Smith Model 19

[Quoheleth]

A local gun shop has a 2" Smith 19-3, P&R, for $379. It's sporting beat-up Pachmyr grips. I would put the bluing at 80%; the wear is consistant with holster use. Lock-up is good. Trigger is sweet in both DA and SA. I don't have the scratch for a full payment, but they're willing to work with me for 90 days layaway. Because I'm a good customer, he'll waive layaway fees. If something happens and I have to back out, I lose 10% of the total price.

Do it or pass?

Q

 

[Quoheleth]

I should add that its truly not a needed gun. My snub-nose needs are met by a Colt Dick Special. My K frames are represented by 4" models 10 and 15 in .38 Spcl, 17 in .22LR, and a 4" 66. I don't know that there's a niche for it to fill other than another super-smooth K frame.

Q

 

[Guillermo]

good gun
good price

k frames rock

 

[Black Knight]

If it is truly a 2" and not a 2 1/2" I would go for it. Even if it is the 2 1/2" it sounds like a decent deal.

 

[orionengnr]

Many consider the M19 (and her stainless sister, the M66) to be the high-water mark of S&W K-frame design. You won't find me arguing the point.

Sounds like a fair price, and I doubt that it will ever be worth less.

BTW, IIRC, should be 2 1/2" barrel.

Best regards, Rich

 

[Iggy]

JUMP!!

That's a heck of a good price and a fine gun.

I pack one everyday.

 

[bikemutt]

I paid almost twice as much for one in excellent condition, nickel finish, original grips. I love how mine looks but even more how it shoots, even with .357 magnum rounds. Like you I wasn't short on snubbies at the time but I couldn't just let the darn thing just sit there in a pawnshop.

Now that I know how it shoots, I'm going to say "buy it".

 

[Fishslayer]

Sure it's not 2 1/2"? The SCSW shows a 2" M19-3 round butt in .38 Special.

 

[Ala Dan]

Hey Rev-

I too, think its quite possibly a 2.5" Smith. I own the same type weapon [a
2.5" S&W model 66-4], that I picked up on the used market for $225 OTD.
Like you, I didn't really need it; but I could not pass the deal up. My short
barrel rotation of weapons are met with a S&W [old model] 60 - nothing, a
S&W 37-2, a S&W 442, a Colt Agent, and several Colt Dick Specials. The
only one I carry on certain occasions is the S&W model 60; in an old $6.00
leather IWB holster, as made by John Bianchi. It wears a set of Pachmayr
compact rubber grips; but I have the original walnut grips also. Actually, I
gave a little mo'money for it ($249.95 + tax) than I did the S&W 66-4~!

 

[bikerdoc]

Buy it, Pastor!
It needs a good home and if you decide to sell it you have a captured market of snub aficionados right here.

 

[18DAI]

GREAT gun!

GREAT price!

Buy it, shoot it, love it! There won't be anymore revolvers as nice as that model 19. At least from S&W anyway.

 

[Wildbillz]

Don't do it! Give me there number and I will call and tell them off for ya.

To tell the truth though. Sounds like a heck of a deal to me. I would jump on it in a hart beat. I have been looking for one for about a year now and have not found one for less then $550. Get it and enjoy, if you find it not to your liking? Give me a shout.

WB

 

[skidder]

Go for it! Very good price.
The k-frame 357 is what a 357 should feel like.

 

[ctom3]

Quoheleth, I live in Houston also. If for any reason you decide to pass on it, I would really appreciate knowing the name of the shop. It would be a good playmate for my 10 and 14.

 

[oldbear]

I had a D.I. a million years ago who used to tells us, "Do it now quickly, quickly."

May I offer you the same advise, "do it now quickly, quickly."