Now both the P09 and VP9 are capable of 1 groups @ 25 but no way do they run sub 2 with a bunch of various SD or other loads. Regardless what I shoot, the best I can do is to stay inside the 5 bullseye of a B-16 target at 25 yards. Ive only ever owned one revolver, and I regret letting it go. Almost every part is metal injection molded. A bit wary if its a one of QC issue or something consistent in this line? Using the factory Hornady 125gr. Apparently, Gallery of Guns sells 5 GP100 with a satin finish. The weight makes up for the 4.0-inch length. Zero issues with a variety of rounds and a lot of magnum caliber shooting. I initially used S&W grips for a .38 Air Weight snub-nose but they were a little small for good control. Thanks for a wheel gun article. History has shown that the K frame does not hold up well under a steady diet of magnum loads. http://ruger.com/products/gp100/specSheets/1740.html, shoot range sessions with .38 specials, carry .357 Magnums for hunting and self-defense., And watch the bullet sail right over the deers back because the .38 specials are going to hit 8 inches higher than the .357 magnum rounds. In my eyes, it's one of the sexiest revolvers ever made. You are here. When I bought my .30-30 I thought about going with a .44magnum but while the right load will produce more energy, that advantage is gone by 75 yards. Back to 1954. Even with a six-inch barrel, the gun draws well and points even better. The 19 is a great serious-looking revolver. Then again, I dont think we had home economics either, as girls learned to cook from their moms. The two-piece design supports the inner barrel tube at both ends, and according to some experts, it enhances accuracy. View attachment 544301 View attachment 544302 The Model 19 has something of a checkered past for reliability, one thats likely due more to rumor than actual experience. Get the best deals on Smith & Wesson when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. In my view, S&W needs to reissue the Model 19/66s, only beefed up in the right parts, without turning the guns into boat anchors! The Model 19 was frequentlythe best revolver these officers could afford. Awesome looking revolver, I have the new Colt King Cobra that I like and an old Model 15 Smith. Theyre all still with me all these decades later, still flawless, still accurate, still the same superb double action trigger pull. Including the full length barrel underlug. With a competent smith, the options are limited only by their time and your money. As much as I love the S&W 686 revolvers, they just arent 19/66s. Ill be checking out the best deal on the new 19 for sure! On top strap flame cutting: Is there a way to add a reinforcing plate in that area that can act as a replaceable sacrificial surface? We are all showing our age here when complaining about the Hillary Hole, MIM parts, shrouded barrels. It's the high-velocity loads that are most prone to crack the forcing cone, which is the issue with the older M19's. Shooting .38+P and lightly loaded magnums are okay, and enjoyable. In S&W revolvers, what you want to ask a smith for is an action job. Kuhnhausen describes this a bit in his book. Using the Applied Ballistics Shooter program I have both rounds hitting within a 10th of an inch of each other at 25 yards. There are a few current or recent production models here and there that have no lock (I believe a 686 is among them). Le/Mil Only. Smith has outfitted the Model 19 Classic with a trigger that is just about ideal for double-action shooting. $800 to $900 for a Model 19 in that sort of condition is actually quite reasonable for that vintage of S&W revolver. MIM is a mature production process and an excellent way to produce complex metal parts at lower cost. As time progressed, Smith & Wesson looked for ways to reduce the manufacturing cost of the Model 19 and 66. Thanks for the great review JWT! But I felt like the Smith & Wesson Model 19 could do better. It takes some work, you might pay a bit more, but with a little effort there are Model 19s out there for sale from before the Hillary Hole was introduced. The .357 out of a lever gun is even more stout. I started out in law enforcement back in the 70s with a six inch Model 66. I will not buy a firearm with this useless and dangerous defect. Mostly Glocks. The 19 isnt the heavy N-frame my Model 29 is. Has that stupid lawyer lock which means these are hot garbage. K-Frame. Perfect swords. SKU: 12039. So many guns, so little money! The remaining Model 67 is the stainless steel version of the no-longer-produced Model 15. The only change was to substitute grips that better fit my small hand. Using a wide variety of ammunition, none of my five-shot groups shot from a sandbag were larger than two inches at 25 yards. If its new, contact Smith. A little force is sometimes required, before it will "snap" open. I noticed the other night, if I pull back on the cylinder, just a tad, it open as smooth as silk every