Model 10s Are Fun! New Years Picture Thread

winchester1 · #1 12-31-2008, 08:03 AM

Just foolin' around with my toys this morning while the wife is at work, I realized how much fun model 10s are. They are a hoot to shoot and are still almost affordable to collect.
Thought I'd share a quick picture of my 3 10-5s, 2", 4", and 6" and my 10-6 4"
How about a New Years Model 10 picture thread, lets see 'em guys.
Happy New Year to All!

winchester1 · #2 12-31-2008, 08:03 AM

Just foolin' around with my toys this morning while the wife is at work, I realized how much fun model 10s are. They are a hoot to shoot and are still almost affordable to collect.
Thought I'd share a quick picture of my 3 10-5s, 2", 4", and 6" and my 10-6 4"
How about a New Years Model 10 picture thread, lets see 'em guys.
Happy New Year to All!

Wyatt Earp · #3 12-31-2008, 10:33 AM

Only one Model 10 in my safe. I haven't fired it yet. Normally I shoot what I buy ASAP, but this one was so nice that I have just let it be a safe queen. I know, I know, Model 10s are a dime a dozen. There's just something about this one.

Which means I probably need to buy a less pristine one to shoot.

semperfi71 · #4 12-31-2008, 11:07 AM

Happy New Year!

I really like my M10s and M & Ps. I consider them my "relaxed" Smith & Wessons. They shoot well, to point of aim, and have little recoil. They are great plinkers superseded only by a .22 for relaxation.

I have a 2 inch M10 as well but its waiting for pictures.

Gun 4 Fun · #5 12-31-2008, 11:20 AM

I use to pick them up from here and there for $125. Now I don't even own 1!! I think I'd really like to find a nice 5". Guess I'll have to keep looking. Those are some fine looking pieces of blued steel by the way!

vrichard · #6 12-31-2008, 11:34 AM

Here are a couple of mine.

s&wchad · #7 12-31-2008, 11:36 AM

I hope this one is OK. I think it's against federal law to discriminate because of age.

devilfrog1911 · #8 12-31-2008, 12:09 PM

Here's my 'well worn' 10-6. Great to carry, great to shoot, and looks good too.

deanodog · #9 12-31-2008, 12:21 PM

Good looking model 10s. I love those pencil barrels

km5wu · #10 12-31-2008, 12:23 PM

Here are my two:

10-5

10-7

Paul

Broker57 · #11 12-31-2008, 01:32 PM

Thanks Chad! I sold the twin to yours about five years ago when I first registered on this forum. Just when I thought that my leg had healed from kicking myself over and over in the ***** you had to go post that pic!

Sorry, no model 10 but I have a nice Model 64-3. Does that count?

MacGuffin · #12 12-31-2008, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by semperfi71:
Happy New Year!

I really like my M10s and M & Ps. I consider them my "relaxed" Smith & Wessons. They shoot well, to point of aim, and have little recoil. They are great plinkers superseded only by a .22 for relaxation.

I have a 2 inch M10 as well but its waiting for pictures.

Semperfi71 -

Those two M10s on top are spectacular! What condition! Where did you find such specimens? Or, have they been in the family for years? Thanks for posting a photo of great guns!

Semprer Fi, Devil Dog!

kennyb · #13 12-31-2008, 02:06 PM

i gave my 2"model 10 to my son for his 21st birthday...sighhhhh...and he won't give it back!i bought that gun new in the mid 70's for $90.00...
i dont see being an indian giver as being a serious character flaw

Bacon · #14 12-31-2008, 02:25 PM

Another 10-5. Finally got one a couple weeks ago and haven't had a chance to shoot it yet.

dewidmt · #15 12-31-2008, 03:47 PM

You can still find em' if ya look real hard! I found this one lonely in a case at a gunshow two weeks ago. She came home with me for $250! Mod 10 no-dash 4 screw. I still kick myself for sellin off my 3 inch HB a few years ago.

AJMBLAZER · #16 12-31-2008, 03:50 PM

Bacon, what sort of grips are those on your 10-5 snub?

proco · #17 12-31-2008, 03:51 PM

Nickel 5" 10-5

- Pat

Bullseye Smith · #18 12-31-2008, 03:52 PM

The 10 is a great gun, and will alway be a great gun.

bmcgilvray · #19 12-31-2008, 04:04 PM

Have lots of Model 10s and M&Ps. The Heavy Barrel is a sentimental favorite but I like the looks of the tapered barrel better. I can't discern much difference in shooting qualities between the two in 4-inch guise.

Erik F · #20 12-31-2008, 04:44 PM

10-5, 1967. Absolutely nothing unique about it, but I love shooting it.

I usually prefer target sights, but there's no arguing with this:

Bacon · #21 12-31-2008, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AJMBLAZER:
Bacon, what sort of grips are those on your 10-5 snub?

That's a good question but I haven't been able to identify the wood yet. I pulled them off and the unfinished wood is dark also. I am not a woodworker and can only guess. Maple?

ETA - I bought the revolver over the net from a dealer so I don't know who the previous owner was.

AJMBLAZER · #22 12-31-2008, 05:29 PM

Ah, guess I should have been more clear. I was asking about the configuration and size a bit more. My bad but thanks for the answer as it sounds like you didn't make them anyways.

Currently considering a smaller set of grips than the standard Magnas for my 10-8. The Missus finds even them too big for her hands.

turnerriver · #23 12-31-2008, 05:51 PM

4" M&P in a Brill holster.

2" with a Heiser high ride holster.

4" in a Myres holster.

Regards,turnerriver

winchester1 · #24 12-31-2008, 05:58 PM

Thanks guys for all the replies, some beauties out there.
Seems I'm not the only one with a fondness towards the old model 10.
Keep 'em coming and Happy New Year!

smith41mag · #25 12-31-2008, 06:15 PM

Here's my stainless model 10 2" stamped 64

pred · #26 12-31-2008, 06:47 PM

Does the old one from 1926 count too?
Peter.

Rigmover · #27 12-31-2008, 10:45 PM

Heres some of mine this one a 1948 Pre model 10 5" Barrel[IMG:left]

[/IMG] next one is a 1962 10-5 [IMG:left]

[/IMG]and a 1979 10-7 snubby with a set of Herretts Shooting Stars on it.[IMG:left]

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Stephen A. Camp · #28 12-31-2008, 11:17 PM

Hello. Yes, they are loads of fun as well as being most useful revolvers for my applications.
I favor them highly.

Best.

OIF2 · #29 12-31-2008, 11:27 PM

A nice M&P circa 1953:

10-5 shooter, refinished by Gene Williams:

Dragonfly · #30 01-01-2009, 07:13 AM

My 3" Model 10-10. Happy New Year everyone!

GF · #31 01-01-2009, 07:35 AM

Ah yes, a Mod 10 thread. Gotta' love 'em like plain chocolate ice cream. Here's a coupla' pre Mod 10's...

bnewc75 · #32 01-01-2009, 07:43 AM

I love countng by tens..... 10-5, 10-5, ........

doublesharp · #33 01-01-2009, 07:45 AM

How bout a 2 1/2" mod 10

And this mod 12 for the light work

gunnut44 · #34 01-01-2009, 07:53 AM

Here's a OLD one

gunnut44 · #35 01-01-2009, 07:56 AM

Here's one more from the other side!

BruceHMX · #36 01-01-2009, 09:49 AM

Here's the only Model 10 I have left. Not sure if it is a Model 10. 32 S&W Long Military & Police

Fun gun.

tgardner · #37 01-01-2009, 10:01 AM

The basic elements of life. Most everything else doesn't matter or help.

semperfi71 · #38 01-01-2009, 10:55 AM

MacGuffin,

There are actually not that pristine. The pictures were taken in the shade of my "Doghouse" and just turned out nice.

The top, a M&P from about 1952, has a bit of blue wear on the high spots and some small pits to the right side of the barrel. But nothing that effects its shooting. I am contemplating getting rid of the faux stags, they are a bit cheesy.

The second from top is a M&P made in 1919. It also has blue wear on ths high points, someone carried it in a holster a lot. But other wise it is in excellent mechanical condition and shoots well also.

I bought them at the Albuquerque gun show two years ago.

Mickey D · #39 01-01-2009, 11:17 AM

Here are a few I dug out. Different barrels on all.

smitty_bs · #40 01-01-2009, 11:48 AM

Here's a fuzzy pic of my safequeen Model 10 HB with diamond grips. Born in 1961, I don't believe it's been fired since leaving the factory.

victorylarry · #41 01-01-2009, 12:10 PM

A few pre-war...

Pre-10 2" in nickel...

ColbyBruce · #42 01-01-2009, 12:23 PM

I only have three #10's at the moment.

winchester1 · #43 01-01-2009, 01:22 PM

Wow, what a great response!
Thanks to all for showing off these great old guns. Glad to see the Model 10 is still alive and well.
Happy New Year to everyone in our "forum family"
Keep 'em coming!

AJMBLAZER · #44 01-01-2009, 02:02 PM

Here's my 10-8:

demkofour · #45 01-01-2009, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by smith41mag:
Here's my stainless model 10 2" stamped 64

I have never owned a Mod.10, but my first issued service pistol was a Mod.64-3 SB 4"HB, SN# 30D1224. When we transitioned to the GLOCK, I lost that pistol

Fast forward to about two years ago, Mike aka ladder13 got me a "new" Mod.64-3 SB 4"HB, SN# 30D1172! I couldn't be prouder. I later augmented the 4" with an NY-1 2". Smith really got it RIGHT with the M&Ps!!!

Norsky · #46 01-01-2009, 03:27 PM

10-1 Heavy Barrel

Old M%P 4th Generation, well worn then someone reblued.

yugolovr · #47 01-01-2009, 03:28 PM

Model 10s rock! I am now carrying a 10-5 every day. It's every thing you need in a sidearm and nothing you don't I recently put a set of Ahrends grips on mine. They make this fine gun even better. The one thing I like about the model 10 is that when you shoot it it just hangs there with almost no recoil. This makes for very fast follow up shots. Smith & Wesson got it right when they designed the K frame

OIF2 · #48 01-01-2009, 05:00 PM

OK-here's some more! Top, transition 6", easily 99%. Bottom, 4" postwar M&P, also mint.

Next up, everyone's favorite, a 3" 10-8, modified to DAO for LAPD carry.
Bob

augy · #49 01-01-2009, 05:37 PM

My Model 10's sweet guns.

My Dad had these, and passed them on to me.
The 4 and 5 incher's have been refinished.

augy

dmbrewer · #50 01-02-2009, 03:54 PM

Here's a 10-7 a postwar M&P and a pre-war M&P

Model 10s and M&P are great