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I bought my Model 19-5 around mid 1982. According to Roy it shipped from S&W around late 1980.
There was no internet then. I was afraid of leading so I only shot jacketed bullets. Most of my reloads were 110 grain or 125 grain JHPs from either Hornady or Sierra. I tended towards maximum loads of either W296 or Hercules 2400 powder. The same loads out of a friend's 2" Smith would clear an indoor range out immediately. Great big fireball from a short barrel.
Today I mostly shoot cast bullets. Same revolver, the nickel plating is gone under the top strap but otherwise zero damage.
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