S&W reintroducing Model 19 Classic and PC Carry Comp

[gregkl]

Ah, this reminds me of 20 years ago or so when you could get a model 19, 66, or 686 really cheap.

Yup, I sold a pristine 586 for something like $275 about 25 years ago and bought a 617 for about the same price brand new.

 

[rhino]

Yup, I sold a pristine 586 for something like $275 about 25 years ago and bought a 617 for about the same price brand new.

In 1995 or so, I bought a police trade-in 686 4-inch for $300. At the time, that was a little spendy too! Model 19s and 66s were readily available for less. WHO KNEW??!!

 

[Hopper]

In 1995 or so, I bought a police trade-in 686 4-inch for $300. At the time, that was a little spendy too! Model 19s and 66s were readily available for less. WHO KNEW??!!

I've read before that the limited runs of 3" model 66 snubbies were coming out right around the same time the plastic semi-autos were gaining traction, and they lingered on LGS shelves. Man oh man, to go back in time and snag a few of those to sock away, those 3" models are $alty if you can find one in good condition, and downright crazy if the original box and papers are with it.

 

[WebHobbit]

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[snorko]

I do prefer the pre drilled versions

 

[mcapo]

Very nice!

 

[doddg]

Wow! Awesome looking gun!

 

[indiucky]

I've read before that the limited runs of 3" model 66 snubbies were coming out right around the same time the plastic semi-autos were gaining traction, and they lingered on LGS shelves. Man oh man, to go back in time and snag a few of those to sock away, those 3" models are $alty if you can find one in good condition, and downright crazy if the original box and papers are with it.

I sold one for a customer on gunbroker a couple of years ago...They were a run done for U S Customs Service IIRC...The LNIB un fired I sold went for $1600...Probably would go for more now....

 

[Hopper]

I sold one for a customer on gunbroker a couple of years ago...They were a run done for U S Customs Service IIRC...The LNIB un fired I sold went for $1600...Probably would go for more now....

Whoa. I knew they got up north of $1K, but in unfired condition with box and papers, I can see it commanding that kind of price.

My budget doesn't quite lean that direction. I did jump on the 66-8 snubby when they were introduced last year, and even with new grips and a FO front sight, it didn't end up at half the price as the 3" you sold. I also installed a Wilson Combat spring kit with the 13# TRS. It's a honey of a trigger (DA was surprisingly heavy out of the box), and so far it's run 100%.

I have an unfired twin of this, so who knows... with so many morally unwilling to step into S&W's current revolver models, maybe someday this will be collectible as well.

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[spankys56]

If you are buying to collect, pinned and recessed or the lesser through the 1980's. If it's new it is a shooter.

 

[IndianaDave]

Shouldn't do a thing to the pre lock models. MOST of us would NEVER buy a IL gun.

This times 1000 !

 

[walleyepw]

I like the older revolvers myself. But, I would not mind having one of the new Model 19's.

 

[straight-shooter]

1972 Model 19-3 that i have not personally fired and it pains me not to. Honestly I won't because I have the box, tools and papers for it.

 

[Dr.Midnight]

1972 Model 19-3 that i have not personally fired and it pains me not to. Honestly I won't because I have the box, tools and papers for it.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

1972 Model 19-3 that i have not personally fired and it pains me not to. Honestly I won't because I have the box, tools and papers for it.

 

[straight-shooter]

Thanks, but I have to admit it's not very fun owning something that you don't want to take out and enjoy. Last year I had an offer for a Dan Wesson 1911 trade plus a little cash on my end for this beauty and I passed on it. Thinking maybe I should have reconsidered...

Anywho, It's nice that S&W is bringing it back and i'm sure it's just fine with the ILS but personally not for me. Nostalgia for me maybe with the older design cuz let's face it, the ILS would still be nice for the range. I just wouldn't trust my life to it for carry.

 

[Brad69]

19-3 1975

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[KillStick]

What finish is on the new carry comp? I see different wording in most articles.

 

[Bosbar]

My 19-3 is not a safe queen, it gets shot.

On the other hand, so do my 586's.

 

[firefighterjohn]

My 19-3 is not a safe queen, it gets shot. On the other hand, so do my 586's.

Same here, love shooting mine, so does the rest of the family!