[mrstang01]

Hi folks,

I just got a police trade in M10, finish is pretty worn, but gun looks to have been carried much and shot little. Naturally it has the 4 inch barrel.

I'm wondering what a S&W reblue and tune up would run, and if the little feller is worth it.

Also considering having it rebarreled to a 2 1/2 inch barrel for CCW.

What do you think?

Michael

[WESHOOT2]

How does it shoot?

Not sure about going with smaller tube; to each their own.

[Mark IV Series 80]

I got one of the police trade-in Model 10's few years ago.

The M10 didn't need any "tune-up" work at all..... it shoots fine as-is.

I've never had a gun re-finished..... the wear on a blue gun adds character..... and you won't have to worry about getting that first scratch!

It would be easier and less expensive to buy a 2.5 inch gun, and sell your M10, if you want a 2.5 inch gun.

I believe that your classic Model 10 is best left as it is, unless there are mechanical problems that need attention.

[BobK]

Mike; I love decent police trade-ins for the same reasons. The action should be pretty smooth. It's probably been shot enough
to wear it in. An action job would be a waste of money, it wouldn't make it much better! Have it reblued if you want. S&W
is your best bet! They do top quality work for about $150.
If you just want a gun,and don't care how it looks, just shoot it, and enjoy. I wouldn't change the barrel , unless it could be done
reasonably cheap. BUT:
I have a 2" M-10. It's not too big for CCW, if you use a cover shirt with tails out. I love this gun! It fits my hand great and I
can do my best shooting with it.:uhoh: :D Bob

[Mike Irwin]

Crap, just buy another one with a 2" barrel for CCW.

Lord knows they're cheap enough.

[Al Thompson]

If you want to refinish it, AWP did my Kimber 120.00. Love that rust resistance and quick clean up.

I second the idea of getting another. With some looking or a copy of Shotgun News, you can get one for 225 or less. New barrel is over a hundred from S&W. Trim job from a GS would be more - have to get a new front sight.

[Johnny Guest]

I was looking at CDNN catalog the other day. They had some very good prices on M10s. Only 4" were listed as used, but they might very well have a limited number of two inch on hand. Beter still, you might luck into a three-inch. Worth a phone call to their toll free number, anyhow.

BTW--I don't believe the 2.5 " bbl was ever listed for the M10. I really don[t believe the M19 2.5 bbl could be modified to fit--The M19 cylinder is longer than that of the M10 besides, this could be really expensive, especially since it woudl need a different front sight as well. (It would look really cool, though--Fixed sight short barrel M10 with under barrel lug.

The 3-inch barrel uses the full length ejector rod, where the shrouded 2.5 does not. Prior to the advent of the 3-inch M13, I used to shoot with a DEA agent who had heavy barrel M10s cut to three inches, for full ejection stroke.

Go to website
www.cdnninvestments.com or phone 800-588-9500
and order catalog from them. For some reason they do not show firearms on web page.

Best of luck - --
Johnny

[mrstang01]

Actually, this gun came from CDNN, it was the last of the round butts they had. I like the idea of the 3 inch, but sounds like I'll just keep it and shoot, which is where I started when I got it, intending to use it as a beginning trainer for teaching new shooters with centerfire rounds.

Thanks for the input folks!

Michael