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Got a really good deal on a Smith & Wesson 19-5 around 4-6 weeks ago, just now getting time to get pics in and share. It's a well worn blued model, looks to have seen many miles in the holster. I like to think of that as character. I've only run 150 rounds through it, I'd like to put another 150 through the pipe before putting it into service, mainly because even with the T-grips on it, the skinny grip panels feel much different than my beloved Taurus 65 with target grips.



And one of it's Shado carry rig from Ray's Holsters:



Best 6 shot group while playing aroung with accuracy is 2.85" at 15 yards, with a 158 grn LSWC sitting over 4.3 grains of Winchester 231. Nothing to brag about but I'm happy with it.

Thanks for letting me share!

JLaw

Nice gun. Get you a set of Pacmyers and load er up with .357 mags.

Great gun you found.

I love 2 1/2" Mod. 19's. I have one in nickle, pinned and recessed, one in blue (not pinned/recessed) and a Mod. 66 2 1/2" (pined and recessed). The only complaint I have is that the ejector rod has to be short and it won't fully eject the cases, if they stick at all. I still buy them at gun shows when I find good guns at reasonable prices.

Regards,
Chas.

Nice carry piece! It sure does have some advantages over a full size getup. I like it