no one begrudges me the right to throw my money away on a POS retro 19.

If it’s a really bad idea, guess what—I can always trade it or sell it. Wouldn’t be the first time.

Sheesh.