$250 for S&W mod. 10?

Mike Irwin....

"I'll go anywhere I need to go to exercise my bias options..."

Anytime you are in the area, feel free to drop in and we can exercise this bias in S&W's (*&*'s?) backyard. They have a nice indoor range at their shop.
 
Frosty,

I actually had a trip planned to visit S&W and Sprinfield Armory, then a possible swing through Boston.

My trip would have taken place about 3 months after S&W signed the agreement, so I cancelled the trip. Didn't seem much point in it if I couldn't do the package deal.
 
I think I've got the idea.

RAE;
You're the only one that picked up on it, or at least commented....quoting my last post, "MY, will this ever end!"

You asked, "You mean the kids bickering or the infatuation with things that go bang?" Yes. (kidding, sorta).
I was referring to said infatuation when I wrote that.

knzn and Perfessr;
Thanks for your comments affirming the deal. I was looking to take SaxonPig's approach to this (buying guns that werent' perfect cosmetically, but fine functionally...)
More "bang for the buck," :eek: Could buy more of 'em with the same limited resources.
I paid $250 last Thanksgiving for a new Taurus 85, which shoots great and has the lifetime warranty (not that I want to test that feature). However,
I will step up on this one, as I think it's a good find, worth owning and preserving.

Mike Irwin;
"Have you gotten it yet, Mikeseli?"
Yup Mike, the building doesn't have to fall on me to.....Overwhelming view here that this is worth doing.

Mike, I'd like to thank you and RogerC
for your considered opinions, and for providing the entertainment, as well.:p

Regards to All,
And thanks for taking the time to advise this "newbie."
Mike
 
Actually, Mike and I are very close. He is married to my brother's daughter, and is the father of 14 great nieces and nephews.

All of them are biased against the new guns as well.

We get togther every Thanksgiving and beat the crap out of each other.

:D
 
I Love Mine!

It's a "Victory" model M&P with a WWII mfg date, the predecessor of the Model 10 = 'skinny' 4" barrel, 'Half-nickel" front sight. Lots of holster wear so it's no where near a collectors dream, but Shoot??? :D Oh my!!!
I had it at the range today and it's sighted to POA at 15yds. = blew the X out of a small scale silhouette target with some new Aguila Wadcutters I picked up at a gun show last week. Slow Fire, but the gun did it's job. $250? I vote Get It! :) I paid less for mine due to the worn bluing, but I think I got a bargin:D
Oh yea, Mershon grip adapters too...;)
 
Good deals do abound in the used (pre owned ?) market. At all levels of preservation.

Tis nice to be able to get a Smith with great fit, finish and function without having to put up with the shoddy procucts that they are now selling at bout twice the price.

And used isn't supporting the traitors.

Sam
 
Sorry Sam.

The current owners are not traitors. Let's not be ridiculous. Or blind in our allegiance to the Holy Crusader.
 
For those who are interested in the history of the S&W Model 10, there is a good albeit somewhat basic article in the October 2002 edition of Guns & Ammo Handguns. It gives a brief description of the mechanics starting with the M&P Model of 1905 and covers the history throughout the 20th century, ending up with a mention of the latest variants. As i said, basic but very informative to the new collector.
 
Mike...

"The article only starts with the Model of 1905?

Hell, there were three models before that!"

I did say that it was a "basic" article, not an in-depth technical analysis. Not meant for those who already have a vast knowledge of S&W's, kinda like you! :D
 
MODEL 10

:( The model 10 goes for $200-$250 around here. I saw a nice nickle one the other day for $200----Somebody beat me to it!!

Well, there will be others!
 
I really like bargains as much as the next guy - - -

- - -and maybe more than some. One fringe benefit of a very rewarding career in public service is that I've learned how to get along on somewhat (okay, significantly) less money than most contemporaries have made in the private sector.

In recent years, though, I've learned to be philosophical about it. I can either afford something, or I can't. No use making myself unhappy over it. Some of the gun deals I've most rued have been those I passed up over a few dollars' difference.

Upshot of all this is, if a particularly desirable item is available at a decent price, and I have or can conveniently get the money, I usually just pay the price. What's fifty bucks, five years down the road? It is one thing to discuss the LOCAL market---"Well, amigo, that price is a bit on the high side . . . ." Quite another to think, He might not get this chance again for several years, and by that time, the price will have increased anyway.

I'm gonna go look at a High Power today at lunch. Could I beat the price a little? Probably. But, if it is as described, the quote is a fair one. I'll pay it, and seller and I will both be happy. If not quite as good, then we'll dicker a bit. In any case, I'll enjoy my lunch break. Hopefully, I'll have the pistol to enjoy as well.:)

Hope your contemplated deal worked out well, Mikeseli. I've really liked every M&P I've ever owned.

Best,
Johnny
 
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