model 10

[daniel17319]

heres what i got im in iraq right now so i dont know when this pistol was made, i paid 150 for in good shape, it has a 5 inch fairly thin barel. i want a model 10 snubby and i think this is a good doner gun, but i know that its not an ancient revoler prewar or anything prolly 70s model.

heres my plan i want to turn into a classic looking snubby i want a really old style victory barrel on it, put some prewar grips on it. will this work i know they are in 38 s and w, i found some on numrich.

heres my questions

1 can i put a barrel on like that, will it work and will a victory model barrel work ok. i found some on numrich as well as grips

2 should i go with a more modern pencil style barrel and be happy with that,

3 i also plan to send it off to tk custon for trigger work etc and convert to moon clips

4 anyone got any recomendations for grips to put on that will make it look old school prewar, new manufactor that doesnt cost an arm and a leg and keeps it still concealable.

5 were can i get some good leather for reasanable price on here ie someone that knows someone on th forums that can do that

6 i know that cylinder and slide use to encrust gold on front sight posts little specs to pick up light anyone had that done or know how to do it,,,any other ideas on modifying the front sight for enhansed veiwing pleasure,,,

7 i would also like to add some checkering pattern on the top i think it looks cool,,,,any suggestions

8 any other suggestions whatsoever

thanks guys i hope that was easy to understand

 

[ABC]

I suggest you go very slow with your project, it sounds expensive.

 

[bmcgilvray]

Depending on the revolver's model revision, the conversion you suggest could be accomplished. Lots of effort, expense, time, and potential aggravation are represented in what you desire to do for no more benefit than will be derived.

Smith & Wesson fixed sight revolvers have always shot to point of aim with most ammunition of standard configuration. Barrel change-outs are iffy things with regards barrel/cylinder gaps and point of aim. So are gunsmiths' skill levels in executing such work. You could sell your 5-inch, find, purchase, and possess an original snub long before you could fiddle around with sending the 5-inch out to various 'smiths and await turn-around time. Just the shipping costs alone are enough to make this a money losing project without giving any though to the costs of the work.

You will require not only a snub barrel but also the shorter ejector rod that is unique to 2-inch Model 10 revolvers.

Unless you want to make a fairly extensive hobby out of that one revolver, you'd be money (and performance) ahead to sell it and apply funds towards the purchase a 2-inch Model 10 or earlier Military & Police that is factory configured in the manner that you desire. All 2-inch M&P revolvers feature the half-moon front sight and were factory equipped with classic "diamond" grips that give the "old school" appearance, and some early Model 10 marked 2-inch revolvers also have half-moon front sights. Both of these revolvers may be found on Gunbroker and similar auction sites. They aren't difficult to find. You can keep the 5-inch AND purchase a nice original 2-inch for less than the cost of the work you are contemplating.

I'd forgo the checkering on the top strap and the moon clip conversion if you truly seek "old school" but that is only my opinion.

The 5-inch Model 10 revolvers are very nice in their own right and aren't quite as commonly encountered as some other lengths. If it is in decent condition you've got good value for the money in that 5-inch just as it sits.

Only my view but if I saw a revolver done up as you suggest and an original 5-inch sitting side by side among some handguns on a gun show table or in a gun shop case I'd look right past the "custom" with lip curled in mild disgust, while eagerly admiring the 5-inch.

"I want a model 10 snubby...a classic looking snubby"

Then go for it! Convert that 5-inch into cash to be applied toward a real Smith & Wesson snub.



My early 50s M&P with best of single action slow-fire groups and best of rapid fire double action groups on a recent outing. Shot at 10 yards.

 

[Art Doc]

This is the ever popular #33.

Modifying a gun into a different configuration.

33. Trying to turn the gun you have into the gun you want is never a good idea. It will be cheaper, faster and easier to sell the gun you don’t want and buy the one you do want rather than try to alter or convert your gun into a different configuration. In most cases the alterations suggested are not possible due to physical limitations and if they were doable the cost of such work would be beyond all but wealthy fools who like to throw their money away.


I paid $200 & $210 for these. Which do you think is cheaper, easier and faster... cutting up the gun you have or buying the gun you want?

 

[daniel17319]

i thought i could do this cheap ill look into other options thanks guys