time. Great revolvers! It can also be taken apart with no tools in about a minute or two, and can be put back together almost as fast. My best time with this 6 revolver, from the draw, into an 8 circle at 15 yards for all 6 .357magnum rounds was 4.17 seconds. The Model 19 Classic weighs 37.2 ounces and is 9.9 inches long and 5.8 inches high. The DA will tell the jury that you are a careless gun owner and not to be believed in your self-defensive testimony. An experienced smith fixed it for a few bucks. range time: smith & wesson model 19 classic .357 magnum Range work always brings out things that are not readily noticeable from a cursory examination. We found them to be satisfactory and just as strong and durable as parts machined from steel bar stock. No. The frame is real important. It has the square butt. If my count is correct, Smith offers, at least 14 models based on the K-frame. The 686s are astoundingly accuratemore so than the Ruger GP-100, which replaced one of the finest .357s ever made, the Security-Six. Exclusive: Made in America! so check Salt N Pepa Jacket which is a most selling outfit in our store, Shop now and get amazing discounts and offers. They are worth a look and comparison no matter what the reason. Subscriber Services. Accuracy * * * * I can appreciate this comment, however, Ive always considered my sidearm (pistol) as a close quarters (probably within 10 yards) defensive weapon. It is narrower with beveled edges and a polished smooth trigger face, and. I think something got hung up with the arm. Over time, using the .357 Magnum load, the temperature and pressure caused by these rounds will erode, cut into, and weaken the frame of the gun. Truly, the Model 19, 686, and all of the other Smith & Wessons during that time were exceptionally well made and great pistols. There are no problems related to Smith . Since the TTAG editors cut my last comment, Ill be nicer this time. Makes the older mint ones a bargain at $800-$1000. That is a lot of cash. If the pistol has a striker, you cannot feel anything as you pull the trigger other than taking up the often considerable slack and spring tension. You can also buy lighter rebound springs for the S&W. 244.99 . The factory spec for trigger pulls on S&Ws is about 2.75 lbs for single-action mode, about 12 lbs for DA mode. I started with .38 Special, moved to .38 Special +p, and ended up shooting regular magnum loads. To call the Model 19 a classic .357 Magnum revolver is a bit of an understatement. PERIOD. The shorter bullets have a longer "jump" from the case mouth to the barrel lands and thus pick up more velocity prior to engaging the rifling. My most accurate load was the Black Hills .38 Special 148-grain SWC ammo, and it averaged 2.47 inches for five, five-shot groups. Ruger Lcp . Ive always had a problem maintaining accuracy when I load magnum rifle calibers down like that. They will fix it and pay shipping. Remember, that conversation took place in 1954 before medium-frame .357 Magnum double-action revolvers became common in the industry. He was about to appear on a television show called You Asked for It, during which he would perform a fast-drawing act he was famous for. For a pricey classic like this youd think they would leave it off to suit purists, but they must be catering to affluent buyers in certain nanny states that require such things. If you dont have time to aim, shooting a snubby is just like pointing your fist, but you can feel a long barrel out there, like pointing your finger. The Price for a Smith & Wesson Model 19 has increased in cost by $71.77 in 2023 compared to 2022. There ought to be one of those shrouds over the ejector rod. The bore is five-groove rifled with a 1:18.75 right-hand twist. It is a sleek, good looking, pistol with great lines and a blue finish. It features a 4-inch barrel, adjustable sights, and a smooth trigger pull for maximum accuracy. But it would take many, many thousands of rounds of the lighter stuff to destroy that 19 so I wouldnt bother with .38s myself. But the Model 19 Classic was up to the challenge. And give us the shining gems of the earlier days. Three years later it was chambered for .38 Special. . Caliber: 357 Magnum, .38 Special; Capacity: 6 Produced continuously from 1957 to 1999, tens of thousands of police officers carried a Model 19 on their hip, includingUS Immigration and Naturalization Service and the US Border Patrol agents. That K-Frame 357 might have been the all time favorite revolver for law enforcement for 30 decades when revolvers were mostly used. The barrel is composed of an inner liner and an outer shroud. Usually 1 @ 25 and sub 2 @ 50. (snaps back to reality) That will be a fine firearm. Years later, Smith & Wesson started working on the Model 39-2 and released it to the civilian market around the early 1970s. Call Smith & Wesson. model 19, In 1955, Smith & Wesson introduced the .357 Combat Magnum which would become the Model 19 two years later when the company