new guy question...

[Bfnj5j8]

Hi All,
I'm a green horn with my first question......
Recently, I inherited a Model 10-7 snubbie. I read about the different frames, K, J etc. What is mine?

[Jeppo]

Howdy and welcome.

K frame from around 1977.

[g-dad]

Welcome to the forum. You have a K frame. If you can post the serial number (use xx for the last 2 numbers if you don't want to reveal all of it) someone will be along to give you an approximate ship date.

I had a nickel snub once upon a time!

Pics would be good too!!

[Targets Guy]

Welcome to the forum. You are off to a good start. I have a 4" Model 10-7. Nice revolver.

[g-dad]

Originally Posted by Jeppo

Howdy and welcome.

K frame from around 1977.

Ain't it past your bed time?

[Jeppo]

Originally Posted by g-dad

Ain't it past your bed time?

Was just waiting up for your post.

Now I’ll sleep soundly.

[rwsmith]

And a Hound Dawg Howdy to you from SC!

That's a fine shootin' iron ya go there, pardner. I had one but I had to trade it in to get my 686. Now I want another one.

[NY-1]

Welcome, and congrats on the Model 10. It's the quintessential thirty-eight in my book. Here's my well-worn 10-6.

[crazyphil]

Here is my 10-5 snubby on the left. Just a little older than yours.
It was carried by a lot of plain cloths cops and federal agents.
On the right is a 10-6 with 4" bull barrel, carried by many uniform
officers.
2nd from left is my 10-5 after dressing it up with some Grasshorn grips,
and the (kinda) matching Puma Prince knife.
3rd from left is my 10-5 in it's favorite ride. An RSS (Revolver Super Speed) by Ken Null.
Your 10-7 snubby is a fine revolver. You will enjoy it. And welcome to
the forum.

[OLDSTER]

Hi from North Dakota

[steelslaver]

Here is kind of a brief summing up of the frames

I am sure it is not complete or perfect

M frame. By far the smallest swing out cylinder. 22 long only. Blue and nickel only. Seldom seen and has not been produced for a long time

I frame. Blue and nickel only. 6 shot 22 and 32 S&W long, 5 shot 38 S&W. No longer produced, replace by J frame after some over lap. Same basic frame size as the J frame, except for a slightly smaller grip frame and a shorter cylinder. Used a leaf main spring then last models a coil spring.

J frame. Started 1950. Smallest currently in production. Blue, nickel, aluminum, Scandium and stainless. 6 shot 22, 32 S&W long, 32 H&R and 327 Federal. 5 shot 38 S&W (out of production for some time) 38 special and 357. I think used coil spring only.

K frame. Began in 1899. Blue, nickel, aluminum alloy, scandium and stainless models.originally all 6 shot. 22, 32 long and 32H&R mag, 38 special, 357 mag. 8 shot 22 lr now available. At one time also in 32-20 also known and marked as 32 Winchester

L frame. Didn't appear till 1980. Blue Nickel and Stainless, Scandium. 6 & 7 shot 357 mag, 5 shot 44 special, 44 mag.

N frame. Started in 1908 with the "Triple lock" in 44 special, Blue, Nickel, Stainless, Scandium. 6 shot. 38special, 357 mag (now 8 shot models available), 41 mag, 44 special, 44 mag and 45 acp and colt.

X frame, Stainless only. 5 shot 460 and 500 magnums. Very large and heavy revolver. Currently most powerful high production revolvers. The 460 models also fire 45 colt and 454 Casul rounds.

Z frame. Stainless 6 shot with extra long frame and cylinder so it will chamber and fire 4 1/2" 410 shotshells as well as 45 acp. 45 colt

Cylinder diameters will tell you frame size

J frame 1.306"
K frame 1.446"
L frame 1.559"
N frame 1.710"
X frame 1.918"
Z frame 1.750"

[steelslaver]

There are a few odd ball calibers missing, Like the 22 Jet a K frame firing a 357 case necked down to 22, Think the factory did a few 22 Harvey Kay Chucks, another 22 wildcat. Also some 9mm revolvers in J,K, and N frames/ A few 10mm guns, I think all in N frames. They even made a very few in 30 carbine.

[Bfnj5j8]

Ok guys,
Now my head hurts from all of the great response and information.
I'm a mentor (of sorts) on a Vintage Mustang (vehicle) forum and motorbikes and scooters and realize many times how redundant some questions can be. I appreciate your patience and warm welcome. Also, know I don't own this "snubbie" without a pic. I'll validate my ownership shortly. Think safe, Be safe!

[Bfnj5j8]

Originally Posted by NY-1

Welcome, and congrats on the Model 10. It's the quintessential thirty-eight in my book. Here's my well-worn 10-6.

Mine (10-7) came with the same grips. But, but my Dad, changed them for Hogues. Does add a bit of better feel and control.

[dcopper]

Welcome to the Forum from Arkansas!

[Bfnj5j8]

Wow! have learned so much in less than 24 hrs. I have pics too.....
Ok, it seems my "subbed" (10-7) was Mfg.'d around 1977. I think this is the S/N, located bottom of the butt frame(?) 16D79XX?
Thanks again for all of the Welcomes....

[lkabug]

Welcome from the Commonwealth of Virginia.
That's a good looking nickel model 10.

[cremaley]

Welcome to the forum from Georgia.

[Babysitr]

Welcome from Illinois! you're just getting started,enjoy!

[mdf9183]

Welcome from Bastrop, Texas

[StrawHat]

A hearty Buckeye welcome from NE Ohio!

I carried Model 10s on duty and 15s, and 19s. As long as they could chamber the 38 S&W Special cartridge my department was happy.

I still have an older M&P 38 Special with a 5” barrel.

Kevin

[StrawHat]

Originally Posted by steelslaver

...Cylinder diameters will tell you frame size

J frame 1.306"
K frame 1.446"
L frame 1.559"
N frame 1.710"
X frame 1.918"
Z frame 1.750"...

Every day I come to this forum I learn something!

Thank you.

Kevin

[hogblue]

Welcome from Missouri Ask all the questions you want. You won’t know and learn unless you do. We’re all here to help each other.