I wandered into my favorite gun shop a couple of weeks ago and one of the guys made the statement "Got something for you!"Having dealt with these good folk for years, they kind of have an insight into what "trips my trigger" so to speak and it's not unusual for them to; tuck something away, for my biweekly visits.
A four inch model 19 was produced from the "back room" and presented for my inspection.
At first I wasn't really impressed. It was in wonderful condition; however it didn't have a pinned barrel or recessed cylinder so I knew it was post 1982. The stocks "did" really catch my eye, they were well figured and just down right pretty.
The proprietors however, seemed to be waiting for something. The revolver turned out to be a 19-6 with nice white outline rear and red insert front sights, and was really a nice example of the breed but not that unusual.
Then I checked the cylinder play. Nothing. I mean it didn't budge even a smidgen.
At this point I looked up and the dealer was smiling. I cocked the hammer, pulled the trigger, lowered the hammer and keeping the trigger back, again checked the cylinder. It was like the revolver was a solid piece of metal.
Rotating through the chambers, every one was just the same. It was the tightest damned revolver I'd ever felt, and I've got a LOT of tight handguns.
This gun was "not" unfired; there was residue on the front of the cylinder, the top strap and forcing cone.
I believe it was the "perfect storm" at the factory. On this gun the parts just went together right, the gun was assembled by a veteran craftsman and the sun was shining through the factory window.
Obviously the 10th "K" Frame S&W revolver was added to the collection. Believe me when I say I've had quality firearms from the "other" end of the spectrum.
Hello, my name is "Old Cop" and I'm a gun nut.






The downside? 1911's are heavy. They pull my pants down. A 1911 has to be practiced with almost to the exclusion of all others to carry for defensive work.


























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