Square butt to Round M10

[Ron In MD]

I have a M10-8 police/guard turn in. Mechanically in excellent condition, aesthetically not so much, as is the case with most turn ins that I have seen.
Carried a lot shot very little.
That being said, Since there were 6 million M10's made, would it matter if I turned it from square butt to round butt frame?

I know that this has been covered in the past, but with time has the thinking been changed to not to do it.

Being retired doesn't give me the financial ability to buy a round butt M10.

 

[Warren Sear]

No love here for a round butt, but do as you please. Watch out that the serial number of the bottom has been factory placed in such a manner that it will not be molested in any way, or you will be in violation of federal law if you obliterate even part of it in any way. Some guns are OK, and others are not.

 

[Muley Gil]

I have converted a number of K and N frames to round butt. As Warren Sear mentioned, you have to be careful about the serial number.

RBs fit my smallish hands much better AND they hide better when you're carrying concealed.

 

[STCM(SW)]

I have also made a 2" 10-5 from a SB to a RB.

as said, easier for CC in MHO......

 

[Muss Muggins]

Love the Model 10. I've got several, in various butts and barrel lengths. To answer your question, it would not matter a lot. It's your pistol. Do what makes you happy . . .

 

[Texas Star]

What'll that cost? You need a really good job and factory rnd. butt grips may not fit.

Try a set of Uncle Mike's grips if you find some, and you may like them enough to forego this project.

 

[JcMack]

I copied this pic from a for sale ad long ago on this forum. I always liked mod 15 2"ers and this one is beautiful. It was done by a then member but I don't know who. I saved the pic because I thought maybe someday I could do one.

 

[Warren Sear]

^^^ Get a rope!!!

 

[Warren Sear]

Here is what's left of an old police Model 15 with 2" barrel. I bought it around 1995. I was going to round the butt and re-blue it, but a guy who used to post here (Buff RIP) talked me out of it, and I'm glad he did.

 

[lkabug]

It's your Model 10. If it floats your boat do as you wish. Just don't mess with that serial number

 

[Doug M.]

BMCM did my M66 4" for me. He made up and sent a little template I could use to make sure the serial number issue would not get me before I spent the $$ to send it to him. I think it is a much better, more useable revolver that way. Back in the day, there were some savvy cops that swapped 4" barrels onto RB 2.5" frames. Ayoob and others have written about them.