This was my Sergeant's duty-gun back in the day for a long time while he was a Cop. He loved it. And then when the department switched to semi-auto's he carried the Glock 19.
I have the stainless version, the 64-1 and among my S&W revolver and semis collection, it is my favorite. It has a short crisp sweet trigger action . Has good point of aim accuracy. Beats the long trigger travel of Colt revolvers including the Python.
I just picked up a model 10-10 4" heavy barrel +P. It's got the round butt with original wood grips. It's nicely marked CDC (California Department of Corrections). The blueing is in real great shape. You can tell that it wasn't shot or carried much. I did a trade deal and I definitely came out on top. I can shoot fist size groups at 15 yards with double action. I'll be holding on to this one for sure. I would like to get some conversion grips for it though. Round to square butt.
I still have my 10-7 square butt snub I carried as a detective in the ‘70s. It’s the only gun I ever shot a perfect score with during semi annual qualification.
I have a police trade in S&W model 10-10 with a 38sp +P barrel and Hogue grips. No Hilary Hole. I carry it in a modified M3 pilot's shoulder holster with an extra strap under the right arm to hold two double speed loader pouches. Beautiful trigger in SA or DA, very accurate, and very reliable.
Nice tutorial on the model 10. I’ve got one purchased in 1927 by my late great uncle. The original 1899 model and those built up until 1905 had a second leaf spring that acted as the trigger return spring instead of the little block with a coil spring inside like all modern revolvers have today. That coil spring trigger return was just about the only major functional change for almost a hundred years.
Yeah I got lucky about 6 years ago and found one in a local pawn shop in near mint condition my 1952 I-frame post war Frankenstein Smith & Wesson Regulation Police in the .38 s&w caliber not the special and wow what an accurate tack driver it is to put it lightly !! It's like I can't miss my targets unless i do so on purpose for it's that accurate not to be bragging at all for it literally shocked me while shooting at 15 yards outdoors at some peanut cans and I just couldn't miss after I figured out how to aim with that classic front half moon sight blade which I'm a big fan of those 50's and 60's era revolvers of S&W !!!
The smallest frame was the M frame. Caliber .22 Long (NOT LONG RIFLE). Made for less than two decades in the early 20th century. The I-frame was discontinued in the early 60’s. Since that time the J-frame has been the smallest frame. The current J-Magnum frame is slightly larger in critical areas than the standard J-frame.
Just seen the video. I also bought a S&W Mod 10-8 last year. I was trained on it in the USAF back in 1985 for use as a 2nd weapon as a Launch Control Facility Area Controller desk ( Security Police). This gun is very easy to shoot one handed. I shot a perfect score with it the first time. With this gun I put pac mir grips on and thru it up with my eyes closed, then opened them up and looked right down the sights, Dead on target.
I've been thinking about buying a revolver for quite awhile now and I've got a question about maintaining one. Do the springs need to be cleaned during a cleaning session? Also, I live in Virginia anyone know where I can find a pistol safety course?
I have been on a revolver kick lately...got a Rock Island m200..then a Taurus 66 6.5...if I miss at least I can beat em with it...very Happy with them...Dig the show Big ED...KEEP ON ROCKING IT!........
@@biged7175 Absolutely, S&W .....they make some of the best revolvers......things have exploded around here in Phoenix and "out of stock" is something I have to get used to hearing.......
Was able to see the flash flame from the gap between the cylinder and forcing come. A flash that is less than a second duration. During normal shooting your hands are out of the way. My #10 is a #10-14. Made for constant .38-spl +P use.
I have a 1962 10-5 standard 5 inch pencil barrel in near mint condition with the diamond wood grips and only 158 gr. LRN or semi-wadcutters for her !!!!
Very cool pistol! I just picked up a 10-10 police trade-in that’s a shooters gun too. Still has a tight lockup and great action. Pretty funny, my holster is just like yours only black. Was using it for a Uberti SA but sold the gun now its back in use for my Smith. FYI…You can shoot +P loads in these guns, just not a steady diet. But definitely when loaded for CC or house.
