I'm younger, but not "young" anymore, but saying S&W Military & Police still makes me think of one of these revolvers too. If I can find a 4" barreled .38 Special Victory model in good shape, I'm buying it. Keep these great reviews coming.
@@Icarryone Thanks. What I'm looking for most now, & will probably buy first unless one of the other handguns I want just falls into my lap is one of the Ruger P-series automatics.
In terms of completeness and comprehensive detail, this video is the best introduction to the S&W Military & Police revolver I've yet seen. Mine is from 1950.
Bear in mind I was formerly acquainted with a Southern Pacific Railroad (now Union Pacific Railroad) special agent in Klamath Falls , Oregon who retired in 2003 after 35 years of law enforcement service. His primary duty sidearm: a 4" Colt Diamondback .38 Special revolver. His role as a railroad special agent in some respects was more dangerous than being a city police officer, deputy sheriff etc. Reason: Often being alone in isolated remote regions, far from back up, and dealing with depraved feral criminals, not to mention winos, dregs, druggies, ex-convicts etc. Of course, he was a martial arts expert. Yet his Colt Diamondback .38 Special kept him alive on the job for decades. Like him I never felt under gunned, or inadequate with a six shot .38 caliber revolver. ----Jim Farmer
I served as a Railroad Special Agent for Norfolk Southern for five years until I was hired full-time at my current police department. I know what you mean about it being dangerous. Most people don't even think about the dangers of the railroad as there isn't much talk about it. We were issued Glock 23s but I always carried my SW model-36 on me as backup while on patrol. Excellent model 10. Something about the simple beauty and function of these guns. Love em.
Hey buddy! Just checked my grandfathers service revolver and was always wanting to now if it was an M&P or Model 10. Looks like a M&P based on the crane! My grandfather was a Louisville, Kentucky police man serving in the 1950s and really appreciate your knowledge in helping me find out exactly what he carried. Keep on posting buddy as I appreciate your knowledge!
When I was in the AF in 1968 I carried a K-38 Combat Masterpiece with a 4" barrel. Beautiful gun. I got lucky a few years ago and found one on Gunbroker and won the auction. When I got it I was surprised to find it had not been fired. Not any more.
I LOVE the S&W Model 10 (10-14)!!! Just a solid, damn near error free pistol chambered in .38 SPL +P!!! When you need it, it won't fail you, provided that you take care of it properly.
At 34 I just bought my first handgun , a model 10 rb 4" bull barrel trade in on GB. It's wayyyy more accurate than I expected. Blueing was better that pic showed. Just ordered another for my son to shoot with me. Good stuff!! Making memories!!
I love the old S&Ws. I have an M&P beside a few 10s. The M&P has the older, longer action/trigger pull. They're significantly smoother than the newer short action. Great revolvers. Thanks for sharing!
I bought my first S&W in 1981, model 19-4, and still own to this day. The K frame has been my favorite since. A few years ago I came across a 10-5 snubby and now today I found a (good shape) a pre-model 10. Great guns to shoot and use to defend one’s life if need be.
Have my Dads M&P he bought right after serving in WWII. Just like yours only 6 inch. Smooth DA & crisp SA. Still accurate & beautiful! Thanks for the review.
Much appreciated. I carried several examples of borrowed M&P early in my career which began in 1981. I agree these revolvers have earned respect around the globe as it the most copied handgun in history except for the 1911 and have been used for military, police and security endeavors worldwide for over a century. Such a revolver would still make for an excellent outdoorsman's sidearm especially the #64 in stainless steel. BTW, the aluminum frame #12 was commonly issued to flight crews of the US Air Force during the 20th century and the #13, a steel 357 Magnum variant with a 3 inch barrel was, for decades, the standard issue sidearm for the FBI until the 1980s.
I am a big fan of the Model 10, which was my first carry gun in the 1980's as a police officer, and currently own a Model 64 the stainless twin. Alas, the quality is no where near the same. Having a pinned barrel and a spur on the hammer instead of the transfer bar, definitely make a difference in accuracy. The two 60 plus year old pre-model 10's I own are better shooters.
