Speaking of Model 10s..

[UncleEd]

When it comes to Model 10s, I much prefer
the standard (pencil) barrel. I know all the
reasons for a heavy barrel but I don't care.

I also think the Model 64 standard barrel is
really quite a looker.

With the standard barrel, I get a high front
sight and that's what guides me in shooting
a revolver. The rear notch or a rear adjustable
sight on other models is but a guide for me
to zero in on the front and the target.

 

[kbm6893]

Someone in the NYSP hierarchy had a hard time making up their minds.

Not really. The .357 Model 10's would have stayed if they were up to the task of full time .357 Magnum. When it became obvious they weren't, another gun needed to replace it. The 520 would have been fine, but they couldn't wait 6 months and continue to keep the guns on the road. They took the 28-2 with the adjustable sights because there was no option. When the 681 came along, that solved all the problems and they went with that.

 

[spin132]

.357 Model 10 ? Wouldn't that be a Model 13 ?

I believe it was in about the same time frame that S&W introduced the 10 in .357, they also produced a 64-1 in .357 for law enforcement. According to Roy, it was the prototype for the M-65.

Mike

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[Jim PHL]

When it comes to Model 10s, I much prefer
the standard (pencil) barrel. I know all the
reasons for a heavy barrel but I don't care.

I also think the Model 64 standard barrel is
really quite a looker.

With the standard barrel, I get a high front
sight and that's what guides me in shooting
a revolver. The rear notch or a rear adjustable
sight on other models is but a guide for me
to zero in on the front and the target.

I’m with you, UncleEd. For me, a 64 with a standard barrel and round-butt would the bee’s knees.

 

[jdlii]

Everything you need and nothing you don't, the Model 10 is simplistic beauty, function and style.

 

[Frailer]

And I think the Pachmayr Presentation grips look great. They just look like serious business to me. Of course they were all the rage back in the day.

Perhaps “ugly” was a poorly-chosen word. I absolutely agree they are “businesslike.” And there is no question they work; I have no intention of replacing them.

 

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

Interesting that the NYSP found the .357 Model 10/Model 13 did not hold to a steady diet of .357s. Sounds like their training/qualification program is quite rigorous, and I wonder what load they were using.
The Pachmayr grips are an excellent example of form and function greatly outweighing aesthetics. I have them on my 4" M-19 and 4" nickel M-27 , on the latter they provide a pleasing contrast with the finish.