S&W Model 10

[Crow61]

I have a 2" model 10 that I purchased used at a gun show a few years ago. It is in pretty good shape; locks up tight, shoots good, etc. The only problems that I have with it is that someone painted the front sight with gold paint and they also scratched a number in the backstrap. Maybe this was a badge number?

Anyway, I would like to have it reblued and a trigger job. And possibly a bobbed hammer. I think that would make it a nicer carry gun. I have put a Tyler-T grip on it, but was thinking about putting some boot grips, if they are made for this gun, or Pachmyer grips.

What do you all think about this and what do you think that it would cost to send it back to S&W to have the work done?

 

[earplug]

Instead of sending it back to S&W consider using a hard chrome, electroless nickel or other newer type finish. You will end up with a very rust resistent finish that is harder then the steel.
Find a gunshop that does the finish work and action jobs. Save on shipping costs. A package deal might cost as much as the revolver is worth now.

 

[Will5A1]

Just my opinion - it you want a carry gun leave it as is, its going to get holster and handling wear on it so I don't see the sense of having it reblued.
I think to send it to Smith and have it reblued you be out over $200. The action work and bobbed hammer will run another $100. But if you want to carry a classic, good looking snubbie go for it - I'm too much of a sissy when it comes to putting a nice, blued gun in a holster and then carrying it every day.

 

[Crow61]

Well, I didn't realize that it would cost that much. I just hate the way that it looks. I wanted a model 10 and settled for that one because it was so tight and apparantly shot very little. But, I should have waited for one with a better finish.

 

[Hikingman]

Sights can be repainted so-to-speak. There's neon-type paint in the crafts stores available in orange, yellow or other colors. The orange worked well on one front sight project. Substitute that gold for a few bucks. Go orange!

 

[19-3Ben]

Crow, that 2" model was designed to be carried and get wear on it!!!!! Don't worry about getting one with finish wear. Now you have a fantastic gun, and you can carry it without having to be worried all day about whether or not the holster is wearing down the blueing at the end of the muzzle.

 

[Crow61]

Sights can be repainted so-to-speak. There's neon-type paint in the crafts stores available in orange, yellow or other colors. The orange worked well on one front sight project. Substitute that gold for a few bucks. Go orange!

Ok, that is an idea. The paint that was on the gun was a very dull color. I don't see where it actually done any good as far as being able to see it better. How does these paints show up in low light? Do they glow? I might give that a try, but no orange! That just wouldn't be right! I am an Alabama Fan!

What about a good set of grips? It has the original grips, but will not work with a speed loader. The Tyler_T doesn't help control revolver all that well. I think that I would like to go with some rubber grips of some sort. This is a square butt revolver.

Thanks!

 

[DaleCooper51]

I don't have much experience with sight paint, but as far as square butt boot grips, I know that Don Collins makes them and believe that Craig Spegel does also. They are both really nicely made grips.


http://www.inventorscolony.com/collinscraftgrips/results.php?Q=Smith

http://www.lightningarms.com/spegel.htm

 

[Crow61]

Have any of you used nail polish to paint your sights? If is; what is the best color?

I was thinking about the model paint or craft paint, but I believe that the brush that is in the nail polish might be easier to paint with.

 

[Brian Williams]

Sorry but I find that orange is the best for showing up against anything, I use Construction marker paint, it is flat and does not reflect or glare in bright light and it is easy to apply either with a toothpick or a finishing nail. I spray it on an old piece of 2x4 and that apply it with a toothpick.

 

[Lone Star]

If the gun isn't an S&W with red ramp insert, I use bright orange nail polish.

Crow61, I get all the football that I care for by looking at the cheerleader calendars, so I don't care which teams do or don't wear orange! Just as well, for the local team wears blue jerseys, and blue sights wouldn't show up too well...

In reasonable light the sights do show up better than the plain steel, whether the gun is blue or stainless.

These days, I nearly always buy stainless handguns, to let me polish out minor scratches. But choosing the right holster will minimize wear, too.

Lone Star