The S&W Model 19 Combat Magnum was designed at the request of border patrol officer Bill Jordan who wanted a .357 Magnum revolver in the lighter K-frame rather than the heavy N-frame. The Model 19 became one of the most iconic American revolvers — the choice of FBI agents, Texas Rangers, and countless police officers. Reintroduced by S&W in 2018 after a decades-long discontinuation. Type: Revolver Action: Double-Action Caliber: .357 Magnum Capacity: 6 Year introduced: 1957, USA Weight: 36.5 oz Overall length: 9.6" Status: Active Intended use: law_enforcement, service, collecting, self_defense