Do I need a Model 10?

[45FMJoe]

You guys are brutal! I guess I need to buy one. I also dug my 15-7 out of the safe and yanked the horrible Uncle Mike's (thought they were Pachmyer) grips off and low and behold it's a round butt. I didn't realize I had a 4" round butt 15 so I guess a 4" square butt 10 to match wouldn't be so bad, eh?

ETA - I just called the dealer, I'm going to try to get up there after work tomorrow. You guys are terrible.

 

[steelslaver]

You guys are terrible.

They will steer you off one or 2 now and then, because they were not a good value, or to messed up. But, if the prices is right your not going to get much in the way of help deciding not to get a S&W from a forum full of addicts.

When I started coming around here I had, 5 S&W revolvers, close to 50 now.

I regret none of them, I am slowing down though. I just gritted my teeth and passed on a 3" N frame 624 44 special, because nobody here though tit was a much of a deal.

 

[Narragansett]

I would snap one of those up so fast it got windburn. I had the same gun but 357cal ( model 65) and it was a great shooter, and accurate. One that I should never have gotten rid of. For 259.00, I would use one as a paperweight.

 

[lkabug]

This forum is an excellent place to get an unbiased advise and opinions. And often also unsolicited.

Yes, you need one. You haven't bought it yet! ?

 

[Sevens]

For the record, a heavy barrel formerly issued Model 10 for $275 is definitely something that a gun guy NEEDS. Here are others that fall in the same area:

Hand Ejector 1905 anywhere from 1915 to WWII
Model 17, 6-inch barrel
Model 14, 6-inch barrel
Model 28, 4 or 6-inch barrel
Model 39-2
Model 915
Model 5906
Model 4506

Why? Simply put... Smith & Wesson made each of these models and each was such an irrational success in the sales market so S&W made tons and tons of them which all adds up to fantastic gun with much lower "collectibility" which means that their value as a shooter at a LOW price makes every one of them a no-brainer.

As they made soooo many, you can easily wait for exactly the combination of wear versus price that seems right to you.

You don't have to regret not buying one of these if you pass on a deal because you will come across three more the next time.

They made a zillion because they were all THAT good and folks kept buying them.

 

[nachogrande]

NO SUCH THING AS A STUPID QUESTION, SILLY MAYBE???

Look at who you are asking! Do you NEED (ONE)? NO, how much $ can you scrape up QUICK? I love my 10-6 4" HB.

 

[shouldazagged]

I thought it was the law that everyone was required to own a four-inch M10 or M64. No?

 

[noshow]

If you look up 38 special revolver in the dictionary, you will likely see a photo of the S&W Model 10. It is the Poster Boy for police service revolvers. No S&W collection is close to complete without 1 or 3!

 

[ISCS Yoda]

For the record, I shouldn't really whine about needing a Model 10 - I do still have this one - a rare .357 Magnum Model 10:

 

[rifmon]

You're getting a great deal! Please provide all of the contact information

I bought a police trade-in 10-6 with the police holster maybe approx 4 years ago for $350.00 and felt I got a good deal... until now

I really do not feel bad because it's in pretty good shape and out of all my handguns, I shoot the my model 10 the most accurately!

Congrats on this lead to a great deal and let us know what you end up with.

 

[malph]

Everyone needs a Model 10. Everyone who is a lover of Smith revolvers at least. The Model 10 is the quintessential Smith medium frame revolver and was a mainstay in LEO use for many years. They are great guns, shoot a lot better than you might think and tend to have a DA trigger by which all others are judged.

 

[Black Knight]

Like one guy told me when I asked a similar question, "What does need have to do with it??". At that price I would be there waiting for them to open up the next day or be there before they closed that day. If you want it go get it.

 

[rwsmith]

Everybody ought to.....

Everybody ought to have a model 10. It's so basic that when you look up 'gun' in the dictionary there's a picture of one. I had one but had to say goodbye to it. I wish I had another one.

And for that price I'd smash the piggy bank and pick up loose coins.

 

[TNZ71]

Everybody ought to have a model 10. It's so basic that when you look up 'gun' in the dictionary there's a picture of one. I had one but had to say goodbye to it. I wish I had another one.

And for that price I'd smash the piggy bank and pick up loose coins.

Same but I'd buy 2.

 

[BC38]

If you don't need one, give me the name & number of the shop - 'cause I do.

 

[petemacmahon]

Yea, I'm not even all that crazy about heavy barrel Model 10's but at that price, I'd grab one.

Yup, I'll second what CajunBass and all the rest that say - BUY ONE OR TWO!

