Smith & Wesson Model 619 & 620

The Smith & Wesson models 619 & 620 are 7 shot revolvers introduced by the company in 2005. The 619 has fixed rear sights while the 620 comes with adjustable rear sights and a different handgrip. They are very similar and often mistaken for members of the 686 family.[1]

Smith & Wesson Models 619 & 620
TypeRevolver
Place of originUnited States
Production history
ManufacturerSmith & Wesson
Specifications
Mass37.9oz
Length9​1⁄2"
Barrel length4" (102mm)
Cartridge
ActionDouble action
Feed system7 round cylinder
Sights
  • Fixed rear sights (619)
  • Adjustable rear open sights (620)

In actuality they are descendants of S&W's model 65 & 66. The 65 & 66 models were discontinued and the 619 & 620 filled their place as the next generation. They were updated to current S&W standards with the addition of a key lock safety as well as 7 round cylinders. The K-Frame of the 65 & 66 was replaced with the newer reinforced L-Frame.[1]

620 vs 686P
Smith & Wesson model 620 (top) compared to model 686P (bottom)

These handguns share many common traits but are easily distinguished by key differences. Both models are based on the Smith & Wesson L-Frame and are available in 4" barrels with 7 shot capacity. The 686 features a full-underlug barrel made of one piece whereas the 620 sports a half-lug and two piece barrel.[2] The 620 weighs in at 37.9oz, just a hair lighter than the 686's 38oz. The lighter model also shaves 1/8" off of the 686's 9​5⁄8" overall length.[3]

References
  1. Supica, Jim; Nahas, Richard (2007). Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson. Iola, Wisconsin: F+W Media, Inc. p. 252. ISBN 0-89689-293-X.
  2. GunBlast.com
  3. S&W's Seven-Shot Medium-Frame Revolvers Archived 2009-06-05 at the Wayback Machine
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