The 5inch Combat Magnum [Archive] - M4Carbine.net Forums

Mr. Smith

12-04-13, 12:11

With Bill Jordan being the driving force behind the 19 its a pure fighting gun.
Once Winchester got on bored with the 357mag history was in the making.

The 5inch Smith and Wesson 19 is possibly the most shootable revolver of all time.
One problem they did not make one and no longer produce them at all.
That dose no stop people from finding a way to get there this is my way.

1. Cut the barrel to 5 inches
2. Installed an interchangeable front sight base
3. Installed a smooth tigger
4. A new set of grips with 20 layers of hand rubbed oil
5. Installed a Bowen Rear Sight
6. Crown the barrel
7. Action work
8. Straiten the ejector rod
9. Cera-Kote it black

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What do you think of my work?

Rosco Benson

12-04-13, 12:56

Beautiful. Looks great as a 5". How does the Cera-Kote hold up on the cylinder face?

Rosco

fomeister

12-04-13, 12:56

Wow. More than one way to skin a cat, and you do some of the best cat skinning there is when it comes to revolvers. People with an old, used revolver laying around have no idea of its true potential. If anyone reading this has an interest in this type of work, send it to Joe. I have 6 revolvers he has done, 4 more in process, and 2 to take to him. I have put half of these through the paces, and they not only look pretty, but shoot remarkably. Not just the way they group, but the way they feel in your hand, during firing, and on your hip, is unlike any factory gun you have ever seen. Smith doesn't have a Performance Center anymore, but that is no loss if you have access to this custom gunsmith.

fomeister

12-04-13, 13:05

Oh, and he is no slouch on leverguns, 1911's, AK's, AR's, and even plastic. I'm not saying that if you have him do a revolver you will automatically want a lever gun to match, but you should consider it :)

Timbonez

12-04-13, 13:26

Like I said before in our emails, I think the Model 19 turned out spectacular. I eagerly await its return, and hope to send you more work soon.

Straight Shooter

12-04-13, 15:49

Hot DANG. Mr. Smith, you've read my mind about a project Id been thinking of, to a "T". My two favorite revolver barrel lengths are 3" & 5". Ive got access to a S&W .357 my friend bought NIB back in 77-78. It has a 8" + barrel, and has had 4 rounds thru it. I want this gun and will hopefully soon try to buy it from him. This package is EXACTY what I was wanting done to it! If you wouldn't mind, could you PM me a price with approx. wait times and any other pertinent info? Thank you so much for your posts...they are completely AWESOME.

SeriousStudent

12-04-13, 17:20

Like I said before in our emails, I think the Model 19 turned out spectacular. I eagerly await its return, and hope to send you more work soon.

Man, you are going to have some fun with that! I have the mental image of you deploying that pistol, raining hate on our enemies. ;)

Awesome1228

12-04-13, 18:10

Looks great. I just picked up a 4 inch Model 19. I have been thinking about what should be done, and I was considering having it refinished. I am curious about the cera kote. Have you done many with that finish? Hows the durability? Other than refinishing, the only other thing I "think" I would need would be action work. Would you mind sending me a PM with a general breakdown of cost on something like that?

By the way, I love your work. Looks amazing. Thanks in advance.

Mr. Smith

12-05-13, 10:11

Beautiful. Looks great as a 5". How does the Cera-Kote hold up on the cylinder face?

Rosco

It dose fine.
The cylinder will be black after shooting so you can not use tan or something like that.

Mr. Smith

12-05-13, 10:25

PMs sent

Thanks guys

glocktogo

12-05-13, 10:33

Excellent! I've never understood why S&W standardized on 2.5", 4" and 6" barrels, when 3" and 5" Smiths are better in every way.

Mr. Smith

12-05-13, 10:35

Excellent! I've never understood why S&W standardized on 2.5", 4" and 6" barrels, when 3" and 5" Smiths are better in every way.

The people that do not know out way the people that do.
Sad to say.

G woody

12-05-13, 11:37

The people that do not know out way the people that do.
Sad to say.
I think that explains the voters in this country, as well. Your work is always a pleasure to see !

JW5219

12-06-13, 06:13

That 19 is absolutely outstanding!! Great work as always sir :cool:

Mr. Smith

12-06-13, 09:45

Thank you

meausoc

12-07-13, 00:27

Looks great, I cannot wait to see how my Model 28 turns out.

RussB

12-07-13, 19:07

That is outstanding! Nice work, Mr Smith and congrats to Timbonez

Dave Berryhill

12-08-13, 13:17

Excellent! I've never understood why S&W standardized on 2.5", 4" and 6" barrels, when 3" and 5" Smiths are better in every way.
I couldn't agree more.

Excellent work on the wheel gun!

kihnspiracy

12-08-13, 14:04

That is drop dead sexy. Makes me want to pick up a beater Smith and send it to you for an overhaul.

walkin' trails

12-08-13, 16:47

That model 19 is a piece of art. The 5 inchers are rare.

Mr. Smith

12-09-13, 11:49

Thank you

austinN4

12-13-13, 18:18

photos
The 19 is beautiful. Nice work!

I had a really nice 4" 19-3 that I stupidly sold. Now I am sorry.

Jake'sDad

12-19-13, 20:52

Nice work!

[SIZE=5]With Bill Jordan being the driving force behind the 19 its a pure fighting gun.
Once Winchester got on bored with the 357mag history was in the making.

