I'll have to second that. I thought they were worked. Whats the story behind the upgrade to magnum?
10-6 .357 Magnum SCORE!!!
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I'll have to second that. I thought they were worked. Whats the story behind the upgrade to magnum?
Okay, I need to know something: When I hold my 10-6 up next to say a Model 19, you can barely tell they are any different. But I have heard that the frames on the Magnums were hardened or something? I just wondered if that was true or if any heavy barrel Model 10 could become a Magnum merely by having a cylinder swap (or boring, I suppose) done. Think safety first, of course. Not that I'm going to do anything like this, I just wondered is all.
My favorite S&W oddity is the 581 and 681--Distinguished Service Magnums, the flat-top version of the more familiar adjustable sight models.
My favorite S&W oddity is the 581 and 681--Distinguished Service Magnums, the flat-top version of the more familiar adjustable sight models.
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Never knew that S&W put out model 10s in .357, thought any fixed sight, blued .357 were 13s. Interesting.
As for boring out the cylinder of their model 10s to .357, I knew of a few guys who did it in the NYPD. I wouldn't do it or suggest anyone do it, but can't help but wonder if there is any real difference between a modern model 10 and a model 19 cylinder in regard their ability to handle the .357.
Rich
As for boring out the cylinder of their model 10s to .357, I knew of a few guys who did it in the NYPD. I wouldn't do it or suggest anyone do it, but can't help but wonder if there is any real difference between a modern model 10 and a model 19 cylinder in regard their ability to handle the .357.
Rich
The factory 10-6 357's were heat treated like the K-frame magnums they were.
A shade tree 10-6.....or any model 10, bored out to 357 is still a 38, as far as the heat treating of the metal goes. I won't run 357's through one of those, whether or not they "might hold up to it".
FWIW my Jinks letter conflicts with the SCSW. SCSW states there were "several thousand" 10-6 357's made.
Mr Jinks says there were 1200 for the NYSP and ".... a total of approximately 3000 10-6 357's made...." "....some were returned to the factory and overstamped 13-1...."
So anyones guess how many original 10-6 357's, stamped as such, remain out there. Mine is D5579XX and letters as one of the 1200. Regards 18DAI
A shade tree 10-6.....or any model 10, bored out to 357 is still a 38, as far as the heat treating of the metal goes. I won't run 357's through one of those, whether or not they "might hold up to it".
FWIW my Jinks letter conflicts with the SCSW. SCSW states there were "several thousand" 10-6 357's made.
Mr Jinks says there were 1200 for the NYSP and ".... a total of approximately 3000 10-6 357's made...." "....some were returned to the factory and overstamped 13-1...."
So anyones guess how many original 10-6 357's, stamped as such, remain out there. Mine is D5579XX and letters as one of the 1200. Regards 18DAI
mesinge2
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So freaking jealous. Amazing find!!
Now I gots to get me one!
Now I gots to get me one!
I never knew that the model 10 came in 357 magnum. Neat find.
sheriffoconee
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We need to get a better Victory Model to put on that Wiki link.....c'mon now, someone here can do better than that
Professor Frink
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Here is mine. I think I've posted it before. Came in a box that has the same serial number as the revolver, is stamed USED in big red letters and the box is marked as a 13-2, the pistol is marked 10-6. I was pretty thrilled to get it. I agree that the smooth trigger is the best one going.
It is interesting to me that every true 10-6 357 I see has the exact same....or VERY similar wear on the right side of the barrel as visible in Professor Frinks photo. Mine has almost the identical wear on the right side of its barrel.
I wonder what type of holsters they were using to cause that particular wear pattern? Regards 18DAI
I wonder what type of holsters they were using to cause that particular wear pattern? Regards 18DAI
dpast32
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Not exactly an answer per se, but just for the record, S&W USED to be a major player in the L.E. & Military procurement circles, & as such produced many different configurations for many different agencies. IIRC, the old 357 Mag. M-65's w/ 4" H.B. were produced at the behest of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol / or State Police, can't recall which at the moment. [ IIRC, initially originated from the .38 Spl. M10 / 64 series. ] They ( S&W ) would pretty much make any configuration the purchaser wished if They order enough to make it financially worthwhile. I recall back in the late 1970's & 1980's when I was actively buying whatever I could afford. Remember, prior to the big 'auto pistol', then 'wonder 9' craze, the revolver was king ! Perhaps someday Roy Jinks will talk S&W management to load all their production data onto CD's for us to drool over.
Best, dpast32
Best, dpast32
LoboGunLeather
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Great find! I have heard about these for years but I have never come across one.
Just when I thought I knew all the versions of revolvers, up pops this 10-6 thing. Who woulda known? Great info.
Great resurrected thread!
I went through it quickly to make sure I didn't post in it before. Looks like I did not.
Five years ago a similar discussion came up on this Forum. I was very surprised to learn of a Model 10 .357 Magnum. While we were discussing this unusual model I noted that I'd love to have one. Another Forum member told me that one was available on one auction site or another. I looked and sure enough, there it was!
I have taken the Texas license to carry test a number of times for renewal purposes and while I was a CHL instructor. Offhand I recall using the following guns:
Ruger P-89
Norinco 1911
CS-45
6" Model 586
and the very last time I used this Model 10 in .357 Magnum. My previous high score was 248 and my lowest score was 246 out of 250. The Model 10 in .357 Magnum was the last test that I took and the only test where I scored 250 out of 250.
So, yes, they are top notch!
I went through it quickly to make sure I didn't post in it before. Looks like I did not.
Five years ago a similar discussion came up on this Forum. I was very surprised to learn of a Model 10 .357 Magnum. While we were discussing this unusual model I noted that I'd love to have one. Another Forum member told me that one was available on one auction site or another. I looked and sure enough, there it was!
I have taken the Texas license to carry test a number of times for renewal purposes and while I was a CHL instructor. Offhand I recall using the following guns:
Ruger P-89
Norinco 1911
CS-45
6" Model 586
and the very last time I used this Model 10 in .357 Magnum. My previous high score was 248 and my lowest score was 246 out of 250. The Model 10 in .357 Magnum was the last test that I took and the only test where I scored 250 out of 250.
So, yes, they are top notch!
