Scratchin' the K-frame itch ... M 15 & M 10 nickel snub

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Picked up an unfired, LNIB Model 15 4-incher and a nickel Model 10 snubby in nickel:
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The 15 is pretty much flawless. The 10 has been shot, but not much. The pics make it look way worse that it looks in person.
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You got two great guns, I think the model 15 is about the best bang for the buck in handguns never had one that wasn't a great shooter. I have been looking for a nice M-10 snub for awhile. Congrats awesome pickup!!!
 
I pretty much love the Model 15 -- the 19 used to be my all-time favorite S&W, especially in 4-inch trim, but the 15 is such a great all-around revolver, handles so well and is so accurate, that it's now #1 in my esteem ... and with a Model 10 snubby, who needs the J-frame?
 
The 15 you picked up is a dandy deluxe ! I picked one up at a GS about a month ago, one of the best snags I've ever gotten, 4" like yours, no box or docs, I can't shoot them anyway. The snub is a dandy also, had a blued one some years back, should never have tried to better myself. Congratulations and Merry Christmas!
 
A 15 was my first wheel gun about 20 years ago. And a nickel 2" 10 is actually going to be my next to the family. Was looking for one the last few days, actually. I agree with the comment - "who needs the J frame" - the 2" 10 round butt is a really concealable and good shooting weapon.
 
Great score on two great K frames! That Model 15 is a fantastic find; like it just left the factory. I didn't even see a turn line on the cylinder. The Model 10 also looks to be in nice shape too.
 
We need a green with jealousy smiley for occasions like this.

You did good.
 
Wow, two classic K frame revolvers. Nice find and I'm sure you'll have years of enjoyment shooting them.
 
The S&W M10 and M15 have always been my favorite Smiths. I am especially fond of the M15. I've owned a dozen or so of that fine revolver in both blue, nickel and a few of its stainless variation. I consider it to be the finest all around holster gun you can get (for revolver fans of which I am one).

Possibly my most treasured revolver is a (slightly modified by me) heavy barrel M10 I bought in 1973. It's blue and has a 4" barrel. I deeply regret letting my M12 go even though it was around 35 years ago.
 
Heh, I had a NIB Model 12 4-incher that I never even shot, traded it off in a fit of total foolishness. I mentally kick myself in the head every time I think of that, especially since the piece I traded it for is no longer in my possession, either.

Still can't articulate why, but the 15 is at the top of my favorite list, too ...
 
I got addicted to those back in the mid 1980's when I bought my first, a 66-2 2" for $150. As a result, all the revolvers I pick up now I compare to those gems. Such nice workmanship and clean triggers right out of the box.

GS
 
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