went to a model-numbering system. The new Model 19 Classic utilizes Smith & Wessons keyed locking system. Correct me if I am wrong but I do not believe Hillary had anything to do with mandating a key lock be put on Smith & Wesson hand guns. Ill just be content with the half dozen pre-locks I have. Right. Over the decades that this revolver was produced, many different variations came fromthe S&W factory. Because the .38 Specials we have been using have turned out a little puny a few times. While not nearly as pretty as the Model 19, the Ruger is not likely to wear out from a steady diet of .357s. Gun Review, I always saw those as more for city kids that grew up without guns at home, or who didnt carry and hunt with them almost all year round, like we did. Back in the day, theModel 19 wasdescribed as the perfect combat Magnum. For a service grade carry revolver, the 19, especially with a 4 barrel, is ideal. I can fire mine faster than any handgun I have ever fired. Could keep the ejector rod from getting bent if someone bumped his head on your gun. Like many revolvers of the era, the Model 25 can load six rounds of .45 Colt. Clean it. Burr maybe? All the way out to 100 yards, they are only 3.6 apart, if the gun is zeroed at 25 yards. I must also say theres a Way Big Difference shooting 38 spl v/s 357 Magnums, mainly the recoil & muzzle rise. The Model 19 is chambered for .357 Magnum.The K-frame is somewhat smaller and lighter than the original N-frame .357, usually known as the Smith & Wesson Model 27.A stainless steel variant of the Model 19, the Smith & Wesson Model 66, was introduced in 1971. The arrival of the 1500 custom relegated it to the Distinguished matches and just plain having fun at the range. The ejector rod is tight. I have several S&W revolvers now, but damn, would I like to have that one back. Im equally not much of a fan of 9 mm carbines since they dont generate much more energy than a 5 pis tol. GDHP. Police Armorers recommended the gun only be shot with .38 special loads. Check Price . Two-handed and in single action, this gun is giggly-fun easy to shoot. Built on an aluminum-alloy J-frame and chambered in 22 Long Rifle, this revolver is compact and lightweight, perfect for concealed carry or recreational shooting. Certainly not close to the almost glass break SA of the S&W revolver usually 3.5lb. My dad was a right handed shooter, and routinely carried his duty revolver on his left side, with the butt of the gun facing forward, so he could easily Cross Draw for just that reason. Great shooter i carried one as a officer and i still have it , it feels natural in your hand i love the k frame 19. Deliberate? Fortunately, in 2018, Smith & Wesson reintroduced the Model 19 in their Classic line. Model 19 Classic Smith & Wesson Chapter 2 follow-up - YouTube New Model 19 Classic from Smith & Wesson. @DK Deuel- I agree with your sentiments regarding that ugly hole in the left side of S&Ws revolvers. Shop Smith & Wesson magnum revolvers & revolver pistols at Academy Sports + Outdoors. I stopped and empited the gun. If they are so dang proud of that hole in the side of their revolvers, then why dont they display that side of the weapon? The workaround:shoot range sessions with .38 specials, carry .357 Magnums for hunting and self-defense. There may be a gunsmith out there who doesnt care about the liability, but I havent found him, yet. The Model 19 Classic is a great addition to the Smith & Wesson line and will hopefully renew the interest in wheelguns for new shooters. 10 Ring out of San Antonio did the complete action job on my 29 a few years ago. I bought one in 1980 and it had a 3.5 ounces trigger. Theres no doubt about it, the S&W K-Frame is legendary. Smith & Wesson TRR8, 5.0 Barrel, 357 Magnum . The Model 19 Combat Magnum is the result of legendary U.S. Border Patrol shooter, Bill Jordan, convincing Smith & Wesson to chamber a K frame in .357 Magnum. No speed loaders, no trigger pull gage, no full power loads, and no 4 barrel which is the length everyone carried back in the day when the Model 19 (and Model 66) was the preferred duty revolver for many in law enforcement. Not sure why the author feels it is slow. I used the Galco Combat Master with a Galco gun belt and replaced the factory stocks with VZ 320 boot stocks. All accuracy testing was conducted at 25 yards with the revolver mounted in a Ransom Rest. FTX round, I got 1.5 groups, with one as small as 1.25. Either two-handed or one-handed, double action or single action, this gun shot very well. I love their satin finish on their stainless steel frames and barrels. I would expect that anyone with even a fundamental grasp on English would not have read my sentence on the cycle of the 29s cylinder as the notion that once the trigger is touched, the cylinder just spins on while firing, as you apparently have. The Border Patrol furnishes us with those .38 shells with no questions asked about what we do with them. