Bud's Now Has 4" Model 10s

[MP15TDriver]

It looks like they are only teasing us with an email this morning about their new VIP service (essentially, you pay extra and get first bite at the apple). However, for those not buying into the VIP service, the guns will be available in about 2 1/2 days.

I'm curious about the rarity/value of these 4" Model 10's. They are offering both square butt and round butt for $269 shipped (plus your FFL).

Thoughts?

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(Sorry if I missed the 4" discussion thread--I see the recent 3" discussion thread)

 

[Maximumbob54]

Uhg... No more money. Barely fit into three inch buy. Being responsible and spending within my means sure isn't fun. Thanks for the heads up though. I look forward to seeing the threads that pop up with more New To Me posts.

 

[M3Stuart]

Same here...no more $$ after the 3 incher last week...

Besides, I already have a 4" 64 so I'm set. Too bad they can't get in a pile of 4" 686's or 2" model 60's!

 

[Eagl1]

I bought a PD trade-in Model 10-10 with 4" heavy barrel a few months ago and love it. I also have a Model 10-7 with 4" standard barrel and I prefer the feel of the HB version. The pics in the Bud's ad's are HB guns but the disclaimer says "photos do not necessarily represent the actual item" so if you order one it might be a good idea to ask if you're getting a standard barrel or heavy barrel.
That's a good price.

 

[lebomm]

The Bud's ad says "This gun is not legal in California" Good Heavens ! ! What's illegal about a 4" .38 ?? Is it the pistol grip? Can't be the large magazine capacity! Any of you folks in the PRK know?

Larry

 

[Maximumbob54]

Same here...no more $$ after the 3 incher last week...

Besides, I already have a 4" 64 so I'm set. Too bad they can't get in a pile of 4" 686's or 2" model 60's!

I would be so hosed of they did this on 2" 64's...

 

[Dragon88]

The Bud's ad says "This gun is not legal in California" Good Heavens ! ! What's illegal about a 4" .38 ?? Is it the pistol grip? Can't be the large magazine capacity! Any of you folks in the PRK know?

Larry

Probably not on the approved list. I just looked through the lists of approved, new and de-certified guns on their DOJ website. Talk about a mess! I can see why many gun sellers choose to say "No CA".

 

[Mack]

I'm curious about the rarity/value of these 4" Model 10's. They are offering both square butt and round butt for $269 shipped (plus your FFL).

Thoughts?

Discount Guns for Sale - Buds Gun Shop

(Sorry if I missed the 4" discussion thread--I see the recent 3" discussion thread)

That has got the be the first time I have ever seen the words rare and 4" Model 10 in the same sentence.

 

[MP15TDriver]

That has got the be the first time I have ever seen the words rare and 4" Model 10 in the same sentence.

Thus, my question ( ) -- are they "rare"? Apparently, not.

 

[ARMinSC]

I'd love to grab one of the RB's, but alas no funds to burn.

 

[WickedSharp]

Pretty sure we can't have these shipped into Massachusetts.

Dammit

 

[jumbeaux]

MP15TDriver

Sir the 4" Model 10 is not a rare revolver. I must admit that I believe there are many, many more Square Butt examples than Round Butt....I do not know the ratio. Either one is a joy to own and shoot. I purchased one of the 3" Model 10's from Bud's and was very pleased. I lean toward pinned barrel revolvers but I do own a 3" Model 65 non-pinned and there isn't a real difference....however, for years I believed there was. There are several decent deals on police/security trade-ins going on currently but the $269 shipped is a good price...hope this helps...

rick

 

[roaddog28]

The model 10-14 4 inch is the only legal model 10 in California. The only legal S&W revolvers are with the internal lock.
Regards,
Howard

 

[ldp4570]

I just ordered one of the round butt model 10's!!!!

 

[Butchbird]

I just ordered one of the round butt model 10's!!!!

Me too!!!!

 

[sw44spl]

that is a good price buds has on them. but Im trying to save up for a bow.

 

[LazyKB]

How to?

How do you order? I assume you have to be in the VIP club to order now? Are they open on Sat.?

 

[Butchbird]

How do you order? I assume you have to be in the VIP club to order now? Are they open on Sat.?

