Just thought I would say a big hello from NC and try to learn more about S&W revolvers. Currently I have only one, which is a 442 that is my favorite CC. Sold a few during the last 40 years, but now looking to add another Model 10 heavy barrel to the gun safe. One thing for sure, these older S&W revolvers have sure increased in prices since I was looking for a one. I found a Model 10-10 in real nice shape local, but its priced a little high for my taste. I am a shooter not a collector and 38 special is my favorite caliber. I may look for a 32 caliber at some point in the future. I enjoy reloading and casting boolits for all my revolvers. Is there a reason that a Model 10-10 would be one to shy away from? As a newbie, I do not know much of the history. I like the heavy barrel and it locks up good, and timing seems to be fine. No play at all, has papers but no box. It does have a 3 digit number in the crane along with the 10-10 but I do not know if that means its a police trade in or not? Its a close to new one as I saw but as I said I want a shooter not a collector so torn about paying so much for an older revolver? Any help would be appreciated.
Hello from NC
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Welcome and hello, from Charlotte, NC. Sounds like you have good taste in revolvers.
You can find a shooter grade Model 10 (4 inch barrel) for $325 - $400 in Charlotte or on the local NC forums. Sometimes you can do a little better. Sometimes you might have to pay a few dollars more. You just have to do a little digging. Feel free to send a private message and I can point you toward some North Carolina resources.
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You can find a shooter grade Model 10 (4 inch barrel) for $325 - $400 in Charlotte or on the local NC forums. Sometimes you can do a little better. Sometimes you might have to pay a few dollars more. You just have to do a little digging. Feel free to send a private message and I can point you toward some North Carolina resources.
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Scharfschuetzer
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Welcome aboard from Washington State. I was stationed at Fort Bragg off and on during my career and I always enjoyed your fine state.
The Fayetteville gun show used to be a good place to look for handguns, although like most now, it's probably full of plastic guns.
The Fayetteville gun show used to be a good place to look for handguns, although like most now, it's probably full of plastic guns.
Welcome to the madness.
AppStFan
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Welcome to the forum from another North Carolinan. Your 442 is a fine CC piece. My first duty weapon was a Model 10 heavy barrel. You'll find a bunch of knowledgeable and helpful folks around here.
Welcome from Rhode Island.
Welcome from the SC upstate. You cannot go far wrong with a Model 10. I am partial to K frames myself.
Jeppo
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Howdy from Davidson County.
Welcome to the S&W Forums! You have come to the right place to ask questions and find answers. By the way, there are no dumb questions... well, except if you have a question and don't ask. As for the 38 Special, you picked a great caliber. As for issues with the Model 10-10, I'm not aware of any versions of the K-frame 38 Specials that are to be avoided, but the fit and finish of the pre-1980 revolvers may be better than the newer ones. Until 1980, S&W revolvers received the mysterious and deeply lustrous Carbonia blue finish.
MetalMan
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Welcome to our family of enablers from central Ohio….
J's and K's are the heart of my small handgun collection (accumulation?).
The 442 is a great choice for CC. Wishing you luck on your hunt for a Model 10.
J's and K's are the heart of my small handgun collection (accumulation?).
The 442 is a great choice for CC. Wishing you luck on your hunt for a Model 10.
Welcome from Florida! The Model 10s (and earlier M&P .38 Spl) are great and dependable revolvers that were made in the millions. As stansdds mentioned, you might be happier with an earlier Model 10...there are lots around, although it seems that the 2" snubs are the most desirable right now. You could also try advertising here on the Forum for a Model 10 (whichever dash no. and barrel length you choose) in the "Want to Buy" section. There are probably lots of Forum members that would be glad to sell you a shooter-grade revolver at a fair price, and you'll know what you're buying! Good luck!
1911haulic
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Welcome from the coast of South Carolina.
OLDSTER
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Hi from the sunny beaches of North Dakota
Welcome aboard from coastal North Carolina.
Welcome to the forum from Iowa!
Hi from Salome, AZ.
OP
Thank you all for the big welcome. I am not sure at this point if I will make a offer on the model 10-10. Price is high, and I have not looked for any others yet. I am on the lookout for a S&W Model 10 though, wish me luck.
Welcome from southcentral PA. I have a soft spot for N frame S & Ws.
Hair Trigger
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Welcome from the NC foothills, NW of Charlotte. Good bunch of people here, you'll enjoy the forum. What did you do "in the air", and in what part of our fine state do you hang your hat?
HamHands
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Hello from Highlands, NC... Since we've moved here Full-Time from Georgia... I've discovered every good No-Co Resident needs a good 12Gauge Pump Shotty, a .22lr Semi-Auto both in rifle and pistol, a Smith .38Spec snubbie for carry, and a Smith M29/629 in .44Magnum with a 3" or longer barreled version for "Outdoor CCW"...
Just my observation over the last 3 years... Of course YMMV...
-Hams
Just my observation over the last 3 years... Of course YMMV...
-Hams
Welcome to the forum from the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Hoosierville IRN
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Welcome from Indiana, from a former long-time NC resident. Glad to have you aboard!
Sometimes we carry all of that at the same time.
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blues7
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Welcome from the western mountains of NC.
RRH
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Welcome from NW North Carolina. A great group of people here. They have a wealth of knowledge and are very helpful. As you already know, you are looking for one of the best iconic revolvers of all time. I think that I have three model 10 heavy barrels now in my very modest group of revolvers. All of my purchases were made before Covid-19 and the recent buying hysteria. Be patient if your situation allows for that. I do not know how you feel about internet gun purchases but all of my model 10s were bought on GunBroker. My very small home town just has a hardware store that stocks a few guns. I have experienced very good luck on multiple used gun internet purchases via AuctionArms and GunBroker. Others may have varying opinions and results.
bigjoe001
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Welcome to the forum from eastern N.C.
