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Posted: 5/15/2020 11:58:18 AM EDT
Would you consider the Pre-Model 10 as the "Glock" of the early 20th century? Millions in production and serving all across the world?
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Posted: 5/15/2020 1:16:03 PM EDT
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Nice pic.
Yes. Not much a 158gr swc at >1000fps cant do |
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Posted: 5/15/2020 4:42:24 PM EDT
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Yes. Mine is a keeper.
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Posted: 5/15/2020 4:43:46 PM EDT
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A S&W revolver in 38 special was THE gun until the early 90’s. With proper loads and shot placement it is still viable today. I will admit a revolver bias, but going into a fight with a revolver would not concern me.
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Posted: 5/15/2020 5:49:07 PM EDT
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Everybody should have a Mod 10. I've had mine for 36 years.
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Posted: 5/16/2020 7:43:08 AM EDT
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My nightstand gun is a pre Model 10 dated to 1949. Together with a couple of HK speed loaders and a Mini Mag flashlight, I'm pretty well prepared for anything that goes "bump' in the night.
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Posted: 5/17/2020 9:02:00 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/17/2020 9:24:42 PM EDT
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Before they were "Model 10" weren't they called "Military and Police" or something similar?
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Posted: 5/17/2020 9:34:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Before they were "Model 10" weren't they called "Military and Police" or something similar? Correct. |
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Posted: 5/18/2020 8:02:28 PM EDT
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Not a pre 10 but the K frame models are great. This was a Detectives gun at one time
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Posted: 5/18/2020 11:02:47 PM EDT
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In the early 1900’s the Colt double action Police Positive and Official Police were very popular including LE. The Large Frame Colt and S&W 1917 were readily available after WW I and popular. I think the S&W M&P K frame became more popular in the 30’s and with the increasing demand in WW II the S&W K frames production numbers soared.
I’d say the medium frame revolvers like the S&W K frame was pretty much the Glock in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. I’ve never seen the actual production numbers comparing Colt revolver production numbers to S&W in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s but I’d say the S&W had more sales in the mid 60’s through the 70’s. |
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Posted: 5/19/2020 2:02:00 AM EDT
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I don't know what prices were back then, but not many "regular folks" had full-size autos like the 1911 or High Power.
Judging by the guns, people back then wanted light-recoiling pistols but were more tolerant of heavy rifle and shotgun recoil. Now it seems the opposite; we want pistols with rifle performance, and I see a lot of burly guys who don't care for medium or large bore rifles and stick with 5.56mm ARs. Colt PPS (late 20s) and S&W M&P (1917). 
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Posted: 5/19/2020 5:14:06 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/27/2020 1:06:54 AM EDT
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M&P 3rd Change Hand Ejector from 1912. The action feels amazing on it. Better than my Model 29 or either of my Model 19's.
 I'd like to find a 4" M&P or Model 10 with the standard weight barrel. The heavy barrel Model 10's do not appeal as much to me. |
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