Appreciate the attention to detail you showed during the cleaning process, and the tips and tricks you shared along the way. It's clear that you have a deep understanding and appreciation for the Model 10
The S&W model 10 and its stainless steel model 64 version are the quintessential home defense revolvers. It's not too small or too big being a K frame so it's the perfect size for most people and 38 Special is a very effective self defense caliber. Definitely the best revolver for the average person to have for protection. Get some 158 grain lead semi wad cutter + P hollow points 38 Special ammunition and you're very well armed.
38 is not that effective brother. I watch police shooting videos all the time everyday, I watch police officers shoot pieces of shi everyday with Glock 9mm and they just keep going. They eventually drop or die but in that moment they are very much dangerous. I recomend S&W 40. Now with that said, shot placement is everything, a head shot will drop anyone, a groin shot tends to drop an attacker pretty quick too, but chest shots are nothing.
@@robertd.5479 Hi Robert... thanks for your interest. Personally, I enjoy S&W revolvers which are pre-lock (pre-2001), with my real love being for those made in the 50s, 60s and 70s. Obviously, getting more expensive these days if in great/mint condition, however, any in good or better condition are only increasing in value. My preference is for the big boys... Models 29, 27, 25 (not all N-frames named here). I do also love K-frame Model 15, and especially the Model 19 (Combat Magnums, to be specific). With the exception of my 6.5" Model 29s and 27s, I tend to lean towards collecting snubbies (2.5" or 3" barrels). I also enjoy Model 36s (Chief's Specials). For variety, I also collect slightly newer models with Scandium frames and Titanium cylinders (discontinued and rare Night Guard series, the PD/TR series, and certain Performance Center models). As for new vs old quality, I think the finishing, hand fitment, and attention to detail of the older revolvers far exceeds that of S&W's current production. That being said, the metallurgy and tolerances today are likely far superior to that of 50 years ago... largely based on technological and manufacturing advancements. But, to me, the new revolvers just don't have any soul. My favorite revolvers, hands-down, are the original blued revolvers... if in mint condition, the blueing has a depth of color and beauty like none other. Robert, if truly interested in collecting, I would recommended buying 'The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson' 4th Ed, by Jim Supica and Richard Nahas. Superb book with lots of history regarding these models and many more. Best of luck, Robert!
@@robertd.5479 You're most welcome. I am but one of millions of collectors and I definitely learn something new and valuable everyday. If you get a chance, watch a gentlemen on UA-cam by the name of GunBlue490. Probably the most no-nonsense and knowledgeable revolver guys out there. He's not flashy at all... just straight facts and can back it up with experience and wisdom. Good luck, Robert! 👍
I carried a model 10 in 1979 when I started on the Police Department. Went from 1911 in Marines to the model 10. It's a great revolver for everyday use. Great video.
I saw one in my local gun shop yesterday and wanted to give myself a couple of days to think about it...I think this video just helped me decide. As good as it looks in the shop I feel like it'll look a lot better in my collection.
Thanks for sharing this very informative video with us Eric. Back a year or two ago, J&G Sales in Prescott AZ had tons of the model 10 in different configurations and, grades. I waited too long to make up my mind now, they're gone. I appreciate your channel and your service. Stan
My grandfather's Model 10-8 is literally self-aiming. Thanks for this video. This kind of content is why I subscribed way back in the day when you were at Moss Pawn & Gun. Also, I would never have the nerve to disassemble a revolver. Nice work, sir.
"Self aiming", that's exactly true, even with the square weird feeling at first grips. When I first fired mine, raised it to the target and remember thinking "what the hell is this thing", straight on target, pressed the trigger and it shot effortlessly well! Not the best anything (ohh the trigger on my 29 is the best!!!)...but just so easy to shoot it's brilliant!
I've got a 4" model 64 it is one of the best handling and naturally pointing guns I've ever shot. I don't even need to look at the sights to slap plates every time.
I have my service weapon that I purchased in Dec.1982. It's a S&W model 10-7 .38 cal. with a 4" tapered barrel. I have a set of Pachmayr black synthetic grips that I purchased at the same time I bought the weapon. I had a ceramcote finish put on the weapon approx. 5 yrs ago. The weapon is in fine condition. Only an unreasonably high offer would ever get me to sell it.
I have a Smith & Wesson Model 10-5 for people that don't know it's a 38 special snub nose. That was my ankle backup gun for a very long time before I switch to the Sig Sauer P938 now I carry the Sig Sauer P365 for my backup.
I had a 10-5 (pencil barrel version). The chepeast gun I ever bought (150 bucks)...and the best shooter I've ever had! Never figured out why it shot so well. Even with standard grips, just a great point and shoot no nonsense gun... Should be in every true gun nut's cllection!
I remember when my local gun shop got a bunch of Model 10s as police trade-ins. I bought one with the heavy barrel and one with the tapered. the thing I remember the most was that from an accuracy standpoint the heavy barrel was more accurate.
Nice presentation. I do photography before guns and I advise the light belongs overhead or slightly away so you do not work in your shadow. A light on the camera is easy, but never correct photography wise..
Great instructional video, thanks for posting this! I'm new to S&W and this is very informative. Question: I saw a model 29 video where the guy put spent casings in the chambers to protect the star/ejector from the initial torque of disassembling the cylinder unit. Would you recommend doing that?
I still have my Dad's model 10-5. Four inch barrel, nickel plated with Mother-of-Pearl handles. The trigger has been worked over quite well and the pull is less than a pound, maybe four or five ounces. Seriously, don't sneeze if the hammer's cocked.
50:10 Would it be OK to let a solderin' iron rest in the barrel and get up to temp from cold to slowly heat that barrel or will that somehow damage the riflin' cuts?
The Model 10 designation began in 1957, and it did not replace the Military & Police designation. It was in addition to it. S&W continued to call the Model 10 the Military & Police through the end of the 20th century.
I have a taurus 1911 commander size and this guy is trading me either a model 10 or a 1905 4 change my choice, would it be wise to trade for either and if yes which one.
Dude, i need your courage to even attempt this. I can disassemble a 1911 and glock like Legos but after i take the plate off a SW revolver, it looks Abysmal😂😂
Oh yes Jeff, nice, a great deal of bounce and sexiness the way I like it!!! a few that look like Olive Oyl otherwise Good job..! Keep it rolling bruh...😎
@@ftdefiance1 I need a grips like what I have on my heritage roughrider The model 66 especially mine with a 6-in barrel is the exact opposite of the compact hahaha but I pretty much like you go to take the grips off of this thing I want something that exposes the back strap of the of the grip frame like I want something literally that size so small that it would look funny almost
@@ftdefiance1 More than likely I will have to make my own just like I did with my 1911 to make my own grips without getting a rubberized finger grooved hogue grip I had to make my own
I am S&W Factory Trained Revolver Armorer. I know how to Fit a Ratchet Assembly, DA Sear and Yoke. Your video was NOT correct in regards to Cylinder Assembly. You MUST use a Cylinder Support Tool, Empty Cases or Dummy Rounds when reassembling the Cylinder. That will eliminate any chances of bending those small Cylinder Pins under the Ratchet.
Elon Musk should start a firearms manufacturing company. I'm what he would come up with. Rail gun. 2500 fps. 200+ grain projectile territory. Electrically propelled instead of gun powder. Super Long lasting power source with easy acquired ammunition. I bet Elon could do it.
Appreciate the attention to detail you showed during the cleaning process, and the tips and tricks you shared along the way. It's clear that you have a deep understanding and appreciation for the Model 10
The S&W model 10 and its stainless steel model 64 version are the quintessential home defense revolvers. It's not too small or too big being a K frame so it's the perfect size for most people and 38 Special is a very effective self defense caliber. Definitely the best revolver for the average person to have for protection. Get some 158 grain lead semi wad cutter + P hollow points 38 Special ammunition and you're very well armed.
360 pd is better.
38 is not that effective brother. I watch police shooting videos all the time everyday, I watch police officers shoot pieces of shi everyday with Glock 9mm and they just keep going. They eventually drop or die but in that moment they are very much dangerous. I recomend S&W 40. Now with that said, shot placement is everything, a head shot will drop anyone, a groin shot tends to drop an attacker pretty quick too, but chest shots are nothing.
