If you want to understand why police departments carried revolvers for most of a century, shoot a Model 10. The 10-7 is a later version of the classic K-frame, chambered in .38 Special. This one is used and comes in the factory hard case.

The Model 10 is a six-shot revolver with fixed sights and a simple action. It was the standard sidearm for countless officers, and it has a place in the history of American policing. Dry fire practice at home, with the revolver unloaded and ammunition in another room, builds a smoother trigger press.

A revolver this simple is easy to maintain and works with a wide range of .38 Special loads. It is a pleasure to shoot at the range and a good first revolver for someone learning the basics. The weight is modest, and the recoil is mild.

Check the cylinder lockup and the timing, as you would with any used revolver. A hard case adds to the package, since it protects the gun in storage and in transport. It is sold used and as described. It ships to your FFL dealer, and the background check is completed there.