*Modern .38 Special ammo (previous column posting). The old .38 Special 158 grain lead round nose police service loading is basically obsolete. Not so with *modern .38 Special ammo. This would include: 1. Remington's 125 grain "Golden Saber" + P 2. Winchester's 125 grain "Silvertip Hollowpoint" +P 3. Federal's 129 grain "Hydra-Shok", also in the +P loading. 4. Glaser Safety Slug: Especially for apartments, condos, etc. to prevent over penetration 5. CCI's classic shot or "snake" load: No. 9 shot for rattlesnakes. Up close with a head shot. 6. The 148 grain lead target wad-cutter: Informal target shooting, small game: rabbit, squirrel, grouse, and for dispatching vermin: skunk, possum, raccoon, and even for butchering livestock. Next to a .22 or .32 the .38 Special remains tops for all the above. Despite being originally developed in 1899 by D.B. Wesson both the .38 Special and K-Frame Smith and Wesson remain just as modern as when they appeared. Jim Farmer
I have a model 64.... I really enjoy it. It's older..... Not a classic but it's mine and it's a LE trade in from overseas. These are my favorite handguns. These are timeless designs and we'll built
I've got one of these in a nickel plated 4th Change model with a 4 inch barrel. the same model carried by "Pretty Boy" Floyd. Mine was manufactured sometime in the 20's and it still shoots like a champ. When I take it to the range and invite friends it gets shot more than anything else. Absolutely fantastic handguns.
I purchased a 10-5 with a 4" pencil barrel some years ago that was a police trade-in. The shop that was selling them bought all of the 10's that the PD had at the time (they were switching to semi autos). Most were used heavily, and showed it. They had two on hand that were never issued out, the one that I bought, and a heavy barrel model. Now I wish that I had bought both, as they were in like new condition. I still have that fine piece, and pretty much in the same condition as when I purchased it. Pretty much a safe queen, as I haven't even put a hundred rounds through it.
I don't remember you mentioning it but that's a 4 screw as well . I have a 2in. And a five screw that's like new in a 5in. barrel . Great old guns , I love em !
Good looking .38 special with the T grip. I just bought a chromed Victory revolver that some redid in this finish with marble white marbleized grips and added a Pachmayr T grip for better purchase and looks like your grip.
I inherited a .32WCF Military & Police with 6-inch barrel, I call it "The Barney Fife" because it's identical to the revolver Don Knotts accidentally fired a half-dozen times in The Andy Griffith Show. The same weapon may or may not have been used by George Takei for "target shooting" in Star Trek a few years later, likely Desilu Studios owned more than one.
I am a revolver addict,specially smiths, I own 3 model 10's 10-1 from1959, 10-6 from1967, 10-8 from1978 this one is unfired in it's original box with paperwork, and a M&P 1905 38 special 4th change from 1915 six inches barrel nearly brand new. Best craftsman ship and best brand around the world, they are just gorgeous to look touch and shoot.
I to, have the old model 10 with 4in barrel. Had many rounds through it. Blueing on tip of barrel worn pretty good from holster use. I’ve got some years on me now, but the old gun shoots much better than these old eyes will let me..not to mention the steadiness of my old hands😀
For the person owning only one handgun, especially for the purposes of "self defense/house protection/concealed carry" and general purpose, I myself would personally select a quality .38 caliber revolver: .38 Special or .357 Magnum. Especially the latter. Such a handgun can likewise be loaded with .38 Special 148 grain lead target wad-cutters and utilized to hunt small game: rabbit, squirrel, and if necessary, grouse in the woods. Also, for dispatching vermin: raccoon, skunk, possum, etc. Even for butchering livestock. CCI's classic .38 Special shot or "snake load": No. 9 shot enclosed inside a plastic capsule for killing a rattlesnake (with a head shot) up close. I will keep both my 4" Smith and Wesson Model 19 and 66 "stainless" (K-Frame) .357 Combat Magnum Revolvers. These remain classic beauties being of pre-1982 vintage: Goncalo Alves target grips, recessed chambers, and pinned barrel. Prior to owning both the Model 19 and 66 my only handgun for many years was a late 1970's vintage Smith and Wesson Model 15 (K-Frame) .38 Special Combat Masterpiece, 4" blued barrel. The only alteration to date was 1. Having this gun stripped and cleaned by a competent gunsmith , and 2. changing the skimpy factory S&W Magna grips with a pair of Pachmayr combat hard rubber grips. I own John Henwood's 1997 book: "America's Right Arm: Smith and Wesson Military and Police Revolver." I understand only 500 original copies were printed? Also, I endorse Jack Burton's online commentary: "A Gun's Autobiography: Smith and Wesson Military and Police Revolver." A Smith and Wesson Model 10 after fitted with a pair of Pachmayr or Uncle Mike's combat grips (hard rubber) and loaded with *modern .38 Special ammo, remains a formidable, lethal, intimidating, and highly effective handgun. A person armed with such who is competent, safe, sane, knows how to shoot (as well as when to shoot and not shoot) remains well protected and doesn't require an arsenal. This is likewise true even during the aftermath of a social breakdown, lawlessness, or during a natural disaster: earthquake for instance. ----Jim Farmer Merrill, Oregon in Klamath County Native Southern Oregonian since November 1956.
