I let a model 10 get away...

[adcoch1]

So the other day I was hanging out with my buddy's boys, 12 and 15, and my 10 yr old son, talking guns. Turned into a show and tell, with all the handguns out of the safe. I was teaching them about the difference between action designs, when the 15 yr old (almost 16) picked up my 6" model 10-5 and says " now this is what a revolver should look like!" He's practically drooling over it, so I show him how nice the trigger is, and he wistfully says, "I need a s&w in my life..." It hit me that he was experiencing the same reaction I had to a model 29 that became my first revolver when I was 18.
He asked how much it was worth, and where to get one. I told him that even with the minor cosmetic issues it was about $500 bucks. He visibly deflated, and I told him I'd sell it to him for the $300 I paid for it 5 years ago. He got super excited, talked it over with his dad, and gave me the cash a few days later.
His dad took him out yesterday to shoot it and the boy is hooked forever. I will miss the old 6", but we have another s&w addict in the fold. Gonna hook him up with some dies and help him get started loading and casting for the old model 10.

 

[JCooperfan1911]

I personally would have gifted the young man that revolver. Could of been a great opportunity to sew a seed in that youth for preservation of the 2nd.

 

[adcoch1]

I personally would have gifted the young man that revolver. Could of been a great opportunity to sew a seed in that youth for preservation of the 2nd.

I would have, but his dad thought he should buy his first gun. I get your point though, and I almost did, except knowing his dad's opinion. Our families are close, and even selling it to him was seen as a gift.

 

[CoalCrackerAl]

Awesome story. You made that young mans day.

 

[adcoch1]

Awesome story. You made that young mans day.

I'm as excited as he is to teach him reloading. I got to teach his dad and his uncle in the last few years, now the boys are getting interested too...

 

[ms6852]

Karma will reward you for your good deed, way to go.

 

[amprecon]

The S&W Model 10 is a quintessential American revolver.

 

[adcoch1]

The S&W Model 10 is a quintessential American revolver.

I have a 4" too, so I'm not going without, just great to see such joy in the eyes of a young man.

 

[Pat Riot]

Most Excellent! You did good @adcoch1

In my experience lately young men aren’t very interested in revolvers these days. Good to see not every kid wants to shoot tricked out semiautos.

 

[LeftyRed]

So the other day I was hanging out with my buddy's boys, 12 and 15, and my 10 yr old son, talking guns. Turned into a show and tell, with all the handguns out of the safe. I was teaching them about the difference between action designs, when the 15 yr old (almost 16) picked up my 6" model 10-5 and says " now this is what a revolver should look like!" He's practically drooling over it, so I show him how nice the trigger is, and he wistfully says, "I need a s&w in my life..." It hit me that he was experiencing the same reaction I had to a model 29 that became my first revolver when I was 18.
He asked how much it was worth, and where to get one. I told him that even with the minor cosmetic issues it was about $500 bucks. He visibly deflated, and I told him I'd sell it to him for the $300 I paid for it 5 years ago. He got super excited, talked it over with his dad, and gave me the cash a few days later.
His dad took him out yesterday to shoot it and the boy is hooked forever. I will miss the old 6", but we have another s&w addict in the fold. Gonna hook him up with some dies and help him get started loading and casting for the old model 10.

Another innocent young man lead astray…….LOL
I have no problem “letting” good firearms good to young shooters to get them started. Had and old MK1 Ruger “gifted” to me by a good friend of the family that we had shared hunting cabins with for squirrel and deer camps. Another time had an old TC given to me in 44 mag that I learned to cast and reload. I also try to pay it forward.

 

[GeoDudeFlorida]

So the other day I was hanging out with my buddy's boys, 12 and 15, and my 10 yr old son, talking guns. Turned into a show and tell, with all the handguns out of the safe. I was teaching them about the difference between action designs, when the 15 yr old (almost 16) picked up my 6" model 10-5 and says " now this is what a revolver should look like!" He's practically drooling over it, so I show him how nice the trigger is, and he wistfully says, "I need a s&w in my life..." It hit me that he was experiencing the same reaction I had to a model 29 that became my first revolver when I was 18.
He asked how much it was worth, and where to get one. I told him that even with the minor cosmetic issues it was about $500 bucks. He visibly deflated, and I told him I'd sell it to him for the $300 I paid for it 5 years ago. He got super excited, talked it over with his dad, and gave me the cash a few days later.
His dad took him out yesterday to shoot it and the boy is hooked forever. I will miss the old 6", but we have another s&w addict in the fold. Gonna hook him up with some dies and help him get started loading and casting for the old model 10.