@@biged7175 Louisiana, they had two the heavy barrel and the pencil barrel. The HB that I bought was made in 1965 with pin barrel and firing pin hammer, shot very little.. I have a Ruger Security Six with a little trigger work done on it. I think the Ruger will out last the Smith.
@@popsmccartney435 The Ruger's seem to be built a little heavier than the Smith's. Pops you might enjoy this video. ua-cam.com/video/auDoswdXO8Y/v-deo.html
The 2-1/2” barrel was a special order proposition for the FBI. The standard snub nose length was 2”. First introduced in the 1930’s. Discontinued in the 1990’s.
Thinking about a model 10 even a new one if I have to as I enjoy .38 Spl that much especially if it is new enough to handle +P. Saw a Model 14-3 which is very interesting as well and I am tempted though a bit pricey ($924). If you look at 1957Shep's video on Model 14-2 I believe yours may be a 4 screw as there may be a 4th screw under the grips according to him and with the screw in the trigger guard. I guess the Model 14s had 3 screw, 4 screw, and 5 screw so I would think the other models would follow. Only had a 1950s Model K22 (22LR) in my youth as my only K frame as usually go for L frames. Thanks, sir.
Thank you for the comment, I'd but an older original one its much cheaper than the newer one at $924 but there still cool. You might also enjoy this video. ua-cam.com/video/UCAK9JuEkBk/v-deo.html
I carried the stainless steel version of this, the model 64, for many years. We trained with and carried .38 special, 110 grain +P+ "controlled expansion," "LAW ENFORCEMENT USE ONLY" loads. This was back in the late eighties. So if your gun is from that period, I'd say it's safe to use +P loads. Also, remember S&W had the models 13 and 19, built on the same frame, and which were .357 magnum revolvers.
@@georgegravette1132We had 147 Grain +P+ Federal Hydrashok for our off duty revolvers when our duty Pistols used the 124 Grain +P+. The 110 Grain +P+ was called the Treasury Load. If the data was right. The FBI agents in the Miami Shootout were using them.
Nathan, I did watch that one draw, it was off by a few degrees it was just pointed right behind my feet. I think speaking to the camera that was behind me threw me off also.
The cylinder release is called the thumb piece by Smith and Wesson and the firing pin is called the hammer nose, per Smith and Wesson.
Yeah but his name isn’t Smith or Wesson so he can call it whatever he wants…. we all know what he’s talking about
A very nicely made video. No tactical talk or looks here, which is very refreshing. I look forward to watching your other videos! Thank you!
What's wrong with tactical stuff? It's not like you're gonna hunt with a .38 revolver, which means the only way you'd use it is TACTICALLY.
Thank you nice comment and perspective!
@@prylosecorsomething3194 Or just a collectable and range gun, also a teaching aid.
This was my Sergeant's duty-gun back in the day for a long time while he was a Cop. He loved it. And then when the department switched to semi-auto's he carried the Glock 19.
I have a feeling mine was an old cop gun also and its a great shooter.
I have the stainless version, the 64-1 and among my S&W revolver and semis collection, it is my favorite. It has a short crisp sweet trigger action . Has good point of aim accuracy. Beats the long trigger travel of Colt revolvers including the Python.
I agree my older S&W have better triggers also that 64 is on my list.
If I had had a pair of these back in the day I'd be twice the legend.
Twice nothing is still nothing
I picked up a 10-8 in nickel 3" barrel which is rare. Love it great revolver.
I just picked up a model 10-10 4" heavy barrel +P. It's got the round butt with original wood grips. It's nicely marked CDC (California Department of Corrections). The blueing is in real great shape. You can tell that it wasn't shot or carried much. I did a trade deal and I definitely came out on top. I can shoot fist size groups at 15 yards with double action. I'll be holding on to this one for sure. I would like to get some conversion grips for it though. Round to square butt.
Sounds like a great model ten. Don't let those original grips go.
@@biged7175 most definitely not. I'll keep the original grips safe.
