Introduction, 10-5

Vigo · Feb 18, 2012

I recently picked up a S&W 10-5 at a gun show and finally got to shoot it for the first time tonight. I brought the better half with me to the range, along with the 10-5 and a USFA Single Action. I love my Single Action, but I ended up shooting the 10-5 pretty much the whole time. The better half still prefers the single.

Needless to say, I'm impressed. I love the simplicity and the accuracy was surprising. I was also taken by how the bluing was nice and deep, probably the best bluing on any of my guns. I definitely will have to start hitting up the range more often with this gun. I'm glad to have joined the S&W owner ranks.

Yurko · Feb 19, 2012

I think the Model 10 made S&W (not the other way around)
They're definitely sweet shooters.

weyerbacher · Feb 19, 2012

The model 10 is the cat's a$$. I avoided them for years. No real reason, maybe just thought they weren't sophisticated enough. Then I bought a 10-6 4 inch for $216 a few years back and love it. I just picked up a 10-7 2 inch and love it more. Model 10s kick so much a$$!!

Flint Ridge · Feb 19, 2012

Welcome aboard Vigo! Clearly with only 2 Smith's - you need more

kennyb · Feb 19, 2012

everyone needs a M10 !

GyMac · Feb 19, 2012

weyerbacher said:
The model 10 is the cat's a$$. I avoided them for years. No real reason, maybe just thought they weren't sophisticated enough.

Me, too. It's funny how we change as we get older. Hopefully it means we're wiser.

semperfi71 · Feb 19, 2012

I have been fortunate enough to own orignals and replicas of Colt, Smith & Wesson, and Remington revolvers. In many calibers and even in reproduction conversion models and percussion models.

The fixed sight S&W K-frame .38 Special revolvers in all barrel lengths are the most simplistic and easiest of handguns to shoot. With reloaded ammunition they can be easy shooters and reliable self-defense weapons.

They carry well and they are robust if held to respectible ammunition contraints.

Plus, I find their simplistic lines attractive.

K.38 · Feb 20, 2012

Vigo this is your one and only warning so please heed!

Model 10 S&W are addictive you can not own just one. Sure your 10-5 is nice and you can be happy with it. But what about a heavy barrel 10-10 or a sweet older babe with a fine tapered barrel and a finish your can see yourself in and that wonderful half-moon front sight. What about a well traveled police trade-in you know with all the scratches and dings but still tighter than a frogs hinnie.

So you being a new guy here and all I just wanted to give a friendly warning. And just so your know the guys and gals on this site are no help at all in keeping you in check. They will be posting pictures and telling stories about their M10 and some of the stories may even be true.

Tinygnat219 · Feb 21, 2012

This is my Model 10-5. I picked it up for 100 bucks and as you can see the bluing is worn off completely in places. I plan on getting it re-finished with the Robar NP3 finish.

This is not a gun that I plan on parting with, so I'm willing to invest the $330-395 for the re-finishing.

Gmury · Feb 21, 2012

New member first post.I'm looking for a kit to to replace the lock on 329PD an heard member on this forum had them.

CajunBass · Feb 21, 2012

GyMac said:
Me, too. It's funny how we change as we get older. Hopefully it means we're wiser.

Ain't it the truth? Back in the day I avoided the Model 10. I thought they looked "quaint" and "old fashioned." I was under the spell of Jeff Cooper, and the cult of the 45 auto. I scoffed at the idea of the Model 10 in the pitiful 38 special, with it's skinny grips, fixed sights, "only" six shots, and that silly skinny barrel. For goodness sake at LEAST get a heavy barrel and adjustable sights.

Today I've got five M&P/Model 10's. It's funny how much smart those old timers got.

To the OP. Congratulations and welcome to the insanity.

fyimo · Feb 21, 2012

Congrats on the purchase of the Model 10 as they are great revolvers and they can usually be picked up for a good price.

bigtubby · Feb 21, 2012

Here is my first 10 it is a dash 5 numbered magna's paid a little more than I would have liked but a sweet shooter my wife has since made it her gun but that is alright I got a reason to look for another would like to find a nice M-10 snub.

TAROMAN · Feb 21, 2012

+1 on all the above. THE essential S&W.
Anyone serious about shooting should own one.
Only problem is, as with potato chips, its hard to stop at one!

Snapping Twig · Feb 21, 2012

Like Vigo, I steered clear of them for many years. Lots of N frames, several L's, but no K's. Fixed sights - fuggettaboutit!

Then I saw this in the LGS case.

Thought it was a 10, walked past and thought to take a second look. It's the magnum version of the 10...the model 13!

Snagged it, put some new grips on it and BOY HOWDY, it's a shooter!

Here it is with the new grips.

So, like you've been told, they are addictive and when you consider the variations, including the stainless version, there's no end to it.

Happy shooting.

2LtCal · Feb 21, 2012

10-5

I must agree with all the posts. You just can't beat the Model 10.
As for the addictive nature. Absolutely!
Here is my 10-5 snub in a fitted case.
10-5 with ivory grips, a Taylor T-grip and trigger shoe.
What a sweet shooter!
The side compartment holds speedloaders, cloth and original grips. A top compartment holds 3" cleaning rod, brushes and patches.
The knob on the side compartment is a grip medallion. Really completes the look.

Gman56 · Feb 21, 2012

my lgs has a 6in 10 for $350 is that a good price?

Mr Pokeyman · Feb 21, 2012

Tinygnat219 said:
This is my Model 10-5. I picked it up for 100 bucks and as you can see the bluing is worn off completely in places. I plan on getting it re-finished with the Robar NP3 finish.

This is not a gun that I plan on parting with, so I'm willing to invest the $330-395 for the re-finishing.

You might want to call S&W to see what they are charging for a really nice reblueing. I don't know what Robar NP3 even is. I carried my Model 10-6 on duty for about 20 years and it was carried by other officers before me. When our dept went to another caliber we were allowed to purchase our guns for $100 (in the early 90's). When I retired I sent it to S&W to be blued because the blueing was pretty much gone and some surface rust was starting. I used that gun hard-it was a tool-but it was always accurate as a laser and never let me down. I want to leave it to my son (also an LEO) and I want it to be in as good a condition as possibe. They did such a great job that when I got it back, I thought they had sent me the wrong gun. I had to check the serial number to be sure it was mine. Best of luck whatever you decide.

Moe W · Mar 2, 2012

Me Too..

I had never owned a SW and a few years ago went on a forum and said I wanted a gun like LEOs used in the 1950s. I was told to buy a Model 10...I found a 1975 one (this was in 2006) that was NIB and paid too much for it maybe but it doesn't matter now. I love it. I am a poor shooter but a Smith makes me look respectable. From that moment on I have never held a revolver as smooth working as SWs. I now have four SW revolvers...but back to the Model 10 and can't have just one...within months of getting it...as much as I loved (love) it I realized that my pencil barrel and blued frame might be nicely accompanied by a bull barrel and a stainless or nickel frames. So, there will probably be another 10 in my future.

Iggy · Mar 2, 2012

And thus he stepped blithely onto the slippery slope.

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