S&W revolver question
- Thread starter LTR
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- Southeastern Michigan
Sure, tons of 5" Model 10 were made. I live south of Detroit but the 5" was a common barrel length for issue to police officers in Detroit. I am sure some must have crossed the border after the Detroit Police Department went to Glocks. Regards, Richard 
If I remember right the RCMP used 5" Model 10's before the switch to the current S&W pistol (5946's?). Good call on the 5" by the way--it's my favourite barrel length for both revolvers and semi-autos (although I don't own any 5" revolvers yet ). I find it the best compromise of sight radius, balance, and pointability (and looks too !)
). I find it the best compromise of sight radius, balance, and pointability (and looks too !)
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- Southeastern Michigan
Master-G, I am sure the best barrel length is dictated by personal eyesight. For me 4" barrels seem perfect. Regards, Richard
Thanks guys. I guess I should have been more clear - I am wondering about pre-model 10 military and police revolvers, or alternatively victory model revolvers. I'm thinking probably made between the 20's to mid 50's. And - yeah I think 5" is a nice compromise between overall size and accuracy in a combat sidearm.
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:shock: yes :shock:
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This has been an on going quest for years, to find one, a better one, a newer one, an older one..... :lol:
