ArchAngelCD
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I would love to get my hands on a Model 10-7 or 10-8 but all Model 10's are very hard to find in NE PA for some reason.
S&W Model 10
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armoredman
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Nice, very nice, classic collectable.
DaleCooper51
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thats a nice looking revolver saxon.
XavierBreath
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The snubbies I promised.........
CoinMan
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"P.S. With all of the other clubs out there why not make one for the most deserving revolver there is the M10."
The 10-5 is my first S&W, so I'm in!
The 10-5 is my first S&W, so I'm in!
XavierBreath
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We have tried to let the "club" threads die a natural death.
They contained a lot of photos, as well as a lot of good information. The problem is, when searching for information on (an example) the firing pin integrity of the Kaboomer Whiz Gun, the searcher would get a 20 page thread of slow loading photos and irrelevant information instead of a six post thread dealing with the subject at hand. Thus, the information provided in the thread, while excellent, becomes less accessible for future use.
If you want to start a Model 10/M&P photo thread, go for it. I love to look at them.......That's probably why I own so many.
They contained a lot of photos, as well as a lot of good information. The problem is, when searching for information on (an example) the firing pin integrity of the Kaboomer Whiz Gun, the searcher would get a 20 page thread of slow loading photos and irrelevant information instead of a six post thread dealing with the subject at hand. Thus, the information provided in the thread, while excellent, becomes less accessible for future use.
If you want to start a Model 10/M&P photo thread, go for it. I love to look at them.......That's probably why I own so many.
armoredman
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Sorry, Xavier.
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That is what the person searching gets for buying a Kaboomer Whiz Gun in the first darn place.
If they would bought a Model 10 to start with...
Wait.
I wuz going to suggest they start vaccinating folks for being GunDumb...
Never mind...
Some folks just deserve to be Kaboomer Whiz GunDumb...
wnycollector
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for those in the market for a model 10-5 you might want to check this out http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=79262923
22-rimfire
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I bought my first Model 10 earlier this year. It is a real nice gun and pehaps in better shape than I want to just shoot. The problem with nice guns; they might be too nice to shoot. I probably paid too much for it (maybe $25-50), but I'll live. That seems to be the story of my life with guns in general. Sell them for $50 less than they are reasonably worth and pay to much for a purchase.
For years I paid absolutely no attention to Model 10's as they seemed to be almost as common as dirt at gunshows. Now, with the locks, and more education on the merits of older revolvers vs. new ones, I have been keeping my eyes open for nice stuff.
For years I paid absolutely no attention to Model 10's as they seemed to be almost as common as dirt at gunshows. Now, with the locks, and more education on the merits of older revolvers vs. new ones, I have been keeping my eyes open for nice stuff.
Bellevance
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XavierBreath,
Those two Model 10s are fine-looking handguns. I have a blued 10-5 square-butt like yours, and I would like to ask: have you ever installed a Tyler-T on either of those? I ask because it seems to me that a lot shooters like to fill in the frame somehow, but I assume you must be happier with the gun as it was originally delivered. Does a shooter's preference in this instance have to do with the size of his hand?
Thanks.
Those two Model 10s are fine-looking handguns. I have a blued 10-5 square-butt like yours, and I would like to ask: have you ever installed a Tyler-T on either of those? I ask because it seems to me that a lot shooters like to fill in the frame somehow, but I assume you must be happier with the gun as it was originally delivered. Does a shooter's preference in this instance have to do with the size of his hand?
Thanks.
XavierBreath
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You'll note that the four inchers above do have grip adapters, one is a Tyler T, the other a Pachmayr.
I did not place grip adapters on the snubbies. I do not like the wobbliness of the grip adapter on a carry gun. I just don't feel they are stable enough, although I like the way they fill in the area. The blue snub is to pristine to monkey with, the nickel one gets carried.
I did not place grip adapters on the snubbies. I do not like the wobbliness of the grip adapter on a carry gun. I just don't feel they are stable enough, although I like the way they fill in the area. The blue snub is to pristine to monkey with, the nickel one gets carried.
Dave from Alberta
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I've been looking for a model 10 for a little while now. They are not all that easy to come by now in Canada. The people that have them are not selling and anything under 4" barrel length is now prohibited. 
MCgunner
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Back when autoloaders were finicky and lack luster accuracy was the rule with them, one could count on a M10 to go bang and put the bullet where the gun pointed....every time. To me, the classic M10 defines the basic revolver. It's as good as anything hot off the presses today as a tool for defending ones life, a true test of time for a time honored design. Had the wonder nines not come along and caught on in the 80s, I think the K frame would still be in the holsters of law enforcement. It may have lost its place in law enforcement circles to newer, higher firepower autoloaders, but it is still a fantastic choice for a civilian like me who only wants self defense. Firepower is not a real concern in the real world of self defense, though some seem to think it is. 20 rounds in the magazine does not make up for good marksmanship and an accurate weapon in the hands of a good shooter. Tossing lead out there in the concrete jungle in the hopes one of 'em will hit home and stop the fight is not a real smart tactic. It could land you in a heap of trouble if you become the progenitor of a friendly fire incident. For self defense, I don't know that the revolver will ever be a bad choice and the M10 is the perfection to which all other revolvers are ultimately compared.
And, yes, any gun built from the 60s on are +P safe and, frankly, I wouldn't worry about a 50s era gun if it's in good shape. Mine's an early 60s gun and has seen its fair share of +P over the years. It's still tight as the proverbial drum.
And, yes, any gun built from the 60s on are +P safe and, frankly, I wouldn't worry about a 50s era gun if it's in good shape. Mine's an early 60s gun and has seen its fair share of +P over the years. It's still tight as the proverbial drum.
Thor Bloodax
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Hey, Bo. About your Model 10-5
According to the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, Second Edition, page 127, your Model 10-5 was made in 1962 when the sight width changed from 1/10" to 1/8" on the standard barrel. Great revolver!
Old Tom
According to the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, Second Edition, page 127, your Model 10-5 was made in 1962 when the sight width changed from 1/10" to 1/8" on the standard barrel. Great revolver!
Old Tom
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