Do I need a Model 10?

[UncleEd]

Need or want are predicated on what you
don't have.

But if you have or really like Model 19s or
Model 15s, then perhaps the only real
Model 10 consideration is the 2-inch version.

Buying as some have suggested at least
two Model 10s at "bargain" prices is a poor
suggestion when the OP could own for
that price-of-two a very, very decent Model 19
or Model 15.

 

[Targets Guy]

Yes you do.

My HB family.

10-3


10-6


10-8
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[Targets Guy]

and after you pick up your Model 10 you need to get a Model 13.

 

[45FMJoe]

Well, you guys were certainly correct. I took it to the range today and was blown away with it. What a wonderful, soft shooting, beautiful pistol. The double action trigger was great, and I chewed out the center of the target. The fixed sights were very easy to acquire and use, the Magnas fit my hand perfectly and I was dead on once I figured it out. This was 30 rounds at 7 yards. The low flier was on this first cylinder. In fact, all the low rounds were within the first 2 cylinders I believe.

ETA - In fact, the double action trigger was so phenomenal, I forgot to try it out in single action!

 

[Targets Guy]

Good shooting Joe.

 

[45FMJoe]

Thanks, Mike. And you're right, I might need a 13 now.

 

[BigDogBoogie]

I don't know much (And I can prove it.) But I do know that everyone needs a model 10.

 

[RGVshooter]

Soooooooooo. Do I need one?

YES!

Here's a pic of my police trade mod 10-8 the day I picked it up. It's currently at S&W right now getting a complete refurbish/reblue. It is an awesome shooting gun and a natural pointer.

 

[BigDogBoogie]

YES!

Here's a pic of my police trade mod 10-8 the day I picked it up. It's currently at S&W right now getting a complete refurbish/reblue. It is an awesome shooting gun and a natural pointer.

I've wondered about sending a LEO trade in back to Smith for a refresh.

Is there a set price range for the refurb/reblue?

 

[RGVshooter]

I've wondered about sending a LEO trade in back to Smith for a refresh.

Is there a set price range for the refurb/reblue?

They'll send you a Fedex shipping label free of charge and the reblue costs $220 plus the timing was slightly off so the total cost was $248.00. They did ask me if I wanted to keep the PD parking's on the frame which I told them no. so they did advise me that they will do their best to remove them. From what I've seen, revolvers that get sent back to S&W to get refinished come back almost better than new. I just can't wait to see mine! It's been close to 3 months now....

 

[dr. mordo]

I support your decision to buy.

I have a round butt 10-8. Out of all the pistols I own, and for no good reason, it is probly the pistol I shoot the best. I just can't miss with it. So, if I stumbled on a square butt for $259 with goodies including a box of bullets, I'd have to go for it.

 

[Grayfox]

Bubba, ya done good!
I've got about 6 Model 10s. But if I was near you and at that price, I'd have at least two more.

 

[Telecaster]

Grrrrr!!! An LGS here has two 10-10s for $250 each.

 

[tenmikemike]

You mean you haven't left yet???

 

[pasound]

My very first S&W revolver was a 10-4 heavy barrel - a local police trade-in at a rural hardware store, of all things. Nearly unused. Cost $100. Go back and buy one of the others. They are easy to 'smith and get back to normal.
Sadly, I don't have it any more, nor a 2" stablemate I found and bought later.

 

[LittleCooner]

You guys talked me into buying another S&W. Picked up one of these at my LGS a few days ago. 10-10 with holster, two speed loaders and leather G&G pouch for the two loaders. I picked the holster that says "Attica" stamped on the outside. These are NY Dept of Corrections turn ins that are out there on the market. My LGS guy is a S&W guy, so he removed the LE button on the outside, disassembled the gun and cleaned/oiled everything. He says my gun has been shot very little for what he sees. I worked all day on brass for loading and will be shooting in a couple of days. Very impressed with my new Model 10. I saw one of these for sale on gunamerica last night, so they are still out there for sale. Got home and see it was born in 1990. No lock, No MIM and out the door for under 300 bucks. Wow, You guys did good talking me into adding a 10-10 to the family, Thanks

 

[45FMJoe]

You will love it!