New To S&W Revolvers,Now Would Like One More

[flyingtiger85]

I have had plenty of 22 revolvers,such as H&R,High Standard and ever Taurus but never one in 357/38 special.I really like the look's of the Model 10 in the pencil barrel style.It's on my watch and search list.Why?When you find something you like you just want more,human nature I guess!This is my model-66.

 

[Hondo 60]

The standard barrel S&W Model 10 is a classic beauty.
They're not hard to find.
Try gunbroker.com, or your local gun store.

It's the gun that made S&W.
Hundreds of thousands, maybe even millions, of Policemen & Police women have carried 'em.

 

[gbran]

I just brought home a new Smith (627) yesterday. I wanted it, but I really didn't need it. All I can say is; Get it if you like it.

 

[Driftwood Johnson]

Howdy

You just can't go wrong with a Model 10.

 

[J-Bar]

Don't be shocked if you run across a bull barreled Model 10. I like the additional weight.

 

[Tallball]

This is my "pre Model 10". It is 100 years old and still shoots fine. I paid less than $150 for it on Gunbroker.

 

[80Goat]

I remember the days when you could find good used police M10s for less than $150.

 

[bannockburn]

This is my pre-Model 10 M&P revolver. Not a Victory Model and it has no military acceptance marks; it was most likely used by a security guard at some factory or government installation during WWII.

 

[Driftwood Johnson]

I remember the days when you could find good used police M10s for less than $150.

Me too. I paid $125 for that Model 10-5 in my earlier photo about 15 years ago. I have always assumed it was a police trade in because of the hand stamped numbers above the trigger guard. I seem to recall it shipped in 1968.

 

[Coyote3855]

Flying Tiger, Be forewarned "one more" will only feed your craving for additional S&W's to add to your collection. I keep thinking the latest Smith I purchased will be my last, but threads like this one remind me that I do not have a Model 10 in the stable. Good luck in your search.

 

[Walkalong]

Now Would Like One More

We now the feeling well.

 

[evan price]

Smith & Wesson revolvers are like Lay's potato chips. "Betcha can't have just one!"

And that "one more" doesn't stop.

The day I got my C&R FFL and could get pre-1965 S&Ws shipped to my door...there's not a much more dangerous combo to your savings account than a C&R, a credit card, and Gunbroker on a good wi-fi connection.

My first love was Colts, but their prices got stupid lately and you can still find S&Ws for reasonable prices especially if you tolerate finishes that are not perfect.

 

[fireman 9731]

I love the model 10s.

I have a heavy barreled 10-8 and a standard(pencil) barreled 10-5.

I prefer the looks and durability of the heavy barrels, but appreciate the refinement of the standard barrels.

They are both excellent shooters.

 

[PJSprog]

Now I would like one more

Yeah, that's how it starts. Before you know it, you find yourself trying to explain to the wife why you need a larger gun safe.

I love the Model 10 look, but I have always preferred the bull barrel version myself. I have a M64, but need to add a M10 as well.

There are plenty of them out there. Go get one, flyingtiger85.

 

[JMACDONALD]

Looks to be a pencil 10-5 on Armslist in Reno right now.

 

[ArkieVol]

When you find something you like you just want more

Welcome to the addiction

 

[TanklessPro]

Yep, funny how revolvers can multiple without a mate.

 

[zoom6zoom]

Just one more? good luck with that.

 

[Taroman]

Used 10s are the way to go.
Check Bud's.
They get lots of trade in police model 10s.
May be well used cosmetically, but tight mechanically.
Here are 2 of my $265 ones from a couple years back:

And don't forget Model 64s, Model 10s in stainless.
A cheap one from Sportsmans Outdoors Superstore after a cleanup:

Then there's the DAO police guns, cheap, too:

 

[golden]

I prefer the bull barrel version

I have several K-frame revolvers and prefer the 4 inch model with the heavy (bull) barrel. It seems to be more steady for me.

My first duty gun was a 3 inch S&W model 13, basically a model 10 in .357 magnum. It had the 3 inch heavy barrel and round butt grip. It was easy to carry, but not as strong as my S&W 681 which is a fixed sight L-frame model. In .38 Special, the K-frame was ok, but we had some problems when we used the 125 grain jhp .357 magnum ammo. The forcing cone cracked.
It was fine with the 110 grain jhp though.

If I ever come across one, I will probably MAGNA PORT it.



Jim

 

[srtolly]

No such thing as "just one more". I got my first S&W revolver a few months ago, a model 28-2. Now there are many more on my list including the model 10.

 

[Reloadron]

You will never go wrong with a S&W Model 10. Over all the years I haven't a clue how many I bought and sold but never kept one for myself. That's OK as my sister has a real nice 4" I can borrow anytime.

When was the first of what became the Model 10 made? Somewhere around 1899? The Model 10 and its variants is just one of those great revolvers that has defied an end of production. Best of luck with the gun which I see you enjoying for many, many years.

Ron

 

[bigtubby]

Slow down there flyingtiger for you know not what you do!! "just one more" was how it started with me I am now a full blown addict. I gladly bring a sack lunch to work to save my $100 a week allowance for my gun fund. I am lucky enough to have a company truck that comes home with me another saving. It all goes to the next "one" there is no known cure and the pushers and enablers on these sites certainly don't help.

 

[Gun Master]

S&W Wheelies

Oh, yeah. I like it! I love it! I want more of it! (S&W)

 

[gotboostvr]

I'm gonna go against the grain.
The M10's are great, but Smith's Adjustable sights are just too good to pass up.
A M15 would be cool! Especially in a 6" barrel with Silhouette sights.

Although if you want something softer shooting, a 686 is great on the range, but a M27/28 would be like a Cadillac, very classy and comfortable.

A 3" M60 would make a handier packin' pistol than the M66 and would still be tolerable with magnum loads, and pretty fun with 38's. Compared to the alloy framed guns at least.

Something really different would be a 625. It's my favorite pistol that's not a M19! Definatley a range toy though. Although it would make a solid bedside gun.

Although if you want to stay with classic, fixed sighted guns... Look out for a M1917! The "M10 version" of the 625. Issued to troops in WWI, there's plenty on the surplus market and at decent prices. I had bid on a few M1917's and lost when I lucked into a good deal on a 625 locally and bit the bullet and paid a little more than a VG condition M1917 would have cost as the 625 was what I REALLY wanted.

I really like the 625, but I still want a M1917 to have around. I just might buy a beater and let my imagination and a gunsmith loose on it, but that's a whole different thread!