I used their online help line for new orders -- the guy didn't know about them but he looked them up -- Put 411545791 in their search box and thats where I ordered my round butt -- square butts have another number but if you ask you can find it -- Bud's is a good source -- I use them alot

 

[geoff40]

The Bud's ad says "This gun is not legal in California" Good Heavens ! ! What's illegal about a 4" .38 ?? Is it the pistol grip? Can't be the large magazine capacity! Any of you folks in the PRK know?

Larry

California has a law that says any gun entering the State must be on the State approved list. To get on the list, the gun model has to (among other things) pass a drop/safety test. The law is specific in that its not just about a Model 10 or a 'Smith revolver design being on the list, but instead each dash version of every model would have to be drop tested. And what I heard was they will only accept the guns from the manufacturer, so even if we coughed up a 10-5 or a 19-2 for them to test they wouldn't accept it. So there are many vintage S&Ws that will never be allowed inclusion on the California State list of approved handguns.
Undoubtedly you'll sleep better when you think of all lives they are saving.

 

[MP15TDriver]

Sir the 4" Model 10 is not a rare revolver. I must admit that I believe there are many, many more Square Butt examples than Round Butt....I do not know the ratio. Either one is a joy to own and shoot. I purchased one of the 3" Model 10's from Bud's and was very pleased. I lean toward pinned barrel revolvers but I do own a 3" Model 65 non-pinned and there isn't a real difference....however, for years I believed there was. There are several decent deals on police/security trade-ins going on currently but the $269 shipped is a good price...hope this helps...

rick

Thanks, Rick!

 

[Dragon88]

These are available for purchase by anyone now. Can we get them sold out before they even open tomorrow morning?

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[lebomm]

Howard;
I'm speechless ! Your post implies that all pre-IL Smith & Wesson revolvers are now illegal in Kalifornia ! Say it ain't so !

Larry

 

[TACC1]

VIP ???

Has anyone here gone with the VIP status, and is it worth $20/year?
TACC1

 

[jblackfish]

I just ordered one of the round butt versions last night and got an email that the order was being processed. I hate to buy un-seen but I couldn't resist the price. I haven't tried the VIP thing but have bought from Bud's before and been pleased.

I just hope this gun doesn't bark instead of shoot. I'll post back the results of what I get.

 

[WV3568]

I also ordered a round butt version this morning, says order is being processed so they must have a few left at least. also were the round butts with the 4in.HB standard items or some dept. contract? will report back on what shows up.

 

[celticfisherman]

IMO this isn't all that good a deal. I bought a 98% gun just a couple of weeks ago of a local trade site for this price plus the FFL Fee.

If you look around Mod 10's are still to be had for a good price.

 

[Dragon88]

IMO this isn't all that good a deal. I bought a 98% gun just a couple of weeks ago of a local trade site for this price plus the FFL Fee.

If you look around Mod 10's are still to be had for a good price.

That's pretty much how I feel about these Bud's guns. Factoring in CC fee, insurance and transfer, I'd be looking at $301. This is for a sight-unseen, "70%" 4" model 10. I'll stumble upon a better deal than that just doing my weekly rounds of the gun stores.

 

[wheelgun28]

That's pretty much how I feel about these Bud's guns. Factoring in CC fee, insurance and transfer, I'd be looking at $301. This is for a sight-unseen, "70%" 4" model 10. I'll stumble upon a better deal than that just doing my weekly rounds of the gun stores.

I'd agree but if you really want one now or local shops do have much in the way of revolvers. Some place just do seem to get much in the way of revolvers, much less a Smith.

You also might get a nice or a dud, its a roll of the dice.

As we call it, the used gun grab bag, you just stick you hand in and pull one out, you hope its a nice one. If not que the trombone, waaa waaa waaaaaa.

 

[DaLoneRanger]

It looks like the round butt version has been put back for VIP only. Hmmm interesting..

 

[ldp4570]

IMO this isn't all that good a deal. I bought a 98% gun just a couple of weeks ago of a local trade site for this price plus the FFL Fee.

If you look around Mod 10's are still to be had for a good price.

True as it may be, it also depends where you live. In McAlester Ok there are two gunstores, both part pawn shops to stay in business. If you have that extra cash for gas you can drive 2hr north to Tulsa, 3hr to OKC, or 2hr south to Dallas. So mail ordering is more common for me, unless I see something at one of the two stores mentioned!