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Introduction, 10-5
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.
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I think the Model 10 made S&W (not the other way around)
They're definitely sweet shooters.
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The model 10 is the cat's *****. 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 *****!!
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Welcome aboard Vigo! Clearly with only 2 Smith's - you need more
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The model 10 is the cat's *****. I avoided them for years. No real reason, maybe just thought they weren't sophisticated enough.
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Me, too. It's funny how we change as we get older. Hopefully it means we're wiser.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Me, too. It's funny how we change as we get older. Hopefully it means we're wiser.
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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.
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Congrats on the purchase of the Model 10 as they are great revolvers and they can usually be picked up for a good price.
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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.
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+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!
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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.
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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.
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my lgs has a 6in 10 for $350 is that a good price?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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And thus he stepped blithely onto the slippery slope.
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I bought my 10-5 4" in '73 for $50 from a friend. Never even thought about selling/trading it. It's like new since I only put about 50 rounds thru it. Now I hate to take it to the range for fear of getting it nicked up or worn so I purchased another from Buds to use as a shooter.
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I have a question. I bought a 10-5 used from a gun shop.
It is a D prefix made in 1969. It has a pinned heavy barrel. I understood the 10-5 was pencil barrel only.
I don't think the barrel was replaced or was it and how can I know? It shoots great!!
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I carried this Model 10-5 (1973) my last day of work before retiring in Feb 2011.
It sure looked out of place at roll call. And it drew alot of attention everywhere I went that day.
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Here's my 10-5 snub. Modified for TCB lightnin'fast,baby.
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Congratulations on getting a true S&W classic revolver and they are great revolvers.
The 6 inch 10-5 I inherited from my Dad
The 4 inch 10-5 I picked up last year.
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I think of the Model 10 as the Peacemaker of the twentieth century. I never got to carry one on duty as my department was issuing Model 28s back in 1975 when I got on, but I have several of them now!
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The model 10 is the cat's *****. 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 *****!!
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I agree with you.I have 5 of them.
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I've steered clear of most fixed sighted revolvers due to not being able to correct windage problems, possibly. How's the model 10 as for being "on target" at 10-15 yards on average?
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I've steered clear of most fixed sighted revolvers due to not being able to correct windage problems, possibly. How's the model 10 as for being "on target" at 10-15 yards on average?
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Windage has never been an issue with any of mine.
Use the right load and they are dead on:
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Welcome aboard.
I, too, am a M10 enthusiast. I wanted one for years.....and I finally got one.....a 3" HB 10-8. I subsequently have gotten a nice 10-5 2" snubby. I have never been a fan of the skinny "pencil" barrels....and that hasn't changed. But, to each his own on that.
As it is, I feel no need for any of the "nicer" S&W models (such as a M19, for example). I don't really see any advantage to them. I like a good "workhorse", whether it be a revolver or a car....and I am satisfied with what some might call the "pedestrian" Model 10. The 10's do everything I want and need.
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Today I saw a LNIB 4" 10-8...it looked so good with that "bull barrel" I may get it. I take it there's no problem with +P loads in this model?
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Nope...shoot all you want in that 10-8.
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After years of autos, I'm becoming a sucker for revolvers again it seems. My first revolver was a 6" M28 back around 1972-for about $150! This is the 10-8 I saw. It don't get much better.
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I have several 10's that I wouldn't hesitate to shoot a Bullseye or PPC match with.
My 6" 10-5 shoots better than my 8 3/8" Model 14, go figure.
It's a HUGE misunderstanding that fixed sight revolvers are "only good for close up" or are "just good enough to hit a man at 10 yards" total nonsense.......S&W does their part to regulate them to a duty load, and they are dead on. Older 10's are regulated for 158 gr. 38's, newer ones tend to be on with 130 gr. +P's.
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I have a question. I bought a 10-5 used from a gun shop.
It is a D prefix made in 1969. It has a pinned heavy barrel. I understood the 10-5 was pencil barrel only.
I don't think the barrel was replaced or was it and how can I know? It shoots great!!
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There was a second version of the 10-5 which was a Heavy Barrel version.
Don't sweat it, it is correct.
Also fairly scarce...so try not to toss it in salt water...lol
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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.
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In the past 40 years I have owned, by last count, 61 different model 10 revolvers. I still own eight and love them. I wish I had kept all of them over the years. Every single model 10 I have owned shot absolutely great. I don't feel a bit under armed when carrying my model 10 loaded with the 158 SWCHP +P ammo.
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I think the Model 10 made S&W (not the other way around)
They're definitely sweet shooters.
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I just put a 10-5 standard barrel 4" just like that one on layaway.
Wasn't even looking for one, but it was so nice, I couldn't pass it up. Looks almost brand new.
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I have a 10-10 police trade in from Bud's that is dead on. It's my most accurate handgun.
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These guys are telling you the truth about them model 10's. You start out with just one, decide to get another and before you know it, you have over a half dozen...... Here is a pic of a couple of 4 screw mod 10's. Don't look at them, you'll only want more.
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Here is a pic of my 10-8 with a pinned barrel....
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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.
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Mr. Pokeyman,
Thank you for the warm reply! I should have called Smith and Wesson and I don't know why I didn't. However, I don't really want a Blued Gun (strange as that sounds) as the finish mars too easily and I simply wanted something that was going to look nice and be durable. One of my friends had Robar's NP3 Plus (information here: Robar's NP3 Plus Finish) finish put on a Colt Python that had zero bluing left. It was nice, slick, and ultimately just what I was looking for. It self-lubricates and cleaning just involves a quick wipe-down. The model 10 of mine shown above also has a bulged barrel and Robar just happens to install new barrels so I went ahead and found a used pinned and recessed barrel for them to install on this gun. It should be done in a few weeks or so and once I get it back, I'm posting before and after pictures.
Thanks again!
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