The 4" nickel-plated Model 19 was a prestige law enforcement and civilian option — the Combat Magnum in its most visually striking traditional finish. Many senior officers and detectives carried nickel revolvers as status symbols in the 1960s and 1970s. Type: Revolver Action: Double-Action Caliber: 357 Magnum Capacity: 6 Year introduced: 1957, USA Weight: 36 oz Overall length: 9.5" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Service / Law Enforcement