Model 10 Classic

[dmthomp32]

I consider that a basic but solid cleaning regimen. The only thing different I do is if I'm purchasing a used revolver, I do pull the slide plate and do a full cleaning/lubrication job. Plenty of YouTube videos to assist with this as well. If you plan to strip the revolver just make sure you have good screw drivers and utilize the appropriate head to not strip or bugger the screw heads. That happens easier than you'd think!

Thanks everybody for all your help. Is there anything I need to know about cleaning and maintening a Model 10 that a YouTube video won't show me ?

Bore brush/snake down the barrel w/ solvent, followed by patches until clean, then a lightly oiled patch. Clean around the forcing cone and firing pin with solvent and toothbrush; clean the chambers in the cylinder each the same as the bore; cleaning under and around the ejector 'star'; drop of oil down the hammer into the guts if it needs it; then wipe the revolver down with a clean rag ?

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[Old cop]

I carried some version of the Model 10 through the first 20 years of my career and keep a Model 10 snub (former issued weapon) as my home defense gun today. They don't come any better.

 

[daddio202]

Thanks everybody for all your help. Is there anything I need to know about cleaning and maintening a Model 10 that a YouTube video won't show me ?

Bore brush/snake down the barrel w/ solvent, followed by patches until clean, then a lightly oiled patch. Clean around the forcing cone and firing pin with solvent and toothbrush; clean the chambers in the cylinder each the same as the bore; cleaning under and around the ejector 'star'; drop of oil down the hammer into the guts if it needs it; then wipe the revolver down with a clean rag ?

Your cleaning methods sound good to me. Heck I have bought a few used S&W revolvers that look like they had not been ever cleaned in the past 30 to 40 years and they still worked great. A lot of satisfaction taking an old dirty one and cleaning back up to look like new. That is one of my favorite parts of buying used revolvers. So you just go buy a model 10 or model 64 (same exact gun only in stainless steel) or buy a new classic series- what ever you feel most comfortable with buying. Then you will not regret it and I am sure you will get your hundreds of dollars of enjoyment from it. I'm sure you will. Enjoy!

 

[ABPOS]

Can't remember if I said this yet, but I don't think you can go wrong with a model 10.

Having said that, I don't actually have one, but I want one. I do have a K frame though.

 

[noshow]

The Smith & Wesson Model 10 is the Poster Boy for the Police Service Revolver. Unfortunately, that term is seldom used today with most police departments adopting autoloaders for duty use. I believe everyone's first handgun should be the model 10 and fortunately, there have been enough made to make that a reality. Good luck with whatever 10 you choose!

 

[Narragansett]

Not sure of the logic of buying a new classic for 700 bucks when for that money you could buy two good condition used model tens that are true classics with the non mim hammer and trigger and no frame mounted lock.

I totally agree with this. In the last 4 or 5 months, I have bought many FINE revolvers either in the for sale forum, or the want to buy forum. Many have been 40 YO guns still NIB. If y
you want the heavy barrel version, advertise for it in want to buy. You said in the next few months so you have time and you can enjoy the hunt. As for the fixed sights, they are just fine. One of my finest guns ever was a 65-1 which is a stainless model 10 so to speak, same sights and frame, just in 357 mag, but you can still shoot 38's. If you like or do not mind stainless, look for a model 65-1. As you know the dash numbers represent revisions. I am not sure which model is most desirable in a model 10. maybe someone on this site could suggest a model 10-? as being the most desirable in a vintage gun. But, having said that, you have picked a fine gun. Real older model 10's do not have the heavy barrel, which I think is a big plus. Personally, I am soon going to start beating the bush for a model 65-1. Good luck

 

[Rubone]

I have a model 10 Classic 4" heavy barrel I purchased used about a year and a half ago. Very little use, with a speed loader and a box of ammo, no box or factory literature. Very nice shooter, good trigger, nice finish. For $275.00 face to face from a known to me fine young man. Shortly thereafter saw a new one in a gun shop in Santa Fe for $585.00

 

[BobJoe]

Thanks everyone for all your help. Still in the process of scrimping and saving; so it will be a few months. Good thing is, I can refer back to this thread. Back on topic; how many rounds do you put downrange in one range session w/ a Mdl 10 ?

 

[elm_creek_smith]

Thanks everyone for all your help. Still in the process of scrimping and saving; so it will be a few months. Good thing is, I can refer back to this thread. Back on topic; how many rounds do you put downrange in one range session w/ a Mdl 10 ?

Never more than one or two hundred rounds...

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[dmthomp32]

As many as you can afford! I typically shoot 50-150 depending upon my budget, time and how many other guns I brought to shoot!

Thanks everyone for all your help. Still in the process of scrimping and saving; so it will be a few months. Good thing is, I can refer back to this thread. Back on topic; how many rounds do you put downrange in one range session w/ a Mdl 10 ?

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[BobJoe]

Any recommendations for breaking it in ?

 

[elm_creek_smith]

Clean it well. There are videos on Midway's website and elsewhere. Get some snap caps and practice dry-firing...a lot. Then, shoot it...a lot. Since it's a double action revolver, it shouldn't need much "break in" time. Mostly, you need to get comfortable with it. The cleaning is to get any guns and debris left over from the manufacturing process out of the gun.

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