Any info on S&W model 19
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Herrett's stocks. - dan
Just got this model 19 in the mail the other day, shown with my model 624 in 44 special(top). I had one of these 30 yrs ago and always regretted selling it. This one is more for collecting than shooting as was said, a steady diet of magnum loads will loosen it up pretty quick.
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The Hogue grips may be small hand friendly as well. But that same grip fits my L to XL glove hands just great as well.
The Rubber version if you'll be shooting a lot on hot days where your hands will be sweaty. I've used the rubber Hogues on my revolvers in summer day matches. I'd just about be dripping from my hands but the gun still felt stable in my hands. Or if it's a fun thing and you want to add some bling at the same time as a good set of grips then one of the wood options.
Arrends and Herrets are also great options. I've got a set of Arrends grips on another gun and while they LOOK a lot like the stock S&W Target grips the heel is MUCH narrower and ovalized nicely so the shape fits with the pinky and ring fingers far nicer.
Chuckbuster
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It's just a knowledge thing. There is nothing on the gun to identify the frame size (at least that I'm aware of, anyway.). The frame sizes are J, K, L and N. each size has specific models associated with it. The 19 is a K frame.
I believe it's part of the serial number?
Chuckbuster
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There is nothing in the serial number of any of my guns that I would say indicates frame size...unless of course you are referring to the specific combination of letter and numbers as laid out at the factory and who's precise meaning is known to the factory. However, for most of us, it's experience and or searching the number with the maker.
Chuckbuster
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Dogzilla, what grips(black) are on your 19 in the first picture?
My Model 19-4 has a K in the S/N.
My Model 66-1 has a K in the S/N.
My Model 29-2 has an N in the S/N.
As for the newer models, you are right, the S/N does not reflect frame size.
I actually don't know, I took them off and looked all over but couldn't find anything to hint at who made them. Just remember that the 2.5 barrel model 19's are round butts (for concealability) where the longer barreled ones are square butt
Chuckbuster
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That's interesting. I read this and checked a few of my revolvers...none of them have a K or L in the serial number...a couple of 19-5s, 586-1 and a couple of older model 10s.
Chuckbuster
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
I ask because I find the best grips for me are narrow front to back, and more rounded.
Chuckbuster
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Thanks. I'll have to get myself a set for my 2.5" 66.
S&W Model 19
Personally, love the S&W Model 19!
Have owned a 4" model for ~ 30 years [bottom left in pic] and a 2 1/2" snubbie scored off the EE here awhile back.
Top is a Model 586 ["L" frame] 6" with sweet tuned trigger. Far right is a Model 13 ["K" frame] 4" fixed sites.
All four, of course, are in the venerable .357 Magnum.
As stated in other posts on here, I prefer Pachmayr grips for 'shooting' on my S&W wheelguns.
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Personally, love the S&W Model 19!
Have owned a 4" model for ~ 30 years [bottom left in pic] and a 2 1/2" snubbie scored off the EE here awhile back.
Top is a Model 586 ["L" frame] 6" with sweet tuned trigger. Far right is a Model 13 ["K" frame] 4" fixed sites.
All four, of course, are in the venerable .357 Magnum.
As stated in other posts on here, I prefer Pachmayr grips for 'shooting' on my S&W wheelguns.
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Chuckbuster
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
I used to shoot a lot of Unique behind a 158 SWC. Lately I've been using 3.5gr of Titegroup behind the same bullet. I'd say 95% of what I put through my .38/.357 revolvers is .38 Special.
