S&W Model 10 Heavy Barrel

by stonecoldrc, Saturday, December 15, 2012, 18:28 (4343 days ago)

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This was an old Model 10 heavy barrel that had been through some bad times with me some years ago. I pretty much stopped using it because the blueing was bad, some pits, and dents/nicks from being carried in tough conditions. Mechanically it was fine. I decided to send it off to Gary Reeder for a matte finish black chromex and new laminate grips. This is what came back. To say I am completely satisfied would be an understatement. Now it is ready for another life (hopefully an easier one). I am proud of this revolver. I already have one of Rob's Sourdoughs that fits it.

S&W Model 10 Heavy Barrel

by Catoosa, Saturday, December 15, 2012, 20:42 (4343 days ago) @ stonecoldrc

No better utility sidearm, IMHO, than a HB M10. I have two of them, one that I've had for years and another that I found in a pile of tradeins on a dealer's table at a show and bought just because it was priced right and had a wonderful trigger. Both have "character" but are mechanically perfect.

Anytime someone asks me "what kind of a pistol should I get?", I always recommend a Model 10. Easy to shoot well and tough as an anvil.

That's a beauty. Like those grips!

just about any 3" to 4" K-frame would do

by bj @, Saturday, December 15, 2012, 21:54 (4343 days ago) @ Catoosa

Many years ago I had bought a 4" Charter Arms for such use. I was not happy with the construction and figured out that a 4" model 19 or model 66 was what I was really looking for even if it was a little heavier. That was maybe 30 years ago but I think it is still true today.

For outdoor use I don't know why the gun's appearance mattered so much although that photo does look great. I had a friend that found a M27 in a lake. The outside looked horrible with rust and lots of pitting, but the gun shot reasonably well so he cleaned it up and kept it.

S&W Model 10 Heavy Barrel

by Josh M., Sunday, December 16, 2012, 17:47 (4342 days ago) @ stonecoldrc

Do you mind telling us what you spent?
Looks nice - so that's a black hard chrome finish?

My second handgun, my first revolver.

by Hoot @, Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Monday, December 17, 2012, 19:00 (4341 days ago) @ stonecoldrc

Mine was "cosmetically challenged" but only $140. It served me well, taught me about 'revolvering' and reloading and now belongs to my eldest son.

You're throwing a hankerin' on me for another...

Nice lookin 10 there.

S&W Model 10 Heavy Barrel

by DiamondD, Monday, December 17, 2012, 22:02 (4341 days ago) @ stonecoldrc

Very nice

S&W Model 10 Heavy Barrel

by stonecoldrc, Tuesday, December 18, 2012, 12:55 (4340 days ago) @ Josh M.

Josh M. I spent nearly 300 dollars, but for me this was worth it to get this gun back to better than original shape. Sorry to be late, but I have been away from computers for several days.

S&W Model 10 Heavy Barrel

by Josh M., Tuesday, December 18, 2012, 17:25 (4340 days ago) @ stonecoldrc

Doesn't seem out of line to me.
Looks very nice - chromex - is that a plating, or a baked on finish?

That gun is ALL business... but it looks good, too.

by Hobie ⌂ @, Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, Tuesday, December 18, 2012, 21:14 (4340 days ago) @ stonecoldrc

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Hobie

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