My first revolver

[22lr]

I join the wheel gun ranks today with my latest local gunshop find. A S&W model 10. Very happy with it.

I have no intentions of re-bluing it but I was wondering about polishing up the hammer and trigger, what do you guys think?

 

[SaxonPig]

I would not polish those parts.

A 4" round butt version is uncommon.

 

[Jack2427]

The M10 with a round butt is one of my favorite wheelguns. Yours looks just like the one I was issued in VN as an Army Aviator. Yeah I would polish up some of the unblued parts. If there is no pitting I would not refinish it. If I just had to refinish I would send it to Smith, they do the best reblue I have seen.

 

[BCRider]

The patina of the trigger and hammer goes nicely with the aged look of the blue. Clean these parts by all means but don't use anything abrasive. Or if you do limit it to a bit of Flitz.

I shot a Model 10 the range owner got a little while back. I thought it was purely magical in how it shot and generally handled. He said it felt nice but would be even nicer after a trigger job.....

Because of this "jerk" a cherry Model 10 or an early patina'ed looking 10 like yours that has a lot of shooting left in it is on my short list.

Who needs adjustable sights when the gun is so naturally good? The Model 10 sure doesn't ! ! ! !

Clean and oil that baby and then make it earn it's keep. It's up to the job and will produce many a grin along the way. The only thing I might suggest is to find some similarly "patina'ed" looking fuller grips if the stockers are skinny feeling in your hand. The one I shot had Pachymer grips and they felt great.

 

[armoredman]

The Model 10 is a favorite of mine, too. Nice find.

 

[easyrider604]

I have no intentions of re-bluing it but I was wondering about polishing up the hammer and trigger, what do you guys think?

I wouldn't polish the hammer and trigger as they could be case-hardened. Case hardening is only a few thousandths of an inch thick. If the case hardened surface is removed by polishing, these parts will wear out fast.

 

[Eightball]

I wish any of my local shops even HAD model 10s, much less ones I could afford.


Nice find!

 

[22lr]

Thanks guys. I have another question about the model 10s though. The firing pin has a lot of play up and down, is that normal or should I have that looked at? Thanks

 

[Redhawk1]

Love the S&W model 10, as far as the firing pin, that is normal.

 

[Guillermo]

What a wonderful gun!!!

I would not change a thing.

This revolver would be my constant companion.

Enjoy

 

[22-rimfire]

I think you made a good choice. It is a very well respected and loved revolver. You don't have to buy a 357 mag revolver to have a good revolver. I have a Model 10 myself.

 

[22lr]

LOL, funny you should mention the 357. I originally bought the model 10 because I got a rather good deal on it, with the intention of trading it "up" to a 357. However after only going through 6 rounds with it yesterday I don't think ill be parting with this one. Ill end up getting a S&W 357 somewhere down the road but it will be sharing safe space with the 10 for sure.

 

[xxxstarmaniac]

22lr,

Great choice! A collector would recommend leaving the gun original and unpolished; however, if you don't plan on selling it, you may opt to refinish it.

I wish I were as practical as you were in the selection of your first revolver. Mine was a 454 SRH Alaskan. When I fired those hot 454 rounds I kept thinking, Damn these revolver guys are nuts!

Have fun with it at the range, and update with pics if you do decide to refinish the gun.

 

[Ala Dan]

My $200 Investment

Here is an original factory nickel 4" pinned pencil barrel S&W model 10 with
the original diamond-cut walnut grips, from 1963~!

 

[keyboard commando]

Congratulations !

Great choice.

 

[22lr]

Thanks, I got a set of Hogue grips and a speedloader on order along with a 38 die set. Cant wait to get some real range time in with it (its a pain not being able to buy your own pistol ammo, LOL).

Has anyone had problems shooting cast lead out of these things? Sorry but I am very new to the revolver and reloading game (I normally stick with autos and factory ammo). Im also seeing different diameter 38 casts, how do you tell which one is best for your gun, or do you just try them all and see?

 

[JayL]

The Model 10 was my first revolver and I still love shooting it. Accurate, fun, looks great, what's not to love?

 

[LoneCoon]

Get a .357 die set instead. If you get another pistol in .357, you can reload the .38 with it as well.