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I don't know too much about revolvers in general... is there anything special about this model that I should know about?
Wow that M19 is really nice. Pinned and recessed as well.
I don't usually mark out for wheel guns but that is a nice looking gun!
Nothing special to worry about. The Model 19 has a beefed up area around the yoke so it's stronger than the other K-frames. Even so, if you're going to feed it a steady diet of full power magnums, stick with the heavier (158gr) bullets. The smaller bullets can lead to trouble.
The only other thing you want to be careful with is shooting .357s after a bunch of .38s. Unless you clean it in between, the shorter .38s leave a ring-o-crud inside the end of the cylinder. When you fire .357s while this crud ring is present, the cases can be hard to extract.
That is a very nice revolver. Enjoy!
I got my own a couple of days ago.
And I know, Jim...I saw your post a few days ago. That was actually the impetus for me going out today to look for one of my own! Ha!
I like yours better. I might have to see how much S&W gets to nickel plate an old gun.
Pinned and recessed revolvers have more appeal to collectors. I think they look better too.
Hanwei - WOW! I wanted a revolver but now I REALLY want one! Of course it will be a hammerless j-frame but that finish is beautiful.
AWESOME! I have a special place in my heart for a model 19, I learned to shoot on one like yours only blued!! Looks great...enjoy!
Hanwei, nice grab, that is a sweet pistol! The nickle finish looks brand new.
Maybe the next member event should be a S&W shoot?
Picked this up today. Romanian RPK Dragunov 7.62X54R.
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Picked this up today. Romanian RPK Dragunov 7.62X54R.
Don't forget to stay away from heavy ammo. These prefer 148 to 150 grain ammo.
That is one of the nicest wheelguns I have seen in a while. Treasure that baby and hang onto it. Please post a range report when you have really tried it out.
Picked this up today. Romanian RPK Dragunov 7.62X54R.
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