Defensive Handguns Forum - S & W 19-5 .357 Magnum

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Re: S & W 19-5 .357 Magnum
Reply #30 - Feb 10^th, 2010 at 8:59pm

I joined the PA State Police in 1978. The Model 19 that you showed photos of was their 75th Anniversary Commemorative Issue. It "came out" in 1980. Each enlisted member was allowed to purchase one.....you could get your badge number engraved on it. I "know" where there are two of them. Wink

The PSP carried Colt revolvers for 75+ years. They could not come to terms with Colt at the time of the anniversary....so they went with the S&W 19.

In 2005 they came out with a Berretta 96D Commemorative for their 100th Anniversary Gun. Roll Eyes

They were carrying Berrettas at the time.

Just a little PSP and gun trivia.

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Re: S & W 19-5 .357 Magnum
Reply #31 - Feb 10^th, 2010 at 9:37pm

Stingray wrote on Feb 10^th, 2010 at 8:59pm:

I joined the PA State Police in 1978. The Model 19 that you showed photos of was their 75th Anniversary Commemorative Issue. It "came out" in 1980. Each enlisted member was allowed to purchase one.....you could get your badge number engraved on it. I "know" where there are two of them. Wink

The PSP carried Colt revolvers for 75+ years. They could not come to terms with Colt at the time of the anniversary....so they went with the S&W 19.

In 2005 they came out with a Berretta 96D Commemorative for their 100th Anniversary Gun. Roll Eyes

They were carrying Berrettas at the time.

Just a little PSP and gun trivia.

Thanks for the info Stingray, and for your service as a PSP Officer. You guys have my utmost respect as LEO's! Glad you know where 2 of those are.....makes me feel good that they are in good hands!! Cool

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xXxplosive Senior Member Offline NRA Certified Firearms Instructor Posts: 485	Re: S & W 19-5 .357 Magnum Reply #32 - Feb 10^th, 2010 at 10:13pm Love that S&W Model 19......I have the 4" Bbl. and had the gun worked on by Austin Behlert when he was in NJ. Great Shooter...
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Re: S & W 19-5 .357 Magnum
Reply #33 - Feb 11^th, 2010 at 12:06pm

Hey Stingray, where ya been? Haven't heard from you for days! Wink

Thanks for the history. You law enforcement types are alright. Good job. I assumed you're retired now. Grin

Love those S & W's I have a collection of the model 19 that I have used in different capacities around the west. Still carry the 19-3 2.5 inch. Used to punch the 4 X 4 dead on at 10 yards. Not so good now. I just clip the edge on the first shot. Oh well, I guess I could defend myself if necessary. Cheesy

But then who wants to tackle an old man. Shocked

Some of those I caused to spend some time in the iron bar resorts are now getting out but they are as old or older then me so maybe no threat. Lips Sealed

Anyway this is about those S & W's. Thanks for sharing.
One old dog to another. Roll Eyes

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Re: S & W 19-5 .357 Magnum
Reply #34 - Feb 12^th, 2010 at 10:58pm

Hi O.C......nice to know that someone misses me!! Grin

I have been shoveling snow; riding snowmobiles and doing a little bullseye shooting....have to love those indoor ranges this time of year! You know; us retired guys have to keep busy. Smiley

Hard to surpass the look, feal and function of a good revolver like the S&W19

Stay safe.

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Crestliner Newbie Offline Proud Firearm Supporter Posts: 7 Western MA Gender:	Re: S & W 19-5 .357 Magnum Reply #35 - Mar 27^th, 2010 at 8:10am Here are a couple of my old stand-bys: S&W K-22 Combat Masterpiece, circa 1970. Colt Single Action Army, circa 1976. GP-100 & SP-101 which I shoot regularly at the range these days.
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Stingray Senior Member Offline Proud Firearm Supporter Posts: 229 Central Pennsylvania Gender:	Re: S & W 19-5 .357 Magnum Reply #36 - Mar 27^th, 2010 at 10:07am Crestliner: I really like the looks of the grips on the K 22. Who made them? Never mind....just saw your post under differant topic....I will be watching to see what answers you get!
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Finlander Newbie Offline Proud Firearm Supporter Posts: 1	Re: S & W 19-5 .357 Magnum Reply #37 - Apr 10^th, 2010 at 2:40pm Back in the 70's when I was a young Detroit P.O I sold a Colt Python for a Mdl -19 and never regreted it. I DO wish I had the Python now too.
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