I love my 19-3 (4in barrel). Changed to some rosewood grips I found at a gun show. Had half a dozen offers on it in the time it took me to find the grips.
I know what you mean, I have shown it to several friends, and a couple of them offered to buy it from me. I am really liking this gun alot, it is beefy and sleek at the same time. I am still looking for a set of grips, and some .357 magnums to run thru it.