I avoid shooting +P out of a Model 10
I use it (+P) only for practice.
Since I am an avid vintage S&W revolver collector, it's nice to see a video of this detail and caliber. Well done!
@@robertd.5479 Hi Robert... thanks for your interest. Personally, I enjoy S&W revolvers which are pre-lock (pre-2001), with my real love being for those made in the 50s, 60s and 70s. Obviously, getting more expensive these days if in great/mint condition, however, any in good or better condition are only increasing in value.
My preference is for the big boys... Models 29, 27, 25 (not all N-frames named here). I do also love K-frame Model 15, and especially the Model 19 (Combat Magnums, to be specific). With the exception of my 6.5" Model 29s and 27s, I tend to lean towards collecting snubbies (2.5" or 3" barrels). I also enjoy Model 36s (Chief's Specials). For variety, I also collect slightly newer models with Scandium frames and Titanium cylinders (discontinued and rare Night Guard series, the PD/TR series, and certain Performance Center models).
As for new vs old quality, I think the finishing, hand fitment, and attention to detail of the older revolvers far exceeds that of S&W's current production. That being said, the metallurgy and tolerances today are likely far superior to that of 50 years ago... largely based on technological and manufacturing advancements. But, to me, the new revolvers just don't have any soul. My favorite revolvers, hands-down, are the original blued revolvers... if in mint condition, the blueing has a depth of color and beauty like none other.
Robert, if truly interested in collecting, I would recommended buying 'The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson' 4th Ed, by Jim Supica and Richard Nahas. Superb book with lots of history regarding these models and many more. Best of luck, Robert!
@@robertd.5479 You're most welcome. I am but one of millions of collectors and I definitely learn something new and valuable everyday. If you get a chance, watch a gentlemen on UA-cam by the name of GunBlue490. Probably the most no-nonsense and knowledgeable revolver guys out there. He's not flashy at all... just straight facts and can back it up with experience and wisdom. Good luck, Robert! 👍
I carried a model 10 in 1979 when I started on the Police Department. Went from 1911 in Marines to the model 10. It's a great revolver for everyday use. Great video.
Absolutely wonderful thank you very much for the content and hard work
I have a S&W Model 10. It is one of my favorite guns. It's very accurate and really fun to shoot.
Excellent video with well-explained techniques. Thank you, Eric!
I saw one in my local gun shop yesterday and wanted to give myself a couple of days to think about it...I think this video just helped me decide. As good as it looks in the shop I feel like it'll look a lot better in my collection.
Thanks for sharing this very informative video with us Eric.
Back a year or two ago, J&G Sales in Prescott AZ had tons of the model 10 in different configurations and, grades. I waited too long to make up my mind now, they're gone.
I appreciate your channel and your service.
Stan
My grandfather's Model 10-8 is literally self-aiming. Thanks for this video. This kind of content is why I subscribed way back in the day when you were at Moss Pawn & Gun. Also, I would never have the nerve to disassemble a revolver. Nice work, sir.
"Self aiming", that's exactly true, even with the square weird feeling at first grips. When I first fired mine, raised it to the target and remember thinking "what the hell is this thing", straight on target, pressed the trigger and it shot effortlessly well! Not the best anything (ohh the trigger on my 29 is the best!!!)...but just so easy to shoot it's brilliant!
My very first gun. Was a lucas county sheriff's duty weapon
I was issued a 64. Great family of guns
I've got a 4" model 64 it is one of the best handling and naturally pointing guns I've ever shot. I don't even need to look at the sights to slap plates every time.
Yall have been the best gun channel in my opinion since i was a youngin
Beautiful.
I like watching these while I'm working lol. Its very calming.
I have my service weapon that I purchased in Dec.1982. It's a S&W model 10-7 .38 cal. with a 4" tapered barrel. I have a set of Pachmayr black synthetic grips that I purchased at the same time I bought the weapon. I had a ceramcote finish put on the weapon approx. 5 yrs ago. The weapon is in fine condition. Only an unreasonably high offer would ever get me to sell it.
