Smith & Wesson Model 19 Carry Comp PC
Smith & Wesson · Pistol · In Production · 2020
Also known as: Model 19 PC Carry Comp, Model 19 Carry Comp Performance Center, 19 Carry Comp
Overview
The Smith & Wesson Model 19 Carry Comp PC is a Performance Center-enhanced variant of the legendary Model 19 Combat Magnum, combining the classic K-frame .357 Magnum platform with modern defensive features optimized for concealed carry. Introduced in 2020, this revolver features a compact 3-inch ported barrel with Performance Center's Power Port compensator machined into the barrel to reduce muzzle rise and felt recoil when firing .357 Magnum ammunition, making rapid follow-up shots significantly easier. The most notable enhancement is the increased cylinder capacity-seven rounds instead of the traditional six-achieved through Performance Center's precision machining that maintains the original K-frame dimensions while adding an extra chamber. The revolver comes equipped with tritium night sights for low-light capability, a tuned Performance Center action for smoother trigger pull, custom synthetic grips optimized for concealment and recoil management, and a matte black finish. The porting system directs propellant gases upward through machined slots near the muzzle, counteracting the natural tendency of the barrel to rise under recoil.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 850 g (30.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 190 mm (7.48") |
| Barrel Length | 76 mm (2.99") |
| Height | 127 mm (5.00") |
| Width | 38 mm (1.50") |
| Sight Radius | 102 mm (4.02") |
| Firing Mechanism | Double Action Single Action |
| Trigger Type | Double Action Single Action |
| Trigger Pull | 42 N (9.4 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 7 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Rotary |
| Muzzle Velocity | 415 m/s (1362 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 697 J (514 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 45 m (49 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 457 mm (17.99") |
| Number of Grooves | 5 |
| Frame Material | Carbon Steel |
| Barrel Material | Carbon Steel |
| Finish | Matte Black |
Calibers
- .357 Magnum · primary — also known as .357 Mag, .357 S&W Magnum, 9x33mmR
- .38 Special — also known as .38 Spl, .38 S&W Special, 9x29mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Revolving Cylinder
- Safety mechanisms: Transfer Bar
- Features: K Frame, Adjustable Sights, Ported Barrel, Performance Center, 7 Shot Cylinder, Tritium Night Sights, Tuned Action, Custom Grips, Power Port Compensator
Base model
Production
Production years: 2020-present
Limited production through Smith & Wesson Performance Center. Exact numbers not disclosed.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
The Performance Center designation indicates this revolver has been enhanced by Smith & Wesson's custom shop with hand-fitted components, precision tuning, and specialized features not found on standard production models. The Power Port compensator is particularly effective with full-power .357 Magnum loads, reducing felt recoil and muzzle flip by approximately 30% compared to non-ported barrels. However, the porting does increase muzzle blast and flash, which can be disorienting in low-light conditions. The seven-shot cylinder is a significant capacity increase for a K-frame revolver, traditionally limited to six rounds. This was achieved through careful redesign of the cylinder while maintaining chamber wall thickness sufficient for .357 Magnum pressures. The 3-inch barrel length represents an optimal balance for concealed carry-long enough to achieve good velocity and sight radius, short enough to conceal easily. The tritium night sights are a major upgrade over traditional revolver sights, providing aim point visibility in darkness. The tuned action typically features a double-action pull in the 8-10 pound range and single-action pull around 3.5-4.5 pounds, smoother than standard production guns.
Background
The Carry Comp represents the Performance Center's answer to a question Bill Jordan never thought to ask: what if the Combat Magnum had seven shots instead of six, tamed magnum recoil with compensator ports, and came with night sights? It's the classic revolver reimagined for 21st-century defensive carry-proving there's still room to improve a 60-year-old design.