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. But you have to know how to bullseye shoot and or be off a rest or full ransom. S&Ws revolver line has been cheapened up so much they are only a shadow I may want to re-think this logic during Archery season though. I have a Model 66 no dash 4 made in the early 70s. You have some tough standards!:-). Always favored the bright blued over the nickel plated. The old Smith revolvers are definitely cool, and polished internals make them even more so. Have shot the .357 full loads and I am NOT Impressed with the OVER the TOP Recoil! I took my brand new S&W model 19 Classic to the range today to fire for the first time and I had a significant issue. This brings the DA pull down to 9 pounds, and the trigger pull becomes much smoother. Smith & Wessons K-frame series is, without question, the most prolific series of revolvers ever produced. Finish:factory blued steel We would qualify with ,38 spl., but carried the revolver loaded with .357 ammo. Technically, I don't know. Introduced in the late 1950s, the Model 19 was the result of a collaborative effort between famed Border Patrol agent, gunfighter and author Bill Jordan and Smith & Wesson. About 60 rounds in I started having a problem where the gun would not cock and fire in either single or double action when the cylinder spun to one specific chamber. That classic model ceased production some 20 years ago in the blued variety - but as if 19 was an abbreviation for 2019, Smith is re-issuing the M19 in the Classic Series. The .357 still has an edge but not by much. Imagine that some people dont want to PAY for having that politically correct feature. The 2.5-inch-barreled guns were offered with only the round butt, whereas the 4.0-inch-barreled guns and the 6.0-inch-barreled guns were offered with square butts. In 1963, a 6 model was introduced, and, in 1966, a 2 barrel, round butt model was introduced. Then a couple of years later, I wised up and got an S&W 19 four inch and carried that until my wife bought me a Model 66 with a six inch barrel, the stainless version of the Model 19. Finally, it isnt so long that it becomes overly difficult to carry or draw. There is nothing wrong with the new classic model 19. Not great. It was also more enjoyable for the shooter and much kinder on the pistol. Finally, they are solid you can rap them with your hand or shake them and nothing rattles or shimmies. Ive got a 642 and a 686+ already. The medium-size double-action revolver was first produced in 1896 in .32 S&W Long. Soon the pinned barrel and recessed cylinder were dropped while a number of improvements increased the service life. Model 19 PERFORMANCE CENTER Model 19 Carry Comp Not Sure Where to Start? MIM parts I can deal with, Im a gunsmith by trade and know how to smooth the trigger up so that MIM parts are unnoticeable. Craigh. Glad to see S&W had the same idea! If it jams unloaded, it is probably a burr on the cylinder face that took a few rounds to raise up. Yet the 9mm they have allowed to creep up more and more trying to get this cartridge to a decent level. (Unfortunately, I didnt have any speed loaders.) There seems to be a problem serving the request at this time. Agreed to this day based on FBI shooting data no other normally carried SD or LE duty cartdige comes close to the one shot stop data of the full power 357 loaded with 125gr JHP of old. The revolvers cylinder is fluted and holds six rounds of .357 Magnum or .38 Special ammunition. I think this is rational thinking since I will very likely never need the 7th through 21st shot of my current EDC but I will certainly enjoy the fuzzy warmth of hand fitted steel and ivory (I bought some a few years back) every day when I get the new gun. $695.00: 0 $695.00 $795.00: 4d 20h 13m 17173144. Of course you should adjust for your round accordingly. The Author of the article conveniently forgot to mention that despite the M19 having a double heat treatment it would shoot loose after only about 2,000 full power .357 magnum loads. I keep telling you folks that people are willing to pay for quality. The noise will come from the cylinder. View. As time progressed, Smith & Wesson looked for ways to reduce the manufacturing cost of the Model 19 and 66. Yep. I RECENTLY PURXHAAED A 6BLUE MODEL -19-3 AND A 4 BLUE MODEL -19-3. We also noticed that the new stocks are slimmer than the originals. Veteran, army medic, proud Texas son. The Smith & Wesson Model 19 "Combat Magnum" was one of the most beloved handguns ever made. smith & wesson / s&w and model 19-3 2.5" blued 357 magnum - pinned recessed . The K-frame S&W carries surprisingly well in a quality, high ride holster. As American forces fought in the Philippines, US troops made an unfortunate discovery about the performance of their standard-issue revolvers chambered in .38 Long Colt. The solutions to the issues presented will be discussed in this article. Ruger Lcp . I love the model 19 but I hate the built-in gun lock. Both the 8 round Smith and the .45 Colt/ACP Rug er might be a bit bulky and heavy for CC, but both would make an excellent woods gun. The Classic Model is finished in a nice blue that is close to the original guns. That said, Ill NEVER relieve myself of any of my 19s. Yep, the model 19 is a beautiful piece but I wont buy a revolver with a built-in lock. But you can find commercial loads like those from Atlanta Arms example 9mm 115 HAP match ammo. The results of my accuracy shooting session with the new Model 19 Classic with a total of 10 factory loads (five .357 Magnum loads and five .38 Special loads) are listed in the accompanying chart. 