I just bought my first pistol a couple of weeks ago and was thinking "what revolver should I get as a concealed?" For those days I just don't want to carry an automatic. Model 10 was the first that came to mind. But I'm going to look into this Military and Police too if their in really great shape. Since their pretty much the same thing. Thanks
Sir, I greatly admire your reviews. Excellent and elegant. One question, I inherited from my father, also a policeman, a sw pre model 10, manufactured in 1955, which I love. I know that the steel used in these revolvers is superior to those used in the Taurus of this time and then the doubt. It is safe to use municao + p in these sw pre 10. My revolver is the same as yours. Conic barrel. Can I fire ammo + p on this weapon? Thank you very much in advance. Greetings from Brazil.
A lot of the older S&W 38 Special revolvers have already seen a lot of use - but still make excellent target & self defense handguns when using standard velocity ammunition. If it were my revolver, I would refrain from using +P ammo in it.
Icarryone Thank you, sir. I work with an pt100 plus as the main weapon and a rt 817 as a back up, besides carrying a rossi 274 snub on the ankle. To be police here in Brazil is to be in a war. There are about 20 murders one night in the middle of the week in a town of 2, 5 million people ... well. but rest assured, I would not use this sw pre 10 ammo + p for work .. just wanted to know if it would eventually withstand a load of 21,000 psi, which is the standard of our municao + p .. greetings, your weapons are perfect. here we can only buy Taurus .. stupid requirement of laws created by corrupt. my pre sw model 10 was inherited from my father who bought it in the 60's from an American military friend of his.
SOrry brother. I was bugged I am now getting your videos. I would like to try one out. Had a 22 LR that looked a lot like that as a 12 year old..My grand pops would let me carry it on the trap line. God Bless
So when they changed the from "M&P” to "model 10” did the metallurgy/heat treatment /hardening change too or is that just a myth? I’ve heard you shouldn’t shoot +p in any Smith revolvers that don’t have a model number designation. Apparently +p is fine in revolvers with a model number. Wonder if this is true or not?
Standard pressure is sufficient in .38 special. You can shoot between 90 grain to 158 grain standard pressure just fine without concern. .38 special doesn't open up as much like other calibers.
i cannot stand the .38-200, or the military issue ammo up to the 80's. i have 5 model 10's that are a fairly narrow range of 1979-1994. all were correctional officer guns. they still offer an M&P revolver line on the website
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I'm younger, but not "young" anymore, but saying S&W Military & Police still makes me think of one of these revolvers too. If I can find a 4" barreled .38 Special Victory model in good shape, I'm buying it. Keep these great reviews coming.
Hope you can find one. 👍
@@Icarryone Thanks. What I'm looking for most now, & will probably buy first unless one of the other handguns I want just falls into my lap is one of the Ruger P-series automatics.
In terms of completeness and comprehensive detail, this video is the best introduction to the S&W Military & Police revolver I've yet seen. Mine is from 1950.
