Great info...I just bought a model 681 ...4" and there is no "M" stamp for the recall for cylinder binding or nose hammer replacement. Would it be worth sending back to have that mod done? I heard they will honor the recall even if your not the original owner. The gun looks to be in almost excellent condition except for the grips which im going to change
@Gary7even Thanks gary.....I called S&W the other day. They told me to send it and that they would cover the mod. He also said they would send me a shipping label and cover shipping both ways. Now Im glad I bought a Smith& Wesson
How much is "steady diet" and does it refer only to hottest .357 loads or also stardard sport grade 158grs factory loads?
Reason I am asking is, I found nice m19 4" and really like to buy it. It would be for occasional recreational shooting. Amount of .357 I would ever fire would be counted in hundreds, not thousands. Other choice is new Ruger GP100, but I sure like S&W more.
@jpenna1976 I personally think any modern 357 factory load is too hot to shoot in a Model 19, even in the hundreds. There are better choices if you really want or need a revolver to shoot 357s on a regular basis. Depending on the age of the Model 19 you're looking to buy, make sure you check the gun good for signs of wear because the previous owner may have fed it a steady diet of hot 357 loads.
@Gary7even Ok, thanks for your reply. Thats what I was afraid of... m28 would propably handle them better, but it is bit of too large .357 for my liking. Used 586 4" would be something I like also, but people hang on to them and therefore dificult to find from second hand market. Just my oppinion, but I like revolvers blued and six chambers in the cylinder :) That narrows modern choices to really few and rules out S&W completely.
@jpenna1976 if you like smith and wessons i would get an L frame 686 with a 4 inch barrel because the 19 is built on a weaker k frame a 686 would hold up better than the 19 for hot loads L frame is stronger
@TheBassGuitarist1 Thank. Revolver second hand market is starting to seem poor in Finland. IDPA is taking first steps here and people are buying revolvers with 2½-4" barrels like crazy.
I've got the same gun in stainless(Mod.66) and I love it.Not sure of production year but it's got the flat spot on the forcing cone and I've fired the hottest reloads I have with no problems.I love the cantalope sized orange flame it produces.
have yuoi shot the taurus 'versions' ie the m66?
hardman476 1 month ago
The full length underlug makes it look alot less attractive. Is it really necessary to be full length?
chillichomper 2 months ago
look forward to putting some .38 spc and .357 magnum andmaybe .38 spc+p through my model 19-8 in 2 weeks or so
eric21881 2 months ago
looks like my model 66
isamtator 5 months ago
Thanks for some great info on a wonderful revolver!
sunaJH 6 months ago
Great info...I just bought a model 681 ...4" and there is no "M" stamp for the recall for cylinder binding or nose hammer replacement. Would it be worth sending back to have that mod done? I heard they will honor the recall even if your not the original owner. The gun looks to be in almost excellent condition except for the grips which im going to change
1boatsailor 8 months ago
@1boatsailor I would probably send it back for the mod just to be on the safe side.
Gary7even 8 months ago
@Gary7even Thanks gary.....I called S&W the other day. They told me to send it and that they would cover the mod. He also said they would send me a shipping label and cover shipping both ways. Now Im glad I bought a Smith& Wesson
1boatsailor 8 months ago
Cowboy's favorite weapon
ABCba5tard 8 months ago
How much is "steady diet" and does it refer only to hottest .357 loads or also stardard sport grade 158grs factory loads?
Reason I am asking is, I found nice m19 4" and really like to buy it. It would be for occasional recreational shooting. Amount of .357 I would ever fire would be counted in hundreds, not thousands. Other choice is new Ruger GP100, but I sure like S&W more.
jpenna1976 9 months ago
@jpenna1976 I personally think any modern 357 factory load is too hot to shoot in a Model 19, even in the hundreds. There are better choices if you really want or need a revolver to shoot 357s on a regular basis. Depending on the age of the Model 19 you're looking to buy, make sure you check the gun good for signs of wear because the previous owner may have fed it a steady diet of hot 357 loads.
Gary7even 9 months ago
@Gary7even Ok, thanks for your reply. Thats what I was afraid of... m28 would propably handle them better, but it is bit of too large .357 for my liking. Used 586 4" would be something I like also, but people hang on to them and therefore dificult to find from second hand market. Just my oppinion, but I like revolvers blued and six chambers in the cylinder :) That narrows modern choices to really few and rules out S&W completely.
jpenna1976 9 months ago
@jpenna1976 oops i only read your first post on the video i hoped i helped a bit sir
TheBassGuitarist1 7 months ago
@jpenna1976 if you like smith and wessons i would get an L frame 686 with a 4 inch barrel because the 19 is built on a weaker k frame a 686 would hold up better than the 19 for hot loads L frame is stronger
TheBassGuitarist1 7 months ago
@TheBassGuitarist1 Thank. Revolver second hand market is starting to seem poor in Finland. IDPA is taking first steps here and people are buying revolvers with 2½-4" barrels like crazy.
jpenna1976 7 months ago
Gary, i have a .357 model 19-5...no clue what year it is or anything.
SloJoe18 1 year ago
Great info. thanks....
mayito714 1 year ago
Thanks for the info. I am shopping for a used Model 19 and you've educated me.
modelflyer2003 1 year ago
I use Rem. Golden Sabers(.357) on my 619. They are not as stout as other loads, they are more like a .40 cal in power level.
pveg65 1 year ago
I fire 125 grain .38 +P hollow points out of mine. I shoot more accurately with those than I do with the magnum loads.
soundpro67 1 year ago
I've got the same gun in stainless(Mod.66) and I love it.Not sure of production year but it's got the flat spot on the forcing cone and I've fired the hottest reloads I have with no problems.I love the cantalope sized orange flame it produces.
JohnLeePedimore 1 year ago
Damn that is awesome. Great info on one of my favorite S&W's ever.
MegaGewehr 1 year ago