Comparing the original "Classic" with the New "Classic."
Original video with the old Model 19-3: youtube.com/watch?v=KtHYFCaO3xg
Previous video with the new "Classic" Model 19: youtube.com/watch?v=Lr5wZQHky3s
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There have been 49 comments on this video from Thursday, August 1st, 2019 to Tuesday, September 17th, 2019. Comments have been closed on this video, "S W Model 19 Classic Vs Original".

Comment on: Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 by TAC ATV Let me get this straight...even if something is better if it isn't the same as the old one it's no good....got it

Comment on: Friday, August 30th, 2019 by CHRISTOPHER LEHMAN I have owned a Model 19-3, 6-inch barrel, nickel finish. It's a beauty, has a serious single action hair trigger, very accurate. Would never get rid of it, for any price.

Comment on: Thursday, August 29th, 2019 by OPERATOR 9 key lock hole = HILARY HOLE

Comment on: Wednesday, August 21st, 2019 by JUSTIN GAMMON I'd pay $1,900 for an exact replica in a heartbeat.

Comment on: Wednesday, August 21st, 2019 by TRUCKER PETE Agree 100%. S&W should've replicated the 19 to spec or not all. That said, I'd buy the new classic had they left off the PC lock. That ruins all their new revolvers for me. I'd rather save for longer for the original.

Comment on: Monday, August 19th, 2019 by CULT OF MALGUS love S&W revolvers. Carry a 64 daily :)

Comment on: Thursday, August 15th, 2019 by DAVID LA FABER I'm definitely old school when it comes to my Smiths. Would buy an old model 19-3 any day (considering the price is comparable) over a new "Classic." I don't care for the sleeved barrel design, integrated lock mechanism and the lack of hammer mounted firing pin of the reintroduced model. It just doesn't have the classy feel/sleekness of the old gun. Remember: There's nothing a little bit of heaven and a .357 can't handle! Bill Jordan's baby...

Comment on: Thursday, August 15th, 2019 by SHANLIB I bought one in 1972. Sent it back to the factory b/c it wouldn't eject, even .38's. I had to press the ejector rod against the bench to get the empties out. Came back with the problem not fixed. It was beautiful, especially the goncalo alves grips. Very accurate with a great trigger. I sold it in 1976. I don't know if the ejector problem ever got fixed.

Comment on: Wednesday, August 14th, 2019 by KDD0063 That new wood is some of the ugliest wood I've seen

Comment on: Tuesday, August 13th, 2019 by KEVIN WHITE I carried a Model 19 for years as a law enforcement officer. That requires thousands of rounds of .357 ammunition. Never had an issue. I think the criticism about the forcing cone is overstated.

Comment on: Monday, August 12th, 2019 by DAT BOI I can't stand modern Smith handguns. They all have needless safteys. Like the manual saftey on the m&p 2.0

Comment on: Monday, August 12th, 2019 by HAKAN ENG L A LAMA BEN ANA Aq konumasan da sadece at yapsan ne gzel olacak...

Comment on: Sunday, August 11th, 2019 by JOE SCHULTZ This was the first handgun I ever shot. I was 16 I think it was so cool I felt like this biggest badass in the world holding that thing.i would do yard work and alike with my buddy for his dad and this was how we got paid at the end of the day he would hand us this revolver and a box some of 38s and say have at it boys lol the first time he loaded it with a 357 in the middle somewhere as a surprise I hated it lol like a ringing through my hands like a baseball bat. I was hooked, got my first gun 2 years later when I turned 18 havent looked back. Seeing this video on my home page brought a smile to my face

Comment on: Sunday, August 11th, 2019 by DEATHOFTHESHADOWS The Ballad of Buster Scruggs. What kind of revolver was that? I have seen your explanation on revolvers.

Comment on: Saturday, August 10th, 2019 by HOTTLIMITED Ive got a Colt Python 357 mag 4 that I purchased in the eighties and love it.

Comment on: Saturday, August 10th, 2019 by NNATHANAEL 11 S Ele no tem medo da bala recoxitiar nele?

