S&W Model 10-6 4" Heavy Barrel Nickel Plated

[HawkeyeSATX]

Howdy Y'all!
South Central Texas here!
I just acquired my first Model 10-6, Nickel Plated.
I'mnew to the forum, but not new to Smith and Wesson revolvers.
I really have to admit I'mtruly a S&W revolver man.
I just got my 10-6 in a phenomenal trade I'm still dumbfounded.
I've heard yes, I can shoot +P, and no, I can't shoot +P in my beautiful" new" revolver.
Any opinions?
Any advice?
I know my revolver was made from 68 to 77. Does that account for anything?

 

[jmace57]

Welcome to the forum, amigo.

 

[gunnails]

It will just fine, but over time can posibly loosen up the gun, so most shoot regulars and save the +P for when carring for self defense.

 

[Muley Gil]

Welcome to the Forum.

Your M10 will do fine with +P ammo.

 

[HawkeyeSATX]

Thank you jmace57!
Thank you gunnails!
Thank you for the clarification gunnails.
I was figuring if I shot +P every now and then, it would be fine.
I've had some say they have shot +P regularly, without any effects.
Any thoughts on that?
Does it really advance wear and tear that much?
Mine seems very stout, and robust, compared to one I had back in the '80s I had that was an antique then.

 

[JP@AK]

Does it really advance wear and tear that much?

No, not in your steel K frame revolver. That gun will absorb more so-called +P ammo than you will likely use in a lifetime with no ill effects. For one thing, the +P stuff is not all that hot.
Shoot it to your heart's content.

 

[HawkeyeSATX]

Thank you Jack!
I was thinking that the +P ammo isn't that much higher in pressure that it would wear out my 10-6 sooner than expected.
It certainly has a stout K frame, not like the thinner frame of the old .38 Smith and Wesson I had when I was in the Air Force as a personal side arm.

 

[HawkeyeSATX]

Thank you Muley Gil!
Appreciate it!

 

[HawkeyeSATX]

This is a pic of my beauty I got recently

 

[Jack Flash]

I have one much like it. I shoot +P in mine. I prefer to use 158 grain ammunition, whether +P or standard.

 

[JP@AK]

I just recently purchased this one. Someone rounded the hammer spur, but otherwise it is in decent shape. It came with Hogue stocks, which quickly came off and went into the box. I picked up these Modified Magna (PC) stocks recently at a gun show. They look a lot better on this working man's revolver.
This is my first ever nickel Model 10. I normally prefer blue, but the price on this was too low to pass up.

 

[JP@AK]

I have one much like it.

Nice GA Targets on that one, Jack!

 

[HawkeyeSATX]

Jack Flash, that's a really nice looking piece! Love the wood grips on yours.
Jack, I have those exact same grips, which are a little too small for my hand.
Both revolvers are excellent looking!
Reminds me of someone who owns the same type of revolver. LOL

 

[MyDads38]

When my dad passed 4 years ago, I inherited his Nickel 10-6. It's a great shooter, I just don't shoot it very much. It was like new and I have the original box. One of these days, I'll pick up a blue model to go with it. Just one of my favorite memories of my dad

 

[HawkeyeSATX]

MyDads38, That's such a great memory you shared, thank you!
I'm sorry your dad has passed.
My dad, who hasn't passed, a few years ago, gave me his Browning Medallion, .22 LR Target pistol. That has been his baby forever!
I was in complete shock when he handed it to me.
I know how much it meant to him, and now it means that much to me.
I, too, will be looking for a blued version of the 10-6, I like them that much. Or maybe get a 64, the Stainless version of the 10-6.

 

[bananaman]

Welcome to the FORUM! You will find that you can spend much time here! You can learn new things, and see some cool stuff! You are a teaser though. You did not tell us about your fantastic deal, unless I missed something. I have a 64-3, which is close to yours except stainless. Enjoy your 10! Bob

 

[HawkeyeSATX]

Thank you very much Bob!
Ok, since you REALLY want to know how I came across a great deal! LOL
Well, I have a friend who owns a 64, and we're both .38 Special junkies, said to me, that I should get a 64, because he loves his. So, I started thinking, and decided I had one too many rifles. So I sold my MILSURP rifle, got enough money to buy a 64 at a local gunshop. I went there, after looking online at their inventory, and found the 64 I wanted. I called, and they had it. Well, while driving to this gunshop, someone stops in and buys said 64 before I get there.
Needless to say I was bummed. But I looked around, and settled on a brand new EAA Witness 9mm P-S.
Well, 2 weeks later, I see a guy has a 10-6 on Texas Gun Trader. I offered to trade him even trade for his 10-6. He accepted, and now I am the proud owner of said 10-6 Nickel Plated Smith & Wesson revolver!

 

[Vulcan Bob]

Oooh, a M-10 HB in nickel, whats not to like! When I want to feel good about my DA skills my blued M-10 HB and M-64 HB are two of three that fills the bill, they are great shooters. Enjoy that one. Oh, by the way we need pic's!

 

[HawkeyeSATX]

Thank You Vulcan Bob!
She is a thing of beauty, at least to me.
I have attached 2 photos of her.
In the future, I would very much like to get a Blued HB M10, and a 64 HB to round out my collection.
I will take more pics of her here in a few days, and certainly post those as well.
Does anyone know of a way to polish my revolver, without taking the nickel plating off in the process?
Any and all suggestions are welcomed.

 

[HawkeyeSATX]

Can you tell I have nothing better to do today?

 

[HawkeyeSATX]

Pic #2
Cylinder out, with original grips

 

[HawkeyeSATX]

Pic #3
Right side of revolver with original grips

 

[HawkeyeSATX]

Right side of 10-6 HB

 

[Shooter6br]

Police trade in with Safariland grips

Love my Mod 10-6 HB Has trade in Safariland grips

 

[Shooter6br]

Grip advertisement

 

[HawkeyeSATX]

Shooter6br,
That is a really nice looking M10 HB!
That is one I definitely want to get!
Love the all shiny, black look! Plus the brass cases of the loaded .38 Special rounds offset, and make a really nice addition to the photo!
Love the old Safariland ad as well!

 

[Peak53]

Does anyone know of a way to polish my revolver, without taking the nickel plating off in the process?
Any and all suggestions are welcomed.

You can clean up those fine scratches on the nickel with a two step process.
(1) Use Flitz to polish. It is also a fine abrasive, so you want to go very easy. Apply with your finger and gently polish with a microfiber cloth. I do this once and once only on nickel guns, so as not to remove too much nickel. This is well documented on this forum if you do some searching.
(2) Follow up with Renaissance Wax. Others have good success with Johnson's Paste Wax. Be sure to remove any oil first. The wax will shine it up and protect it from rust. No lubricant will be necessary on external surfaces as long as you keep a bit of wax on it. Makes it easier to clean up after shooting, too.
(3) OK, three steps Check your image in the mirror-like finish .

 

[HawkeyeSATX]

Thank you very much Peak53!
I will certainly try what you suggested!
Sounds like a winner to me!

 

[Butchbird]

I have a nickel 10-6 that I had tuned by Alex Hamilton at Ten Ring Precision that lives by my bed -- It is just fabulous

 

[HawkeyeSATX]

Butchbird,
I don't have any doubt your M10 HB is a tack driver.
Mine also lives beside my bed, and gets Concealed Carried.
It's less bulky than the Taurus PT 92 I had.
Some people ask me why I went back to .38 Special, and I told them I'm not giving up anything ballistics wise. I can safely handload a 125 gr bullet to 9mm velocity, or even a 110. But I can use heavier bullets too, which the 9mm has problems doing so.