I have a Smith & Wesson Model 10-5 for people that don't know it's a 38 special snub nose. That was my ankle backup gun for a very long time before I switch to the Sig Sauer P938 now I carry the Sig Sauer P365 for my backup.
Love the long format gunsmithing.
Love these detailed take down and clean up videos
I just picked up a 64-8. It's such an elegent pistol and in 38 +p is a good carry round too
It is so interesting watching this timeless firearm being taken down and cared for❤!
I always found it easier to work on the sideplate AFTER removing the cylinder.
eric you're lookin trim buddy good job and keep up the hard work. thanks for another long gunsmithing type video
I love these videos! Thank you!!
Thanks for this excellent video Eric!
I had a 10-5 (pencil barrel version). The chepeast gun I ever bought (150 bucks)...and the best shooter I've ever had! Never figured out why it shot so well. Even with standard grips, just a great point and shoot no nonsense gun... Should be in every true gun nut's cllection!
Looks like the inside of my 686 6”. Design is so good, not much needed changing
Wow thanks been waiting on a gun smith video love it
Great informative video Eric, thanks so much!
I have a 1977 S&W Model 10-8 and it is featured in one of my videos. Mine has the factory wood grips and a old school FBI T-Grip mod.
I remember when my local gun shop got a bunch of Model 10s as police trade-ins. I bought one with the heavy barrel and one with the tapered. the thing I remember the most was that from an accuracy standpoint the heavy barrel was more accurate.
Love the model 10
GunBlue490 has a excellent video on exactly this, a trained Smith Armorer. Learned quite a bit from his video.
That funny looking wrench you received from Brown was included in my gunsmithing tool kit from Wheeler.
Ricky from IBM
Nice presentation. I do photography before guns and I advise the light belongs overhead or slightly away so you do not work in your shadow. A light on the camera is easy, but never correct photography wise..
Eric you look great! No Romo! I bet youre as strong as the day you left the service. kudos brotha 👊
Great instructional video, thanks for posting this! I'm new to S&W and this is very informative. Question: I saw a model 29 video where the guy put spent casings in the chambers to protect the star/ejector from the initial torque of disassembling the cylinder unit. Would you recommend doing that?
Love these videos! Thank you, Eric!
Try a 22 cal brush through the center hole. It helps lot.
I still have my Dad's model 10-5. Four inch barrel, nickel plated with Mother-of-Pearl handles. The trigger has been worked over quite well and the pull is less than a pound, maybe four or five ounces. Seriously, don't sneeze if the hammer's cocked.
Love the vids thank you.
Model 10 was the first revolver I owned, surplus from the NYS DoC via Classic. Love this vid!
Nice video I’ve been shooting mine for probably 10 years never once cleaned it.
Can you do a video like this on a Taurus 605 revolver? There's no full disassembly videos anywhere on that revolver.
Eric, whered you get that shirt with the large heart with a trigger running through the middle of the heart?
I think my dad is gonna love this video. He has one. Yes I shot it and I like it. Although I still prefer the powerful types like .357, .44 and .500
Best channel on youtube.
I wish I had a model 10 police trade in. That wear would look amazing.
Have one identical to that one in pristine condition, I love it!
Pinned barrel indicates 1982 or earlier. The pinned barrel was phased out between 1989-1982.
👍👍🤙🤙to cool a blast from the past
Great video. In a future video would you review a Dan Wesson Revolver
It’s either made in 1982 or before 1982. If I am not mistaking Barry said they stop putting the pin at the end of 1982.
I have one! Had it Parkerizing! The guy did an excellent job! Got rid of the Department Electric Pin Inscriptions. Its a 1986 ish!
Beautiful work, thank you for the play by play. Do these steps work generally for other "similar" wheel gunzzzz? Like a Ruger speed 6?
I would love to see an old H & R model 930 stripped and cleaned
I love revolver mechanics.
Oscar nomination
My S&W model 15-3 is very similar except that I prefer handcrafted, real wood gun stocks so I have Herrett's stocks on mine.
