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The S&W Model 19 is a revolver produced by Smith & Wesson chambered in .357 Magnum on its K-frame platform. The K-frame is considerably smaller and lighter than the original N-frame .357, usually known as the S&W Model 27.

The .357 Magnum is the oldest handgun "magnum" cartridge. Smith & Wesson played a major part in the development and success of the cartridge and revolver that went with it. Firearms writer and experimenter Philip Sharpe is credited for its development during the 1930s when police agencies were asking for a more powerful round. S&W's Major D.B. Wesson agreed to produce a new revolver that would handle "high-intensity" .38 Special loads, but only if Winchester would develop a new cartridge. Winchester introduced the .357 Magnum, which was dimensionally identical to the .38 Special except for a .125 inch longer case, and the first revolvers (referred to as ".357 Magnum Models") were completed by S&W on April 8, 1935.

The classic Model 19 is one of the original S&W .357s, and a favorite of many experienced professionals like Border Patrolman and noted writer Bill Jordan.

Jordan's idea for a "peace officer's dream" sidearm was a heavy-barreled four-inch K-Frame .357 Magnum with a shrouded barrel like the big N-frame .357 and adjustable sights. After a year of experimentation with improved-strength steels and special heat-treat processes, the result was the .357 Combat Magnum (later designated Model 19), with the first serial-number gun (K260,000) presented to Jordan on
November 15, 1955.

The Model 19 was produced in blued carbon steel or nickel-plated steel with wood or rubber combat grips, an adjustable rear sight, semi-target hammer, serrated combat-type trigger, and was available in 2.5", (3" Model 66 - rare), 4", or 6-inch barrel lengths. The weights are 30.5 ounces, 36 ounces, and 39 ounces, respectively. The 2.5 and 3-inch barrel version had a round butts, while the others had square butts. When Smith and Wesson ceased production of the Model 19, it was replaced by the Model 66.

The Model 19 was produced from 1957 (first model number stampings) to November 1999. The Model 66 was produced from 1970 until 2005. The Model 66 differed by its use of stainless steel and its smooth target-type trigger. The Model 19 and the Model 66 had the same trigger options.

Engineering changes were designated with a "dash-" number after the model number. The engineering changes are as follows:

19 - 1957: Stamping of model number.
19-1 - 1959: Change extractor rod, right to left-hand thread.
19-2 - 1961: Cylinder stop changed, delete triggerguard screw.
1963: Introduce 6" barrel.
1963: 50 manufactured with 2.5" barrel, serial range K544672-K544721.
1966: Introduce 2.5" barrel as standard.
19-3 - 1967: Relocation of rear sight leaf screw.
1968: Delete diamond-insert grip.
19-4 - 1977: Change gas ring from yoke to cylinder. (not really an "improvement". It did make it slightly easier to clean if there was heavy leading, but basically was a cost-cutting measure.)
19-5 - 1982: Eliminate cylinder counterbore.

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Uploaded: April 16, 2008 at 9:04 pm
Author: Jayson1464

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Video Comments:

12a34k56a (November 23, 2008 at 10:51 pm)

well fire that shit!

Jayson1464 (November 24, 2008 at 11:35 pm)

I have and the video is up.

Jubeikibakami2006 (November 23, 2008 at 5:18 pm)

Nice gun. Was $250 the price of the gun or the cost of reblue? I have one just like yours (model 19 with a 4" barrel).

motocrossrider667 (November 17, 2008 at 10:09 pm)

for a jason fanyou sure do like guns lolz

KillFrenzie (November 16, 2008 at 6:36 am)

If you don't mind me asking how much did the bluing cost?

Jayson1464 (November 16, 2008 at 8:58 am)

ABout $225 by SW. Not including the shipping cost.

nwcafesurfer (November 15, 2008 at 5:59 pm)

Good question!
The differences are in length, powder loading and bullet size and weight. In those aspects, the .357 Magnum is bigger, heavier and more powerful round. All revolvers manufactured to use .357 Magnum ammunition can be safely loaded and fired with .38 Special ammunition. The reverse is not true.

tunedin2 (November 14, 2008 at 10:46 am)

funny i some how knew what was coming after you said it was sent back to be reblued. " i never shot this one " haha
a closet queen she is. i have a few of those but i plan to eventually shoot mine as i won't care so much after my time is up. hopefully this won't be for quite sometime.the guns will outlast us if cared for properly

Jayson1464 (November 16, 2008 at 8:58 am)

I finally shot it. Video is up.

KillFrenzie (November 16, 2008 at 9:42 am)

kool, thanks for the reply about the bluing =D

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