My Model 10's

[Tupperware]

They started marking the bull barrels as +P with the -10. But realistically any bull barrel 38 is +P

Where would this be stamped? My heavy barrel model 10-10 is not marked

 

[b737lvr]

Where would this be stamped? My heavy barrel model 10-10 is not marked

Interesting... looks like the last -10 I saw had its barrel replaced then because yeah the -10s I'm seeing online all have the traditional roll marks

 

[Doriangray6]

What makes it a +P barrel?

The barrel is stamped +P which, according to S&W , means that it's rated for higher pressures than regular barrels.
It was one of the firearms I ended up with after my old man croaked and was made in 1994, exported as a PD firearm to someplace, and then imported back into the states by CIA - Century International Arms.
As far as I know the 10-10 series all had heavy "bull" barrels but among the disorganized paperwork in his gun safe was part of a receipt from S&W indicating that they had replaced the original barrel because it was cracked but I don't know if it had a cracked barrel when he bought it or if he cracked it as he did have a tendency to build hot loads for most of his firearms.

 

[Lt.Donn]

Then there are the 10-5's with 3" HB and round butt. I believe these were special order guns, not often seen for sale.

I've posted before, a large local SO had a special run of 64's 3" RB in the day ..likely 400-500 units...I've always wondered what happened to them after their transition to self loaders...could be a treasure trove languishing in their armory...which I still had some connections there to ask

 

[Retired W4]

I've posted before, a large local SO had a special run of 64's 3" RB in the day ..likely 400-500 units...I've always wondered what happened to them after their transition to self loaders...could be a treasure trove languishing in their armory...which I still had some connections there to ask

It should not hurt to ask. You might find the sheriff in a good (generous) mood.

 

[VaTom]

Carried nickel model 10 back in the day as a uniformed municipal LEO. Issued a 5" barrel in 1976 upon entering the academy. Carried it for a couple of years until the department replaced all the 5" with newer 4" models. My 10-7 4" like I carried. One of my favorites from my accumulation for sentimental reasons. Great revolver.

 

[KenTheHunter]

Mine; an ex PD 10-10 with a +P barrel. Sweet shooter.
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I also like M 10's. Have a 4", and three 2". Great little guns

 

[cstanmiller]

You can't have too many Model 10s!

I guess I am ok then.