S&W Model 10 vs Colt Official Police

[ir3e971]

I have a 1943 Colt OP that is a wonderful pistol. It is an old TVA guard gun, and it can drive tacks.

Also have a Model 13 (close to a model 10) and it is also hard to beat.

Both are honest, well built revolvers, and I think you cant go wrong with either. I would have a hard time choosing between the two, and if forced to I would take the Smith just because of greater parts availability. But then again there is the Colt History. Hmmmm. tough choice.

 

[EdInk]

Model 10

 

[Para Cassatt]

Hi CajunBass,
Were your grips optional, special order or custom? They look a heck of a lot more comfortable than mine and my Pachmayr adapter is worse than the original grip.

 

[housedad]

Get the model 10. The ergonomics are better.

The Colt has a draw back cylinder release. The Smith has a easy push with thumb release.

Try it on both, and you will see.

 

[CajunBass]

Hi CajunBass,
Were your grips optional, special order or custom? They look a heck of a lot more comfortable than mine and my Pachmayr adapter is worse than the original grip.

No idea. They came on the gun when I found it. I suspect that somewhere along the line either the owner, or a dept armorer put them on. You can't tell it in that picture, but the leading edge has been cut or broken off to make them fit someone's hand better.

I suspect they're optional Colt target grips. The one on the side you can see is worn almost smooth where I can just imagine someone resting his arm for years. The inside one has much sharper checkering and is much darker in color.

 

[Bart Noir]

As with many above, I have one of each. And can't really say which I like better.

Colt D frame revolvers are really collector items

That is true, but the Colt Official Police is not a D-Frame model. The D-Frames are the Police Positive Special, Detective Special, Cobra, Agent, Diamondback.

The Official Police is the E-Frame or the I-Frame, depending on when it was built. A bit heavier and stronger than the D-Frame.

Bart Noir