Bear in mind I was formerly acquainted with a Southern Pacific Railroad (now Union Pacific Railroad)
special agent in Klamath Falls , Oregon who retired in 2003 after 35 years of law enforcement
service. His primary duty sidearm: a 4" Colt Diamondback .38 Special revolver. His role as a railroad
special agent in some respects was more dangerous than being a city police officer, deputy sheriff etc.
Reason: Often being alone in isolated remote regions, far from back up, and dealing with depraved
feral criminals, not to mention winos, dregs, druggies, ex-convicts etc. Of course, he was a martial
arts expert. Yet his Colt Diamondback .38 Special kept him alive on the job for decades. Like him
I never felt under gunned, or inadequate with a six shot .38 caliber revolver. ----Jim Farmer
I served as a Railroad Special Agent for Norfolk Southern for five years until I was hired full-time at my current police department. I know what you mean about it being dangerous. Most people don't even think about the dangers of the railroad as there isn't much talk about it. We were issued Glock 23s but I always carried my SW model-36 on me as backup while on patrol. Excellent model 10. Something about the simple beauty and function of these guns. Love em.
Hey buddy! Just checked my grandfathers service revolver and was always wanting to now if it was an M&P or Model 10. Looks like a M&P based on the crane! My grandfather was a Louisville, Kentucky police man serving in the 1950s and really appreciate your knowledge in helping me find out exactly what he carried. Keep on posting buddy as I appreciate your knowledge!
Glad you found the information useful.
Great story I gave my grandfathers also idk what one it is but I’m checking it out after that video. It’s never been shot nib from the 1950’s
When I was in the AF in 1968 I carried a K-38 Combat Masterpiece with a 4" barrel. Beautiful gun. I got lucky a few years ago and found one on Gunbroker and won the auction. When I got it I was surprised to find it had not been fired. Not any more.
I sure wouldn't mind having another K-38. Maybe one of these days I'll find just the right one.
I was lucky, and it shoots like a dream. Smith still makes a good gun but the ones from 50 years ago I believe are a whole lot better.
I LOVE the S&W Model 10 (10-14)!!! Just a solid, damn near error free pistol chambered in .38 SPL +P!!! When you need it, it won't fail you, provided that you take care of it properly.
Agreed.
I inherited a 1923 Military and Police and love it!! A great hand gun
how do I identy the age of my M&P .38spl ?
At 34 I just bought my first handgun , a model 10 rb 4" bull barrel trade in on GB. It's wayyyy more accurate than I expected. Blueing was better that pic showed.
Just ordered another for my son to shoot with me. Good stuff!! Making memories!!
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I love the old S&Ws. I have an M&P beside a few 10s. The M&P has the older, longer action/trigger pull. They're significantly smoother than the newer short action. Great revolvers. Thanks for sharing!
I'm one of those guys who has a soft spot for just about any K-Frame S&W.
Great information on these revolvers. Thank you. Excellent vid!
Gotta love these old S&W K-Frame revolvers.
I bought my first S&W in 1981, model 19-4, and still own to this day. The K frame has been my favorite since. A few years ago I came across a 10-5 snubby and now today I found a (good shape) a pre-model 10. Great guns to shoot and use to defend one’s life if need be.
Agreed!
Have my Dads M&P he bought right after serving in WWII. Just like yours only 6 inch. Smooth DA & crisp SA. Still accurate & beautiful!
Thanks for the review.
Hang on to that M&P Bob. It just gets better with age.
Awesome video on a great gun, as usual! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Johan.
Much appreciated. I carried several examples of borrowed M&P early in my career which began in 1981. I agree these revolvers have earned respect around the globe as it the most copied handgun in history except for the 1911 and have been used for military, police and security endeavors worldwide for over a century. Such a revolver would still make for an excellent outdoorsman's sidearm especially the #64 in stainless steel. BTW, the aluminum frame #12 was commonly issued to flight crews of the US Air Force during the 20th century and the #13, a steel 357 Magnum variant with a 3 inch barrel was, for decades, the standard issue sidearm for the FBI until the 1980s.
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great vid, I'm a huge fan of the M&P and old smith's in general. good info given.
Thank you.