Well done, sir!

 

[wcwhitey]

Yes Well Done!

 

[BullRunBear]

What a generous thing to do. I like his father's thinking about having to buy his first gun. That revolver at that price will be in the boy's memory for life. Add in the gear to start reloading and you have probably created a lifelong enthusiast, maybe two of them because his younger brother may be infected as well. (Not to mention we know how addictive hand loading can be.)

Also, thanks for letting us know that a young man realized that revolvers are a tool of the cultured and refined.

Jeff

 

[Riomouse911]

I would have, but his dad thought he should buy his first gun. I get your point though, and I almost did, except knowing his dad's opinion. Our families are close, and even selling it to him was seen as a gift.

Excellent story and lesson. When you have to earn money, save and pay for something like that Model 10, to me it means a lot more than just getting it as a gift. He will remember all the effort that went into getting that gun as long as he has it.

Hmmm. Now that he has paid for the gun, after your lessons maybe gift him a single stage reloading kit or something similar for birthday/Christmas to help fuel the revolver fire a bit more?

Stay safe.

 

[GeoDudeFlorida]

When that kid’s our age he’ll be telling the youngsters around him, “I remember when a decent condition Model 10 was only $300!”

 

[adcoch1]

Excellent story and lesson. When you have to earn money, save and pay for something like that Model 10, to me it means a lot more than just getting it as a gift. He will remember all the effort that went into getting that gun as long as he has it.

Hmmm. Now that he has paid for the gun, after your lessons maybe gift him a single stage reloading kit or something similar for birthday/Christmas to help fuel the revolver fire a bit more?

Stay safe.

I may do that. His dad has an old single stage and I found him a Lee turret press too, so there is a bit of reloading stuff at his house. I am giving him a die set and some components. I think he's going to be hooked.

 

[Riomouse911]

I may do that. His dad has an old single stage and I found him a Lee turret press too, so there is a bit of reloading stuff at his house. I am giving him a die set and some components. I think he's going to be hooked.

Outstanding!

Keep us apprised of his progress as you walk him down the path and he learns the arts of reloading and shooting.

Stay safe.

 

[Archie]

Yes and Amen! A Smith & Wesson M10 revolver (hopefully with a pinned barrel) is indeed what a revolver should look like! And seeing he ended up with it is a good deed.
I do agree with his Dad; paying for the revolver (or car or clothes or stuff...) makes it more one's own.

I have more than a couple firearms. But having a K frame, .38 Hand Ejector Military and Police revolver always fits.

 

[defjon]

This is the way

 

[Mr. Mosin]

Yes. Everyone needs a 4" .38 Spl. Reliable, easy to use and maintain, and suitable for anything short of dangerous game and a handful of predators..

 

[adcoch1]

Yes and Amen! A Smith & Wesson M10 revolver (hopefully with a pinned barrel) is indeed what a revolver should look like! And seeing he ended up with it is a good deed.
I do agree with his Dad; paying for the revolver (or car or clothes or stuff...) makes it more one's own.

I have more than a couple firearms. But having a K frame, .38 Hand Ejector Military and Police revolver always fits.

Yep, tapered and pinned 6". It is a very nice shooter.

 

[nofendertom]

Just curious--- Is it legal to sell a pistol to a 15yr old in Centralia Washington?

 

[defjon]

Yes. Everyone needs a 4" .38 Spl. Reliable, easy to use and maintain, and suitable for anything short of dangerous game and a handful of predators..

And honestly, find where one failed against a predator given 158 gr hardcast loads, or a good hc wadcutter.

Very, very versatile especially with a four inch barrel and I think the kid got a six inch barrel?

 

[defjon]

https://www.ammoland.com/2022/02/38-special-effective-against-wyoming-grizzly-bear/#axzz7Kh5JOjUM

I thought about starting an original thread a few months back when I heard about this.

3 shots at about six feet, one dead griz.

I believe he was using off the shelf 158 grain flat point fmj that isn't exactly uncommon or hotly loaded.

Might've been a different story with a lrn or a hollow point type of round meant for self defense against humans -300lbs.

I think that the low recoil heavy for caliber flat point round is pretty versatile.

I think that model ten probably does 99 percent of anything a handgun needs to do.

 

[bannockburn]

adcoch1

A deed such as you performed is always worth doing!

Thanks for bringing another revolver enthusiast into the fold!