1. You have entered an incorrect email address! And I have a pair of older Model 19s that are great. For several decades now S&W has had the attitude that they will build whatever they want and if the consumer doesnt like it, TOUGH SHIT, Im no longer willing to live with that attitude, too many good, older guns out there to settle for less. K-frame Smiths are the best. They verified what I had already found searching the S&W forums: the top strap erosion and frame cracking was only an issue after firing thousands of rounds of .357. BOTH ARE IN 100% condition. The Smith & Wesson Classics series of revolvers have been enhanced with modern internal components, but mimic the look and feel of classic models. The new Model 19 Classic utilizes Smith & Wesson's keyed locking system. Its hard to describe just how well and intuitively the Model 19handles. Failure to fire twice. breadcrumb. which I would avoid in the J and K frames. Walther's new Performance Duty Pistol is ready for both concealed carry and conventional service situations. But thats not all the shooting I did with the new Model 19. Still, I normally practice with 38 spl, but often run a cylinder (or 2) of 357 just to keep me honest. When everything is a game of compromises, the Model 19 was the first revolver to win that game, measuring weight against caliber in a perfect blend. I still have it and enjoyed many pistol qualifications over the years. The red ramp Baughman-style front sight is pinned into the barrel shroud. Im thinking about selling my J frame 340 PD for 5 Smith 8 round revolver or the new Ruger .45 Colt / .45 ACP combo gun. True, and Im not much of a fan of the 1-7/8 rev olver. The login page will open in a new tab. Ill spend the extra money to buy an older, truly Classic model from now on. Behind-the-Scenes at SIGs Electro-Optics Factory, Previous post: The What & the Why: Cowitnessing Sights. Firearm Specifications SKU: 12040 Model: Model 19 Classic Caliber: 357 Magnum 38 S&W SPECIAL P Capacity: 6 It joins other medium frame revolvers on the market, such as the Kimber K6, and the Colt King Cobra. First pistol I bought in 1965 when I started on the police department. Conclusion: Model 19 Review. Customization * * Modern is NOT always better. Mine is a 19-4 from 1980, blued, with a 4 inch barrel. This is essentially a re-creation of the Model 48 K-22 MRF with a four or six inch barrel (sans under-lug). If you ever get into Grizzly territory youll want the .45. Awesome if you arent though, and glad your practice is paying off for you. Condition Trade-In Private Party Dealer; . It features a 4 barrel, with checkered stocks that are very similar to the original Magna stocks. It does everything I required of it when I bought it but I didnt include pleasure to hold and own in the requirements. The new S&W has two simple, but fatal, flaws. Yet the Rugers, with about the same weight and balance as the Smiths, tend to go for hundreds of thousands magnum loads, whereas the Smiths dont. Second department we used .357 that were 125gr. I did that to my 686. The new S&W Model 27 Classic is a great way to harken back to older styling and form without having to scour auction sites and pawn stores for the original Model 27's. Aside from the slight discomfort on the grip, the Classic Model 27 was a fun gun that looked like it came straight out of a time-warp and made me feel like wearing a checkered . You just can't ask for more in a revolver. Inadvertent? So you get some advantage, but not much. Daily carry requires a good holster. Also the new gun has a barrel with burned in rifling (edm machine) and has MIM internal cast parts. Joseph Von Benedikt is with Jorge Spat to learn all about it. I should mention that S&W brought back the stainless-steel Combat Magnum, known as the Model 66, in 2017, and it, too, had the newer two-piece barrel design. Mr. Farago is always looking for quality gun-related content. When I came home from VietNam and became a cop, I was urged to get an S&W Model 19 but being young and therefore all knowing I bought a Colt Trooper. If I have to wear nice shoes, the gatsby does too. The front sight wanders around too much for me to do better. Having had. If Colts had ever proved to be either more accurate or possessing a better double action trigger pull, it would have been those revolvers dominating PPC, not