Model 13 vs. Model 10

[glenwolde]

The only difference is a slight variation in weight that you will not be able to discern by "feel".

 

[Bumpus13]

I'm thinking of buying a Model 13 (3" preferably).

I've held and fired a Model 10 but never have done so with the Model 13.

Is there a huge difference (beside caliber) between the two guns?

Thanks.

R

Depends.

Was the Model 10 you held/fired a heavy barrel or tapered barrel?

The heavy barrel Mod.10 will be nearly identical in feel to the Mod.13 … the tapered barrel Mod.10 will feel different.

My examples:
1st pic - Model 10 (tapered)
2nd pic - Model 13

 

[Laketime]

Recoil Recoil Recoil will be the difference if firing .357's

 

[Jet guy]

Mod 10-6 HB marked 357 Mag

Purchased in the 70's in St. Louis. Was NITB and the box was unlabeled, but end printed Mod 28. Has larger smooth trigger.

 

[Harry923]

I converted a 10-8 round butt to a model 13 by switching the barrel and cylinder with one from a 13-3. Looks the same, shoots the same just don’t pay attention to the markings

My first comment on the forum and i gotta say. that is one sweet looking Shooter.

 

[luis]

For a carry piece stick with something you can get with a warranty. The 19 or 66 will do the job. The 13 belongs in safe or on the wall.

 

[S&WshooterFIN]

I have a model 14 and know of an affordable model 13 3 "
I asked my local gunsmith to change the barrel and cylinder 13 -> 14.
He replied, 14 frame is .38 special and 13 frame is .357 mag, he is not allowed to exchange parts. He claims the .38 special K-frame is weaker than the .357 mag K-frame.
Is he right?

 

[BigBill]

I personally don’t care for barrels under 4” wether it’s a 38 sp or 357 mg. I do like the combat masterpiece k frame.
Any 4” barrel magnum revolver I prefer a N frame.

 

[Snapping Twig]

Here's a 3" 13-3

SB 13-4 4"

 

[backintheday]

In the early 1970's the New York State Police ordered S&W Model 10-6 revolvers with a heavy barrel chambered in .357 Magnum. This gun later was catalogued as the Model 13.

 

[Bumpus13]

For a carry piece stick with something you can get with a warranty. The 19 or 66 will do the job. The 13 belongs in safe or on the wall.

You know they’re not made out of glass, right?

 

[gerhard1]

My Model 65:

I shoot 38's in it almost exclusively. Plus I have the option of using 357's if I want to.

 

[Targets Guy]

Not noticeable to me. The Model 13 derived from the Model 10-6 which is also a heavy barrel.


Model 10-6
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Model 13-2

 

[Darkenfast]

Is there any difference in the sights between the Model 10 and the Model 13? In other words, are they sighted in for different loads?

 

[luis]

Is there any difference in the sights between the Model 10 and the Model 13? In other words, are they sighted in for different loads?

They are both sighted for the standard FBI 158 load of the time.