Bud's Has Police Trade S&W 10s, RB

[MikeJackmin]

Just noticed the link, no personal experience but these were a popular item last time around:

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/...5791/Used+S&W+Police+Model+10+38sp+Round+Butt

 

[bannockburn]

MikeJackmin

Thanks for the heads-up. Will have to check it out hopefully before they're all sold.

 

[Old Fuff]

The Old Fuff will quickly observe that the pictured example has the improved frame (designed to stand up better to high pressure loads) but not the internal lock. This isn't rare, but it is unusual. If this was true of the entire lot it might make the high $300 price easier to take. A round butt can be made into a square one by changing the stocks, but not the other way around.

Also I don't think the hammer (and probably) trigger are metal injected molded (MIM).

 

[USSR]

Anybody know what dash number started using MIM parts and other foolishness?

Don

 

[Panzerschwein]

The Old Fuff will quickly observe that the pictured example has the improved frame (designed to stand up better to high pressure loads) but not the internal lock. This isn't rare, but it is unusual. If this was true of the entire lot it might make the high $300 price easier to take. A round butt can be made into a square one by changing the stocks, but not the other way around.

Also I don't think the hammer (and probably) trigger are metal injected molded (MIM).

Why is it that you talk in third person like that?? Just wondering.

The guns look good, much better than what Smith & Wesson currently is calling the "Model 10" in their "Classic" lineup! Talk about a mess.

 

[rcmodel]

Anybody know what dash number started using MIM parts and other foolishness?

10-10 - Made 1988 - 1997
Changed to MIM trigger and thumb-piece in 1997 on the last of the 10-10's.

10-11 - 1997 - Changed to MIM trigger, thumb piece, and hammer with frame mounted firing pin.

10-12 - 1997 - Added lock.

rc

 

[Old Fuff]

Why is it that you talk in third person like that?? Just wondering.

Purely for fun...

And of course my world class ego...

 

[USSR]

Thanks, rc.

Don

 

[Kernel]

Gun shown has the MIM hammer. Easy to tell because: 1) it's the new style frame with frame mounted firing pin. 2) no rivet on the hammer. Forged hammers have a rivet that secures the firing pin in place. The "Nike" latch is MIM. Can't tell on the trigger without a better picture and angle. A forged trigger could work with a new style frame.

 

[krupparms]

Nice Guns at Nice Prices! Wish I had about $350 laying around!

 

[hAkron]

Gun shown has the MIM hammer. Easy to tell because: 1) it's the new style frame with frame mounted firing pin. 2) no rivet on the hammer. Forged hammers have a rivet that secures the firing pin in place. The "Nike" latch is MIM. Can't tell on the trigger without a better picture and angle. A forged trigger could work with a new style frame.

That was my observation as well. You can usually see the rivet that holds the firing pin to the hammer on the pre-MIM guns, and the cylinder release is the newer style as you have pointed out. MIM, but it shouldn't be a deal breaker.

 

[7.62 Nato]

"This gun is not legal in Calif.", lol. Must be one of them "assault weapons". I'm very happy with my 10-5, 5". Well I was until Mom got hold of it. Now she's very happy with it.

 

[ZVP]

What makes this a Non California revolver?
ZVP

 

[Lucky Derby]

What makes this a Non California revolver?
ZVP

Technically the revolver is legal in California. You will not be in violation of any CA law by owning it there.
However it is not currently on the "NOT UNSAFE HANDGUN ROSTER". Which means that S&W did not pay the extortion fees to the State on California to have it listed.
In practical terms that means is an FFL can not sell you one. You can buy one from a private party who otherwise obtained it legally and legally owns it as a California resident.

 

[Waveski]

********** laws ..... I have a son living there ; the hoops he has to jump thru are absurd! Better off here in Wisconsin.

Edit : Odd , I spelled "California" with a K and was auto-edited...?

 

[Sam1911]

Edit : Odd , I spelled "California" with a K and was auto-edited...?

Yup. Spell it correctly and it should work fine.

 

[Kernel]

it shouldn't be a deal breaker.

Absolutely. Plus, Bud's is great online seller. If the gun shown in the picture is typical of this offering, it represents one of the best M10 ever made IMO. The late 90's were the pinnacle of Smith & Wesson manufacturing. Add to that these guns are from the era of S&W's Lifetime Service Policy which may, or may not, extend some benefit to a new non-original owner. S&W offered that policy due to significant improvements made to the quality and reliability of their handguns in that time frame.