M-19

The Smith & Wesson Model 19 is a .357 Magnum revolver designed in 1957 by Smith & Wesson. It was designed to improve previously designed .357 Magnum pistols by making it smaller and lighter.

Battlefield Vietnam
In Battlefield Vietnam, the M-19 is the standard pistol issued to the MACV - Studies and Observations Group. It has a 6-round capacity, medium recoil, high damage, a medium rate of fire and low accuracy. It is the most powerful pistol in the game, requiring 2-3 shots to kill, or a single head shot. Unlike the TT-33 or M1911, it can be much more reliable, as it has higher accuracy, lower recoil and much higher damage. Sometimes, it can even best semi-automatic or automatic weapons in close quarters. It's still a poor choice for medium to long range combat, as it still has a considerable amount of recoil and low accuracy.