The Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose is a revolver made by Smith & Wesson.
History[]
The original Model 19 was introduced in 1957 by S&W. It was originally called the Combat Magnum and was designed for the popular .357 Magnum cartridge and for Law Enforcement. It ceased production in 1999, but began again in 2018.
Specifications[]
- Cartridge: .357 Magnum
- Capacity: 6 Rounds
- Barrel Length: 2.5", 4", 6"
- Fire Modes: Double Action
On Criminal Minds[]
Criminals[]
The following unsubs used 19 Snub Noses in their crimes.
- Season Five
- Wade Hatchett ("Solitary Man") - An abductor, and serial-turned-spree killer who committed suicide with a 19 Snub Nose.
- Billy Flynn ("Our Darkest Hour" and "The Longest Night") - A prolific serial rapist, robber, abductor, one-time cop killer, and serial-turned-spree killer who killed most of his victims with a 19 Snub Nose. Flynn also appeared in Season Six.
- Criminal Minds: Evolution
- Rory Gilcrest ("Just Getting Started") - A serial killer, mass murderer, one-time family annihilator, stalker, and abductor who held Chrissy Delaney at gunpoint with a 19 Snub Nose and later committed suicide with it. Delaney also attempted to do the same with it, but Rossi talks her down.
Real-World Criminals[]
- Thomas Hamilton - non Snub Nose
- Charles Whitman - non Snub Nose