Chopped M10

[Bucky]

Very nice. 3” on a K has such a nice look and balance to it.

[camsdaddy]

What finish did you use?

[03RN]

Perfect

[timotab]

What finish did you use?

I parkerized it. Originally I planned to top the parkerizing with a coat of Norrels Molyresin. The longer I leave it this way the more I like it though.

[Norville]

Well done! I’m a big 3” K Frame fan as well, and this one just says “serious “.

[Zeke38]

The boys at Ruger and S&W need to tune into this thread. Hottest handgun out there is a Model 13 3". And neither company can figure that out. Where's Lipsey's when you need them?

For my money it has been Lipsey's who have saved Ruger's bacon.

[1986s4]

I have a 3" M13 and it's on my never sell or trade list. Perfect shootin' and carrying size. I did quite well in IDPA revolver division with it.

Now Colt needs to get the new Cobra out with a 3" barrel, I would seriously consider getting one.

[Poconnor]

Looks great. I have a beater model 10 2” that I should do this to.

[BillSWPA]

Re: finish: putting one of the polymer spray and bake finishes over parkerizing will result in significantly better adhesion than applying to bare metal, and will significantly enhance corrosion resistance over parkerizing by itself.



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[Lester Polfus]

I've often looked at those surplus Model 10s selling for $225 to $300 from places like Buds and wondered if a person couldn't gin a up a little cottage industry making sure they were timed right, cutting the barrels to 3", installing some kind of highly visible front sight, and applying one of the new bake on/spray on finishes.

I'm new to revolvers bigger than a J-frame, but I could see myself getting to the point where I'd pay some money for a no-lock Smith with those features. I'm not sure the margin is there though, as I don't have a good read on how much time would be invested.