10-5 Snub How Did I Do
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K Frame snub's can grow on you. (3 screw, 4 screw, 5 screw).
Stophel
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Mine that is always with me. I don't usually worry about concealing it, so the old Bucheimer holster that I got at a gunshow works just fine. I made the handles of curly Ash, and the modified (smoothed!) Pachmayr grip adapter is actually for a Colt, but the shape fits well, it's only a bit narrower.
Yes, I know there are 7 empty cases in the picture... I just grabbed some out of my pocket, and I ended up with 7 instead of 6!
Probably got it like 5 years or so ago. I think I paid like $350 or $375 at the big Louisville gun show.
Yes, I know there are 7 empty cases in the picture... I just grabbed some out of my pocket, and I ended up with 7 instead of 6!
Probably got it like 5 years or so ago. I think I paid like $350 or $375 at the big Louisville gun show.
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gtoppcop
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Gents,
I can't understand WHY, but the 2-inch K-Frames are normally very accurate. My 10-5 will outshoot many of my other revolvers. It may be the size, heft and action that makes them easy to shoot.
My Model 36s will also shoot well, but take more to excise accuracy from them.
One of my 'Bucket List' guns is a 2-inch Model 15. To me those are the epitome of cool. The Model 10-5 pictured satisfies that "itch" (for now).
Although these guns are bigger than their J-Frame brethren, they can still be effectively concealed. Holster selection becomes key...
I can't understand WHY, but the 2-inch K-Frames are normally very accurate. My 10-5 will outshoot many of my other revolvers. It may be the size, heft and action that makes them easy to shoot.
My Model 36s will also shoot well, but take more to excise accuracy from them.
One of my 'Bucket List' guns is a 2-inch Model 15. To me those are the epitome of cool. The Model 10-5 pictured satisfies that "itch" (for now).
Although these guns are bigger than their J-Frame brethren, they can still be effectively concealed. Holster selection becomes key...
Who doesn't like M10 snubs? 
10-7
M&P
M&P Transitional
10-7
M&P
M&P Transitional
My 10-5 snub is every bit as accurate as my 10-6 4" & my 15-3 4".
The only difference noticed when shooting it is more muzzle flip.
Oh, we're posting pics of our favorite snubs?
Here ya go.
I can't believe people would buy these wonderful revolvers and let them languish, unused/unloved, in a drawer somewhwere.
I bought four boxes of .38 130 gn FMJ while I was there.
As soon as I took it home, I loaded 10 boxes of .38 HBWCs and 140 gn flat nosed lead boolits.
Took 5 .38s and 4 .357s out for a fun lead-slinging outing.
The mid-60s 10-5 snub acquitted itself quite nicely. It's in the top three for best shooting snubs I've owned.
10-5, 66-1, and Dan Wesson 14-2. The Smiths have better factory DA pulls. The DW shot all weights and loads of .38s the most consistently, and has an SA pull that is amazing.
HOWEVER, the smoothness of the K and L frames is big reason I favor these revolvers.
The only difference noticed when shooting it is more muzzle flip.
Oh, we're posting pics of our favorite snubs?
Here ya go.
I can't believe people would buy these wonderful revolvers and let them languish, unused/unloved, in a drawer somewhwere.
I bought four boxes of .38 130 gn FMJ while I was there.
As soon as I took it home, I loaded 10 boxes of .38 HBWCs and 140 gn flat nosed lead boolits.
Took 5 .38s and 4 .357s out for a fun lead-slinging outing.
The mid-60s 10-5 snub acquitted itself quite nicely. It's in the top three for best shooting snubs I've owned.
10-5, 66-1, and Dan Wesson 14-2. The Smiths have better factory DA pulls. The DW shot all weights and loads of .38s the most consistently, and has an SA pull that is amazing.
HOWEVER, the smoothness of the K and L frames is big reason I favor these revolvers.
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At one time I owned 64, 65 and 66 2 1/2" and 3" in each model....sold them to fund a high end 1911....not the smartest move.
A few years ago I saw a model 10 2" rounded grip that appeared to be never fired for $400 at an out of state gunshop. I hesitated, again not the smartest move, and called when I returned to my home state to buy the gun....of course it had already sold.
Now I'm retired and work a few days at a local gun store. A guy walks in with a like new model 10 rounded grip, the store offers below what he wanted and I can't jump in to buy it for myself....so the guy walks out the store.
I did buy a 64 2 1/2", but it's just not the same as the model 10. Good purchase.
A few years ago I saw a model 10 2" rounded grip that appeared to be never fired for $400 at an out of state gunshop. I hesitated, again not the smartest move, and called when I returned to my home state to buy the gun....of course it had already sold.
Now I'm retired and work a few days at a local gun store. A guy walks in with a like new model 10 rounded grip, the store offers below what he wanted and I can't jump in to buy it for myself....so the guy walks out the store.
I did buy a 64 2 1/2", but it's just not the same as the model 10. Good purchase.
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"All the handgun a man needs". My old Man.
gtoppcop
Member
I walked into my 10-5 for $200. I put in $250 worth of work into it, however. Nyeti: The sideplate has my name engraved in it to prohibit me selling it.
Just like all the folks you work with who have handcuff's and Maglite's with names scratched out and replaced....easy to work around
. In all seriousness, that is a perfectly executed example of a personal protection snub....classy, yet serious for a sophisticated lawman.
retnavyshooter
US Veteran
This morning at a local pawn shop I came across a nickel Mod. 10 snubby with grip adapter. Ser. # dates to 1960. Nickle is a little scratched up but not flaking anywhere. asking price $450. I'm tempted!
Question for gtoppcop, who did the front sight, or how was it done?
Yes, I like K frame snubs.
A couple of M&P snubs and a 10-5
The RB M&P is my favorite.
A couple of M&P snubs and a 10-5
The RB M&P is my favorite.
imakmst
Member
mmm.....k frame snub.....love at first hold
good buy
good buy
DD357
Member
Sounds about right; nice looking one too!
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DocB
Member
Posting to my own post. When I look at these two snubs they look a lot different. . .the 1973 looks better. The first one is a 1949 five screw in that post-war satin finish. It's about 98%. Got it for $250 a year ago. The second one is the 1973 that I just got. It has the bright blue and the rounded smaller grips that fit my hand better. It also has a much nicer barrel that has no taper and just looks better. The 1949 has those large squared off grips and a barrel that makes it look funny to me.
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Gents,
I can't understand WHY, but the 2-inch K-Frames are normally very accurate. My 10-5 will outshoot many of my other revolvers. It may be the size, heft and action that makes them easy to shoot.
My Model 36s will also shoot well, but take more to excise accuracy from them.
One of my 'Bucket List' guns is a 2-inch Model 15. To me those are the epitome of cool. The Model 10-5 pictured satisfies that "itch" (for now).
Although these guns are bigger than their J-Frame brethren, they can still be effectively concealed. Holster selection becomes key...
The finish on that one is breath taking.
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