The ubiquitous Model 10
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Which is exactly why I carry a 2" Model 12 instead of a smaller J frame. The K frame fits me better.
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I want a collection like that! Very nice!
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Are those really all yours?
I think we know where all the inexpensive model 10's went!
Well, most were leased so I'm not sure they would be considered mine...
Inexpensive can be a subjective thing....
Kidding aside, yes - at one time I was "heavy" into the M&P/M10, a model that is easy to get heavy into because of the total volume (millions) made. There are so many variations, some fairly scarce, that there are plenty of cool opportunities when collecting this model.
Here's some individual pics of the various barrel lengths... some are missing, but here goes:
2 inch variations (top shelf of the previous pic):
3 inch variations (second shelf of the previous pic, with a M547 thrown in):
5 inch variations (fifth shelf of the previous pic):
6 inch variations (botton shelf)
Never took an "all in" pic of the 4 inch guns (third and forth shelf), too many to fit on a page.
Alas, all things and objectives will change, the M&P/M10 collection has been downsized over the past 3-4 years, different direction of focus - if focus is possible..
Enjoy,
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I wondered if I would see this or a picture like it here. Nice!
I seem to remember that some years ago you posted some pictures and a story about that gun cabinet that you had made. Perhaps you might re-tell?
Hope you are well,
Michael
fat tom
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Hey Rob,what you got against those 5 orphans without any shoes? 
f.t.
f.t.
Yes, this cabinet and another I currently have have been shown before. They were made by Mike Priwer, another member and contributor here, as well as an accomplished collector. I've benefited from his generosity not only with access to some cool guns, but his craftsmanship as well. He made these cabinets for his own collection long ago and when he no longer needed them he graciously donated them to me.
The pic in this thread is the first cabinet he made (I'm guessing 25 years ago give or take). Here's a couple other shots:
The cabinet was designed to hold his K frame collection securely using steel rods that passed through the trigger guards and locked into place using locks. As well, they have alarm contacts built in and are wired into my home security system.
Mike later made a couple cabinets that used drawers to hold the firearms in a different manor, while still being secure and alarmed they provided somewhat quicker access due to not using the same steel bar through the trigger guards of the firearms.
Here are a couple pics of that cabinet
Regards,
Hey Rob,what you got against those 5 orphans without any shoes?
f.t.
At the time I think those shoes were out getting shined....
Actually, I think those guns were stored without the grips because they had come with rubber grips, or maybe I had Spegels for them, but due to how the steel rod passed through the trigger guard I could not have the grips installed and still be secured.
Those are so nice! The guns ain't bad either.
I had heard that you made it to the Boise show a couple years ago, I was there, but we didn't get to meet. I couldn't make the Spokane show, we'll have to see about the next one!
Take care,
Michael
I had heard that you made it to the Boise show a couple years ago, I was there, but we didn't get to meet. I couldn't make the Spokane show, we'll have to see about the next one!
Take care,
Michael
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SmithNut,
On behalf of lesser collectors and husbands worldwide...I thank you for your post.
"See honey...it could be MUCH worse!"
On behalf of lesser collectors and husbands worldwide...I thank you for your post.
"See honey...it could be MUCH worse!"
Here's mine. It is very similar to the one I carried in 1968-69.
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Here's mine. It is very similar to the one I carried in 1968-69.
What's significant about 1968-69? Were you possibly enjoying sunny Vietnam then? Maybe a helo pilot or crewman? They used a lot of round-butt Model 10's.
This thread has caused me to remember (painfully) that I passed up a NIB 6" 10 and a NIB factory engraved HB 64. Reasons: the 6" 10 didn't look right and the timing on the 64 was very slightly off. Yeah, I know... 
Amazing, isn't it? The most common, ordinary, plain-vanilla, run-of-the-mill model and I can't stop looking at photos of them. Or handling them when I see them.
Kaaskop49
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Amazing, isn't it? The most common, ordinary, plain-vanilla, run-of-the-mill model and I can't stop looking at photos of them. Or handling them when I see them.
Kaaskop49
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dscampbell
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SmithNut,
On behalf of lesser collectors and husbands worldwide...I thank you for your post.
"See honey...it could be MUCH worse!"
That is exactly what I just said to my wife
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This thread made me change gears on my planned trip to the indoor range this morning. I was going to put a box-ish through my .45, but changed my mind to run about 75 rounds through the 10. I'm so glad I did---i was only able to run around 25 through it back in April. it's just such a sweet, fun gun to shoot with mild .38 practice loads, and still puts 'em right where I aim. Before April, the last time I shot this gun was sometime around 1997!
