Hi to all: I am a die hard revolver fan and I must confess, my favorites are the Ruger gp100s. That being said, I have owned and sold/traded Smith revolvers for over 20 years and don't have a single one right now. I have that itch to pickup a model 10, probably a pencil barrel. That is the only smith I regret not owning. I don't expect anyone to talk me out of it on this forum! Just had a birthday....maybe having an almost mid life crisis. I still carry a revolver for police work so it's only right that I have a model 10....once I get one, I'll be fit to stay on this forum. Glad to meet you!