If the question is why these models were discontinued then the answer is "glock" and all the wonder 9's, plastic fantastic, and the change in mindsets of people whom felt the only way to survive a violent confrontation is by having 1000 rounds in the pistol.
You had me worried for a minute there.
I just checked the S&W on line catalog. Neither the Model 10 nor the Model 19 have been discontinued. They are both listed in the 'Classic' line.
It would be a sad day if S&W ever discontinued the Model 10, which has been made continuously in one form or another since 1899.
As I stated earlier, they are difficult to find right now because of panic buying.
^Well if it's that "minty", $650 isn't necessarily that overpriced, on the high side yes, but not too overpriced for a almost 60 year old "minty" no MIM, non-lock M10-5 there silicosys4.I know where a minty 10-5 is right now, no box but a solid 99%+ gun
It's on consignment at my local shop
overpriced, if you ask me, at $650
but that's what I needed to get in order to feel ok about parting with it.
All gone now!
The model 19 is my favorite SW model , Had a couple since the 1970s. They both get used frequently at the range, I know a couple of other guys that have model 19s too and no way will we sell them A classic that shoots phenomenally well and reliability and accuracy are second to none. So none of ours will be on the market!Been looking around for some and aint seeing any, Any body know why?