MODEL 10-6 BACK FROM S&W

Raylan,

I've used their FedEx labels several times. Not sure how it is in Oregon, but I usually take the piece to my FFL and have them send it with the FedEx guy that they see everyday.

When they send you the label, it's best to get the FedEx Large or Medium box from one of the mailbox places and pack the gun (in a rug or in its original S&W box. Be sure to pack it well, so it doesn't roll around and use some tape in addition to the self-adhesive strip on the FedEx boxes.

As far as shipping the gun back to you, Federal Law states that it has to go back to the address from which it was sent (or your address [of the owner]).

They've done it both types of ways. Twice they shipped it back to my FFL (no big deal) and twice back to me at my residence.

If you plan to ship it off, you'll have to use a FedEx hub (not the Mom and Pop Mailbox stores) and inform them its a firearm. This is WHY I ususally print the label, box it up and give the box to my FFL for them to give to the FedEx driver that knows them. Never had an issue...

As stated above, the chamfering, new hand, bluing and shipping was all-inclusive in the $260. Not bad considering...
 
All,

As promised, here's the 10-6 with the Mag-Na-Port Combat Trigger and Semi-Bobbed Hammer.

I like the feel of it. In addition to them, I installed my polished rebound slide. Although the trigger is North of 8 pounds, it's VERY smooth. The radius of the trigger helps tremendously in DA shooting, as the first Distal joint rolls over the trigger face.

The Hammer is reminiscent of the Model 547's semi-bobbed hammer profile. I like the open top holsters, but have a spur for retention, should I use a thumb break holster.

All she needs is the front Trijicon sight installed by Amerigun...





 
Wow!! That is sexy!! I have had a few friends ask who I would send guns to for a nice blueing job..I tell them call Smith and Wesson and see what they can do for you. In my opinion, for the price. They do a fantastic job, I surely wount hesitate to send them one of my guns and you pic just confirms that.
What a nice gun..almost to pretty to shoot..almost.
 
Thanks for posting those. I've got a Model 19 (no dash) that is a prime candidate for that kind of spa treatment.

Maybe my next "want."

Would you send the original grips back for refinishing also? Would you happen to know if they do that or not?
 
Six weeks is great turnaround! I had my Model 10 reblued locally because S&W was quoting 12 or more weeks. Guy did an amazing job, but I had the same as you did into it, and they didn't do anything else other than the blue. Gun feels tight but I would have liked an inspection and tune up from the factory.
 
I've got a 10-6 in .357mag that I just had lettered. After going through this thread and seeing the photos, I think I will get it off to S&W for a re-blue as well. It very well may be one of the NYSP guns - it was lettered to a distributor who was that agency's supplier in 1972. Working on contacting the distributor but I think they're kaput.
 
Smith and Wesson usually under promises and over delivers. All of the work they have done for me in years past has exceeded my expectations. Roz Sousa is my POC there. She can be reached at [email protected]
 
ladder13 said:
What's nice about the factory is that they go over the gun and replace what needs to be replaced, usually at no extra cost.
I sent a 29-2 back some 10 years ago, they recut the forcing cone, reset the barrel, replace the hand, and all fresh springs.....no charge other than the reblue.
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That's because you are on a first name basis with them.:)
 
Guys,

Just got my Model 10-6 back from its final step at Amerigun. There, Chris McVety and his Team of Artisans did their magic and fitted a Trijicon front sight.

Since the gun originally came with a pinned-in front sight, it was relatively simple for his experienced cadre of gunsmiths to fit the Tritium blade.

OUTSTANDING work!!! No blemishes or scratches, save for some adhesive gum from the masking tape they used to protect the superlative bluing done by S&W.

Please forgive the copious amount of pictures. Many of you have expressed interest in the job they do at Amerigun. I wanted to show the peerless quality of work they do. I am very pleased.

I also took the liberty of attaching pics with her Magnum stablemate, my Model 13-1 that Chris and his Team did for me a few months back.

Chris has done 6 revolvers and a Model 39-2 slide for me. Al lof his work has been stunning. I can't recommend his services enough. As an aside, his bluing guy has done two guns for me. Whomever (and wherever) he is, he is a God.

Thanks for the audience!



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It is truly very hard to beat the Heavy Barrel Model 10 for combat use. The 15 is a great Combat Gun for the .38 caliber as is the 19 for the 357.
But the 10 with the heavy barrel just points and shoots phenomenally well. Very nice pair of heavy 10s!!! One is not under gunned as long as the proper .38 load is used. Beautiful revolvers!
 
Very nice money well spent. The model 10 is a close second to the model 13 as my favorite Smith & Wesson . You cannot beat the look and feel of these fine revolvers. Shoot it in good health ,very tastefully done . Now I have to find a model 10 to go with my 13-2 😀
 
All I can say is wow!!!

It is nice to know that S&W has somebody that actually likes their job and has pride in their work. You got a nice job on that one.

I have a revolver there now for a fix and this really makes me feel good about it. I normally do all my own gunsmithing but this was a brand new never fired gun and I felt they owed me the fix.

After seeing what they did for you I feel much better...

Thanks for sharing.

Congats!
 
What a great job! I have a 10-6 that is in great condition and it makes me want to do the same with mine. If possible can you tell how much it was for the front sight?

gtoppcop said:
All,

I recently received my 1976-vintage Model 10-6 back from the "Mothership". She had some chemical etching to her barrel, which destroyed the bluing. A cold blue was enough to make her "presentable", but it irked me.

In mid March, I sent her off to S&W for a basic Service Blue finish. While there, they gave her a clean bill of health and replaced her hand with a new one I provided them. They also chamfered the charge holes at the Performance Center.

When I got her back ($260 w/ shipping), I was truly amazed at the wonderful work they did to her. Granted, she didn't have any warts that needed attention, but the overall fit and finish of the job they did was first rate.

This particular Model 10 is one of my top shooters. Attached is a picture of her in her "before" state. She shoots to the sights. The refinish of this fine revolver is one of the last things that she will need.

In the next few days, I will receive from Mag-Na-Port a set of high-polish stainless (from a donor Model 66 no dash) .265" Service Trigger and Hammer. The trigger will be radiused and the hammer will be Semi-Bobbed by the Mag-Na-Port artisans.

After I install them (along with a highly polished rebound slide), she'll be sent off to Amerigun where Chris McVety and his Team will install a front Trijicon sight (like the one they installed on my Model 13-1). The Ahrends Retro Combat grips are from Gripseller on ebay and are of Bocote (Cordia).

When the Model 10-6 is "done", I'll be sure to post pics and a range report. I wanted to let some of the folks I've spoken to previously know its progress. BRAVO ZULU goes off to The Performance Center (Vito-now retired) and Roz Sousa who wrote the work order up. Thanks for a job truly well done!







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TommyBoy,

Chris McVety charged me $130 installed with shipping. He can be reached at: [email protected]

Great guys to deal with for almost anything, but for anything Trijicon, they're the go-to folks.
 
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