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gun_runner
Thinking of getting a SW 357 with a 4 inch barrel in the near future. I want a used one, blued. Anyway my question is this. What is the difference between a model 19-3, 19-4, 19-5, 19-6, and 586? Which if any is better than the other? Pinned barrel? good or bad?
Any suggestions would be great.
Thanks

Larry
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  • Hangfire
    Any of the models you mentioned are great guns. The m.19 is a K frame, and a 586 is an L frame[slightly larger,with an N frame being the largest for 357.eg M27-28]The-#'s represent slight mfg differences. For a shooter , don't concern yourself with pinned or not pinned,counterbored or not.Get one in good condition and have it checked out by a gunsmith....enjoy!

    Love them Pre-64's!!!!-Bob
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  • Contender Man
    Pinned barrels and counter bored cylinders are from an earlier era, as time passed the features were eliminated to reduce production costs. Purportedly the engineering change (dash) was such that the new would afford the same functionality at the lower production cost, or in some cases the early revolver was so over-built that it could scaled back.

    With all other things being equal, if I have the opportunity to by an earlier model revolver I will because it is my opinion that the weapon is as strong, if not stronger than later production.

    Lastly, there is frame size ... the larger the frame generally gives the shooter more manageability of the revolver. However, it is size and weight that is the real thing. Today you can have an L or N frame revolver that is made out of "wonder alloys" that weighs less than a smaller frame ... so other than how the frame fits the hand the weight is what keeps things manageable.

    If you only have time to do two things so-so, or one thing well ... do the one thing!
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  • gun_runner
    How about a 28-2 are they a good model?

    Larry
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  • gundoc19
    the -4 -5 -6 and so on designate engineering changes such as the change from right hand to left hand threads on the ejector rod....the elimination of the screw on the front of the trigger guard for the cylinder stop...ect...and if i was looking to buy one of these i still would go for the older pinned and recessed smith...not that it matters a whole lot but they designed it originally like that for a reason..(overbuilt).its a nice touch that isnt seen anymore
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  • CS8161
    The S&W model 27's and 28's are both excellent revolvers built on the N frame. They are very robust and will stand up to alot of full power magnun shooting. As always, check out any used gun you buy thoroughly. If you are not sure, have a gunsmith check it over.

    Chris8161
    Admit nothing, deny everything, demand proof!
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  • gun_runner
    quote:Originally posted by gundoc19
    the -4 -5 -6 and so on designate engineering changes such as the change from right hand to left hand threads on the ejector rod....the elimination of the screw on the front of the trigger guard for the cylinder stop...ect...and if i was looking to buy one of these i still would go for the older pinned and recessed smith...not that it matters a whole lot but they designed it originally like that for a reason..(overbuilt).its a nice touch that isnt seen anymore
    Which model is pinned and recessed. I to like the old ones. Which model do you recommend. I want the gun to be blued with a 4 inch barrel.

    Thanks

    Larry
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  • allechalley
    Don't overlook police trades, either, as most were generally carried more than fired and most of the time in the early days, it was .38 special that was training and duty rounds. It was considered over doing things in most jurisdictions to use the "over powerful" magnums.
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  • gun_runner
    quote:Originally posted by allechalley
    Don't overlook police trades, either, as most were generally carried more than fired and most of the time in the early days, it was .38 special that was training and duty rounds. It was considered over doing things in most jurisdictions to use the "over powerful" magnums.
    Where would you find them?

    Larry
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  • Contender Man
    GunBroker would be a good start. Also the other auction sites, gun shows and gun shops that do a fair amount of LE business with officers from smaller departments, ones that don't buy the officer's weapon, because most of the guys trade in to keep the out of pocket $$$ to a minimum.

    If you only have time to do two things so-so, or one thing well ... do the one thing!
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