Smiths. You could also just grind down the cam on the lock arm. Gun Value Conditions explained: New in box - 100% condition in unopened box. My slow times were simply due to the triggers cycle time. My first one we carried it with the old FBI load of Winchester 158 gr. That seems OK when I measure it with a feeler gauge. Exactly why the first thing I did was skim the pictures looking for a shot of the cylinder release. Plenty of caliber to get any job done, light enough to carry all day on the hip, and completely reliable. All Local Sales are FREE! Two-handed, it gave me plenty of real estate for an absolutely rock-solid hold on the mid-framed Magnum. Ive shot Kimbers revolvers at a range day when we partnered with them for a veterans benefit event. 1,025.99 . HK VP9 and again needs trigger work. Contrast all that with a semi-auto pistol. You might expect that the longer times, such as a .4 split time, were because of the recoil of the gun. I started my 43 year Law Enforcement Career with a stainless model-19 4 barrel. Poor choice of words? A high quality .357 Magnum revolver with a 5-inch barrel (starts daydreaming about it). In my ignorant youth, I wanted hi cap semis only. 0 bids. The 9K numbers were used over a period of three years, 1976-78, as follows: 1976: 9K1 to 9K13999 1977: 9K14000 to 9K83999 1978: 9K84000 to 9K99999 Hence, 9K887xx would have been serialized in 1978. Try to get a gunsmith to remove the lock and they will decline because of liability concerns. Caliber: .357 Magnum/.38 Special/.38 Special+P It is the right length to provide excellent balance. Never missed a beat with specials. I think weve all shot heavy triggers that kept on going smooth through the cycle, and lighter weight triggers that were gritty with multiple stops and stacks. Sweet gun and cool review. The .357 Magnum just cant burn all that powder in such a short barrel. [emailprotected] [emailprotected] from 6 barrel ouch!! I regret firing the 6, but I will no fire the 4. THIS video is a follow-up from our fist video with this revolver. This was not a serious issue with the .38 Special +P loads. It also featured a fully shrouded ejection rod, a heavy barrel profile, a Baughman ramped front sight, and a fully micrometer adjustable rear sight. GDHP and Agulias 158 gr. They are all right for just fooling around, and I wouldnt want to see that changed. The Model 19 for this review is a used gun, manufacturedsometime between 1967-70. But as long as S&W insist on putting a frame saftey on them, theyve lost my business. Nice gun, but I will always remember the beauty of blued steel and walnut stocks. The Smith & Wesson Model 19 Combat Magnumwasone of the most beloved handguns ever made. Loved my first Dan Wesson so much I had to get another one, Twins, Ruger Blackhawks .357 Mag 50th Anniversary Edition. The rear sight is the classic micrometer adjustable blade but lacks a white outline rear sight. In 1974 my first duty weapon was the S&W M-15. But do you know how to properly use them? There are countless instances where .38 Special simply cannot get the job done and one needs a round with far more penetration. (I kept the factory ones.). They often have nice, polished metal with smooth lines that are visually and even tactilely appealing. Feeding Problem. Design and production of new firearms is always a trade-off. The new Model 19 Classics rear sight is fully adjustable, and it has a plain black blade. Anything and everything to do with Revolvers. Note: The 19-3 revolver with 357 magnum self defense loads is always on my hip while hunting, just in case I run into an overly aggressive (or hungry) bear that wants to mess with me. After I was happy with my basic performance, it was off to the range. This is a working mans revolver, the Glock 17 of its day. The Model 19 Classic features a handsome set of walnut grips, a 4.25" barrel, a black adjustable rear and red ramp front sights. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Options were limited to a target trigger, red ramp front sight, and a white outline rear sight blade. the .357 Magnum offers relatively little stopping power improvement over the 9mm+P.. The cylinder measures 1.45 inches in diameter and 1.67 inches in length. We show you how. .357 loads are not full pressure .357 loads and the Buffalo Bore, Double Tap, etc. Could be the cylinder gap is a little wonky and the heat and carbon build up on the front face of the cylinder is causing it to drag against the forcing cone. Thanks Grandma its the best Christmas gift ever! Gone are the old-style cylinder locking lug that was pinned into the barrel lug and the hollow ejector rod. Aside from that blunder, Id also wager that he did better at home economics than physics in high school. When shooting double action, the trigger was suddenly harder to pull. I dont think I will buy one of the new models however. Usually they have the ramp with the orange insert. 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