Comment on: Friday, August 9th, 2019 by GEDDYLEEFAN Jigen Daisuke would be happy to see this video

Comment on: Friday, August 9th, 2019 by STEFAN SHARAK Frank Reynolds gun.

Comment on: Thursday, August 8th, 2019 by GARY KING If they were around the same money, I would go with the original. Awesome guns tho.

Comment on: Thursday, August 8th, 2019 by BEN MAURER How many yards away is the gong?

Comment on: Wednesday, August 7th, 2019 by HARRY CALLAHAN The new Smith and Wesson revolvers suck! Quality has declined. MIM parts no thanks. And that Hillary Hole has to go!

Comment on: Wednesday, August 7th, 2019 by LARRY Sitting here with my 19-5 while I watch this vid. 2 1/2 in bbl ,nickel plated. I remember when I went to gun shop with my dad when he bought it. I will never get rid of it , best handgun ever.

Comment on: Wednesday, August 7th, 2019 by ROGER DAVIS I like both the old Smiths and new. I kind of prefer the new ones because that supports the factory. This day and age I believe we to support them. I also like the modern metallurgy and mim parts not to mention the quality of modern CNC machining.

Comment on: Wednesday, August 7th, 2019 by GWIDWOCK I have the model 19-3 in all barrel lengths in blue. One 19-4 4" nickle and all of them are like new condition. It is an iconic piece of machinery. I just love 'em. Thanks for the video. I'm not crazy about the new ones with MIM parts and shrouded barrels. Go to gun auctions and get the real thing.

Comment on: Wednesday, August 7th, 2019 by MISHAWAKA POST Fist bumps , high fives/pats on the back , extra thumbs up Pets , treats and tummy rubs.

Comment on: Tuesday, August 6th, 2019 by VICTOR STELLA You know that conjugating verbs confuses most of your audience and labels you a dinosaur, but Im glad that do did done it.

Comment on: Tuesday, August 6th, 2019 by VICTOR STELLA The reasons someone buys a new revolver today are much different from the reasons we bought them in the twentieth century. New shooters buy them for the novelty and the experience they offer. Even if new shooters appreciate the romantic and historical ties to them that people who learned to shoot with them have, there are not enough true classics for sale, especially at affordable prices. So the faux classic versions may be an insult to many lovers of these wonderful revolvers, but they are the only practical option for many of us. I give S&W praise for producing a quality gun at a fair price in todays market. And I truly appreciate that it is blued.

Comment on: Tuesday, August 6th, 2019 by EKAJEHT The only reason you wouldnt buy one is because you are an old fart that knows quality and class. From one old fart to another,,,,keep up the good work on your very informative videos.

Comment on: Tuesday, August 6th, 2019 by GENERIC USER I swear all these guns are at least 9000 times louder and scarier than I expect them to be

Comment on: Tuesday, August 6th, 2019 by WONDERDEAN Have a 19 - 2 which I bought back in the early 70s. Changed out the grips back then because the cylinder release was taking out my thumb . Replace them with Pachmayr grips. What makes this gun so nice isnt that its old but rather that its more detailed it its manufacturing. Its not that they dont do that today its that it was the rule more so than the exception.

Comment on: Tuesday, August 6th, 2019 by DAVID YOHO *The main difference between the new and old is the old can roll an oinker and the new cannot*

Comment on: Monday, August 5th, 2019 by GAMEROFTHEYEAR1000 The day this man dies is the day we lose a legend.

Comment on: Monday, August 5th, 2019 by JACOB HIGLEY Review the bergara b14 hmr in 6.5 creedmoor

Comment on: Monday, August 5th, 2019 by JAMES RAMSEY Love a 357 I carry a Taurus 357 2 in barrel everyday. Also have a 357 Taurus Brazil 6 in barrel. Great knock down power

Comment on: Monday, August 5th, 2019 by DOUG If you buy a gun with a trigger lock or qr code on it shame on you!

