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Picked up a S&W 19-3
August 13, 2018, 10:31 AM
JohnnyDPicked up a S&W 19-3
Pawn shop find! Mfg 1973. I love the target grips. It's not pristine but I've always wanted one. Not sure why they put adj. sights on such a short barrel.
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August 13, 2018, 11:35 AM
DLC762They are nice guns, a 2.5" just feels right in my hand.
Those are great grips, the skinny ones are worthless.
Nice pick up!
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August 13, 2018, 11:47 AM
arfmel“Not sure why they put adj. sights on such a short barrel.”
Because if it had fixed sights it wouldn’t be a Model 19.

Nice gun.
August 13, 2018, 12:04 PM
FN in MTWould be a good candidate for a Factory refinish. Or, carry as is.
Nice find!
August 13, 2018, 12:27 PM
GambitThat's a sweet shooter !
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August 13, 2018, 12:33 PM
MNSIGI have a 2.5" 66 and love the sights. I find it much easier to shoot well than a J frame with the groove.
August 13, 2018, 01:06 PM
JohnnyDThanks all - I assume it's an ex-LEO gun.
I will give the refinish idea some thought.
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USAF/ANG Retired
August 13, 2018, 01:11 PM
YooperSigsTwo words: Muzzle flash.
Nice Smith. I miss my old one.
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August 13, 2018, 02:02 PM
RHINOWSOquote:
Originally posted by arfmel:
“Not sure why they put adj. sights on such a short barrel.”
Because if it had fixed sights it wouldn’t be a Model 19.

Nice gun.
Yup, it would be a Model 13 then!
August 13, 2018, 04:49 PM
arfmelI sure wouldn’t refinish that honest old workhorse.
August 13, 2018, 05:41 PM
got2hav1Nice find. I have a 19-5 round butt 2.5" . Great pistols. Very all business looking. Congrats.
JEREMIAH 33:3
August 13, 2018, 08:49 PM
andronicusNothing quite like a pre idiot lock K frame in 2 1/2-3 or 4 inch barrel. I had a 66 with the 2 1/2 inch barrel and it was sweet to carry. If I come across another that has a price that doesn't make me vomit I'll snag it.
August 13, 2018, 09:11 PM
LtJLI love 2 1/2" model 19s. At close range, if you manage to miss, you'll set the bad guy on fire, and he'll be stone deaf for the rest of his life.
August 14, 2018, 02:50 AM
Texas Bob C.Now that's a working man's gun. I love it.
August 14, 2018, 06:54 PM
j38Nice! The round butt combat grips really make a positive difference to me.
Jerry
August 14, 2018, 07:42 PM
xray 99The 19/66 are the most handsome Smith revolvers, imho.
August 14, 2018, 08:12 PM
CQB60Nice score! Refinish it in deep blue and you’ll fall in love...
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August 17, 2018, 08:06 AM
45 CalWere it mine I would enjoy it the way it is.
My collection is a mix bag that get shot from time to time.
The new ones have picked up scratches but that is ok with me.
When I pass them on to kids , hopefully they will be enjoyed some more.
My thinking they are tools to be enjoyed
August 20, 2018, 01:37 AM
zoom6zoomVery nice. Most I would do with it is polish with some Flitz or Simichrome.
I have a very similar dash 3, but didn't get the correct grips with mine.
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