Greetings, was looking for a late holiday gift for myself, why else works OT?, got hooked on the idea of a Model 10 bull barrel .38 reading about the exploits of Jim Cirillo. Found one and scooped it up. Wheel gun enthusiast and a DA devotee. Any one have one and whats your opinions?
Smith and Wesson model 10 w,/bull barrel.
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bannockburn
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The 4" bull barrel is of my favorite versions of the Model 10. Great having that weight out front like that; perfectly balanced and handled like a dream. Have had a couple over the years but nothing currently. Please post a photo of your new wheelgun when you get a chance.
The 4" bull barrel is of my favorite versions of the Model 10. Great having that weight out front like that; perfectly balanced and handled like a dream. Have had a couple over the years but nothing currently. Please post a photo of your new wheelgun when you get a chance.
Blacksmoke
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It will never let you down.
I carried a bull barrel Model 10 in the early 1970s while working corporate security in an unhealthy part of San Francisco and Oakland and felt well armed. Better ammo nowadays.
I am looking for a 5 inch pencil model myself. I love the old 10!
You will like it.
I carried a bull barrel Model 10 in the early 1970s while working corporate security in an unhealthy part of San Francisco and Oakland and felt well armed. Better ammo nowadays.
I am looking for a 5 inch pencil model myself. I love the old 10!
You will like it.
Monac
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What kind of grips are on yours, swissfist? When I started pistol shooting, in the 1980's, it was common to replace S&W K-frame stocks right away.
Tacoma
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If I could have only one 38 revolver, a heavy barreled, 4" Model 10 would be on the short list of acceptable candidates..
RealGun
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How far back do you have to go to avoid the K Magnum cylinder window?
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Had a 5" pencil barrel Model 10 awhile back. Picked it up at a gun show from an older gentleman who was the original owner and had the gun for many years. While it had great balance and handling characteristics with the 5" barrel I was really looking more for a home defense gun and eventually traded it for a 4" barrel M&P revolver made during WWII.
Had a 5" pencil barrel Model 10 awhile back. Picked it up at a gun show from an older gentleman who was the original owner and had the gun for many years. While it had great balance and handling characteristics with the 5" barrel I was really looking more for a home defense gun and eventually traded it for a 4" barrel M&P revolver made during WWII.
SlowFuse
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I have a police trade in Model 10 HB. It was in pretty good shape, came with hogue grips. Actually wish it had the originals.
It has a very smooth action and shoots well. Stacks full wadcutter reloads nice and tight on target.
It has a very smooth action and shoots well. Stacks full wadcutter reloads nice and tight on target.
Blacksmoke
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The 5 inch tube seems to balance it out, at least in my hand. Those old "Victory" models are sweet!
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Blacksmoke
Close but not quite a "Victory Model"; mainly because it doesn't have the V prefix with the serial number or any U.S. Ordnance markings. More than likely it was used by a security guard at some factory (there's an electro-pencilled "GE Co" on the right side plate, perhaps for "General Electric Co."?). It's still a great piece of working history in decent condition and more than capable in the home defense role.
Close but not quite a "Victory Model"; mainly because it doesn't have the V prefix with the serial number or any U.S. Ordnance markings. More than likely it was used by a security guard at some factory (there's an electro-pencilled "GE Co" on the right side plate, perhaps for "General Electric Co."?). It's still a great piece of working history in decent condition and more than capable in the home defense role.
J-Bar
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I'll play.
I found a nice one in a country gun store, no box or papers, just a pristine old revolver. Shoots as sweet as she looks. My other Model 10 is a snubby that keeps my missus safe.
Here she is by herself, and with some others who keep her from being lonely. She's on the bottom of course, the others have the adjustable sights; Models 15, 18, 19.
I found a nice one in a country gun store, no box or papers, just a pristine old revolver. Shoots as sweet as she looks. My other Model 10 is a snubby that keeps my missus safe.
Here she is by herself, and with some others who keep her from being lonely. She's on the bottom of course, the others have the adjustable sights; Models 15, 18, 19.
dbmjr1
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Model 10's?
as soon as I take delivery. Coming from Prescott.
Check out J&G, they got them, LE turn ins.
Looked for a 13, they're pretty scarce and get snapped up pretty quick.
Blacksmoke
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Good tip, thanks. They gottem 4 inch HBs for $399. The sample looks pretty rough but could be re-blued eventually. Pencil barrels are about $450 and look to be in better condition.
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I bought a NIB nickel heavy barrel Model 10 last year. I felt like I stole it for $475 plus a 10% buyer's premium.
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I carry a 3 inch Model 10 with a round butt pretty regularly. It is far and away the best shooting double action revolver I own and I don't feel under-armed.
I've been looking for a Model 13 in the same configuration, but haven't found one I can afford yet.
I've been looking for a Model 13 in the same configuration, but haven't found one I can afford yet.
RealGun
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If the K frame was changed to accommodate 357 Magnum, when did that occur? I refer only to the length of the cylinder window in the frame and stretching of other components.
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