Greetings,
Some years ago I purchased a used Smith & Wesson Model 10 heavy barrel, blued, 4" pinned barrel, square butt that is Circa 1967 with the original box. It is in near new condition with little evidence of use or wear. It is identical to my first issue duty weapon in 1974, and has nostalgic value to me. It has zero end shake and locks up as tight as a drum.
Recently, I decided to have it thoroughly cleaned and lubed inside, as well as have an action job done by someone I trust, who was the departmental armorer for my agency, since I plan to carry it for defense when I'm not carrying my Ruger Speed-Six stainless in .38 special. I told a friend who is a retired SWAT member, and he suggested I get the barrel forcing cone reamed, as well as cylinder chambers polished at the same time. I said I did not think this was necessary, as I'm not looking for a tack driver, and since I have never fired the gun, I am not aware of any spitting lead issues or accuracy problems. I said I can always have this done in the future if necessary.
Is it correct to assume that the vast majority of duty revolvers never get forcing cones reamed? I am thinking this should not be done if the gun is accurate and is not spitting lead. I carried a Model 10 heavy barrel and later a Model 64 during my 10 years in patrol. I seriously doubt the barrel forcing cones were reamed after they arrived from the factory. I could be wrong, but I doubt it.
Opinions and knowledge appreciated.
Some years ago I purchased a used Smith & Wesson Model 10 heavy barrel, blued, 4" pinned barrel, square butt that is Circa 1967 with the original box. It is in near new condition with little evidence of use or wear. It is identical to my first issue duty weapon in 1974, and has nostalgic value to me. It has zero end shake and locks up as tight as a drum.
Recently, I decided to have it thoroughly cleaned and lubed inside, as well as have an action job done by someone I trust, who was the departmental armorer for my agency, since I plan to carry it for defense when I'm not carrying my Ruger Speed-Six stainless in .38 special. I told a friend who is a retired SWAT member, and he suggested I get the barrel forcing cone reamed, as well as cylinder chambers polished at the same time. I said I did not think this was necessary, as I'm not looking for a tack driver, and since I have never fired the gun, I am not aware of any spitting lead issues or accuracy problems. I said I can always have this done in the future if necessary.
Is it correct to assume that the vast majority of duty revolvers never get forcing cones reamed? I am thinking this should not be done if the gun is accurate and is not spitting lead. I carried a Model 10 heavy barrel and later a Model 64 during my 10 years in patrol. I seriously doubt the barrel forcing cones were reamed after they arrived from the factory. I could be wrong, but I doubt it.
Opinions and knowledge appreciated.
