Smith & Wesson · Pistol · In Production · 1957
| Weight (empty) | 1021 g (36.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 241 mm (9.49") |
| Barrel Length | 102 mm (4.02") |
| Height | 140 mm (5.51") |
| Width | 38 mm (1.50") |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Firing Mechanism | Double Action Single Action |
| Muzzle Velocity | 425 m/s (1394 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 732 J (540 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Frame Material | Carbon Steel |
Primary Caliber: .357 Magnum
The Smith & Wesson Model 19, known as the Combat Magnum, is a six-shot, double-action revolver built on the medium K-frame and chambered in .357 Magnum, representing one of the most influential and successful law enforcement revolvers ever produced. Developed in collaboration with legendary Border Patrol Inspector Bill Jordan and introduced in 1957 as the .357 Combat Magnum (designated Model 19 when Smith & Wesson adopted numerical model numbers that year), this revolver combined the power of th...
Country of Origin: United States
Designer: Bill Jordan