S&W M-19-4

[JFrank]

I just couldn’t seem to shoot my 6 “ 44 mag Virginian Dragoon revolver accurately enough and with the weight of over 2 pounds I finally decided to not carry it hunting anymore in favor of a good rifle.
I found myself trading the “hog leg” for a S&W 19-4 off the pawn shop shelf one day and to my surprise that 357 with only a small sight adjustment really shoots well !
So when and IF I choose to take a revolver when we travel I’m more confident.

I wonder how many other guys have come to a similar conclusion ?

 

[357Mag]

I just couldn’t seem to shoot my 6 “ 44 mag Virginian Dragoon revolver accurately enough and with the weight of over 2 pounds I finally decided to not carry it hunting anymore in favor of a good rifle.
I found myself trading the “hog leg” for a S&W 19-4 off the pawn shop shelf one day and to my surprise that 357 with only a small sight adjustment really shoots well !
So when and IF I choose to take a revolver when we travel I’m more confident.

I wonder how many other guys have come to a similar conclusion ?

JFrank -

Howdy !

I've been shooting/carrying a
357Mag ( " N " frame ) for 50yr.

Works for me!


With regards
357Mag

 

[ShtrRdy]

Sounds like a good plan to me.

 

[DGP4]

The Model 19 is truly a peach! It is the one revolver that has evaded me for one reason or another, but it is on my bucket list.

 

[Kittitas George]

The Mod 19 and 357 Mag. are the answer for many on what to carry and shoot. Quality revolver, great caliber 38 Special AND 357 M, great resale, it fills all the holes. I agree with Elmer Keith, that many shooters can't handle the recoil of a 44 Mag. and 357 Mag may be the max for many. I have had several Mod 19s over 60 years, now I have a 27-2 and Mod 686. A Mod 19 would shoot the light 357s and 38 Spec. I now shoot just fine. You have a real treasure, shoot more and enjoy it.

 

[K22]

I've had a Model 19, 4" barrel, for over 40 years. I shoot 38+P reloads in mine (231 and 125 XTP's). Excellent accuracy with mild recoil.

I never hunted with my Model 19 because I didn't want to put a lot of heavy 357 magnum reloads through it since it has a relatively light frame, "K". I carried mine when hiking in the mountains and for general range practice.

For hunting, I used the S&W Model 27 and 586, "N" and "L" frames respectively with full power reloads. However, I have not hunted with a pistol since the mid 80's but still enjoy shooting them.

 

[JFrank]

I thought at one time I would try hunting with my Ruger Blackhawk 41 magnum, it seem to suffer the same fate as the Dragoon, only this was traded for a NIB kimber 1911 that my Daughter talked me out of a few years later. lol

 

[dbaird]

I just couldn’t seem to shoot my 6 “ 44 mag Virginian Dragoon revolver accurately enough and with the weight of over 2 pounds I finally decided to not carry it hunting anymore in favor of a good rifle.
I found myself trading the “hog leg” for a S&W 19-4 off the pawn shop shelf one day and to my surprise that 357 with only a small sight adjustment really shoots well !
So when and IF I choose to take a revolver when we travel I’m more confident.

I wonder how many other guys have come to a similar conclusion ?

I have had several 19’s through the years. I now have a 6” and and a 2.5”- both shoot amazing. For heavier loads I use a 4” 686.

 

[Tesoro]

I just couldn’t seem to shoot my 6 “ 44 mag Virginian Dragoon revolver accurately enough and with the weight of over 2 pounds I finally decided to not carry it hunting anymore in favor of a good rifle.
I found myself trading the “hog leg” for a S&W 19-4 off the pawn shop shelf one day and to my surprise that 357 with only a small sight adjustment really shoots well !
So when and IF I choose to take a revolver when we travel I’m more confident.

