monotonous_iterancy
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I am considering purchasing this model 10 as a fun gun, and, perhaps in the future, for work. I currently work as a security guard, and if I were to ever get involved in being an armed courier, I would be required in my jurisdiction to carry a .38 revolver.
As such, this seemingly well used S&W has piqued my interest. It is a model 10-6 priced at $450 serial number 48657. It seems to have holster wear already, so while it would be primarily a range gun for my own amusement, I wouldn’t feel bad carrying it in the future if I had to.
Mechanically, I checked the the timing and lockup and they seem fine on examination. I am going to go back to the store tomorrow to do a final look over and decide to buy it or not. But in looking at pictures just now that I took of the revolver, I notice two possible areas of concern, and am wanting your advice.
The first concern is on the right-side frame between the hammer and the cylinder. I can’t tell if that is a crack, but it looks like it might well be. Whatever it is, I didn’t notice it when handling it personally.
Second, I wonder about the cylinders. I have heard that they should be smooth. I am not terrible familiar with revolvers, so I don’t know if the marks that I see in these cylinders in the second photo are signs of significant wear.
I am also looking at a blued S&W Model 15-4 at another store for about a hundred dollars more. The finish is hardly touched, being shiny and polished. I would be reluctant to carry that in a holster, although it would work well for my primary purpose. The lockup is immaculate, with there being virtually no give or wiggle at all. I have read that a slight amount is normal for S&W, and I wonder if the tightness of this one is something to be concerned about.
Any advice?
As such, this seemingly well used S&W has piqued my interest. It is a model 10-6 priced at $450 serial number 48657. It seems to have holster wear already, so while it would be primarily a range gun for my own amusement, I wouldn’t feel bad carrying it in the future if I had to.
Mechanically, I checked the the timing and lockup and they seem fine on examination. I am going to go back to the store tomorrow to do a final look over and decide to buy it or not. But in looking at pictures just now that I took of the revolver, I notice two possible areas of concern, and am wanting your advice.
The first concern is on the right-side frame between the hammer and the cylinder. I can’t tell if that is a crack, but it looks like it might well be. Whatever it is, I didn’t notice it when handling it personally.
Second, I wonder about the cylinders. I have heard that they should be smooth. I am not terrible familiar with revolvers, so I don’t know if the marks that I see in these cylinders in the second photo are signs of significant wear.
I am also looking at a blued S&W Model 15-4 at another store for about a hundred dollars more. The finish is hardly touched, being shiny and polished. I would be reluctant to carry that in a holster, although it would work well for my primary purpose. The lockup is immaculate, with there being virtually no give or wiggle at all. I have read that a slight amount is normal for S&W, and I wonder if the tightness of this one is something to be concerned about.
Any advice?