Model 10-8 is basically 1977. Nice gun.
Daaaam. Would love to see you do this with a .45
I have the same gun, bull barrel is nice.
What a beauty!
FYI...I would use a electric heat gun before a open flame torch as well.
I have the same exact gun with the same grips. Mine is in near mint condition.
What cleaner is best for blued smith and wesson revolvers
Mjy edc is a S&W m10 4 inch loaded with fbi loads.
50:10 Would it be OK to let a solderin' iron rest in the barrel and get up to temp from cold to slowly heat that barrel or will that somehow damage the riflin' cuts?
Model 10s prior to I think the mid 1950smwere called the Military and Police, I have a mid 1920s one
The Model 10 designation began in 1957, and it did not replace the Military & Police designation. It was in addition to it. S&W continued to call the Model 10 the Military & Police through the end of the 20th century.
@@calvinhandley2373 yes that’s kind of what I was implying
i don't even own one, i just like these kind of videos
I have a taurus 1911 commander size and this guy is trading me either a model 10 or a 1905 4 change my choice, would it be wise to trade for either and if yes which one.
Good luck finding a Model 10, or any other blued Smith revolver now.
I draw a quick image of the firearm I'm disassembling, and scotch tape the screws to their proper locations!
Is this basically the same as the Taurus model 82?
That happens to be a Model 10 Heavy barrel to be exact.
I have model 64
Love it
Dude, i need your courage to even attempt this. I can disassemble a 1911 and glock like Legos but after i take the plate off a SW revolver, it looks
Abysmal😂😂
That’s so much work 😂😂
Hard to beat the Model 10 or any of the S&W K-Frame revolvers.
Oh yes Jeff, nice, a great deal of bounce and sexiness the way I like it!!! a few that look like Olive Oyl otherwise Good job..! Keep it rolling bruh...😎
I also wish Taurus ) s&w would find a way to let us use 9mm in our 357/38 revolvers for target practice
Derlin (tm) grips.
I think revolvers are awesome
Me too they have so much character
my fist gun was a S&W 686
I wish I could find grips for my Taurus model 66 357 magnum that aren't so big as the factory
Are Pachmyer Compac grips available?
@@ftdefiance1 I need a grips like what I have on my heritage roughrider The model 66 especially mine with a 6-in barrel is the exact opposite of the compact hahaha but I pretty much like you go to take the grips off of this thing I want something that exposes the back strap of the of the grip frame like I want something literally that size so small that it would look funny almost
@@ftdefiance1 More than likely I will have to make my own just like I did with my 1911 to make my own grips without getting a rubberized finger grooved hogue grip I had to make my own
LOL "Wax on Wax off"....
❤ lovly❤
🤘🤐🤘
Golgo 13 vibes
Never ever smack your pistol frame with a hammer. Those are not "grips". They are stocks.
Love these videos.. but … more meltdowns please…!
Enjoy a few cuss words lol he meant to say that lol
I am S&W Factory Trained Revolver Armorer. I know how to Fit a Ratchet Assembly, DA Sear and Yoke. Your video was NOT correct in regards to Cylinder Assembly. You MUST use a Cylinder Support Tool, Empty Cases or Dummy Rounds when reassembling the Cylinder. That will eliminate any chances of bending those small Cylinder Pins under the Ratchet.
There were no ug duggas used in the making of this video
Elon Musk should start a firearms manufacturing company. I'm what he would come up with. Rail gun. 2500 fps. 200+ grain projectile territory. Electrically propelled instead of gun powder. Super Long lasting power source with easy acquired ammunition. I bet Elon could do it.
Model 10 IS NOT 1910. The pistol is worth a 5 minute internet search.
You’re killing me Smalls. I couldn’t take the lesson…….I just wanted to see how to disassemble the revolver. I went to another channel.👎
Dude, stop shouting in your videos
Eric , your honest opinion...
do you think the new 2311 by Oracle arms is worth the price tag 1900 to 2600
Too much chatter 👎
You wish you had a few " close calls" shooting with Jerry. You tend to brag a little too much.