S&W Model 19 Combat Magnum Classic with 4-1/4 Inch Barrel

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Why is this not in my hands? I didn't even realize that they had reissued in anything more than 4, and less than six.

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Does anyone have any Canadian Intel on this gem?
 
Just like the model 66 in 4¼" was introduced at SHOT 2014. S&W reintroduced the model 19 Combat Magnum with the 4¼" tube and a PC version with 3" power port barrel. My guess is that the 4¼" version will be here shortly... Try North Sylva forum, they will probably answer sooner or later...
 
I wish this was available when I bought my 66-8. Blued finishes are more appealing to me than souless steel.

Hopefully, they also use the same yoke ball-detent as in the 66-8. This is a nice feature that eliminates the main weak point of the old K Frame .357s.
 
tjhaile said:
I wish this was available when I bought my 66-8. Blued finishes are more appealing to me than souless steel.

Hopefully, they also use the same yoke ball-detent as in the 66-8. This is a nice feature that eliminates the main weak point of the old K Frame .357s.
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Judging by the two piece barrel, I would say yes.

The 66-8 is a solid gun :)
 
I'm not excited. The new S&W 66 has a tube barrel with a barrel shroud, rather than the original barrel configuration.
MIM parts, new locking system & plastic rebound block. The firing pin inside the frame means it cannot be tuned for PPC loads or Federal SPPrimers. Since that hammer transmits the energy to the new firing pin system, the springs cannot be reduced.
 
hatman1793 said:
I'm not excited. The new S&W 66 has a tube barrel with a barrel shroud, rather than the original barrel configuration.
MIM parts, new locking system & plastic rebound block. The firing pin inside the frame means it cannot be tuned for PPC loads or Federal SPPrimers. Since that hammer transmits the energy to the new firing pin system, the springs cannot be reduced.
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Thanks for that VERY IMPORTANT info.
 
hatman1793 said:
I'm not excited. The new S&W 66 has a tube barrel with a barrel shroud, rather than the original barrel configuration.
MIM parts, new locking system & plastic rebound block. The firing pin inside the frame means it cannot be tuned for PPC loads or Federal SPPrimers. Since that hammer transmits the energy to the new firing pin system, the springs cannot be reduced.
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There is no plastic rebound block... I have my 66-8 taken apart now and zero plastic.

Whats wrong with MIM parts, the locking system, "tube" barrel and 18yr old firing pin system?
 
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One can tune & polish all metal rebound blocks. I have encountered the S&W plastic rebound blocks. You cannot make tune them, they are freakin cast plastic.
Metal injection moulding is a blend of powdered metal and polymers heated in a mold to create a part. The key is the quality control. Bad QC means bad MIM parts that are only replaceable.

The hammer must hit the transfer bar in the frame to accuate the firing pin. Full power hits means good ignition. Lightening the hammer spring to improve the trigger pull means light hits on the primer. There is little compromise here.

New technology is complex with a view to reduce costs.
 
The polymers are removed midway during the MIMs process and only act as a binder in the early stage. So no, they're no polymers in the MIMs metal after it's finished.

Ref; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_injection_molding



I managed to polish my MIMs to a mirror finish and greatly improved the smoothness of my DA pull.


Also the hammer hits the firing pin when you pull the trigger and not the hammer block, have a good look ;)

No S&W revolvers have ever had transfer bars, they have hammer blocks.
 
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