I am a big fan of the Model 10, which was my first carry gun in the 1980's as a police officer, and currently own a Model 64 the stainless twin. Alas, the quality is no where near the same. Having a pinned barrel and a spur on the hammer instead of the transfer bar, definitely make a difference in accuracy. The two 60 plus year old pre-model 10's I own are better shooters.
Gives a lot of credence to the old saying, "They just don't make them like they used to."
My 64 isn't a pinned barrel, but has forged hammer and trigger and hammer mounted firing pin. Works great for me and I feel lucky I got it
*Modern .38 Special ammo (previous column posting).
The old .38 Special 158 grain lead round nose police service loading is basically obsolete.
Not so with *modern .38 Special ammo. This would include:
1. Remington's 125 grain "Golden Saber" + P
2. Winchester's 125 grain "Silvertip Hollowpoint" +P
3. Federal's 129 grain "Hydra-Shok", also in the +P
loading.
4. Glaser Safety Slug: Especially for apartments, condos, etc.
to prevent over penetration
5. CCI's classic shot or "snake" load: No. 9 shot for rattlesnakes.
Up close with a head shot.
6. The 148 grain lead target wad-cutter: Informal target shooting,
small game: rabbit, squirrel, grouse, and for dispatching
vermin: skunk, possum, raccoon, and even for butchering
livestock. Next to a .22 or .32 the .38 Special remains tops
for all the above.
Despite being originally developed in 1899 by D.B. Wesson both
the .38 Special and K-Frame Smith and Wesson remain just as
modern as when they appeared.
Jim Farmer
Beautiful gun, great video.
Thank you.
Very nicely done! Thank you!
My pleasure.
Just picked up pre 10, great gun, thanks for the info, nice video.
Excellent!
Very nice. I like those old Smith's. I have a modle 10. That finish is ok but it still shoots very well
You just can't go wrong with a K-Frame revolver.
While my preferred M&P gun is the R8 I can always appreciate the classics.
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Nice wheel gun as love the blued steel and wood grips...
Me too!
Great video!
You made me blush.
I have a model 64.... I really enjoy it. It's older..... Not a classic but it's mine and it's a LE trade in from overseas.
These are my favorite handguns. These are timeless designs and we'll built
👍🤠
I've got one of these in a nickel plated 4th Change model with a 4 inch barrel. the same model carried by "Pretty Boy" Floyd. Mine was manufactured sometime in the 20's and it still shoots like a champ. When I take it to the range and invite friends it gets shot more than anything else. Absolutely fantastic handguns.
I would love to have that model myself.
Best looking revolver
I purchased a 10-5 with a 4" pencil barrel some years ago that was a police trade-in. The shop that was selling them bought all of the 10's that the PD had at the time (they were switching to semi autos). Most were used heavily, and showed it. They had two on hand that were never issued out, the one that I bought, and a heavy barrel model. Now I wish that I had bought both, as they were in like new condition. I still have that fine piece, and pretty much in the same condition as when I purchased it. Pretty much a safe queen, as I haven't even put a hundred rounds through it.
I've shot this one quite a bit.
I still carry a model 10 made in 1974. No regrets at all.
Excellent choice.
Same here. Mine is 10-5, s/n DBxxxx 1974-76
What a classic! 👍
It just don't get any better than that!
Beautiful gun. I own and standard and heavy barrel both 4 inch. 20+ years ago I bought my first for, $209.00. Man! I wish I could go back in time.
Me too.
I don't remember you mentioning it but that's a 4 screw as well . I have a 2in. And a five screw that's like new in a 5in. barrel . Great old guns , I love em !
I totally agree, they're excellent pistols.
Great review
Thanks Marcus.
Good looking .38 special with the T grip. I just bought a chromed Victory revolver that some redid in this finish with marble white marbleized grips and added a Pachmayr T grip for better purchase and looks like your grip.
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I have a model 10 from 1977 it looks and shoots like brand new
Like I said in the video, as long as you don't shoot hot loads in a K-Frame, they'll last forever.
My papa just gave me his and it’s shoots so smooth I feel in love instantly
I inherited a .32WCF Military & Police with 6-inch barrel, I call it "The Barney Fife" because it's identical to the revolver Don Knotts accidentally fired a half-dozen times in The Andy Griffith Show. The same weapon may or may not have been used by George Takei for "target shooting" in Star Trek a few years later, likely Desilu Studios owned more than one.