I wonder how many other guys have come to a similar conclusion ?

kickin this back to life. I am with you. I wound up finding a very rare 66-4 ( mod 19 SS) which has the 3in bbl. I think it is my all time fav revolver for fit, size to power ratio and fail proof. I am still learning how to shoot it well. half way thru a 500ct box of hard cast 38's. I just put up my 686-4 6in on the classifieds. Beauty too but I wanted it for pinging steel at 100-200 with 357 off rest and it aggravates old wrist injury. Shooting offhand no issues. That 66 will take more 357's than i can handle and would only use them for the real thing anyhow.

 

[ISS]

My favorite S&W is a very old M27 with a 6" barrel. I can shoot as heavy or light load as the mood suits me on that day.
Other than a SAA, N-frame 'Smiths can't be beat!

 

[Woollybugger]

I’m a S&W K frame addict. (pre-M17) k22, M14, M19 and M48 all 6”. I’m still looking for an M16 but doubt I can afford one. The 19 only gets fed light old wrist ammo.

 

[jlshaw]

The Mod 19 and 357 Mag. are the answer for many on what to carry and shoot. Quality revolver, great caliber 38 Special AND 357 M, great resale, it fills all the holes. I agree with Elmer Keith, that many shooters can't handle the recoil of a 44 Mag. and 357 Mag may be the max for many. I have had several Mod 19s over 60 years, now I have a 27-2 and Mod 686. A Mod 19 would shoot the light 357s and 38 Spec. I now shoot just fine. You have a real treasure, shoot more and enjoy it.

My truck glove box holds either Model 28 or 686 both with 6 inch barrels. Depends on the mood I'm in.
Hard to go very wrong with a Model 19.

 

[ISS]

Yeah, I own a couple 586's too, 6" barrels. Some days it's hard to choose what to pack.

 

[323]

I have a 4 inch 19-4 has a target hammer, target trigger but no target grips. Need to get serious a track down some factory target grips. I have a 6 inch model 28 I use for revolver matches and it’s a pretty accurate pistol with 148 dewc and 3.1 gr of bullseye.

 

[Dgd6mm]

My wife has owned both the 19 4" and the 66 4". Out of her revolvers she likes her 66 the best.

 

[Idaho-Lefty]

I’m a S&W K frame addict. (pre-M17) k22, M14, M19 and M48 all 6”. I’m still looking for an M16 but doubt I can afford one. The 19 only gets fed light old wrist ammo

My model 14, ( Same as M-19 but in, .38 spl. ) 6 inch, S & W, likes +P charges of, WW-231 with, 125 gr. JHP's,..
shoot's, 50 cent sized group's,.. Rested at, 25 yards !
It's a great, "Trail Pistol" with, the Unc Mikes, Rubber Target grip and my 16 y/o grandson, loves to, Plink Steel w/ it.

 

[outasite`08]

kickin this back to life. I am with you. I wound up finding a very rare 66-4 ( mod 19 SS) which has the 3in bbl. I think it is my all time fav revolver for fit, size to power ratio and fail proof. I am still learning how to shoot it well. half way thru a 500ct box of hard cast 38's. I just put up my 686-4 6in on the classifieds. Beauty too but I wanted it for pinging steel at 100-200 with 357 off rest and it aggravates old wrist injury. Shooting offhand no issues. That 66 will take more 357's than i can handle and would only use them for the real thing anyhow.

I have a 66-2 3". Great carry gun. I sold 5 of 6 out of my shop in PA back in the early 1980`s. They were a contract overrun for the Secret Service. Took me three nights to sell out once the word got around. I`ve had some pretty handsome offers, but it`s a keeper. Oh, I put Hogue round butt grips on and seems to improve grip and recoil. That`s the only change. Good shooting. Jeff

 

[Woollybugger]

My model 14, ( Same as M-19 but in, .38 spl. ) 6 inch, S & W, likes +P charges of, WW-231 with, 125 gr. JHP's,..
shoot's, 50 cent sized group's,.. Rested at, 25 yards !
It's a great, "Trail Pistol" with, the Unc Mikes, Rubber Target grip and my 16 y/o grandson, loves to, Plink Steel w/ it.

I do like my M14 with 125hp berry’s. Once had a M14 single action only and foolishly sold it. Now I’m trying to find a SAO trigger and hammer kit. They are spendy.