Posted: 10/2/2010 11:35:57 AM EDT
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How much bigger is a Smith Model 10 2" SB vs a Model 36 SB?
I'm mainly concerned about the width of the cylinder. I'm looking for something that's easier to carry than my M&P9. Also, will these guns be able to handle a lot of rounds? I plan to shoot them A LOT since I have very little revolver experience right now. I easily shoot roughly 2k a year of 9mm through my full size auto. |
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my model 36 is pretty freaking small...and I don't have huge hands either. It also literally disappears into a pocket even with the meat hook on it, and I don't use a pocket holster. Range sessions with it are usually 2 boxes of ammo and then I go to something else. Under recoil the cylinder lock actually cuts into my thumb, so it becomes painful to shoot if you go a do a long range session with it. This is because mine still sports the stock grips and they're really not that great as far as being able to hold on rock solid, but it's good enough for a BUG. That said I have done 500rds in a session with it....my hands were hurting pretty good too since it was CCW/BUG training. I usually carry it in my front left pocket as a BUG and my USPc is my primary so I shot 250rds left handed. The other 250 were done as though I was pocket carrying it as my primary on my right hand. |
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The "K" frame Model 10 cylinder is significantly larger then the "J" frame Model 36.
The "K" frame cylinder is about 1.4" inches in diameter. I don't have a "J" frame, but as a 5 shot cylinder, is smaller. How well these guns stand up to lots of shooting depends on the ammo you use, and how well you take care of it. Shoot lots of hot ammo and the gun will wear faster than if you shoot standard load ammo. A lot of people practice with lighter ammo, and load up with the hotter stuff for "business". The older Model 36 "J" frames were not rated for use with the +P ammo. Most Model 10's made after the 1950's are okay for +P. Maintenance plays a part. Keep the bore and chambers clean and use a Lewis Lead Remover to keep the forcing cone clean. Use the Lewis tool even if you shoot only jacketed ammo. Buy the Lewis tool from Brownell's. Keep the gun properly lubed, and don't abuse it by slamming the cylinder open and shut Bogart style with a flick of the wrist, or shoot by jerking the trigger as hard as you can, or by shooting single action by yanking the hammer back hard. To help in concealing a revolver, pick a holster that's as thin as possible. A good Kydex holster is usually thinner than a standard leather, and a horsehide holster is usually thinner than a cowhide. |
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I guess a better comparison is how does the J Frame stack against the Colt Detective Special? The Colt DS is smaller than a K frame, a little bit larger than a J frame.............but it is a six rounder vs the 5 rounder J frame. The newest J frame Smiths can easily shoot .38 +P or .357. Not so on older J frames or Colts, too much +P will shake them loose pretty quick. |