Originally Posted by
hwtyger
Iirc I bought my 6M in as NEW condition for about 150-200 euro's.
The 10 is a tad more expensive, upto 250.
Had both, prefer the 6M though. Like that grip better.
I find the trigger is too far away on any of the slant grip model 5, 6 and 6M pistols - even for me with my big hands and long fingers - which is strange as the very early wood grip and later moulded plastic grip models that both preceded the slant grip models fitted the hand much better and the trigger is positioned better as well allowing the classic "pad of index finger at 90 degrees" to be achieved for most shooters without too much of a problem.
The older style Model 5 and 6 pistols with the moulded plastic grips give a better trigger location and the military grip works very well on a springer as well.
The Model 10 is a superb pistol that shoots and handles very well but I understand any comment about the cocking feeling a bit rough - but all of the Giss system pistols and rifles feel like that as the geared trunnion wheels run up the toothed rack and the three internal springs compress - and is nothing to worry about. When everything fly's in the opposite direction after the trigger is pulled they feel as smooth as silk and that is the bit that matters!
The barrel sleeves on the Mark 2 Model 10 are the ones at the most risk from spitting as they have a barrel weight screwed on underneath and this is held on by two thick self tapping screws - in exactly the wrong place (!) where the moulded sleeve is at its weakest Removing this weight (or better still) not fitting it is the best idea.
The Mark 1 Model 10 never had this weight and was far better off without it! The pistol (sometimes referred to as a "short rifle") is heavy enough in any case!
As I matter of interest I have just come across a Model 10 and/or 6M barrel sleeve !! I think it is old but new ( if you know what I mean) but is probably worth its weight in gold now as they are no longer available and no more are being produced.
I no longer own a Model 10 or 6M pistol so if anyone would like to buy this barrel sleeve please contact me by PM or email.
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