S&W Model 10-11

[JN01]

Lately, I have been looking to pick up examples of classic/trend setting firearms. Near the top of the list was a S&W Model 10.

I generally prefer older Smiths, but came across this one for a reasonable price. It has a bit of holster wear, but I don't believe it was shot very much. Cylinder is tight, trigger is very smooth, much like some of the older vintage ones. The -11 was the last revision before the crappy integral lock was added. Took it to the range and it shoots like a good K-frame should.

 

[Sistema1927]

Looks good. Is it a Corrections turn in? If you don't mind, what did you need to pay for it?

 

[1KPerDay]

Very nice. I have a soft spot for those HB 4" models. I need one.

 

[Blkhrt13]

I have yet to own a k frame. I hope to acquire one before this latest round of model 10 and 64 is gone.

 

[fireman 9731]

I generally prefer the non-MIM guns, but if you just want a shooter in classic style, it should serve you well. You can't beat a heavy barreled 4 inch k-frame.

 

[.455_Hunter]

Very nice!

I have found that the post-MIM, pre-lock guns from the roughly 97 - 02 period are extremely high quality and outstanding shooters.

 

[Taroman]

My 10-11 came courtesy of the Victoria, Australia Police.
Had many small scratches all over it that cleaned up better than expected with Wonder Blue.
Sold it to a neighbor who was being transferred a place behind enemy lines where S&Ws with hammer nose firing pins are banned.

 

[Dframe]

Hammer Nose firing pins banned? What the hell is that about?

 

[JN01]

Looks good. Is it a Corrections turn in? If you don't mind, what did you need to pay for it?

I don't know the history on it, I got it at the Cabela's Gun Library. Guns there are generally way over priced, but I picked up the Smith for $330. Not a screaming deal, but I thought it was fair for what they generally go for around here.

 

[JN01]

Hammer Nose firing pins banned? What the hell is that about?

Well, it is a thing that goes up on the hammer, so that probably makes it an assault pistol.

 

[1KPerDay]

Good grief; never heard of that one. What a stupid law. Beautiful revolver. What's wonder blue?

 

[franco45]

Very nice weapon. Love those K frames. I would like to find one in that condition.

 

[AZAndy]

I have yet to own a k frame. I hope to acquire one before this latest round of model 10 and 64 is gone.

J&G has a bunch of both. Don't delay! I didn't grab a 64 on the first go-round with them and now they're a hundred more. (Got one anyway this week.)

 

[Dframe]

I've opined before that the K frame is almost perfect for 36 calibre. It's an excellent balance of weight and size. None better from S&W

 

[lonewolf5347]

The model 10
Wow it was my duty gun from 1969 thew 1989.
Gun was a tack driver sold it back then for 75.00 bucks.