Interesting!
Model ten is great whether in holster or in your nightstand
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I am a revolver addict,specially smiths, I own 3 model 10's 10-1 from1959, 10-6 from1967, 10-8 from1978 this one is unfired in it's original box with paperwork, and a M&P 1905 38 special 4th change from 1915 six inches barrel nearly brand new. Best craftsman ship and best brand around the world, they are just gorgeous to look touch and shoot.
Hard to beat a S&W revolver.
Those grips really make the gun.
They are the original grips that came on this M&P. They're still in pretty good shape for being 60+ years old.
I to, have the old model 10 with 4in barrel. Had many rounds through it. Blueing on tip of barrel worn pretty good from holster use. I’ve got some years on me now, but the old gun shoots much better than these old eyes will let me..not to mention the steadiness of my old hands😀
I've had this one for many years and its always been an excellent shooter.
For the person owning only one handgun, especially for the purposes of "self defense/house
protection/concealed carry" and general purpose, I myself would personally select a
quality .38 caliber revolver: .38 Special or .357 Magnum. Especially the latter. Such a
handgun can likewise be loaded with .38 Special 148 grain lead target wad-cutters
and utilized to hunt small game: rabbit, squirrel, and if necessary, grouse in the
woods. Also, for dispatching vermin: raccoon, skunk, possum, etc. Even for butchering
livestock. CCI's classic .38 Special shot or "snake load": No. 9 shot enclosed inside a
plastic capsule for killing a rattlesnake (with a head shot) up close. I will keep both my 4"
Smith and Wesson Model 19 and 66 "stainless" (K-Frame) .357 Combat Magnum
Revolvers. These remain classic beauties being of pre-1982 vintage: Goncalo Alves
target grips, recessed chambers, and pinned barrel. Prior to owning both the Model 19
and 66 my only handgun for many years was a late 1970's vintage Smith and Wesson Model
15 (K-Frame) .38 Special Combat Masterpiece, 4" blued barrel. The only alteration to date
was 1. Having this gun stripped and cleaned by a competent gunsmith , and 2. changing the
skimpy factory S&W Magna grips with a pair of Pachmayr combat hard rubber grips.
I own John Henwood's 1997 book: "America's Right Arm: Smith and Wesson Military and
Police Revolver." I understand only 500 original copies were printed? Also, I endorse Jack
Burton's online commentary: "A Gun's Autobiography: Smith and Wesson Military and Police
Revolver." A Smith and Wesson Model 10 after fitted with a pair of Pachmayr or Uncle Mike's
combat grips (hard rubber) and loaded with *modern .38 Special ammo, remains a formidable,
lethal, intimidating, and highly effective handgun. A person armed with such who is competent,
safe, sane, knows how to shoot (as well as when to shoot and not shoot) remains well
protected and doesn't require an arsenal. This is likewise true even during the aftermath of
a social breakdown, lawlessness, or during a natural disaster: earthquake for instance.
----Jim Farmer
Merrill, Oregon
in Klamath County
Native Southern Oregonian
since November 1956.
I just bought my first pistol a couple of weeks ago and was thinking "what revolver should I get as a concealed?" For those days I just don't want to carry an automatic. Model 10 was the first that came to mind. But I'm going to look into this Military and Police too if their in really great shape. Since their pretty much the same thing. Thanks
It would make a fine choice.
Is it safe to shoot +P or hollow points out of a 3 inch barrel model 10-6?
You can, but I wouldn't recommend a steady diet of +P ammo.
@@Icarryone Thanks! Real informative stuff, im guessing overtime it'll wear the gun down..Dont want it blowing up in my hand
Long time no see taller t grips if memory serves. I have model 10-7 and shoot like dream and doble action trigger is glass.
I don't recall ever seeing a model 10 that didn't shoot extremely well.
Sir, I greatly admire your reviews. Excellent and elegant. One question, I inherited from my father, also a policeman, a sw pre model 10, manufactured in 1955, which I love. I know that the steel used in these revolvers is superior to those used in the Taurus of this time and then the doubt. It is safe to use municao + p in these sw pre 10. My revolver is the same as yours. Conic barrel. Can I fire ammo + p on this weapon? Thank you very much in advance. Greetings from Brazil.
