My first Model 10

[Cornhusker]

Got my grips from Mbrgr1, Thanks Mark!!
They look pretty good.

 

[Pantherclass2004]

Model 10 snubbing are about the perfect carry gun

 

[Mbrgr1]

Got my grips from Mbrgr1, Thanks Mark!!
They look pretty good.

You are welcome! They look great.

 

[James K]

My 10-7 I bought a few auctions back. Seems very lightly used.
Shoots really nice. Surprisingly nice.

 

[SS336]

Got my grips from Mbrgr1, Thanks Mark!!
They look pretty good.
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Mark is a good man. They look great on your M10.

 

[M2MikeGolf]

The very first center fire handgun I fired was my uncles model 10 snubbie, 1974. I've been hooked ever since.

 

[newtonguitars]

My 10-5 came with the original Magnas, but these Hogue fit me much better. The gun came with little flecs of rust here and there, but was unfired, but not any more!
I am amazed how easy it is to shoot this gun accurately, even at a great distance.

 

[ISCS Yoda]

Bald1 - Beware. Model 10s are like French fries and potato chips. U can't have just one.

- TRUE!!!

I had a nice collection of Model 10s, mostly snubs, most of which survived my 2018 fire but got stained by water and fireman's foam so I sold most of them. These are the ones that I kept:

My first, purchased new in 1981, I think - I can't recall how many different stocks I had on there but the next to last set was bonded ivory and it totally discolored from the heat of the fire - so - VOILA! - it's back to S&W wood!:

This next one got some stains but as a rare .357 Magnum I couldn't part with it:

 

[yugolovr]

I really do like the snub nose model 10. Yours is another fine example of one.

 

[Leveractor]

This thread reminded me that I spent quality time with my first Model 10 (dash 7 standard barrel) today at the range. The attached pic is after cleaning with a vintage Lewis Lead remover. It was a good day. I was the only revolver shooter (and the only shooter the range master allowed to be in the booth next to the wall). I am still smiling at fact that I noticed two of the younger dudes, taking a break from semi-autos, that stepped behind my booth to watch what I was shooting (I didn't tell them that I shot the 35 foot targets in single-action...they don't need to know).

 

[AzShooter]

Love my Model 10. Came with Pachmeyer Grips which really tame the massive recoil of those .38 cartridges. LOL.

Good luck with your purchase and good shooting. They are the most fun examples of old time smithing with excellent trigger.

 

[Cornhusker]

So many good looking Model 10s

 

[notsofast]

I like them too

 

[Leveractor]

Update on the Model 10. As I have developed arthritis in both hands, particularly in thumbs, I am finding the 4" Model 10 an exceptional solution. It is as accurate as ever in my hands. And, unlike 10 years ago, more accurate than any of my semi-autos (including the new S&W EZ 9mm - which surprised me). I went to the range today and, "wow" - I was unhappy with my 9mm semi-auto accuracy (unlike my history - and my expectations), but ecstatic about the Model 10. I may turn into the old man with the old revolver. #lastoftheboomers