{"id":91283,"date":"2018-05-06T08:10:19","date_gmt":"2018-05-06T12:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/?p=91283"},"modified":"2018-05-06T08:10:19","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T19:33:37","slug":"smith-wesson-model-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/smith-wesson-model-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Smith &amp; Wesson Resurrects Model 19: &#8216;It\u2019s your dad\u2019s gun, but with better engineering&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_91284\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Smith-4.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"smith-wesson-model-19\" title=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Resurrects Model 19: 'It\u2019s your dad\u2019s gun, but with better engineering'\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-91284\" title=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Resurrects Model 19: 'It\u2019s your dad\u2019s gun, but with better engineering'\" class=\"size-large wp-image-91284\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Smith-4-1024x743.jpg\" alt=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Resurrects Model 19: 'It\u2019s your dad\u2019s gun, but with better engineering'\" width=\"1024\" height=\"743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Smith-4-1024x743.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Smith-4-150x109.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Smith-4-400x290.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Smith-4-768x557.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Smith-4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-91284\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The classic law enforcement favorite is back!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Smith &amp; Wesson\u2019s iconic Model 19 is back, and it looks like it could be better than ever.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s been nearly two decades since the company stopped producing the 357 Magnum revolver, but they\u2019ve responded to customer demand and made some improvements on the old design.<\/p>\n<p>Company reps told us at this year\u2019s NRA Annual Meetings &amp; Exhibits that the 2018 model features a ball detent cylinder lockup, which allows for easier cylinder rotation when shooting double action. The gun also has a sleeved barrel, which provides straighter sight alignment and enhances accuracy.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_91288\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Smith-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"smith-wesson-model-19\" title=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Resurrects Model 19: 'It\u2019s your dad\u2019s gun, but with better engineering'\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-91288\" title=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Resurrects Model 19: 'It\u2019s your dad\u2019s gun, but with better engineering'\" class=\"size-large wp-image-91288\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Smith-1-1024x712.jpg\" alt=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Resurrects Model 19: 'It\u2019s your dad\u2019s gun, but with better engineering'\" width=\"1024\" height=\"712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Smith-1-1024x712.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Smith-1-150x104.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Smith-1-400x278.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Smith-1-768x534.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Smith-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-91288\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Two of the gun\u2019s new improvements can be seen here: the detent cylinder lockup and the sleeved barrel.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_91285\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Smith-5.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"smith-wesson-model-19\" title=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Resurrects Model 19: 'It\u2019s your dad\u2019s gun, but with better engineering'\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-91285\" title=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Resurrects Model 19: 'It\u2019s your dad\u2019s gun, but with better engineering'\" class=\"size-large wp-image-91285\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Smith-5-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Resurrects Model 19: 'It\u2019s your dad\u2019s gun, but with better engineering'\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Smith-5-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Smith-5-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Smith-5-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Smith-5-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Smith-5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-91285\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The rear sight is adjustable and the hammer features aggressive checkering.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The gun weighs in at a solid 37.2oz and includes walnut grips, a 4.25\u2033 barrel, a black adjustable rear sight, and a red ramp front sight. Smith aficionados will also recognize the classic cylinder release thumb piece. The polished blued finish looks great, and the trigger feels even better.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_91287\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Smith-3.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"smith-wesson-model-19\" title=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Resurrects Model 19: 'It\u2019s your dad\u2019s gun, but with better engineering'\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-91287\" title=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Resurrects Model 19: 'It\u2019s your dad\u2019s gun, but with better engineering'\" class=\"size-large wp-image-91287\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Smith-3-1024x735.jpg\" alt=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Resurrects Model 19: 'It\u2019s your dad\u2019s gun, but with better engineering'\" width=\"1024\" height=\"735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Smith-3-1024x735.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Smith-3-150x108.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Smith-3-400x287.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Smith-3-768x551.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Smith-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-91287\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The revolver holds six rounds of magnum stopping power. The thumb piece is also a nice touch.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s Dad\u2019s gun, just with new engineering,\u201d they told us at the Smith &amp; Wesson booth.<\/p>\n<h2>SEE ALSO:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/performance-center-t-c-lrr\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"smith-wesson-model-19\" title=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Resurrects Model 19: 'It\u2019s your dad\u2019s gun, but with better engineering'\">WOW! New Performance Center T\/C Long Range Chassis Rifle<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>The company is also offering a version of the Model 19 from its Performance Center. The Performance Center Model 19 Carry Comp shortens the barrel to 3 inches and adds ports for recoil management. The gun also features a tritium front night sight, a trigger overtravel stop, and a Performance Center tuned action for a smooth double-action and light single action trigger pull.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_91286\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Smith-2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"smith-wesson-model-19\" title=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Resurrects Model 19: 'It\u2019s your dad\u2019s gun, but with better engineering'\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-91286\" title=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Resurrects Model 19: 'It\u2019s your dad\u2019s gun, but with better engineering'\" class=\"size-large wp-image-91286\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Smith-2-1024x789.jpg\" alt=\"Smith &amp; Wesson Resurrects Model 19: 'It\u2019s your dad\u2019s gun, but with better engineering'\" width=\"1024\" height=\"789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Smith-2-1024x789.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Smith-2-150x116.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Smith-2-389x300.jpg 389w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Smith-2-768x592.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Smith-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-91286\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Performance Center version shrinks the Classic Model 19 with concealed carry in mind.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The shorter boot grip combined with the 3-inch barrel makes the Model 19 ideal for concealed carry, and the 357 Magnum chambering can handle any trouble that might come your way.<\/p>\n<p>The suggested retail price for the Classic Model 19 is $826, and the Performance Center model runs above a grand at $1026.\u00a0 You\u2019ll be able to find them for a bit less here on GunsAmerica once they begin shipping.\u00a0 For more information visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smith-wesson.com\/\" campaign=\"SmithWessonModel19NRA2018\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">Smith-Wesson.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">***<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search\/Category\/644\/Guns\/Pistols\/Smith-Wesson-Revolvers.htm\" campaign=\"Model19NRAAM\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">Buy a Model 19 on GunsAmerica<\/a>***<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Smith &amp; Wesson\u2019s iconic Model 19 is back, and it looks like it could be better than ever.  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