Considering a Model 10 Smith & Wesson

[krupparms]

+1 For the S&W model 10! Everyone ought to have at least 1!

 

[shep854]

When the S&W bug bites, it bites HARD! Check out the Smith & Wesson Forum:
http://smith-wessonforum.com/forum.php

A couple of videos featuring Model 10s (or Military & Police, as they used to be called)
"FBI Training Video--Fundamentals of Double-Action Revolver Shooting" From 1960-ish
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmdsZXV4Hh0

A 1936 film of LASD officers exhibition shooting and training--some of the techniques look surprisingly modern!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDP8BRSEjrA

 

[Jaymo]

The shooter in the start of the film appears to have been left handed/cross eye dominant. He's shooting LH and canting the revolver to the right, while apparently sighting with his right eye.
He's also one helluva shot.

 

[shep854]

There's NO WAY I'd want to be anywhere around some of those stunts!

 

[Jaymo]

Not even behind the trigger.

 

[shep854]

Got that right! ESPECIALLY behind the trigger!

 

[evan price]

Agreed. If this is going to be a range gun, I'd opt for adjustable sights. IMO, fixed sights are ok for a carry gun, in which case, I'd also prefer something with a 3" or less barrel.

Yeah, but...load it up with some 38 special 158-grain lead SWCs running in the 750-800 fps range, and you'll never need to adjust those sights, they will hit right where you point it everytime.

 

[Gun Master]

LASD Video

Give that man a cigar, and I'll give him a hair lip ! I'll be pulling the trigger. I pass on holding the target .

 

[ka4pxk]

Yeah, but...load it up with some 38 special 158-grain lead SWCs running in the 750-800 fps range, and you'll never need to adjust those sights, they will hit right where you point it everytime.

I love that load, and for my SAA 45 255 gr RNFP, both shoot right to point of aim or point, the 158 is a great load in most Model 10s and copies and beat the tar out of RN for small game and 2 legged varmints, if that terrible need ever happens.