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. Regarding +P ammo, my understanding is that any Model Numbered 10 can handle. We trained and qualified with 158 grain wadcutters, but carried +P ammo on duty. 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.

 

[jscott]

I'll see what I can do...I guess I should leave the 2" barrels out to avoid confusion...

5" 10-5...

Hmmm, that seems to be my only remaining 10-5 other than several 2" guns...I'll have to work on that......Ben

Does that 5" happen to be marked DETROIT PD on the back strap? It looks like my 1973 issued piece.

 

[VaTom]

Changing the subject a bit regarding .38 +p ammo. If you like the S&W Model 10 then you should try to obtain a nice Colt Official Police to go along with it. Colt stopped making them in 1969. Can handle +p ammo. It has a heavier frame than the K frame Model 10. In the 1930s when S&W came out with the 38/44 heavy duty revolver, Colt touted in their literature and ads that the Official Police could handle the hot 38/44 load. My 1956 Colt Official Police with my 10-7 Model 10 from 1979.

 

[Road Rat]

Smith and Wesson has posted information about the PLUS P ammunition being safe to use in any of their revolvers with a Model number. I think that started in about 1956! I have no reason to do that with any of mine!

 

[Truckman]

Does that 5" happen to be marked DETROIT PD on the back strap? It looks like my 1973 issued piece.

Click the link I provided in that quoted post for the answer... ...Ben

 

[Engine49guy]

All of mine are tapered barrel if pre Model marked M&P's count.

I do have three 4" Model marked heavy barrels but they have target sights and are marked 14-2.

 

[65-2x2]

I only have on old model 10, a rusty old obsolete piece in a caliber that is not even considered dangerous any more.

 

[Tom Garrett]

My brother bought this 2 times at different pawn shops. At the first shop he found the 10-5 4" with a beat up barrel and a lanyard ring. A forum member gave him a 5" barrel, and another member (now passed) installed the barrel for him. He sent the gun to Birdsong for a Black-T finish. He put some stag grips on it. He later loaned it to his stepdaughter. Later he walks into a different pawn shop and there is the Model 10. He was so pissed that he almost gave it to me and I have it today. It is one of the best shooters that I own.

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I shot this group with it at 15 yds. (always one damned flyer) A Six a clock hold might be better.
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I really hate it when you do something nice for someone and they piss all over your effort. I don't give guns to people any longer. For that reason.