.38 Smith K-frames

[Quoheleth]

I know there obvious differences between (blued) Smith & Wesson K-frames, the model 10, 14 and 15. But, is there any internal difference between them - something that distinguishes a "Combat Masterpiece" from a "Target Masterpiece?"

I can't really determine a difference between my M10 and M15. The one M14 I shot might have had a trigger job - it had the wide target hammer and trigger and if you breathed heavy the single action trigger would break.

Are K-frames internally the same with just external/name differences or are the model 15s and 14s slicked up to follow their names' attributes?

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[Lucky Derby]

Internals are the same. A 14 or 15 is a 10 with adjustable sights.

 

[skoro]

As far as I've been able to determine, the barrels, grips, and sights are the only differences.

 

[9mmepiphany]

well..the Target Masterpiece does have the trigger stop built-in

 

[1KPerDay]

My 15 has a different/wider hammer spur than my 10, in addition to the obvious differences in sights.

 

[1911Tuner]

It might be important to note that, while a K-frame is a K-frame...the internals aren't interchangeable even between two outwardly identical models...even with consecutive serial numbers. They may...but it wouldn't be wise to count on it.

 

[gamestalker]

I have two K frames, a 66-2 and a 66-5 and they are not identical inside.
The 66-2 has the F.P on the hammer, and the 66-5 is an internal type of completely different configuration. Also, the hand spring on the 66-5 is located inside the trigger and requires a spring block to install. The 66-2 hand spring is anchored to the frame from the hand and can be replaced without the need for a speciality tool, obviously a completely different configuation. Upon visual inspection with the side plate removed they look quite different.

 

[Smith357]

There have been many revisions to the K frames over the last 100 years, though they all bear a striking family resemblance not all the parts and pieces are interchangeable. Long action short action, 1st 2nd 3rd 4th change, 3 4 or 5 screw, pre-war pre-model pre-mim pre-lock and then there are all the dash numbers that may or may not signify a significant production change.

 

[Lucky Derby]

 

[I'm3rd]

The SA trigger pull of my 1970's era model 10 is just as good as any model 15 I have ever fired, in other words almost perfect. It breaks clean as a glass rod, and although I have never measured it I'm almost certain it's under 2lbs. It's fixed sights are apparently regulated to hit POA at 25 yds and it will group 5 wadcutters in 2" or less at that range from a sandbag rest anytime I get my sighting, hold, and trigger pull right. I don't know how a model 15 target model of the same basic gun could do much better.