There's no stainless steel Model 15; only blue and nickel. The 15's stainless twin is the Model 67.
Smith & Wesson Revolvers....10 or 15
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gtoppcop
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Dogngun is right. Buy them both. I have a S&W 10-6, 15-6 and as of late, a 67-1. I like them all! The Model 10-6 4-inch is a tack driver that needs its barrel refinished, due to some substance getting spilled on it and removing the bluing. The Model 15-6 (1993) has the Model 14 Heavy Barrel and is decently accurate, but not to the same level as the Model 10-6. The Model 67-1 is at AmeriGun in Michigan getting a new Trijicon front sight, 11-degree muzzle chamfer and a nice bead blast.
All of them are exceedingly wonderful guns that will give a lifetime of service and are my go-to house guns. Loaded with the 125gr Remington Golden Saber +P (approaching 1000 fps), they are plenty good felon repellent.
If given the choice, I would take the Model 15 over the Model 10 HB. A pencil barrel Model 10 is another story. They're all cool guns!
All of them are exceedingly wonderful guns that will give a lifetime of service and are my go-to house guns. Loaded with the 125gr Remington Golden Saber +P (approaching 1000 fps), they are plenty good felon repellent.
If given the choice, I would take the Model 15 over the Model 10 HB. A pencil barrel Model 10 is another story. They're all cool guns!
Tom_R
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Get a model 19. This way you can shoot .38s and .357s.
If not, I kind of like the look of the 15 over the 10, but the 10 is a great gun too.
Get the 10, make sure you like it, and then 4-5 more Smith and Wesson revolvers will be in your future, TRUST ME on that.
If not, I kind of like the look of the 15 over the 10, but the 10 is a great gun too.
Get the 10, make sure you like it, and then 4-5 more Smith and Wesson revolvers will be in your future, TRUST ME on that.
I agree! open sites on 2" J frames...
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The M15 "Combat Masterpiece" is my favorite Smith Revolver and in fact I have several of them. I shoot it better than any other Smith I own including my 6" M19 and 6" M586. Nothing wrong with a M10 (pretty much same gun), you just have no sight adjustment. Your choice.........
indiandave
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I have both. A 10-6 and a 15-3. They are both nice shooting guns. I like iron sights for carry. Can't knock to sights out of line. If you plan to carry one, I'd pick the model 10. For target shooting, the 15 would be better, but my old model 10 shoots fine.
GunarSailors
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My guess is 1974?
fixed vs adjustable sights
years ago i owned a Ruger Single six,it was my only handgun and i couldn't shoot it as accurately as i'd like so i looked around and found a handgun course sponsored by local PD. All shooting was done at 25 yds. The first week i asked one of the instructors to help me adjust the sights. He looked downrange at my target and said"you don't need to adjust your sights. I was a little miffed, my rounds were all over the target,but kept going. The class was once a week for a total of nine weeks. About week seven the same guy came around, looked at my target and all my rounds were a little high and left, but they were all gathered in a group the size of my fist. He says "now it's time to adjust your sights,do you understand why we didn't do it on week one?" Fact is most of us don't shoot hanfguns accurately and consistent enough for adjustable sights to make a difference in our shooting. Having said that i would also go with a Model 15, but there's nothing wrong with the Model 10 and it's fixed sights. Practice,practice,practice.......Mike
years ago i owned a Ruger Single six,it was my only handgun and i couldn't shoot it as accurately as i'd like so i looked around and found a handgun course sponsored by local PD. All shooting was done at 25 yds. The first week i asked one of the instructors to help me adjust the sights. He looked downrange at my target and said"you don't need to adjust your sights. I was a little miffed, my rounds were all over the target,but kept going. The class was once a week for a total of nine weeks. About week seven the same guy came around, looked at my target and all my rounds were a little high and left, but they were all gathered in a group the size of my fist. He says "now it's time to adjust your sights,do you understand why we didn't do it on week one?" Fact is most of us don't shoot hanfguns accurately and consistent enough for adjustable sights to make a difference in our shooting. Having said that i would also go with a Model 15, but there's nothing wrong with the Model 10 and it's fixed sights. Practice,practice,practice.......Mike
mg357
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The S&W Model 10 & 15 are both good guns and they both have good qualities but i
really love the Model 10 so i chose that one
really love the Model 10 so i chose that one
Absalom
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Make sure you do some single-action shooting from a rest and fiddle with the adjustable sights as necessary. In contrast to a previous post, I respectfully submit it does make a difference, all else being equal.
It's amazing what accuracy you can get out of the adjustable K-frames.
If I'd commented in the initial thread, I'd have favored the Model 10; I have a thing for the clean lines of the fixed-models, and think they're preferable for defensive use.
But since you have the Model 15, you should get the most out of it, especially if you shoot it enough. Back with my first S&W, I was amazed how much accuracy I could get even out of my 2.5 inch Model 19 by properly adjusting the sights. Even though that wasn't its main purpose, it was amazing at what distances you could still score reliably, especially single-action.
Engine49guy
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This thread needs some pictures
Oh and if the Model 19 is now in the equation my vote changes to Model 19.
Oh and if the Model 19 is now in the equation my vote changes to Model 19.
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Mr. Hanen, whoever he was, had the ideal compromise for the time frame. As shown in Post 34, the "Dayton guns" were, described in a generic way, simply adjustable sight versions of the heavy barrel Model 10. The Dayton gun is easily recognizable from the business end, which shows that massive barrel profile. For those who "came in late," middle picture, second from left. Outstanding!
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Jdavis
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The choice should be based on your intended use of the gun assuming equal condition of each. If you will use the revolver for casual target shooting, plinking, and personal/home protection, the Model 10 is the ideal choice. Use the money saved to purchase ammo for your practice. However, if you are into more serious target shooting and wish to squeeze out the most accuracy or you like to experiment with different ammo loads, the Model 15 is the gun for you. Most people will be well served with the Model 10.
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bananaman
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I have a 67 no dash, which is a stainless 15. Great gun. Another option you may want to investigate is a Model 64. There are reasonably priced police turn ins on them too. I like mine! Bob
blazer
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Go with the 15 you will love it!
