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Educate me on K frame Smith and Wesson model 19's
September 06, 2026, 12:21 PM
pulicordsEducate me on K frame Smith and Wesson model 19's
I'm a big fan of 3" barrels (vs 2.5" barrels) because they provide full length extraction as well as a bit more velocity and sight radius. Above all though, I like dressing up my revolvers (like my S&W Model 66-3 here) with upgraded stocks. This one has a set of stocks made by Craig Spiegel. It takes a while to work your way up the list, but everything about these grips (fit, feel, and aesthetics) is perfect for me.
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September 07, 2026, 08:13 AM
mike_jackmin125 grain .357 loads should not be used in any of the older k-frames, as they may cause the forcing cone to crack. sometimes you can get away with it, sometimes you can't
the stainless guns might be more resistant to this, but i don't know if anyone can say for sure
September 07, 2026, 12:12 PM
Expert308quote:
Originally posted by pulicords:
I'm a big fan of 3" barrels (vs 2.5" barrels) because they provide full length extraction as well as a bit more velocity and sight radius.
I used to have a 3" model 13 (fixed sights) that I still kick myself for selling. This is my current 66-1:
September 07, 2026, 11:30 PM
ruger357quote:
Originally posted by pulicords:
I'm a big fan of 3" barrels (vs 2.5" barrels) because they provide full length extraction as well as a bit more velocity and sight radius. Above all though, I like dressing up my revolvers (like my S&W Model 66-3 here) with upgraded stocks. This one has a set of stocks made by Craig Spiegel. It takes a while to work your way up the list, but everything about these grips (fit, feel, and aesthetics) is perfect for me.
Man! That is nice!!!
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September 08, 2026, 07:18 AM
got2hav1quote:
Originally posted by Expert308:
quote:
Originally posted by pulicords:
I'm a big fan of 3" barrels (vs 2.5" barrels) because they provide full length extraction as well as a bit more velocity and sight radius.
I used to have a 3" model 13 (fixed sights) that I still kick myself for selling. This is my current 66-1:
That is a clean example, the grips go perfectly with the SS. Very nicely done !
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September 10, 2026, 09:04 AM
jhe88819s and 66s carry nice and shoot better. If you will shoot lots of full power or nearly full power loads, you may prefer a L or N frame for durability. But for carrying, a K frame is hard to beat.
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P220 Smudgequote:
Originally posted by got2hav1:
That is a clean example, the grips go perfectly with the SS. Very nicely done !
Agreed. The tan G10's look great with the stainless.
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September 10, 2026, 11:09 AM
Pizza BobAs long as we're sharing, here are my 19's..
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September 10, 2026, 01:40 PM
dmurrayI sold myself a couple then got rid of them. (Heavy sigh) Maybe there should be a First Amendment formula about how many rounds you had to fire practicing before you could debate. But thats bad for business. I know.
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October 16, 2026, 03:06 PM
BoonerWhen I was a rookie my first duty gun was a 4" 66. I carried a model 60 backup, and carried a 4" 19 off-duty. I still have all three. When I retired, the agency sent my last service weapon home with me, a Glock 31. For 35 years I carried a 357 of one type or another.
October 16, 2026, 05:12 PM
abnmacvWith regard to the above 19-P, does P stand for "police?"
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October 16, 2026, 05:33 PM
SgtGoldI'm wondering as well. There was a small order of 3" M19's for the French GIGN, and I've also caught wind of rumors that fixed sight M19's went to the French and German civilian markets but I can't confirm that.
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Originally posted by abnmacv:
With regard to the above 19-P, does P stand for "police?"
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October 16, 2026, 05:46 PM
WaterburyBobHere's a link with some information on what the 19-P is:
https://www.gunsinternational....cfm?gun_id=103161757
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October 16, 2026, 06:03 PM
SgtGoldVery nice thank you.
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Originally posted by WaterburyBob:
Here's a link with some information on what the 19-P is:
https://www.gunsinternational....cfm?gun_id=103161757
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October 31, 2026, 09:07 PM
jljonesPicked up a clean 66 no dash this morning. 50 years old and looks like it hasn’t been shot.
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October 31, 2026, 11:16 PM
MikeinNCHad a 19 for a long time and foolishly sold it about 15 years ago. If you can get one-get it. Just shoot 158s thru it or limit 125s because of the known cracking forcing cones issue with the 125 ammo
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