S&W model 10 frame pls.

[Luckyorwhat]

Anyone know where to shop for replacing the frame from a Smith and Wesson Victory model (model 10 .38 spl)? Would any other K frames work? Do K-frames mostly look different because different grip designs cover different amounts of the frames?

 

[Majic]

Well there is a difference in a fix sighted frame and an adjustable sighted frame. For the price of getting another frame, swapping barrels (which would probably require some minor fitting), and action you could purchase another complete revolver separately and still have spare parts.
The pieces parts revolver made from a frame swap will most likely have an uneven finish as the parts probably won't match the finish of the frame.

 

[ted murphy]

Call S&W 18003310852 and talk to them. Don't know what they will do as they typically only rebuld post '46 guns anymore.

Ted

 

[Richardson]

You can buy a used Model 10 (probably police trade-in) for $200 at J&G sales (http://catalog.jgsales.com/). How does that compare to the cost of buying only a frame?

Richardson.

 

[Luckyorwhat]

Thx will give them call. Thx.

 

[Old Fuff]

Are we discussing a true Victory model (made between 1942 through 1945) or something else? "Exactly what" could be important, so you need to post a more complete description and include the serial number on the butt. Besides the number look for the letters "V" and/or "S" and if they are there show them as part of the serial number.

There are a number of differences between the "V" series guns and those that were made later after the war.

 

[rWt]

I am considering a Model 10 for a house gun. Is there a particular flavor I should look for? How much difference is there between light, medium and heavy barreled versions as far as shootability goes? Thanks

 

[Old Fuff]

Prior to being numbered in 1957 what is now commonly refered to as "the model 10" was called the I905 Hand Ejector/Military and Police model. These were exceptionally fine revolvers and can be identified by a light, round tapered barrel with a 1/2-round front sight. They should however, not be used with +P ammunition.

Guns in the model 10 series after 10-1 are considered to be O.K. to use with a limited amount of +P ammunition, and will be found with either the original round "pencil" barrel or a heavy ribbed one. Both are appoximately equal, and its a case of picking which style you like best. Pencil barreled guns will be found with barrel lengths of 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 inches. Heavy barreled ones came in lengths of 3 and 4 inches.

All Military & Police/model 10 revolvers are built on S&W's "K" frame, which is the second lightest - running from the lightest to heavest = J, K, L and N.

Any of the numbered models (10-whatever) would make a fine housegun.

 

[rWt]

Thank you!

 

[Luckyorwhat]

Yes thank you all.

 

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rWt
The S&W Model 10s are in my opinion, probably the best handgun buy out there. Every one I ever owned or shot was a great shooter. They feel very good in the hand. Ammo is cheap, and so are the guns. It seems that our society prefers autoloaders or revolvers in heavier calibers, so the bargins are easy to find. I have three or four model 10s. All are 4" barrel lengths. Two are heavy barrels and two are "pencil barrels". One of the pencils barrels is nickel and I think it is brand new. My other pencil barrel is one of the RHKP guns and was refinished. I think I paid something like $100 for it. If the truth be known, it is probably the most fun gun I own. Many times I have gone out and shot over 500 rounds in a day out of it.