Thinking of selling 2 revolvers

i would keep the Colt. s
Sell the M-10 and buy the M-66 in the Classifieds


is the Colt not hitting the bullseye in tight group or ???? short barrel, small grip, consistent hits on target at 7 yards is acceptable, IMO. that isnt a target gun if you decide to sell, I am sure somebody here wol;d jump

A couple of years ago, I owned more fixed sight revolvers because they were required in my preferred cowboy action competition categories. Since retiring from competition, I now have only one fixed sight revolver in the non-carry armory; a 1955 S&W Heavy Duty .38 Special. Even though it was a “grail gun” for decades, I feel a twinge of aggravation every time I shoot it. Run the target out, brace elbows on the table, focus, squeeze, and the hole shows up 2 inches low and left of the point of aim. Dang.

Groups are small with anything I feed it. Perfectly adequate for a defensive revolver in any practical situation. Yet I am frustrated when any impact is not exactly on point of aim.

I’m too obsessive for my own good. But I don’t expect to ever buy another fixed sight firearm. I want that POI to match the POA. I will sell any gun that disappoints, for any reason.

Each of us must fight our own demons. At least I know mine.

J-Bar,

Perhaps, maybe, could be, not sure but
a round with greater recoil impulse might
raise the point of impact with the
heavy duty .38.

I'd take only the Model 10 to the range a couple times instead of several before I sold it. I use fluorescent orange hobby paint on my model 10 front sight. I used to take 2 or 3 revolvers to a range trip but now usually just one. I have a a better trip when I concentrate on shooting one gun at a time. (YMMD)

UncleEd said:

J-Bar,

Perhaps, maybe, could be, not sure but
a round with greater recoil impulse might
raise the point of impact with the
heavy duty .38.

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The heavier bullet does raise the point of impact, but it is still well to the left of POA.

rs525 said:

Ok, I think I'll try one more time with the Model 10 and DS with 158 grain LRN, but if they don't shoot any better they're going away.

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No offense but shooting a snubby requires a lot of practice. It's not the gun
I shoot a lot of different guns and shoot pretty well, but hardly shoot a snub nose but when I do I am not very accurate. They are only intended for up close and personal. Why they call them belly guns.

But heck sell them if you don't like them, you can get big money for the Colt if you sell it in the right place.

stonebuster said:

I'd take only the Model 10 to the range a couple times instead of several before I sold it. ...I used to take 2 or 3 revolvers to a range trip but now usually just one. I have a a better trip when I concentrate on shooting one gun at a time. (YMMD)

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Excellent advice.

Some of this goes back to the concept
of the "beware the one gun man. He
probably knows how to use it."

NO, NOT SAYING you should own only
one gun.

J-Bar said:

The heavier bullet does raise the point of impact, but it is still well to the left of POA.

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Next step is to bend the front sight slightly to
the left. If you snap it off, don't blame me!

It's a fine gun. Enjoy it for what it is. You
won't have trouble getting a pretty penny
for it should you decide to sell.

Rule3 said:

No offense but shooting a snubby requires a lot of practice. It's not the gun

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No offense - but it could, in fact, be the gun.

A good friend of mine was gifted a Colt DS, and it simply wouldn't shoot for beans.
We both tried.
It wasn't us, and it wasn't the ammo.

The rifling looked a little "off" when held under bright light.
Maybe it was manufactured early on a Monday morning or late on a Friday evening?


Anyway, just saying - things can and do happen.
Conventional wisdom isn't always correct.
And true - you can sell it for good $ if desired.
My friend elected not to, since the gift is from family.

tubeshooter said:

No offense - but it could, in fact, be the gun.

A good friend of mine was gifted a Colt DS, and it simply wouldn't shoot for beans.
We both tried.
It wasn't us, and it wasn't the ammo.

The rifling looked a little "off" when held under bright light.
Maybe it was manufactured early on a Monday morning or late on a Friday evening?


Anyway, just saying - things can and do happen.
Conventional wisdom isn't always correct.
And true - you can sell it for good $ if desired.
My friend elected not to, since the gift is from family.

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Yep, it's always the gun or the ammunition.Just like Golf, Bowling or Tennis.

OP has not stated exactly how often he has shot "the gun" From his previous posts, not very much

Not saying you can't be right, just allowing for the possibility is all.


I was basically told you can't wear out a Blackhawk.
I've seen that nugget of conventional wisdom disproven for myself also.

If it were me? I would have no issue with selling the DS and the Mod 10. The other two would be more desirable guns to me.

WB

I have waxed poetic on the model 15 many times. The 19 is just a 357 Mag version of the 15. If I felt the need to sell, I'd be keeping those two.

Wait till the court over turns R vs W and cities are on fire from coast to coast from "peaceful protests". Then off load any guns you don't need in accordance with all local laws of course....

1. Ask yourself why you want them. The Colt is iconic but not great to shoot at the range. It’s really designed for a dark alley. It’s good for carry but today better for admiring.

2. The Model 10 is great for shooting but may require a few range trips to get used to it. If I sold every gun based on first impressions I might not have any guns because I can absolutely find something about them that doesn’t live up to my expectations.

3. The 15 and 19 are great guns. If you only had those you would not be lacking.

Mosin77 said:

3. The 15 and 19 are great guns. If you only had those you would not be lacking.

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I approve this message.

why keep something you don't like?

Back to the Colt DS for a moment.

Interestingly, LuckyGunner.com's Chris Baker
mentions that his usual carry gun is a snub
.32 Smith and he had to practice more than
with a larger gun simply to be proficient.

That DS really falls into that category: More
practice needed than say using a S&W Model
15 Combat Masterpiece.

Must say I like Baker's minimalist approach to
concealed carry.

I've gotten rid of twenty some guns since last November. I only regret one and that is because I found a pile of 45 AR and moon clips with noting to shot them in. I've bought only three since, all getting regular use andenjoyment.

I would love to have another skinny barrel model 10. I regret selling my RHKP model 10 I bought for $150 because it was missing the lanyard ring. That was a great shooting gun. I never fired a single jacketed bullet from it. Lead only and all of those were bullets that I cast myself. I have a 6" model 10 and a nickle plated HB model 10 and there is no way I would part with either one of them. Everyone should own at least one model 10.

See my sig line.

rs525 said:

So just to confirm, you think Model 10's are more accurate with 158 grain LRN rather than 158 grain FMJ, right?

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I can't say they are more accurate its just that a jacketed bullet is pretty much a waste in the 38 since the velocity is less than a 1000fps and there is no need for jacketed bullets. But jacketed bullets shoot fine in a 38 Special. I just like the cheaper lead bullets better. And I have gotten excellent accuracy from lead bullets with rounds that cost just pennies to reload. Once you have the brass I can make lead bullet reloads for the same price as some 22 ammo. Plus I doubt you will ever wear out a barrel shooting lead bullets down the bore.

Model 10 sights will be regulated for 158gr bullets. Thats the standard bullet weight in that caliber. Every S&W model 10 I have shot has been pretty much spot on with fixed sights and 158gr bullets.