Smith & Wesson M-19 (New Model)

[Ivantheterrible]

Just scratched a new itch to add to my S&W collection. Picked up a new 4" M19. I have to say that this new pistol holds very little kinship to the old sleek 4" M19 I have. The gun seems bulkier than even the older 586 and the cylinder is actually about .040" longer and the top strap is wider. It is a beast of a .357, comparable to the M-28, and should probably last a lifetime.

Shot it some, today, out to 50 yards but conditions weren't right for serious grouping attempts. Have some stout loaded 158 grain cast loads it seems to like very well and showed NO barrel leading. Action on the pistol is quite smooth with only a very slight sensation of stacking.

I appreciate S&W bringing back the "classic" revolvers but these new ones aren't very loyal to the old ones. If you're wanting a new production of the old guns, you'll be disappointed. These new revolvers need to be judged on their own features, not compared to the old ones, and for that, I like them.

Just my $0.02 worth.

[O4L]

Just scratched a new itch to add to my S&W collection. Picked up a new 4" M19. I have to say that this new pistol holds very little kinship to the old sleek 4" M19 I have. The gun seems bulkier than even the older 586 and the cylinder is actually about .040" longer and the top strap is wider. It is a beast of a .357, comparable to the M-28, and should probably last a lifetime.

Shot it some, today, out to 50 yards but conditions weren't right for serious grouping attempts. Have some stout loaded 158 grain cast loads it seems to like very well and showed NO barrel leading. Action on the pistol is quite smooth with only a very slight sensation of stacking.

I appreciate S&W bringing back the "classic" revolvers but these new ones aren't very loyal to the old ones. If you're wanting a new production of the old guns, you'll be disappointed. These new revolvers need to be judged on their own features, not compared to the old ones, and for that, I like them.

Just my $0.02 worth.All that and no photos.

[FrankB]

Here’s a VERY detailed discussion of the new Model 19: https://youtu.be/4h9l2ipiKf4
He has me convinced. I hope you enjoy your new revolver! 👍

[Stephanie B]

All that and no photos.

^^^^ This. Very much this.

[ccmdfd]

Here’s a VERY detailed discussion of the new Model 19: https://youtu.be/4h9l2ipiKf4
He has me convinced. I hope you enjoy your new revolver! 👍

MAC also has a video on YT going through the differences.

[Ivantheterrible]

You asked for pics - you got it!

From top to bottom: M28, M19, M586, early .38spl Combat Masterpiece (before model 15 designation)

[Lester Polfus]

Here’s a VERY detailed discussion of the new Model 19: https://youtu.be/4h9l2ipiKf4
He has me convinced. I hope you enjoy your new revolver! 👍

I really appreciated you posting that link to the video. That's a VERY different take than "all Smith and Wessons made after X DATE are crap."

Does anybody know if all the changes discussed in that video are also true of the new Model 66-8 guns?

For a field pistol, I'll stick with my 4" GP100. I would only save 3 oz going with the Model 19. But I've been giving the 2.75" Model 66-8 some serious thought lately as a town gun.

[HCM]

I really appreciated you posting that link to the video. That's a VERY different take than "all Smith and Wessons made after X DATE are crap."

Does anybody know if all the changes discussed in that video are also true of the new Model 66-8 guns?

For a field pistol, I'll stick with my 4" GP100. I would only save 3 oz going with the Model 19. But I've been giving the 2.75" Model 66-8 some serious thought lately as a town gun.

03RN

[Ivantheterrible]

Here’s a VERY detailed discussion of the new Model 19: https://youtu.be/4h9l2ipiKf4
He has me convinced. I hope you enjoy your new revolver! 👍

Thanks for the link. Learned a lot from it. Over the years, I have seen several of the issues with S&W revolvers he talked about. Always loved the revolvers but looked at them as somewhat fragile. I have, since I was a kid, a big fan of the .44 mag and still have my 4" M29 that I got in the mid 70s. However, I also kept around a Ruger Super Blackhawk for rough use like carrying on the tractor (always great reduction of boredom to stop and knock off a groundhog occasionally).

[03RN]

03RN

Ive been really pleased with mine. It's hold up to a steady diet of magnums. Its very accurate and easy to shoot well. Its also very comfortable to carry.

[RAM Engineer]

Ive been really pleased with mine. It's hold up to a steady diet of magnums. Its very accurate and easy to shoot well. Its also very comfortable to carry.

Did you change the sights out or go with the "low profile" one they come with?

[03RN]

Did you change the sights out or go with the "low profile" one they come with?

Meprolight front and c&s rear

[Ivantheterrible]

Ive been really pleased with mine. It's hold up to a steady diet of magnums. Its very accurate and easy to shoot well. Its also very comfortable to carry.

You finding any issues with this pistol fitting holsters made for K-frames? Been a little wary of ordering something.

[Dave Williams]

You finding any issues with this pistol fitting holsters made for K-frames? Been a little wary of ordering something.

Also interested in the holster issue. That video has me jonesing for a 19 Classic.

[RAM Engineer]

Also interested in the holster issue. That video has me jonesing for a 19 Classic.

Same and same.

I hope they do a 2.75” and 6” versions.

[03RN]

You finding any issues with this pistol fitting holsters made for K-frames? Been a little wary of ordering something.

Not at all.

Jmcustom kydex and ryan grizzle horsehide holsters were both ordered for my m19-3. My m66-8 fit absolutely perfect.

[Dave Williams]

Fondled the 19 Classic at my LGS, $799 very tempting.

[Stephanie B]

Fondled the 19 Classic at my LGS, $799 very tempting.

A 2.75" one would be hard to resist.

[03RN]

If I had the money Id grab it. Id love to have a 4" that I could shoot the snot out off with full power loads

[paul105]

New Model 19 Carry Comp - 3"
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https://photos.imageevent.com/paul105/hobby/large/Carry%20Comp%20thumbnail_IMG_3743.jpg
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First group 25 yds rested on range bag (13.1gr A2400, 165gr SWCGC (358156), std primers, mixed multi-x brass -- got sidetracked and haven't done any additional load development
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https://photos.imageevent.com/paul105/hobby/large/Carry%20Comp%20Grou%20thumbnail_IMG_3740.jpg
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Paul

[03RN]

Great shooting. Id be happy with that. I love those carry comps

[Stephanie B]

Great shooting. Id be happy with that. I love those carry comps

I wonder how that compares to the 586 carry-comp.

[03RN]

I wonder how that compares to the 586 carry-comp.

1 round more, little wider.

I did find the width of yor L frame comp 2 noticeably wider in my pocket that day I picked it up.