S&W Model 10 Heavy Barrel
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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
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 (4363 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.
My second handgun, my first revolver.
by Hoot , Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Monday, December 17, 2012, 19:00 (4361 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.
That gun is ALL business... but it looks good, too.
by Hobie 
, Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, Tuesday, December 18, 2012, 21:14 (4360 days ago) @ stonecoldrc
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Sincerely,
Hobie