The Olde Guy Wins

[Riverkilt]

So its cold and windy out today, but no rain. I gathered up all my handguns and decided to take them out to the range then come home and clean them watching my Beavers play Stanford.

I've been on a buying binge lately (Retail Therapy) and in addition to my S&W Model 10 .38sp revolver that I carried as a kid LEO back in the 60s I took along all the new purchases.

The new Beretta M9 is my favorite among my new handguns. Hard to decide if its better than the old revolver or not. I shoot best with both of them.

I took along my two new S&W 5 shot .38 sp 642s. One with laser, one without. When I bought them I figured a second revolver was faster than reloading. Man do they kick hard on a cold day! Found with the kick each shot was like lining up the first shot. I'm 68yo so maybe I'm weak or something but the old Model 10 holds a lot more steady than the little 642s...probably basic physics

Took along my new little NAA .22LR mouse gun too. Shot okay for a while but then it locked up - probably from being fouled from shooting up some old shorts and longs that I had. Changing the cylinder in cold weather was difficult too.

As mentioned the Beretta M9 pistol was a dream. Of course it has a lot more rounds than the Model 10. But enjoyed them both.

Have a new Kel-Tec PF9 and found it really kicks in cold weather too. Ouch! Back to physics...instead of the weapon absorbing the recoil I get to....

And took along my brand new Glock 26 Gen 4 9mm and it spat every case back at my face and head. Can't believe they shipped so many defective pistols. Worst job in the world must be the guy who test fires the Gen 4 Glocks before shipping...maybe he wears a helmet and face shield.

Anyhow. After all the shopping for new revolvers and pistols and the added holster and accessory expense, when it comes down to it my 50 year old S&W Model 10 still shoots the best and still feels the best to handle and line up.

Had what I needed all along!!

 

[Revolver-time]

A winner is a winner. I have many handguns but, give me a slide slappin' 1911 in 45ACP or a Ruger Blackhawk in 45Colt and if the target is within 100 yards it will take a hit!

 

[CoMF]

First, welcome to the forum.

Second, I concur wholeheartedly that a K-frame in .38 Special or .357 Magnum is hard to beat and wouldn't feel "underarmed" in the least if it were my only handgun.

 

[2hawk]

Welcome to the Forum!

Yep, the classics are classics for a reason

 

[squekydad]

Yep, my 10-5 still gets more rounds than the newbies.

 

[fyimo]

You are right as the old ones developed S&W reputation and are great shooters.
My 10-5

 

[C Islander]

Welcome from Ohio!! Your model 10 is an old friend that you can rely on.

 

[dscampbell]

After 40 years of trying everything new I and most happy with my model 10


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[Old cop]

I'm 66 and own a Model 13 that shoots better than my service Glock 23 from my LEO days. You just cannot beat a classic S&W.

 

[old bear]

There is a very good reason they keep making them old fashioned wheel guns. They work, and work very well..

Welcome to the forum.

 

[feralmerril]

I have quite a few handguns of most calibers. Yet I seem to carry my old 1953 M&P the most knocking around trails on the quad. It will do the job and most my collection of more expendsive guns sits in the safe.

 

[69HEMI-R/T]

You had a good day shooting and realized that there is always room for and old friend (the Model 10) in your bag. Revolvers are, and always will be, my most accurate and most fun guns to shoot.

That Beretta M9 had to be great fun also but they are so big, it would end up being just a nightstand gun for me. Even so, I still want one of the variations Beretta makes of that fine weapon.

Welcome to the forum and I am envious of your day shooting your guns.

 

[Riverkilt]

Thanks guys. Looking at the pics it reminded me I had a "big" wood grips for my old service revolver. Dug around and found it and changed out the factory grip for it. When I transferred from a west coast department to a southern department I was immediately told to get a "big grip" for my revolver. When I asked why was told it gained more respect on the street - made it look "bigger" to the nasty folks I'd be dealing with. I think it shoots better with a larger grip too.

And - the thoughts of this olde classic also reminded me this is the only handgun I own that I've actually been in a firefight with...two of them.

Here's a pic with the original factory grips.

The west coast department had us carry 6" barrels - which is what this was originally. Changed to a 4" barrel to meet the department requirements in the south.

Here's the Frisbie holster we wore for the west coast department. It also has a small leather belt tie down for the thigh.

This was just when seat belts were coming out in the middle 60s but you couldn't draw the thing seated in a car if you had to.

 

[dscampbell]

Thanks guys. Looking at the pics it reminded me I had a "big" wood grips for my old service revolver. Dug around and found it and changed out the factory grip for it. When I transferred from a west coast department to a southern department I was immediately told to get a "big grip" for my revolver. When I asked why was told it gained more respect on the street - made it look "bigger" to the nasty folks I'd be dealing with. I think it shoots better with a larger grip too.

And - the thoughts of this olde classic also reminded me this is the only handgun I own that I've actually been in a firefight with...two of them.

Here's a pic with the original factory grips.

The west coast department had us carry 6" barrels - which is what this was originally. Changed to a 4" barrel to meet the department requirements in the south.

Here's the Frisbie holster we wore for the west coast department. It also has a small leather belt tie down for the thigh.

This was just when seat belts were coming out in the middle 60s but you couldn't draw the thing seated in a car if you had to.

That reminds me of the highway patrol swivel holsters we wore. I lost my revolver twice in foot pursuits after bailing out of the car.. Thankfully the sheriff allowed us to private purchase break front holsters and later speed loaders instead of Dropbox cartridge boxes.

 

[fran m]

I love the model 10, Most of them I purchased used at good prices. A pencil barrel was given to me. My favorite is one that I got a few years ago that has a few minor marks on it but otherwise very nice bluing. I put Hogue Grips on it because I like the feel. Love shooting it.

Keep enjoying the 10, I do.

 

[Nightowl]

Call Glock and make thisw issue known. Other police departments have had this problem and Glock worked out the problem.

No need to have to dodge brass!!

 

[Doug M.]

I don't think you are out of the norm in finding those 642s unpleasant to shoot. I sure do - it's a bit of basic physics and some poor ergonomics. There is a reason that my default loads in J frame 38s are standard velocity WC with SWC for reloading.

 

[elm_creek_smith]

My 1970 Model 10-5 with original serial-numbered grips and Tyler T-Grip.

Ain't it sweet?

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