S&W 10 Combat Revolver Project

[Stainz]

Five years ago, I wanted a IWB/OWB/Pancake carried blued .38 - a la Det. Sipowicz on NYPD Blue. I elected to start with a 10. (Bottom left below)



I was fortunate... CDNN had new 2" 10-11 (no IL - made 1/03) new for $280 - such a deal. 'Old World Leather' black OWB pancake - UM's of Oregon on closeout - $10. Replace the hammer spring with full power Wolff; trigger return with 14#. Dry-fire/clean-lube/repeat. Export wood service K/L boots - S&W Accessories: $28. Great shooter - I can pick off a 12-16" plate at 110 yd 2 or more times out of six - after finding the 'drop'. Not my best trigger - but it's stout enough to pop anyone's primers.

Skip ahead five years - now it's a house gun, occasionally riding in a Mika's holster velcro-ed to my wife's car's tranny tunnel. Great gun - still in great shape (That picture was taken this AM!). It's +P rated - loves the Remi R38S12 +P 158gr LHPSWC (... and GA Arms' equivalent!).

My point is simple. You can make it better for a small amount. Different requires more expenditure. Interests change - with a small fortune in it, will yours ever be a home protector?

I'm sorry... I don't see the rationale for your mods. Of course, I am so happy you have the choice!

Stainz

 

[Z_Infidel]

I think it is a worthy project, even though I like my current production Model 10 just as it is. Mine is a great shooter out of the box!

I bought two Model 64s with 3" barrels that work better for me as carry guns -- I wanted the Model 10 "just because". It's a classic, and looks nice with walnut Ahrends grips. It doesn't see nearly as many rounds fired through it as the 64s though.

 

[Sylvan-Forge]

AnaxImperator, maybe I'll use some of that on the grips
S&W is only doin' the action work, thus far. Custom-v-Project? Heck, I dunno

RON in PA, I wanted to give some funds to my favorite local shop, so that meant new only. They don' sell used stuff.

Mannlicher, fine looking shootin' irons there!

Stainz, I'm happy about that too
Nice looking irons there as well!
I enjoy the challenge of shooting revolvers but one of the few things I've learned is that after shooting an easy to shoot revolver, shooting the more difficult specimins is easier. I'm looking for a transitory piece from the 686 that I (and my few students) can shoot pretty well to the J frame that I shoot not-so-well. It should have a useful place for years to come.

Z_Infidel, thanks. Did you by chance notice an unusual amount of rust in the lockwork of your 10?

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In general, some of my rationale for this project:

<> Heavy barrel helps control alignment while pulling DA trigger.
<> Shorter barrel 3.25-3.50" for ease of carry (for me) and sight radius in 'tween the 4" and 2" revos. A transition piece for training.
<> Taller sights are easy for my eyes to pick up at speed and folks I've had compare hi-v-lo profile sight pictures mostly concur.
<> Night sights-v-gold bead. Much as I like the gold-bead, when there is no ambient light from the rear or sides, they aren't gonna work.
<> Currently I have no revolvers, I've had several and sold them all. It's time I use what I've learned about them and incorporate those lessons.
<> I like that the 10 has a long history, even though this one has the yucky lock.
<> Wanted to support the local shop, so a new 10 was the only way I knew of to get a S&W (US workers) carbon steel, k frame, .38 cylinder, 6 shot.
<> I want carbon steel in case I'm hunting zombies in sub-arctic climes.
<> I want a k frame because my hands are small, but a grip change-out will allow a big hand to run it comfortably.
<> .38 because I have many thousands of .38 brass and maybe 12pcs of .357 brass.
<> Also have a 52-2 pistol and wadcutter bullets are the regular diet, so I've a lot of them too.
<> Did I mention I really enjoy projects? I like doing or being part of this kind of thing nearly as much as shooting itself

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[Stainz]

Ah-ha! I have the solution! You want a small gripperd revolver that will make you appreciate other revolvers? You need an 1895 Nagant! Now, developing good shooting skills with that will be challenging - and result in an over-developed trigger finger, too. Remember, tweaked, they have a 20+ lb DA pull. You will shoot any revolver, an outta the box Taurus or fresh from S&W's PC shop super-duper, you'll shoot them better after the old Nagant! That's okay... you can thank me later...

Stainz

 

[Sylvan-Forge]

20 pounds!!

I have a hard enough time with factory pulls!

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I forgot to mention,.. I'm a semi-auto type dude playing at revolver.
Me and most 'volvers don't play well together.
I don't want challenge! I want easy street

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[Sylvan-Forge]

Tyler T-grip arrived.:

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