Imagine how much more interesting the model line (and model numbering) for the 10's would've been if S&W had put the smallest model into production they were working on, meaning a 1013. They were supposedly pleased with the R&D confirming their thought that the aluminum frame would withstand 10mm forces. Alas, from what I heard, the decision was made to discontinue the entire 10XX model line before they got around to introducing the 1013. More's the pity.

I don't recall hearing anything mentioned behind the scenes about an accompanying model with a short stainless frame (1016?), but it would've seemed to have been a natural consequence if the 10mm models had remained in production and strong demand.

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