Smith and Wesson model 19 classic
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I've got a current issue 5" .357 L frame S&W with the 'lock' screw. Nice gun, but .....
MIM parts and the action, while smooth is NOT what I'm used to with my older models.
If it was my 1st S&W, I'd be quite happy with it.
Sort of like the new Python is NOT what the old Pythons were.
MIM parts and the action, while smooth is NOT what I'm used to with my older models.
If it was my 1st S&W, I'd be quite happy with it.
Sort of like the new Python is NOT what the old Pythons were.
I went on a kick buying older S&W K frames. My takeaway was I buy three and one was worn out, bad. I sorta quit that after a while. One of the nicest guns I own is a 19-3. What a gem. I have a couple highly modified K frames, done by gun smith. Really nice guns, not much for resale though. I think these guns were used in some kind of competition. Heavy bull barrels.
Finally ive decides to search for another model completly, as the other they had has the same problem and even another company I contacted had 2 in stock which exhibited scratch too. Smith and Wesson should be ashamed . its unacceptable even more on a 1000 plus gun
I don't have many but they are all good ones without a single "Hillary Hole".
Are those Tyler 'T' grips or Pachmayr adapters?
I just bought a Ruger Gp-100 10MM. The gun does not have an issue. No cosmetic errorsm functions as it should and the sights are aligned. Ijave not checked the cylinders for consistency. I am hoping they will be .402. I suspect the forcing cone will be cut 5 degrees. If that is the case I will have the cone cut to 11 degrees to improve lead accuracy and if the cylinders are too tight I will have them all opened up to .402. I will also slug the bore. I rather suspect it will be .400.
I add this because if the OP is looking for a decent revolver he might want to take a look at the Ruger GP-100 9n 38/357. Mine has been excellent for IDPA and general range targets of opportunity. That is why I went with the Ruger in 10MM. I will use it under my Wilderness Carry Permit.
Take Care
Bob
I add this because if the OP is looking for a decent revolver he might want to take a look at the Ruger GP-100 9n 38/357. Mine has been excellent for IDPA and general range targets of opportunity. That is why I went with the Ruger in 10MM. I will use it under my Wilderness Carry Permit.
Take Care
Bob
Tyler T's bought direct from the family run business in the US.
How long did you have to wait? They told me months so I gave up.
It was years ago but they were fast.
This id B.S. The rub on the recoil shield , too much, I could live with that, the marks on the front of the cylinder , now damn way, I have a 19-2 with thousands of round through it and it looks better than that. I would want a new gun, Any one that says to cold blue a new gun is a A.H.
Smith would not release a gun like that, Hell even Norinco would not.
All this talk about S&W quality control caused me to closely examine my 5" "Rappy" 686-6 .357 .....
S&W told me they could not 'splain the dinosaur logo on the frame and the "Rappy" engraved on the barrel flat. They did tell me that the gun was a product of their pro shop which 'splains the smoothness of the action and the good fitting.
However, what I never noticed before was the number 754 stamped on the crane. Since the serial number is CZH1740, this is a puzzle.
Ideas .... ?
S&W told me they could not 'splain the dinosaur logo on the frame and the "Rappy" engraved on the barrel flat. They did tell me that the gun was a product of their pro shop which 'splains the smoothness of the action and the good fitting.
However, what I never noticed before was the number 754 stamped on the crane. Since the serial number is CZH1740, this is a puzzle.
Ideas .... ?
I believe it is a production number run and has nothing to do with the serial number.
Bob
