M10 3"?

[TheBronze355]

Here's mine (also a 10-8)...

Without going to the book and checking, I seem to recall that at the 10-8 timeframe these were special order only - not a regularly cataloged item, but they were later.

Adios,

Pizza Bob

That is literally the gun and grip combo I'm looking for. Hard to find here in the Republic of California. I'd buy one from out of state, but the won't set a gun and ship it to California unless it's on the "roster" of safe guns. Unfortunately, the only S&W revolvers on that list at the new ones with the lock. I can buy old ones as long as they are for sale as a used gun here. But they won't let us bring a used gun from out of state.

 

[wagsfn]

In late 1982 I purchased a M10 3" HB (I believe it was a RB as well). Originally wanted the M13 in same configuration but was talked into the M10 for some unexplained reason which I can't remember why. Traded it at a gun shop for a rifle a few years afterwards, then 2 years later visited that shop and they had it back in case! Purchased it on the spot. Then traded it in and that was sometime in late 80's. Would like to own one again since I'm such a 6-shot .38spl snubby type of guy. Never know when one will pop up again.

 

[TheBronze355]

A friend turned up a 4" model 10 with a round butt. Even though it's not a 3" I might buy it anyway if we can make a deal. I've heard that you can send them back to Smith and Wesson and they can change the barrel to a 3 inch. Anyone ever hear anything about this?

 

[Greyman50]

Been looking for a 3" Mdl 13 for over a year, seem to be scarce. Have a 2" RB Mdl. 10 in collection and only need the 3" Mdl 13 to finish.

 

[b737lvr]

Ah! So, they DO exist! I knew I wasn't crazy. I could have sworn I saw a few back in the early 1980's being carried by some detectives (I was a sheriff's explorer back then). I've been trying without success to find one of these, but I'm handicapped by the fact that I'm in California, so I can't buy online, and have it sent to CA unless it's on the "roster" and the fact that they are so rare. I have plenty of J-frames and several 4" K frames, but this one is elusive.

Excuse my little tangent but I was a Sheriff's Explorer as a kid. The Explorer Captain was a psycho woman who had a power complex with zero clue on how to talk to us other explorers. One of the explorer sergeants got arrested by our own agency for stealing from his work. Another explorer had been kicked out for abusing his Sheriff credentials. Then he went to a hospital and pretended to be a nurse, got arrested. Then he went to Miami and pulled someone over while carrying a Glock 22 and one our agencies radios he stole in an attempt to impersonate LEO. During a camp out at the Boys Ranch one of our Deputy Seargants tried to pick a fight with a fire battalion chief in front of us. Final straw that really broke me and caused me to abandon all law enforcement aspirations was when a Lieutenant Deputy zip tied my hands and threatened me with "resisting" because I told a protestor that I respect and will defend her right to protest. The Sheriff of this same agency, a different sheriff though, was just arrested by the state on serious charges.

To this day I believe my decision to never get involved in law enforcement was the best thing I ever did. I stay away from cops, I don't speak a word to them, I don't call them anymore no matter what's going on. If I ever have to use a firearm in self defense I'll call the fire department to come for the body and my attorney to handle the rest. The only agency I ever really grew any respect for was Grady Judds Office in Polk County. But even then his deputies lied about a dogs signal to gain entry into my dads car in an attempt to accuse me of carrying narcotics.

 

[WILDPIG]

Great Model 10 story...

WILDPIG

 

[EricandSuebee]

I've got a nickel Taurus model 82 3" barrel that I ended up winning on GB for $144 couple weeks ago, small timing issue that I need to get fixed but that's the only issue, maybe see if you can't find a mod 10 3" maybe someone has the Taurus version?

 

[TheBronze355]

Excuse my little tangent but I was a Sheriff's Explorer as a kid. The Explorer Captain was a psycho woman who had a power complex with zero clue on how to talk to us other explorers. One of the explorer sergeants got arrested by our own agency for stealing from his work. Another explorer had been kicked out for abusing his Sheriff credentials. Then he went to a hospital and pretended to be a nurse, got arrested. Then he went to Miami and pulled someone over while carrying a Glock 22 and one our agencies radios he stole in an attempt to impersonate LEO. During a camp out at the Boys Ranch one of our Deputy Seargants tried to pick a fight with a fire battalion chief in front of us. Final straw that really broke me and caused me to abandon all law enforcement aspirations was when a Lieutenant Deputy zip tied my hands and threatened me with "resisting" because I told a protestor that I respect and will defend her right to protest. The Sheriff of this same agency, a different sheriff though, was just arrested by the state on serious charges.