A lot of the older S&W 38 Special revolvers have already seen a lot of use - but still make excellent target & self defense handguns when using standard velocity ammunition. If it were my revolver, I would refrain from using +P ammo in it.
Icarryone Thank you, sir. I work with an pt100 plus as the main weapon and a rt 817 as a back up, besides carrying a rossi 274 snub on the ankle. To be police here in Brazil is to be in a war. There are about 20 murders one night in the middle of the week in a town of 2, 5 million people ... well. but rest assured, I would not use this sw pre 10 ammo + p for work .. just wanted to know if it would eventually withstand a load of 21,000 psi, which is the standard of our municao + p .. greetings, your weapons are perfect. here we can only buy Taurus .. stupid requirement of laws created by corrupt. my pre sw model 10 was inherited from my father who bought it in the 60's from an American military friend of his.
SOrry brother. I was bugged I am now getting your videos. I would like to try one out. Had a 22 LR that looked a lot like that as a 12 year old..My grand pops would let me carry it on the trap line. God Bless
Thanks yankey4.
So when they changed the from "M&P” to "model 10” did the metallurgy/heat treatment /hardening change too or is that just a myth? I’ve heard you shouldn’t shoot +p in any Smith revolvers that don’t have a model number designation. Apparently +p is fine in revolvers with a model number. Wonder if this is true or not?
My dad has one of these didn't know it was so old was the first gun I ever shot rung my ears like crazy I was like 5 I think
Yeah, the old M&P has been around for quite a while.
Can this revolver handle hollow points or would that be too strong to shoot?
Sure, I shoot hollow points out of this revolver quite often. (Standard velocity - not +P.)
Thanks for the information!
Have a 10-7 service revolver best shooting gun I own
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Are those PC grips correct on that revolver?
The wooden grips are original - the grip insert is aftermarket.
@@IcarryoneWhat inserts all I see are S&W PC service grips???
I have a model 10 made in 1902, my self defence gun.
If your revolver was made before 1957 it's actually a "pre-10" M&P.
Icarryone thanks, I don't know much about them, but starting research because they seem very intriguing.
I would love to find a 5 inch 32 S&W long, in shooter grade condition.
That makes two of us! 👍
Este é bonito
Can these shoot +P ammo??
You can - but it could loosen the gun up after a while. Knowing that, I shoot only standard velocity rounds in this revolver.
Standard pressure is sufficient in .38 special. You can shoot between 90 grain to 158 grain standard pressure just fine without concern. .38 special doesn't open up as much like other calibers.
What do you call that peice on the grip
They're often referred to as a "T-Grip". It was on there when I bought it many years ago.
@@Icarryone I was wondering the same thing. My 65 doesn't have that
I just bought a nickel plated one from 1946. Is it safe to fire +P ammo in it? I don't know much about these handguns.
You probably could - but why risk damaging a classic.
I have a mint condition late 40's or early 50's s&w regulation police 4 in. barrel in .38s&w that I would bet my life on !!!
Excellent handgun.
They sure don't make'em like they use to !!! I love the old school look of firearms better !!!
What’s in front of the trigger I want to put that on mine and also where would I buy parts for my S&W I’m very new at this
For S&W parts, go to S&W's website. Also, If you are referring to the grip adapter, here is the link: www.t-grips.com/
@@Icarryone Thank you i appreciate it.
My brother in law has one. It has the ring on the butt. That officers attached to there uniforms. What are they worth? Do you know?
I'm sure the guys over on the online Smith & Wesson forum could give you a pretty good idea what one of the Victory models is currently going for.
i cannot stand the .38-200, or the military issue ammo up to the 80's. i have 5 model 10's that are a fairly narrow range of 1979-1994. all were correctional officer guns. they still offer an M&P revolver line on the website
Yes, Smith & Wesson still owns the rights to the trademark title M&P.
They never should have added the under-barrel lug for the Model 10 and similar .38 Special revolvers .Ruined the look .
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Great video!
Thank you.