General Facts
- TYPE
Revolver - ORIGIN
United States - NICKNAMES
.38 Hand Ejector (original name)
Model 1899
Smith & Wesson K-Frame
K-38 Combat Masterpiece
Smith & Wesson Victory model - DESIGNED
1899 - DESIGNER
Smith & Wesson - PRODUCTION
1899 - present - PRODUCERS United States - Smith & Wesson
- QUANTITY
Over 6 million produced. - UNIT COST
Unknown - CHARACTERISTICS
Rugged and reliable
Double action
Various models available
Limited size and weight
Introduction
The Smith & Wesson Model 10 Military & Police is a pre World War 2 era revolver of US origin. It was developed in 1899 and remains in production today. It is an iconic revolver and over 6 million units have been produced. The Model 10 designation was introduced after World War 2 and it was called the .38 Hand Ejector at first. The Model 10 Military & Police is often abbreviated as M10 M&P.
Design
The M10 M&P is a double action revolver with a frame mounted cylinder release latch. It has been produced with barrel lengths between 2 and 6 inches, with 4 inches being most common.
Firepower
The M10 M&P is mostly chambered in .38 Special. The original model used the .38 Long Colt round and those supplied to commonwealth nations used the .38/200 Smith & Wesson round. The M10 M&P has a 6 round cylinder. The effective range is reported to be 40 meters.
Users
The M10 M&P was widely used by US and Commonwealth forces during World War 2. After the war many were exported all over the world for both military and law enforcement use. The M10 M&P was also widely used by many US and foreign law enforcement agencies thoughout many decades. The M10 M&P remains in use today, although many have been replaced by pistols.
Model 10 Military & Police
Post World War 2 models:
Model 10 Military & Police: Standard version chambered in .38 Special. Available with barrel lengths of 2, 2.5, 3, 5 and 6 inches. Stainless steel version is called Model 64.
Model 12 Military & Police Airweight: Lightweight model with aluminum alloy frame and 2 inch barrel. Produced from 1953 to 1986.
Model 13 Military & Police: Heavy barrel version of the M10 chambered in .357 Magnum. Introduced in 1973. Available with 3 or 4 inch barrel. Stainless steel version is called Model 65.
Model 15 Combat Masterpiece: Improved Model 10, initially known as K-38 Combat Masterpiece. Produced from 1947 to 1999.
Pre World War 2 models:
.38 Hand Ejector: Original model chambered in .38 Long Colt.
.38 Military & Police: Renamed .38 Hand Ejector when acquired by US Army and Navy.
.38 Military & Police M1902: Simplified model chambered in .38 Special. Available with barrel lengths of 4, 5, 6 and 6.5 inches.
.38 Military & Police M1905: Improved model with enlarged sights. Chambered in .38 Special. Available with barrel lengths of 4, 5 and 6.5 inches.
Victory model: Produced during World War 2 for Commonwealth nations. Chambered in .38/200 instead of .38 Special. About 570.000 produced with barrel lengths of 4 and 5 inches.
- Specifications:
- Model 10 (4 inch)
- Model 12 (2 inch)
- Model 13 (3 inch)
- Model 15 (4 inch)
- Victory model (4 inch)
| Type | Revolver |
|---|---|
| Caliber | .38 Special |
| Magazine | 6 round cylinder |
| Operation | Double action |
| Fire selector | 0-1 |
| Rate of fire | Semi-automatic |
| Barrel length | 102 mm |
|---|---|
| Rifling | ? |
| Muzzle velocity | 300 m/s |
| Stock | - |
| Length | ? |
| Width | ? |
| Height | ? |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.91 kg empty |
| Sights | Iron sights, blade front and notch rear |
| Remarks | - |
| Type | Revolver |
|---|---|
| Caliber | .38 Special |
| Magazine | 6 round cylinder |
| Operation | Double action |
| Fire selector | 0-1 |
| Rate of fire | Semi-automatic |
| Barrel length | 51 mm |
|---|---|
| Rifling | ? |
| Muzzle velocity | ? |
| Stock | - |
| Length | ? |
| Width | ? |
| Height | ? |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.51 kg |
| Sights | Iron sights, blade front and notch rear |
| Remarks | - |
| Type | Revolver |
|---|---|
| Caliber | .357 Magnum |
| Magazine | 6 round cylinder |
| Operation | Double action |
| Fire selector | 0-1 |
| Rate of fire | Semi-automatic |
| Barrel length | 76 mm |
|---|---|
| Rifling | ? |
| Muzzle velocity | ? |
| Stock | - |
| Length | ? |
| Width | ? |
| Height | ? |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.88 kg |
| Sights | Iron sights, blade front and notch rear |
| Remarks | - |
| Type | Revolver |
|---|---|
| Caliber | .38 Special |
| Magazine | 6 round cylinder |
| Operation | Double action |
| Fire selector | 0-1 |
| Rate of fire | Semi-automatic |
| Barrel length | 102 mm |
|---|---|
| Rifling | ? |
| Muzzle velocity | 300 m/s |
| Stock | - |
| Length | 232 mm |
| Width | ? |
| Height | ? |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.96 kg |
| Sights | Iron sights, blade front and notch rear |
| Remarks | - |
| Type | Revolver |
|---|---|
| Caliber | .38/200 |
| Magazine | 6 round cylinder |
| Operation | Double action |
| Fire selector | 0-1 |
| Rate of fire | Semi-automatic |
| Barrel length | 102 mm |
|---|---|
| Rifling | ? |
| Muzzle velocity | 209 m/s |
| Stock | - |
| Length | ? |
| Width | ? |
| Height | ? |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.9 kg empty |
| Sights | Iron sights, blade front and notch rear |
| Remarks | - |
Media
Colt M1911
The Colt M1911 supplemented the M10 Military & Police as standard issue sidearm in the US Army.
S&W Model 686
The Model 686 and its variants were developed with the small grip of the K-frame, while being much durable to handle the .357 Magnum round.