Odd guns showing up at the range

[vino68]

I am good with this, right? CA complaint?

[sigstroker]

Looks like more than 10 rounds to me.

[Oldmandan]

I’ve been on the lookout for a model 10, they’re starting to get a little crazy on pricing though...

What’s wrong with a Model 10 for SD?

[plumbum]

Looks like more than 10 rounds to me.

[elSquid]

Yeah, while I can understand the whole "outside the norm" guns showing up, I would have to a say the S&W Model 10 definitely doesn't fit into that category.

It's a handgun that's been in production longer than the 1911 platform, Smith & Wesson still sells it from their catalog in their Classic Line, and conservative estimates show that S&W has made over 6 million of the darn things.

Yup. Standard LEO service revolver for a lot of officers back when.

In DAO form, it's probably one of the best choices for a novice that isn't going to shoot or train much. Easy and obvious admin handling.

Also, it's the first handgun that I ever shot ( 4inch HB ) many decades ago...

-- Michael

[joepamjohn]

I will bet they will not be for sale. They are family treasures to most of them. If they did not use them before but did not get rid of them they will probably just put them back into storage again. Just my thoughts.

When this frenzy all dies down those Guns will be turned in for Walmart gift cards.

[Grumpyoldretiredcop]

I’ve been on the lookout for a model 10, they’re starting to get a little crazy on pricing though...

What’s wrong with a Model 10 for SD?

Nothing at all wrong with it for defensive purposes in the home or in a vehicle. It's a solid 6 shot revolver that if loaded with quality .38 Special ammo will do the job just fine. Unless you find a 2", they're a little big for most folks to cart around though. I did it for a while with a 4" as one of my first carry guns and it's doable, just not easy.

[Tere_Hanges]

They "only" made 6 million Model 10's...

It was "only" the most popular/common law enforcement revolver of all time...

So there are plenty in circulation. Not suprising that they would show up now that non-gun people are coming out to practice with something they probably inherited from grandpa. But I think that is kinda OPs point.

I got a 1968 model 10-5. It had a beautiful finish at one time. I really want a 2" model 10. Incredibly smooth trigger. S&W doesnt make triggers like that anymore.

[Paseclipse]

S&W M10's are more than capable for self defense. Millions were manufactured and used by Police departments all over the country for a very long time.

People forget revolvers were king of handguns up until the 1980's and have been in use for self defense purposes for well over 100 years.

[mausercat]

I have 2 model Smith Wesson Model 52s. They are strictly target guns. Very accurate, but picky on ammo. The ammo for them is just not very plentiful today. I used to reload for them. Better than nothing, but a Model 10 can use real 38 special defensive ammo.

[beretta929mm]

A heavy barrel model 10 would be nice to have

[keith1911]

Ok, maybe I should have said odd and/or old firearms. It was more that it was this 60ish year old man's father's Model 10 originally and he dug it out when all the craziness happened. I agree a Model 10 would be a perfectly fine defensive gun.

The odd was the FIE Titan.

I'm wondering what else is going to show up.

[shafferds]

I'll take a model 10 anyday over a sharp stick and words.

[Oldmandan]

Ok, maybe I should have said odd and/or old firearms. It was more that it was this 60ish year old man's father's Model 10 originally and he dug it out when all the craziness happened. I agree a Model 10 would be a perfectly fine defensive gun.

The odd was the FIE Titan.

I'm wondering what else is going to show up.

[Ora Serrata]