Comment on: Monday, August 5th, 2019 by THEFALLINOFFICER971 If given a choice, I would still choose the early 70's over the 2018. I truly love the thicker hand grips on the older Smith's. Just my preference....

Comment on: Monday, August 5th, 2019 by SORDELLO51 I love the classic S&W revolvers. The fact that I only own 3 proves I am not a collector. I have rebuilt a few more. My favorites are the 686, model 17, and the model 15 in that order. The k22 was made in 1948 and is my favorite target handgun. The 15 was made in 58 and is a very good 38spl. Rarely gets out of the safe. Perfect condition! My absolute favorite carry gun in the back country is the 686 6". I spend weeks a year in very remote locations.

Comment on: Monday, August 5th, 2019 by MULTIMAGNUM62 I know, this will never be read, due to your volume, of replies! I had, original, model 19, combat magnum, Many moons ago. I got a dead, load, stuck , between shots. It took force, to , beat cartridge out!!! I never could trust, that revolver again! Before that issue, Nail driver, trust my life on it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!! One bad cheap, cartridge, most likely, old, .38, scared me from my best revolver. Went to model 29, bargain, however, need not stop elephant, daily basis? Price of shells, you know, 6 shots? I adjusted friend. My model 19, was passed, many moons ago, Somerset gun show. Maybe weak auto, better, for normal folks??? When back, gun show, Somerset, Ky. again, please allow me to say hello sir? I take my poor 9MM, 17 rounds, and , may not stop an elephant. I , sir, am sure however, LOL, in 17+1 rounds, I can not help, but, say hello?? I can bring the Mac out, LOL. Peace, john.

Comment on: Monday, August 5th, 2019 by THE HONEY BADGER Beautiful wood handles! The darker glossy wood one is my favorite. Walnut?

Comment on: Sunday, August 4th, 2019 by DVS1145 Classic is simply a marketing term that is employed to draw in those that are wanting a old school revolver . Those buyers are likely young and dont have the knowledge or experience to know the differences. Perhaps the buyers feel that these classic revolvers will have future collector value. I think that videos like this will educate those that have taken the time to view them.

Comment on: Sunday, August 4th, 2019 by SCOTT C The originals are so sweet!

Comment on: Sunday, August 4th, 2019 by DAVID BLISS Spot on sir, spot on. Im with you on calling the This a classic I have a 19-3 almost identical to the one you have. I wouldnt trade it for 5 of of these new ones.

Comment on: Sunday, August 4th, 2019 by DAVID BENNETT My favorite S&W 357 is the Model 28. A really rare oldie but certainly a great shooter. I had one 35 years ago. I made the mistake of trading it for a Harley Davidson FLH Shovelhead.

Comment on: Sunday, August 4th, 2019 by KEN K M I M part? ?

Comment on: Sunday, August 4th, 2019 by FOOFOOLOTTO Is the new model 19 recessed? Looking at the video it looked like the old was recessed and the newer one was not. I watched the video while I was grilling and may have missed if that was mentioned.

Comment on: Sunday, August 4th, 2019 by CMONSTERZ I have one of these (new 19). It's actually a well made gun. I do like it. It is DEFINITELY a very pretty gun. That said, it lacks the pure beauty of the original. The bluing is different (I think that some of this is that the polish isn't quite as good underneath the bluing). I would like to not have the key lock hole. That said, I got over that blemish a very long time ago. As for MIM parts, Smith has used them for a very long time (as have other manufacturers). I've never broken one and I've been shooting for decades.

Comment on: Sunday, August 4th, 2019 by JAMES WHEATLEY Hey hickok45 have you not fired a martini yet ?

Comment on: Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 by SPIDER JERUSALEM Jigen Daisuke Approves this.

Comment on: Thursday, August 1st, 2019 by HICKOK45 Again, if you are confused about the NRA plug, you've missed some recent videos that explain it. See "NRA Announcement," "Shooting the Breeze # 37," and "Shooting the Breeze #38." If you missed all these recent videos and feel a deep need to TROLL and HATE, have at it. Getting a little attention can be addictive. :-)