Model 19 Revolver - We have covered the history of the .357 Magnum cartridge many times. It all started with the .38 Special cartridge. The .38 Special is an accurate and well balanced cartridge.

Improvements in powder and bullet technology increased the power of .38 Special loads. The special casing was lengthened to prevent the cartridge from jamming in the .38 Special and the .357 Magnum was created.

Model 19 Revolver

Model 19 Revolver

The original .357 Magnum was a heavy frame revolver similar to the modern Smith and Wesson .27 or .627. Although effective and accurate, it was heavy for everyday wear.

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Smith and Wesson was the primary force in the police market from the 1940s through the automatic handgun era.

During the 1950s, they released a number of attractive revolvers, including the Highway Patrolman and Combat Magnum.

The Combat Magnum had the same reliable action as the Model 10, but added an excellent high sight, adjustable rear sights, a graduated front sight, a heavy underbarrel, and a manual cocking handle.

It was similar to the .38 Combat Masterpiece, but it also improved on this pistol. The Combat Magnum is much lighter and faster to handle than the large frame Magnum pistols.

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While the blowback was there, the motto of the day was not a series of bullets, but a single well-placed shot. Magnum removed all doubts about efficiency in a service pistol.

The accepted program at the time was to fire 20 rounds of .38 Special per Magnum round. Worked well.

Police qualifications were held at 50 yards, and many officers shot at a longer range. The problem with long-term use was the heavy wear of small parts.

Model 19 Revolver

The L-Frame, a heavier pistol about the same size as the K-Frame Combat Magnum grip, was introduced near the end of the handgun service period.

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Top to bottom: Traditions 357 Magnum Liberty, Colt Python and Combat Magnum. The Combat Magnum is just the right size for most uses.

Smith and Wesson recently reintroduced the Model 19. The K-frame longevity issues with heavy loads have been properly addressed.

The new pistol has a 4.25-inch barrel, which is an additional quarter of an inch to sell the pistol in Canada. Smith and Wesson calls the new gun a Classic, which is testament to its role in the Classic line of handguns.

The lock, hammer and trigger are metal injection molding or MIM material. MIM may not be really hardened, but it has the look and the finish.

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The hand pass is lower, and with modern CNC machines, tolerances are good. The firing pin is no longer attached to the hammer, but to the frame.

It's not a transfer bar system, but it's a good system for dealing with Magnum recoil. The action is shorter than the Combat Magnum which went out of production in 1999.

Pre-war (pre-1946) revolvers had a longer action. Although smooth, it is not quite as suitable for rapid double-action shooting as the more modern revolvers that entered production in 1946 and continue with modifications today.

Model 19 Revolver

While my original Stainless Steel Combat Magnum is very smooth, it has been in use for over 30 years and has required a certain amount of polishing.

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By the same token, the modern Combat Magnum is at least comparable to any K-Frame action that Smith and Wesson has offered.

The barrel is no longer a solid block of steel, but a barrel with a heavy casing. The ejection rod no longer locks the barrel but locks into a notch on the frame.

This ball stop provides good rigidity when the gun is locked and ready to fire. This system is reminiscent of the original Triple Lock pistol, a pistol known for its accuracy, but then locked in three places.

The trigger face is very smooth and the edges are chamfered. It is practically a custom job. Pulling the double-action trigger is very smooth at a gentle twist of 10 pounds and a few fractions.

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After months of use, the single action pressure is just under four pounds, perfect for most uses. The new walnut grips fit most hands better than the older Magna types.

The gun handles double fire well. This makes a reliable defense and outdoor handgun. The SIG Sauer Elite .38 is a good choice of ammunition for long-term use.

Using a 125-grain FMJ bullet, this load is exceptionally clean ammo. The combustion of the powder is as complete as possible and leaves little ash powder.

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The FMJ bullet does not deposit lead shavings in the bore. SIG Sauer also offers a 125-grain FMJ chambered in .357 Magnum. This makes downloading an excellent economic exercise.

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The 125-grain drill fires to the same point of impact as the 125-grain V-Crown, which is an important feature in practice ammunition.

I also tested the new 19 extensively with the Hornady XTP loaded. Tough, accurate and reliable, it's an outstanding choice for everyday magnum use.

Firing from a hard bench and taking advantage of every advantage for accuracy, I fired several five-shot groups at 25 yards.

Hornady offers a 125-grain, top-loading XTP trigger as a common magnum load. Hornady Critical Defense, below, is a purpose-built defensive load.

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This pistol has a rubber grip and is offered with a 2.75-inch barrel in addition to a standard 4.25-inch barrel.

Have you fired the new Smith and Wesson Classic Combat Magnum? Tell us what you think in the comments section below!

About the Author: Wilborn Roberts When Wilborn Roberts was a young peace officer, he adopted his current pen name at the suggestion of his superior, as some buyers were concerned about what he would write. It was also adopted out of respect for the families of victims and criminals. The moniker is the same and the guy is still an outspoken advocate of using enough of a gun for the job.

Model 19 Revolver

He has been on a well-known hate group hit list, traveled a dozen countries and written on many topics, including the investigation of hate crimes and the adoption of the rotary carbine. He graduated second in his class with a degree in Police Sciences. It took him 20 years to work his way up from first lieutenant to sergeant and he calls it what he sees.

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