ColbyBruce
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You are looking at $900.00 for a Ruger Redhawk. They are hefty guns. I had a 4" .44 mag Redhawk about three years ago and let it go to another forum member.
S&W Model 10, Heavy or Pencil
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Reasonable assumption, but I was actually referring to clips for my Model 25, although I also use them for my 325PD and my 1917 reproduction. I also like bottomfeeding pistols, but they scatter brass a lot, which is no big deal unless you have OCD.Don't you mean .45 "Automatic", like those assault weapons you can buy on any street corner?
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sac-gunslinger
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Kaaskop49 said it best months and months ago....
"Modcel 10 is everything you need, nuthin' you don't..."(sic)
I do not care which grip style you choose, which barrel length or profile you choose, which finish you choose, there just ain't a more perfect gun than the Model 10 (throw the M64 in that pile as well under "just a different finish").
"Modcel 10 is everything you need, nuthin' you don't..."(sic)
I do not care which grip style you choose, which barrel length or profile you choose, which finish you choose, there just ain't a more perfect gun than the Model 10 (throw the M64 in that pile as well under "just a different finish").
ironhead7544
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In use, I see no difference. I sometimes use a 4 inch M12-3 for carry. The 18oz weight does make a difference there. With the M10, get the one with the best price. For an all around 38 Special, I think the standard barrel 4 inch M64 or M67 makes the most sense.
Yep, My 686 and my Model 25 Mountain Gun have 4" barrels. The Colt Official Police I have has a 5" barrel.
I do not hunt with a pistol so I do not need a longer barrel.
I generally use a pistol for concealed carry so I have no need for a shorter barrel.
Others do need various barrel lengths based upon their intended purpose for the revolver.
I do not hunt with a pistol so I do not need a longer barrel.
I generally use a pistol for concealed carry so I have no need for a shorter barrel.
Others do need various barrel lengths based upon their intended purpose for the revolver.
Heavy barrels for me!
Texas Star
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The four-inch heavy bbl. points especially well, but I greatly like the looks of the five-inch M-10. I also think the M-10 with round butt and 4" std. bbl. is a fine combo, especially if the gun will be concealed a lot.
There was no retail price difference for the different barrel weights Used gun prices are based mainly on condition, not on barrel weight.
There was no retail price difference for the different barrel weights Used gun prices are based mainly on condition, not on barrel weight.
stantheman86
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It's called .45 Long Colt because there's also a .45 Short Colt, right?
The only preference I have is an odd preference for 6" fixed sight revolvers. I had a 6" 10-5 but it was rough, I sold it vowing to replace it as soon as I could with a better one....I guess I did, with a 6" M&P made in 1919 but I still want another 6" 10-5....
Now a 6" Model 10 has that classic "cop gun" look
That 10-5 was a shooter, probably should have kept that one...
I wish S&W had made a 6" HB 10.
The only preference I have is an odd preference for 6" fixed sight revolvers. I had a 6" 10-5 but it was rough, I sold it vowing to replace it as soon as I could with a better one....I guess I did, with a 6" M&P made in 1919 but I still want another 6" 10-5....
Now a 6" Model 10 has that classic "cop gun" look
That 10-5 was a shooter, probably should have kept that one...
I wish S&W had made a 6" HB 10.
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I like a pencil barrel with a partridge sight . . . . .
Well, since we're picking knits and being obstinate here, could this sight be used for other birds as well?
Not a pencil barrel, but here's a fairly versatile partridge sight. As usual, not optimum for concealed carry.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-ha...5664-1961-model-29-partridge-front-sight.html
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-ha...5664-1961-model-29-partridge-front-sight.html
kbm6893
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Standard barrels just don't look right to me. Local shop had one that looked spotless for $349 about 2 years ago. Should have bought it just to sell now at a profit. Heavy barrel for me. I've owned several 10's and 64's. Down to a 4" 65
shil
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I like them both. I currently own one of the standard barreled guns and regret trading off a heavy. I'd hate to be put in a position to have to choose............... sort of like not being able to choose from which dish to eat first and starving to death
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Cpo1944
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All this talk about M-10s why not do it right the first time and get a blooming M-13?
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cmort666
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I've got a [probably] ex-NYPD 4" M&P, "pencil" I got from R.M. Vivas a few years ago. The balance is perfect.
Some day, I'll probably get a pre-lock 4" Model 10, that's more appropriate to +P ammunition.
Some day, I'll probably get a pre-lock 4" Model 10, that's more appropriate to +P ammunition.
Pointblank2U
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10 sights are designed for .38 special, 13 for magnum.
Many of us do not want to shoot magnums most of the time to keep the noise down. Magnum blast is an unnecessary obstacle for beginners to overcome. My neighbors aren't that far away. I like to shoot at night indoors where even with both plugs and muffs magnums guarantee hearing loss. Besides, I have more than enough .357s, I have always enjoyed shooting .38s and for me 10s are nostalgic.
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kbm6893
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I get most of what you're saying, but not the hearing loss thing. Plugs and muffs and you still get ringing? I mostly shoot 38 from my 65 but I touch off some magnums every now and then. Just a pair of standard muffs is all I need indoors and out. Never double up. Hate the plugs. Never could get them in right. Same with earbuds for my IPhone. Things fall out when I'm on he treadmill
