i picked up a very good 10-5 at the gun show today. it is in ext. condation . what can you tell me about it. are there good shooters. what were they used for. ser. no. c718xxx what year. this is going to be my wifes house gun. thanks guys.
s&w 10-5
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Art Doc
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The Military & Police became the model 10 in 1957. This is the classic S&W revolver and was the bread & butter gun for the company for decades. Now the tastes of gun consumers has shifted to fancy, hi-cap, tacticool self-loaders but the Model 10 got the job done for over 100 years and still continues to do so. My mother keeps a 5" 10-7 loaded with lead SWC HP +Ps in her nightstand. I have a 2" M64 in my own nightstand which is nothing more than the Model 10 in stainless.
They are a real bargin these days as they have actions that are usually smooth and they are excellent shooters. I picked up a model 10-5 with 4 inch barrel that was a 98% gun for $375 a couple of months ago and it's a winner.
Congratulations on the purchase.
10-5 4 inch
10-5 Inherited from Dad
Congratulations on the purchase.
10-5 4 inch
10-5 Inherited from Dad
Pilgrim
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Classic S&W. If it fits your hand (depends on grips) and shoots to POA with your chosen ammo (may depend on grips), it is one of the best all-purpose guns ever made. Highly reliable.
celticfisherman
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The Mod 10 4" heavy barrel is to me one of the best all around guns ever made. I've said it before on here... I love them. Enjoy your 10!
august1410
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Mine's a 1967 10-6. Finest gun have ever owned.
Back in the day, I never wanted a 10-5. I thought they looked quaint and old fashioned. They always made me think of the cops in those old black and white movies who wore those long heavy greatcoats, and carried their revolvers in a pocket in the coat.
Today I like the Model 10 because it looks quaint and old fashioned. And they shoot great. It doesn't really matter what - (dash) model they are, or even "pre-dash" M&P's.
5" 10-5 from 1969
4" 10-7 from 1979
A M&P from 1947.
With a couple boxes of brass, a Lee-Loader and some components, you've got fun, inexpensive shooting for a good while.
Today I like the Model 10 because it looks quaint and old fashioned. And they shoot great. It doesn't really matter what - (dash) model they are, or even "pre-dash" M&P's.
5" 10-5 from 1969
4" 10-7 from 1979
A M&P from 1947.
With a couple boxes of brass, a Lee-Loader and some components, you've got fun, inexpensive shooting for a good while.
Shooting Padre
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My very first S&W revolver was a model 10. I really like that gun. It's simplicity makes it an icon in handguns. At first I didn't like the tapered barrel as much as the heavy barrels, but it has grown on me. Congrats on getting a fine handgun and piece of history. Ditto on the Lee loader and fun.
george minze
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They were carried by almost every PD in the country at one time or another......The heavy barrel pistols were about the perfect pistol during their time...In the old days and I can talk about the old days they were well finished, reliable, and would take abuse by their respective partners,,Sort of like a old loyal courage's dog..;..You don't see that kind of fit or finish anymore..Sad to say.......Most shot POA at critical range and no misfires, well unless you never cleaned them or changed ammo once in a while. Like a lot of old guys I digress. 73 now and hoping..
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I inherited a snub 10-5 earlier this year, accurate, well-balanced revolver with the most intense bluing of any revolver I own. My LGS pusher said it looked as if it had shot one cylinder, super clean with no noticable wear. It's born on date puts it at 1963/64, close enough to be my birth year gun!
george minze
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Well said and Add to that
I started in the LE business in 63....Let me add you will be hard pressed to find a better machined revolved from any one that is as free of machine marks and blued as good as those smith revolvers...The only exception was the Colt Python and it cost a lot more even back then...Of course police pay was a lot less to.
I started in the LE business in 63....Let me add you will be hard pressed to find a better machined revolved from any one that is as free of machine marks and blued as good as those smith revolvers...The only exception was the Colt Python and it cost a lot more even back then...Of course police pay was a lot less to.
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