I still have my 10-7 square butt snub I carried as a detective in the ‘70s. It’s the only gun I ever shot a perfect score with during semi annual qualification.
Even in todays market S&W model 10's are one of the best shooting guns!
I have a police trade in S&W model 10-10 with a 38sp +P barrel and Hogue grips. No Hilary Hole. I carry it in a modified M3 pilot's shoulder holster with an extra strap under the right arm to hold two double speed loader pouches.
Beautiful trigger in SA or DA, very accurate, and very reliable.
Very cool set up.
Nice tutorial on the model 10. I’ve got one purchased in 1927 by my late great uncle. The original 1899 model and those built up until 1905 had a second leaf spring that acted as the trigger return spring instead of the little block with a coil spring inside like all modern revolvers have today. That coil spring trigger return was just about the only major functional change for almost a hundred years.
I learned yesterday the smallest S&W revolver frame was the I frame.
Yeah I got lucky about 6 years ago and found one in a local pawn shop in near mint condition my 1952 I-frame post war Frankenstein Smith & Wesson Regulation Police in the .38 s&w caliber not the special and wow what an accurate tack driver it is to put it lightly !! It's like I can't miss my targets unless i do so on purpose for it's that accurate not to be bragging at all for it literally shocked me while shooting at 15 yards outdoors at some peanut cans and I just couldn't miss after I figured out how to aim with that classic front half moon sight blade which I'm a big fan of those 50's and 60's era revolvers of S&W !!!
The smallest frame was the M frame. Caliber .22 Long (NOT LONG RIFLE). Made for less than two decades in the early 20th century.
The I-frame was discontinued in the early 60’s. Since that time the J-frame has been the smallest frame. The current J-Magnum frame is slightly larger in critical areas than the standard J-frame.
Great video thanks for taking the time to put it out there.
Your welcome Mr G
Hi. I really like your videos. I like the way you talk very Thoroughly.
Just seen the video. I also bought a S&W Mod 10-8 last year. I was trained on it in the USAF back in 1985 for use as a 2nd weapon as a Launch Control Facility Area Controller desk ( Security Police). This gun is very easy to shoot one handed. I shot a perfect score with it the first time. With this gun I put pac mir grips on and thru it up with my eyes closed, then opened them up and looked right down the sights, Dead on target.
Good stuff there great revolvers.
My model 15-3 combat masterpiece is my nightstand gun, it stays stoked with FBI load.
What's the fbi load? 148gr wadcutters?
I have the samw revolver and along with my 64-1 are my pride and joy.
158 grain LSWCHP +P, Buffalo bore.
I've been thinking about buying a revolver for quite awhile now and I've got a question about maintaining one. Do the springs need to be cleaned during a cleaning session? Also, I live in Virginia anyone know where I can find a pistol safety course?
The springs inside a revolver only need to be cleaned after tens of thousands of rounds. Join NRA the have safety information in VA
I have been on a revolver kick lately...got a Rock Island m200..then a Taurus 66 6.5...if I miss at least I can beat em with it...very Happy with them...Dig the show Big ED...KEEP ON ROCKING IT!........
Good stuff Eric, save up for a S&W next time there the best!
@@biged7175 Absolutely, S&W .....they make some of the best revolvers......things have exploded around here in Phoenix and "out of stock" is something I have to get used to hearing.......
@@ericlaird7508 Look on gunbroker.com its pretty easy to buy from most people.
Was able to see the flash flame from the gap between the cylinder and forcing come. A flash that is less than a second duration. During normal shooting your hands are out of the way. My #10 is a #10-14. Made for constant .38-spl +P use.
I have a 1962 10-5 standard 5 inch pencil barrel in near mint condition with the diamond wood grips and only 158 gr. LRN or semi-wadcutters for her !!!!
Great revolver.
Very cool pistol! I just picked up a 10-10 police trade-in that’s a shooters gun too. Still has a tight lockup and great action. Pretty funny, my holster is just like yours only black. Was using it for a Uberti SA but sold the gun now its back in use for my Smith.
FYI…You can shoot +P loads in these guns, just not a steady diet. But definitely when loaded for CC or house.
