Anyone own this revolver? Looking for real world opinions. Pricy but seems nice.

Yup, what's up? We are talking about the pre-lock models correct? What's not to like....quality parts & build, nicely blued, smooth S&W trigger, ported to boot.

Try and find a revolver built like that today....they just don't make'em like that any more.

Oh, my bad maybe you are talking about the current production w/lock, hmmm...seems ok but hopefully someone who has one can come on board and answer the questions you have about it.

Yea. The newer one.

I’ve got a magna ported model 66 but it’s a family piece. Thought I might find something more modern.

The lock just does not bother me. I know, I know.

I had one several years ago. 3" barrel, Great shooter with a pretty good PC tuned trigger. The "comp" definitely makes a difference when shooting magnums in my opinion. Traded it off when I decided to thin out the revolver collection. Smith just announced the 2.5" version. Its on their website. I will definitely look to get back into one of these if I see the 2.5" version. Just looks really nicely balanced at 2.5" and I am sure the trigger will be worked over.
Overall, I think its about as nice a revolver as you will see these days coming out of Smith.
P.s. I too could care less about the internal lock. Is what it is.

2.5" barrel? Hmmm..... I think I need one.

Hi,

I’ve got one. I really like it. It shoots well and I like the smaller frame size of the model 19. I don’t carry it often, but it’s a great shooter. My LGS has a 586+ L Conp that is begging me to take it hone, but like I said, I really like the K frame.

For a mid-size, modern production revolver that is fun to shoot and easy to carry, the 19 Carry Comp is tough to beat. I like the 3 inch as it gives a little more gas to the .357 than a 2.5 inch. That said, my edc is a bobbed-hammer 360 :-)

I own one but don't carry it.... one more fine revolver but the trigger on mine in single action is really too light. I had it go off way before I expected it to. I actually learned to shoot in double action with it... smooth and crisp.

I don't care for 125gr 357's ... 158gr is okay but I can shoot 38s all day long in one.

I had one, pre lock of course. Nice sixgun, GREAT trigger, but I didn't care for or need the port. I preferred my 2.5 inch 19-5 for carry. So it got sold. I would not consider the "new" knock off.

I have a pre lock 586-5 L-comp too. It just sits in the safe. Great trigger and 7-shot cylinder, but.......my revolver days are in the past. Regards 18DAI

While I do not own a K-Comp or it's most recent variant the Model 19 Carry Comp, I do have several snubby revolvers with the Power Port that I shoot and carry. This is going back to the year 2000 when I got my L-Comp



I also have a Stainless Model 66 F-Comp which would be the same size as the current 3" PC-Comp that the factory is offering



I even pocket carry the PC 940 Special on many an occasion. I love these little guys and will also sometimes carry them as a NY Reload.



As you are already familiar with ported revolvers like your Model 66's Mag-Na-Port, you know that the porting is most effective with Full Power ammunition.



The nice thing about the Power Port verses a Mag-Na-Port style of porting is that the Power Port's effectiveness is over a greater range of ammunition power. So even 38 Special +P will get some benefit

Even with what I own, I am considering buying one of the new 2 1/2" Carry Comp Model 19s. I am just waiting for this China Virus Crisis panic to stop or at least slow down

I have one of the original K Comps from the Performance Center. Not too many made.



Also have a Carry Comp. Its a three inch Model 629-3 with the comp and fixed sights. One of 495 from the S&W Performance Center.

I have one of the original ones also.
Great gun, it is the absolute last handgun I would ever consider letting go

I also have one. Great for what it is. I do wish they’d gone with an XS dot sight for the front sight.