Has anyone by chance bought one of the new model 10's from S&W classic line??

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If anyone has i would greatly appreciate any impressions you have on this particular generation.. Besides the 710.00 asking price it looks like a beautiful piece.



( apologies i should have located this in the newer revolver thread )
 
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jshaf00 said:
If anyone has i would greatly appreciate any impressions you have on this particular generation.. Besides the 710.00 asking price it looks like a beautiful piece.



( apologies i should have located this in the newer revolver thread )
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It really is not that special except for the grips. I found that the bluing is not as good as my 10-11 transition model.
 
how does it shoot?? the online pictures showed a nicely blued example.... that must be the show piece. my old pops was interested in it asked if i could find out about it for him. he also wanted to know what that spur of metal did on the cylinder release side just behind the cylinder on the frame ??
 
jshaf00 said:
how does it shoot?? the online pictures showed a nicely blued example.... that must be the show piece. my old pops was interested in it asked if i could find out about it for him. he also wanted to know what that spur of metal did on the cylinder release side just behind the cylinder on the frame ??
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That's the frame-lug, which is now milled into the frame. Before the change to the MIM hammer and frame-mounted firing pin, the frame-lug was a separate part, pressed into and fitted to the frame.

In both cases, the frame-lug prevents the cylinder from sliding off the yoke when the cylinder is open and the ejector rod is operated.
 
Not when I can get two decent used Model 10's for the price of a new one, and they don't have a lock or MIM parts.
 
This is the only one of the Classics that I really don't understand. They never stopped making the Model 10. They just stopped putting on the Uncle Mikes grip and changed it to a laminate and called it a Classic. It's not the older tapered barrel, it's not much of a copy of the original grip, it's not a pinned barrel, MIM parts, and it has the obligatory ILS. Not much of a Classic. But I'm also sure all that being said, they are sweet shooters. If they wanted to make real classics then make them the way they were. And offer another Highway Patrolman and offer a limited run with the eight shot cylinders. Why? Because it would be awesome. That is my only beef with the Classics Model 10.
 
Sorry, can't comment on the Model 10 Classic. But I have the Model 36Classic in nickel plate, and the action and trigger pull are excellent. Fit and finish are very nice also. Nice grips too, altho I pulled them off because I don't like the angle that it puts my trigger finger at, and found a pair of NOS Sile carved wood grips that suit me better.
 
If you want it, go for it.

We all know that manufacturing processes have change over the years, that's no secret.

I'll bet it shoots just fine.
 
Looks like a beauty to me, I don't know all the details of the original ones, but it kinda makes me think of all the new "classic" cars these days.. the Camaro, Mustang and challenger.. they all look like the old ones, but really not at all... in a good way they are all new..

I have looked at the 10 in the showcase at S&W Retail Store, maybe I'll have to fondle one today if I get up there and report back.. if they have one to shoot, maybe I'll take a walk out to the range and drop a few rounds.. :)
 
I bought a new 2" 10-11 9/03 - for $280 - from a closeout dealer in Waco, TX. Great buy - fantastic shooter - beautiful blue job - one only my Heritage 24 could equal, quality wise. I gave up comparing other blued S&W's to it - and have all SS now, even the the last of my blued revolvers, said 2" 10, now being someone else's - my wife's bedside gun! She acquired it years ago, when she was unhappy with the 3" 65 I had fitted a rounded goncalo alves grip to her hand. When she found out those grips fit the 10, she was elated - and acquired said combo as her 'house & car' gun. I stupidly sold the 3" 65. I guess technically, I don't own a blued revolver!

My lust for a 4" 10 I could love was satiated three years ago, when I bought an unused security guard trade-in I could like - a 4" 64! In all seriousness, I'd opt for a tapered tube 4" 10 if I really wanted a 'classic' 10. They were $125 - $250 a few years ago at pawn shops and gunstores. I expect that you can't find one that works for even the top end of that range - they've become 'collectible'. The $700+ 'classic' 10 seems a bit stiff... and not much below a real good 4" .38 - +P rated - .357M rated - 8-holes, too - a 627 Pro! Just my thoughts...