To this day I believe my decision to never get involved in law enforcement was the best thing I ever did. I stay away from cops, I don't speak a word to them, I don't call them anymore no matter what's going on. If I ever have to use a firearm in self defense I'll call the fire department to come for the body and my attorney to handle the rest. The only agency I ever really grew any respect for was Grady Judds Office in Polk County. But even then his deputies lied about a dogs signal to gain entry into my dads car in an attempt to accuse me of carrying narcotics.

Sorry you had a rough childhood, but I don't quite understand what that has to do with a revolver.

 

[TheBronze355]

I've got a nickel Taurus model 82 3" barrel that I ended up winning on GB for $144 couple weeks ago, small timing issue that I need to get fixed but that's the only issue, maybe see if you can't find a mod 10 3" maybe someone has the Taurus version?

I actually have a Taurus 856. It turned out to be a much better gun than I expected. I have a total of six revolvers but still looking for that one 3" model 10 as kind of my grail gun.

 

[b737lvr]

Sorry you had a rough childhood, but I don't quite understand what that has to do with a revolver.

You mentioned your time as an explorer, I shared my experience as an explorer. This is how humans have discussions.

 

[EricandSuebee]

I actually have a Taurus 856. It turned out to be a much better gun than I expected. I have a total of six revolvers but still looking for that one 3" model 10 as kind of my grail gun.

I also was very impressed with my Taurus 856CH 2"

 

[ladder13]

10-8

 

[Cloewen]

That is literally the gun and grip combo I'm looking for. Hard to find here in the Republic of California. I'd buy one from out of state, but the won't set a gun and ship it to California unless it's on the "roster" of safe guns. Unfortunately, the only S&W revolvers on that list at the new ones with the lock. I can buy old ones as long as they are for sale as a used gun here. But they won't let us bring a used gun from out of state.

 

[Cloewen]

Picked this up a few years ago

 

[millerj7]

I actually have a Taurus 856. It turned out to be a much better gun than I expected. I have a total of six revolvers but still looking for that one 3" model 10 as kind of my grail gun.

In my limited experience, it seems that the 3" 38 Spl versions turn up as Model 64s more frequently. I have a 3" M64-4 (LE surplus) and a 3" M66-3, so all set.
I wish you luck in your search.

 

[Malkovich]

That is literally the gun and grip combo I'm looking for. Hard to find here in the Republic of California. I'd buy one from out of state, but the won't set a gun and ship it to California unless it's on the "roster" of safe guns. Unfortunately, the only S&W revolvers on that list at the new ones with the lock. I can buy old ones as long as they are for sale as a used gun here. But they won't let us bring a used gun from out of state.

Sadly they've ruined what was one of the greatest states to live in. Back to the 10-8 in 3"HB, amazing !!!
I have a 10-8 Heavy Barrel 4" from the 1980s that I'm thinking of parting with, along with its off duty snub sibling a stainless no dash 60.

 

[Shotguncoach]

I have one 10-8 that started life as a 3" round butt .38…it's currently sporting a stainless cylinder set up for TK Custom moon clips.



The gun on top is an original 13, the bottom one is a 64 converted to .357 using a 65 parts kit. All 3 are DAO.

Here's a 10-8 that used to be a 4" .38 that was converted using a model 13 parts kit.




My current project is a 4" square butt 10-8 that is being converted with another model 13 kit. Today is day one of rust bluing.




Since they're hard to find I just make my own…

 

[Malkovich]

A friend turned up a 4" model 10 with a round butt. Even though it's not a 3" I might buy it anyway if we can make a deal. I've heard that you can send them back to Smith and Wesson and they can change the barrel to a 3 inch. Anyone ever hear anything about this?

 

[Malkovich]

I have one 10-8 that started life as a 3" round butt .38…it's currently sporting a stainless cylinder set up for TK Custom moon clips.

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The gun on top is an original 13, the bottom one is a 64 converted to .357 using a 65 parts kit. All 3 are DAO.

Here's a 10-8 that used to be a 4" .38 that was converted using a model 13 parts kit.


View attachment 786414

My current project is a 4" square butt 10-8 that is being converted with another model 13 kit. Today is day one of rust bluing.


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Since they're hard to find I just make my own…

It's perfect in so many ways

 

[scout II]

Here is the one I had, but I sold it to a forum member a few years ago. I actually picked this up from an estate sale in CA when I lived there. I do love those factory target grips.