The 5inch Smith and Wesson 19 is possibly the most shootable revolver of all time.
One problem they did not make one and no longer produce them at all.

I don't have my S&W book handy, but actually, I think they did make some 5" 19's. Being in the S&W Collectors Association for a long time, I've learned to never say never.

Regardless, I'm with you, the 5" barrel length just seems to work. I have probably 9 or 10 different S&W 5 inchers, both factory and custom in everything from.38 to .45 Colt. I carried a 5" M&P on duty for a while, just to be different. Problem was the lack of holsters, I ended up getting a custom Hoyt for it.

Quentin

12-19-13, 21:37

Beautiful work Mr. Smith!

I also love the S&W Model 19 and bought a 6" version in 1976. Still have it after all these years and it's in fine shape since I didn't fire the hot stuff due to the K Frame.

cigardad

12-21-13, 11:59

That is a beautiful handgun. Form and function.

Mr. Smith

12-23-13, 16:35

Thank you

Little Creek

12-26-13, 06:24

With Bill Jordan being the driving force behind the 19 its a pure fighting gun.
Once Winchester got on bored with the 357mag history was in the making.

The 5inch Smith and Wesson 19 is possibly the most shootable revolver of all time.
One problem they did not make one and no longer produce them at all.
That dose no stop people from finding a way to get there this is my way.

1. Cut the barrel to 5 inches
2. Installed an interchangeable front sight base
3. Installed a smooth tigger
4. A new set of grips with 20 layers of hand rubbed oil
5. Installed a Bowen Rear Sight
6. Crown the barrel
7. Action work
8. Straiten the ejector rod
9. Cera-Kote it black

http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy358/SuperiorFirearms/REVOLVERS/IMG_2405_zpsce3ca188.jpg (http://s807.photobucket.com/user/SuperiorFirearms/media/REVOLVERS/IMG_2405_zpsce3ca188.jpg.html)

http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy358/SuperiorFirearms/REVOLVERS/IMG_2403_zpsa6d745d3.jpg (http://s807.photobucket.com/user/SuperiorFirearms/media/REVOLVERS/IMG_2403_zpsa6d745d3.jpg.html)

http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy358/SuperiorFirearms/REVOLVERS/IMG_2395_zps8e5e1fb9.jpg (http://s807.photobucket.com/user/SuperiorFirearms/media/REVOLVERS/IMG_2395_zps8e5e1fb9.jpg.html)

http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy358/SuperiorFirearms/REVOLVERS/IMG_2392_zps186c8e92.jpg (http://s807.photobucket.com/user/SuperiorFirearms/media/REVOLVERS/IMG_2392_zps186c8e92.jpg.html)
What do you think of my work?

I have a 4" 686. What would you charge for # 2,5,6,7, & 8?

Mr. Smith

12-26-13, 10:20

I have a 4" 686. What would you charge for # 2,5,6,7, & 8?

http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy358/SuperiorFirearms/smith%20add/SWPackAdcolor.jpg (http://s807.photobucket.com/user/SuperiorFirearms/media/smith%20add/SWPackAdcolor.jpg.html)

Plus parts and a little extra.

Pappabear

12-27-13, 02:36

that gun is awesome , congrats

Mr. Smith

12-27-13, 07:06

Thank you

babypanther

12-27-13, 23:48

WOW! not a huge wheelgun guy(yet) but that can make one reconsider...

Mr. Smith

12-28-13, 06:48

I will help you make the step if you need.

Thanks

meausoc

12-31-13, 09:16

Rare S&W Model 57 5" .41 Magnum

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c3006

12-31-13, 19:45

I'm surprised how much I like the look of that black finish with those grips. Very nice!

Pappabear

12-31-13, 19:47

I dig that Gold bead, I have one on a Colt Rail 1911, its so nice.

Timbonez

12-31-13, 19:54

The gun handles and shoots great. The DA trigger is outstanding. I will definitely be sending more work his way.

Mr. Smith

01-01-14, 16:14

It was a good project and I would love to work with you more.

Thanks

PriseDeFer

01-01-14, 16:40

"What do you think of my work?"

The images on your web page show an artist who can see the spirit of something and add to it, make it better rather than killing it, ripping it out and pasting up something to replace it.
Metaphysics and machine tools, a good combination I think.

Mr. Smith

01-01-14, 16:46

"What do you think of my work?"

The images on your web page show an artist who can see the spirit of something and add to it, make it better rather than killing it, ripping it out and pasting up something to replace it.
Metaphysics and machine tools, a good combination I think.

Thank you

Kiznelly

01-12-14, 17:55

I like that revolver very much.

I like Combat Magnums and all K frames very much, but my favorite it a 5" 27-2.

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Saginaw79

01-12-14, 18:59

the only reason for a 4" barrel is here in Florida doing Armed Security its what you must have by law. Id much rather have a 3" for carry, and/or a 5" for a fighting/duty gun myself

Coal Dragger

01-12-14, 20:54

Very nice revolver. If I were having the work done I would prefer bluing, or hard chrome but either way that is one heck of a nice revolver.

Coal Dragger

01-15-14, 21:53

Looks like the Model 66 is headed back into production!

Mr. Smith

01-20-14, 09:00

Thanks guys

Lunker

01-20-14, 09:14

I like that revolver very much.

I like Combat Magnums and all K frames very much, but my favorite it a 5" 27-2.

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I am an N frame guy myself. Model 28-2 Highway Patrolman w/4" barrel. They already come with a duty finish. :)

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