price check S&W model 10

[lubbockdave]

I have found a S&W model 10 38 spl with the 2 inch barrel in good shape-guy is asking $300--fair? and will the model 10 handle the heavier 38 loads? +p stuff or what ever...

Thanks

Dave

[oso45-70]

Lubbockdave
Not too bad of a price if its in real good shape and yes you can shoot plus
p loads in it, I don't think i would give it a steady diet of the heavier loads.
I have shot many hundreds of rounds through the mod. 10 S&W and never had a problem with them. Got my first one in 1948. I started loading and casting my bullets for my little 38 and havent stopped.
Have a good day Dave................Joe..................................................

[papajohn428]

I'd offer $250 cash and be happy if he said okay, if not, Model 10's are everywhere.  As was said, a steady diet of heavy loads is not what the gun was designed for, but now and then wouldn't hurt it.

PJ

[Graybeard]

That is WAY more than they sale for around here. Here $200-225 is a good price. I have a really nice one I'd sure like $250 for but can't seem to get it in this area. I've not tried selling online. I'd sure not give $300 for one. Mine is a 4" by the way.

GB

[lubbockdave]

Thanks greybeard, but I was looking for a 2 in barrel...


how about a model 19 S&W 357??

[Graybeard]

Luv dem Model 19s but expect to pay at least $100 to $150 more for one than a Model 10.

Really to me any K frame even a snubby is way to big and heavy for a concealed carry gun. If I'm toting a revolver for concealed carry it is gonna be no larger than a J frame and made with aluminum or titanium frame for light weight. Even my 3" Model 60 is too dang heavy for me to use for conceal carry but it is a fine bedside gun.

GB

[rockbilly]

That sounds awful high for a model 10.  At a recent gun show, I saw several.  They ranged in price from $125 to $200.  The two hundred dollar gun was a 4 inch bull barrel that had an a rib and Lyman sights, and a nice set of grips added.  It was a nice conversion job.

As for the +P, I have carried my model 10 with +P.  It was intended "for emergency use only."  My gunsmith had looked the gun over and said he thought it would be safe to shoot the +P, but recommended I not put the gun on a steady diet of that ammo.  I shot woodcutters or hardball for practice.  I only loaded the +P when I thought I needed a little extra zip for the cause.................

[HappyHunter]

I would not be to anxious to use the +P loads just yet.

The model 10 is set for 158 gr bullet, that is the point of aim at 25 yds will be dead on.  I do not believe that the +P loads will be to point of aim.  I may be full of crap but my 10's will not shoot to p.o.a. with a +P.  They do great with a plan 158 gr lswc.

Plus P ammo is for a more modern model 10, be sure that you are not looking at the pre model 10 or the M & P.  

If you need a more "deadly" load ask Mikey for his 200 gr bullet load.

Good luck,

Fred

[rockbilly]

Happyhunter,  I agree with your comments.  I don't recommend the +P in the model 10, and one has to be very careful if they do use them to ensure they do not feed them to the old M&P or a pre-war model.  My model 10 was made in 1976, I bought it new while stationed in Germany.  It has had very few rounds put thru it (maybe 300).  I carried it in my vehicle for a while, before the CCL in Texas.  I did carry with the +P, but as I said it was "for emergency only."  I wanted the extra power for penetration and was of the frame of mind that any use would be less than ten yards.  I carried the model 10 because it had to be left in the vehicle at some questionable places, I didn't want to take a chance of losing one of my better handguns.  Today  the old model 10 is back in the safe, when I go out it's in style, either my .40 Sig, or my Para .45.

[HappyHunter]

Rockbilly,

          " Today the old model 10 is back in the safe, when I go out it's in style, either my .40 Sig, or my Para .45."


Now I never said that the model 10 wasn't "styling".   Fact is, the Smith Revolver is, in my opinion, the essence of style.

Thanks

Fred :grin:

[Old Griz]

:cb2: I know you are looking at a 2" but I just bought a 4" that looks like it just came out of the box for $175 at a sporting goods store. It probably hadn't had more than 50-100 rounds through it, cleaned real good and stored in a good safe place. No wear at all, and made in 1966. I say all that because I think someone is holding you up if he wants $300 for it. For about $50 more around here I could get a brand new one (though they only come in 4" now), or even a 2.5" M66 or 3" M65. And then you'd have a .357 so you could shoot .38+Ps all day.

Sound like a :bye: deal to me.