Stainz
 
I am with Stainz on this. Horace and Dan should have made the 10 classic with the tapered or "pencil" barrel. That is what I think of when I think model 10. I recently pickup up a real classic 10 from '48 in beautiful shape for $495 and a deep blue 10-7 from the '70s for $395. I also just picked up what I call the "Model 10 Perfected" model 64 no dash. I got that for $500. Real 10 classics in like new or almost new shape can be had for much less than the new one.
 
When you can buy minty Model 10's all day long for way less than that-I realy don't see buying a new one, even if it is a classic. And I feel that way about 686's, 629's 617's and all the rest. To tell ya the truth, the only new Smith revolvers that really do anything for me are the J frames.
I'm almost ready to buy my first IL gun, a 638. Tell y'all what-all of you pitch in and send me 5-10 bucks and when I get enough I'll buy a 638-3.
Why you ask??? Simple. Because with my luck as soon as I buy one, they will announce it without the IL and then the rest of you can get them. That's just the kind of guy I am. ;)
 
Ok... for all the naysayers... that haven't even touched this gun.. Just got back from Smith & Wesson Retail Store... had the Model 10 in my hand.. beautiful, absolutely beautiful gun. I own an older M10-7 snubby.. by the way.. this M10-14 I believe was the dash number had excellent blueing, felt very good in the hand, love the grips and the weight of the gun... feels kinda nostalgic... if ya know what I'm trying to say. The trigger waS SWEET, both sa-da.. felt right. Now here I am with no interest in that gun before this thread... now I want one!!! By the way, the price tag at S&W was $647.00... with my 10% vet discount.... under $600... I would think any dealer would have a much better price than $599.. so , maybe we can come back down to earth with this one... :)
 
I sold a M10-6 HB to a forum member late last year for $325. You couldn't tell it from new, except I didn't have the box and accoutrements. Had it for sale for 2 weeks no one wanted it.:confused:
Really nice older 10's are out there for way less than these "classic" Smith's.
 
CAJUNLAWYER said:
When you can buy minty Model 10's all day long for way less than that-I realy don't see buying a new one, even if it is a classic. And I feel that way about 686's, 629's 617's and all the rest. To tell ya the truth, the only new Smith revolvers that really do anything for me are the J frames.
I'm almost ready to buy my first IL gun, a 638. Tell y'all what-all of you pitch in and send me 5-10 bucks and when I get enough I'll buy a 638-3.
Why you ask??? Simple. Because with my luck as soon as I buy one, they will announce it without the IL and then the rest of you can get them. That's just the kind of guy I am. ;)
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By the way.. I bought that 638 about a month ago, ran some rounds through it... very nice gun for a airweight gun, in the pocket kinda gun.. does that have a IL on it.... I didn't even notice, I'll have to look at it when I get home... must have, right? :D The grips are awsome, but I put some old wooden ones on for looks.. gotta look good ya know..
 
David LaPell said:
Not when I can get two decent used Model 10's for the price of a new one, and they don't have a lock or MIM parts.
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Others have said this, also. I paid $300 for one a while back, when it wasn't yet quite worth it, and $200 for another when it was. You should still be able to get good ones, better guns than a new one, for $400 or less, and if you deal with your LGS, maybe testfire it, so you know that the sights will be OK for you. These ARE the good old days.

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I have too many real model 10's. No need to bother with an overpriced knock off. :) Regards 18DAI.
 
I have bought a few new S&W's over the past year or two. Bought a 442, 1911PD, and 642. I'm currently waiting on the new 1911 E series bobtail. I'm not against buying new guns from Smith, but stay away from the lock equiped ones. If they made a 29, 58 or 57 without the lock, I'd jump on them.
 
i appreciate all the info. i may look around and see if i can find one to try out. i know its pricey right now but im sure there will be a day when it wont be. old M&P's and model 10's ive noticed around here have gone from 250.00 to 350 and 400.... somebody is noticing that folks want these now. mainly in the new one i just wanted to know if it was a quality piece of equipment that may be worth looking into .
 
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