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Sincerely,

Hobie

That's a beauty, rob. With the right ammo, and carried in a good strongside belt holster, there is likely no faster or more effective personal defense weapon than a 2 1/2 inch Model 19. I sure do like mine.

BTW, they's a feller out in Arizonga somewheres who kin make a dandy holster fer that li'l gun.

and was my favorite sixgun in those days. In 1971 I had to sell it to pay tuition when I went back to school. Last year, I bought this one as my repentance. It was made in 1966 and is a suitable replacement. Sometimes we do get to go back and do it over.

I have to confess to not owning a Model 19 until about 14-15 years ago.

I to had a Model 686 I purchased new. That was 31 years ago. I had just started a new job as a local police officer. A year later, I left the police department and being strapped for cash, sold it.

I always said I would replace the 686 ane finally scored a dandy 686-1 a few years back. I owned many other S&W 357's through the years, but never a 19. Then I decided to try IDPA with a revolver. I found a like new 19-5 for $250 and it came home with me. Neither of those guns are going anywhere soon.

I see you also got an added bonus, those Herretts seem to fit my hand to a tee.

Murphy

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