Several other handgun cartridges have exceeded its power since then, but it still remains a powerful round that is capable of taking most North American big game. 44 Magnum was often referred to as the most powerful handgun cartridge in the world. 44 Magnum revolverįor many years after its introduction in 1955, the. Rugged and dependable, the 629 provides what users need in a.The Model 629 produced adequate accuracy, with groups around 2 inches at 25 yards.The potent Model 629 offers users protection from bears and other predators.44 Magnum revolver, the Model 629 is based on the earlier Model 29 Smith & Wesson Model 629 Review Snapshot: 44 Magnum revolver that's the perfect protection for city and country. Yes, that does help, though I also just bought a 10-5 with a 5" barrel (and I am quite certain it was not RCMP issued).The Smith & Wesson Model 629 is a heavy duty. However the 1988 Shooter's Bible doesn't list the 5" barrel as one of the lengths. Those issues show the 5" Model 10 as still being in production and evidently available to consumers - not just a special order option. I have both the 1985 Shooter's bible and 1986 Gun Digest at home. Smith kept making the standard barrel (i.e. Was this a special run like the 2.5 inch barrel versions for the Michigan State Police, or was a five inch barrel still an option after 1959? - Maxman ( talk) 00:21, (EDT) I know the RCMP had as standard issue a five inch barrel Model 10 after S&W switched to the heavy barrel and numbered names.
SMITH AND WESSON MODEL 10 6 HEAVY BARREL SERIES
Would the S&W Mdl 10 be the revolver used in the opening credits of the 1950's Superman TV series to illustrate the phrase "Faster than a speeding bullet"? I guess they fixed whatever Big Brother said they were doing wrong. However S&W is once again making nickel plated revolvers. Don't have my copy of Supica and Nahas with me as I type this) when the EPA got on them. They stopped making the nickel plated models in the early 1990 (I believe. Yes Smith & wesson manufactured the Model 10 in both blued steel and nickel plated steel for over eighty years. And of course it's entirely possible that in over 100 years of production somebody has had one nickle-plated. While there are no stainless Model 10s, they were originally available in nickle.
Also there is nothing to keep a Model 10 owner from sending in his revolver to be nickel plated after the fact. I've seen many, original tapered AND heavy barreled variants. There were plenty of nickel plated Model 10s in circulation. Were there ever any nickle plated versions of the model 10 made? The second to last image on the page looks like it may be nickle plated, but it could just be the lighting. I also have Hogue grips on my S&W revolvers, but that because I prefer rubber grips over wood grips for shooting in general. I have Pachmayr and Hogue grips on my Colts which are a huge improvement especially the Hogue grips which ensure that I don't have to re-adjust my hands after every couple shots. The S&W design stay put and enables me to concentrate on shooting. I own several Colt DA revolvers (and S&W) and I find that the Colt design rolls more, causing me to constantly re-adjust my grip. The hump at the top of the S&W grip is definitely a superior design for double-action shooting. I have both and the S&W is definitely more ergonomic. I've found the Colt Official Police to be uncomfortable to hold with a modern two handed grip compared to the Model 10. The Colt single action is easier than the Smith & Wesson.
There is a distinctive "hitch" in the Colt trigger. The Smith & Wesson double-action trigger is smoother than the Colt double-action. There's a more detailed analysis on he Official Police discussion page. S&W's push-latch is a bit easier to use, but Colt's pull latch is just as easy with practice. Anonymous Ultimately it's a matter of personal preference over the cylinder latch. How does this weapon compare with the Colt Official Police? I don't want to instigate a brawl between supporters of each, I was just wondering what the pros and cons of each weapon are since these two seemed to be the most common police weapons for decades. Hawley upon his "record serving" retirement as Police Chief of Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver with 6" barrel.
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