I was the same way for the longest time I never had a Model 10. Then within a two year period I ended up with 1 thin barrel, 2 heavy barrels & and a model 64 to boot. All police trade-ins. Love them, cause they are usually well broken in. Only the thin barrel which was department marked from Metro Police District of Columbia was stiff so it was probably "carried allot, shot a little".

I have to say, however, that I too like the looks and handling of the thin barrel models more.

One of the thick barrels has become the base for a 2 inch conversion project..........come to think of it, I need to check in with my gunsmith to see how that's going...............

 

[max503]

I need a 2" round butt Model 10.

 

[45FMJoe]

So you guys talked me into driving out to the shop. When I arrived there were 3 left. One was a 10-4 but the finish was pretty bad - maybe 50% and the wood stocks were shot. There was one without a pinned barrel, in slightly better shape but with Pachmayer grips. Strike two. The third one came home. It's a 10-10 but it's in really nice shape. Some blueing loss at the muzzle and a little turn ring on the cylinder. It has a very nice double action trigger, ridiculous single action trigger and the wood stocks are in great shape. So, I'm a little disappointed it's not a pinned barrel model, but for the price and condition I can't really complain.

 

[Garthe]

I have four Model 10's is my small...growing collection. Buy 2!

 

[LittleCooner]

45fmjoe - these guys would talk grandma into the idea she needed a 500 if she ask them. Ha Ha. I think you did good with that one for the price, no one got hurt and should be a fun gun to play with.

 

[LoboGunLeather]

Some basic tests to determine your needs:

1. Do you have a Model 10? If not, you need one.
2. Do you have a 2" Model 10? If not, you need one.
3. Do you have a 3" Model 10? If not, you need one.
4. Do you have a 4" Model 10? If not, you need one.
5. Do you have a 5" Model 10? If not, you need one.
6. Do you have a 6" Model 10? If not, you need one.
7. Do you have a heavy barrel Model 10? If not, you need one.
8. Do you have a blued Model 10? If not, you need one.
9. Do you have a nickeled Model 10? If not, you need one.
10. Do you have a stainless Model 10? If not, you need a Model 64.

OK, I'm joking. But the Model 10, in my opinion, is very close to being the perfect defensive handgun for most people and situations. And the deal you have described is just too good to walk away from (at least without another Model 10 or two).

 

[raisedin99]

You guys are terrible.

your welcome,,,

terry

 

[Ranger514]

To answer the OP's question: Hell Yes! Jump on that deal.

 

[crazyphil]

Yes you need a model 10.

The model 10, known as the M&P prior to the numbering system
has been a mainstay in the S&W catalog ever since 1899. It has
been in continuous production longer than any other handgun.
(The Peacemaker came from Colt in 1873, but had a long time-
out from production.)

The revolver has been used by our military in WWII, Korea, and
Viet Nam. It has been used by hundreds of law enforcement
outfits.

For many years the FBI issued S&W Model 10s and Colts OPs.
The Heiser FBI holster, like mine shown below left, was issued
along with the gun. Crump also provided some FBI holsters.
2nd from left is an unusual model with a "trigger protector".
3rd from left is a standard Crump FBI holster.

Authorized, but not issued, and very popular with agents was
the Myres #614 Tom Threepersons, shown 4th from left.

NYPD issued the model 10 with 4" bull barrel. Jim Cirillo carried
his M&P 4" bull barrel on duty with the Stakeout Unit, where it
is told that he "put down" 19 armed thugs. Two former NYPD
cops, who shot with Jim at the range, told me the Bucheimer Patrolman
rig, shown below 5th from left, is very much like what Jim used
to carry his model 10.

 

[Valmet]

When I first saw the thread I thought, "the better question is, how come you don't have one yet?"

Congrats and don't worry about the lack of the pinned bbl.

 

[ABPOS]

Whoa. That is really nice for the price. I probably would've taken any one of them, even in the shape you are describing, for that price. As long as the timing was good.

Yours is...... stellar. I'm kind of bummed I don't live by you. I'm broke but I think I would've mad an exception and just sold something pronto.

 

[Road Rat]

I am always on the look out for Model 10's. Currently have 5; one in each bedroom of the house. One is a 3" and the others are all 4" heavy barrels. Too bad that outfit was in SC and only had a few. I would have been all over a couple of them. Oh, well, maybe next time!! OP, great looking revolver - Congratulations!

 

[KEN L]

NO, you don't need one. You NEED several!
Especially at that price!

 

[rifmon]

Congrats! From your description of the ones remaining you picked the best one and you'll enjoy shooting it. For the price you paid to include the model10 with decent cosmetic condition l, a speed loader and a duty holster, you did very well!

What type of holster was included?

 

[bananaman]

I only have 1, and really enjoy shooting it. Based on that, I need it! Bob