Good stuff Kyle.
My first duty back in 1970, picked up a used one last week.
How much did you pay and what city/state did you buy it? Thank you
@@biged7175 Louisiana, they had two the heavy barrel and the pencil barrel. The HB that I bought was made in 1965 with pin barrel and firing pin hammer, shot very little.. I have a Ruger Security Six with a little trigger work done on it. I think the Ruger will out last the Smith.
@@popsmccartney435 The Ruger's seem to be built a little heavier than the Smith's. Pops you might enjoy this video.
ua-cam.com/video/auDoswdXO8Y/v-deo.html
The 2-1/2” barrel was a special order proposition for the FBI. The standard snub nose length was 2”. First introduced in the 1930’s. Discontinued in the 1990’s.
Thinking about a model 10 even a new one if I have to as I enjoy .38 Spl that much especially if it is new enough to handle +P. Saw a Model 14-3 which is very interesting as well and I am tempted though a bit pricey ($924). If you look at 1957Shep's video on Model 14-2 I believe yours may be a 4 screw as there may be a 4th screw under the grips according to him and with the screw in the trigger guard. I guess the Model 14s had 3 screw, 4 screw, and 5 screw so I would think the other models would follow. Only had a 1950s Model K22 (22LR) in my youth as my only K frame as usually go for L frames. Thanks, sir.
Thank you for the comment, I'd but an older original one its much cheaper than the newer one at $924 but there still cool. You might also enjoy this video.
ua-cam.com/video/UCAK9JuEkBk/v-deo.html
Awsome gotta find me one. Your vids are great.
Thank you look on Gunbroker.com
Smith and wesson still makes them
If it had a thinner barrel and Adjustable sights it is a model 15. Combat masterpiece its known as.
Good to know.
also like the jeep!
Former service revolver of Australian Police.
Also, there are plenty of USA police and military use.
@@biged7175 And Hong Kong 🇭🇰 Police Force
The police here in Norway used them too.
Looks like the Sand Pits by Calverton. Still considered up island to all the east end folks!
This is not Calverton but been there a few times.
Thanks
I got my model 10 Cerakoted and it ruined cause those guns were built to have zero resistance so rember get it blued or nickleplated
Lol, that's what you get for Cerakoting a classic, buy one in stainless, it might be the model 60......
10:21 bro started flexing
this is dope!
Lucas thank you glad you like my new whip you'll see it over Xmas.
That modern lock feature is no where near gross, or smelly enough to be called a 'Hillary hole'!
If you fire junk ammo you could get a squib load.
Smith and wesson stills makes these might make it a 1st carry gun
I'm looking at there K frame 3" 357 performance center.
@@biged7175 nice
im a former marine and the Model 10 was my first and still is my carry choice. I use 125gr JHP ❤️
@@barrontrump3943 I bet its a great carry revolver, I spent a lot of time carrying my Smith 686 in the woods.
OMG I loved you in 90 day Fiancé!!
These models can take +P, just not a steady diet.
Thank you but I'll pass and stick with my 686 for those.
I carried the stainless steel version of this, the model 64, for many years. We trained with and carried .38 special, 110 grain +P+ "controlled expansion," "LAW ENFORCEMENT USE ONLY" loads. This was back in the late eighties. So if your gun is from that period, I'd say it's safe to use +P loads. Also, remember S&W had the models 13 and 19, built on the same frame, and which were .357 magnum revolvers.
@@georgegravette1132We had 147 Grain +P+ Federal Hydrashok for our off duty revolvers when our duty Pistols used the 124 Grain +P+. The 110 Grain +P+ was called the Treasury Load.
If the data was right. The FBI agents in the Miami Shootout were using them.
dude 2 out of 6 is not good at 50 yards l could hit at ieast 5 with my 10-8 sw .Dennis
Horrible gun handling technique when drawing the revolver. You point it directly behind you and to the side.
Nathan, I did watch that one draw, it was off by a few degrees it was just pointed right behind my feet. I think speaking to the camera that was behind me threw me off also.