Original Model 10

[zunmik]

When you feel able to get back into the saddle it will be interesting to see how your getting on with this pistol, M.

[pmh]

It certainly takes some learning to shoot, as it is quite heavy, especially when compared to the pistols I am used to.

It's certainly not as easy to shoot as my 6G.

One of those quandaries: do I leave it in the case, or do I try to conquer it....

Kind regards,



Phil

[zooma]

Yours is a later Model 10 that has the option to mount the rear sight in different positions, but it has lost the adjustable cam than can be adjusted onto the web of the hand to help get a prefect grip ( a web-cam perhaps?).

Take my advice and dont shoot it with the silly and unnecessary barrel weight that is held on with self tapping screws that are far too big for the job.

This will save you using the spare barrel cover too quickly (ask me how I know!).

The last bit of advice for you is - use it!

Giss-sytem pistols do not like being left idle, and since you care for your treasures you are unlikely to damage it, and most likely to enjoy it.

Bring it to the club - I will if you will - and lets join John G and have three of them in regular MPL (and 6 yard?) use at RMTC.

[pmh]

Difficult decisions.

I do find it a difficult gun to shoot, due to it's weight, but the trigger is a dream.

I shall give it some thought.

Kind regards,



Phil

[zooma]

My early Diana Model 10 has been serviced by Dave Mercer and fitted with new seals and a set of 3 new springs.

When the pistol came back it felt wonderfully smooth and is now the easiest Model 10 to cock that I have ever owned or borrowed.

However, the pistol sights could not be adjusted to reach the black on a 10 meter target - it shot too low!

On close inspection the barrel seemed to "droop" a little (hardly visible unless examined very carefully with a steel straight edge) and so it was returned to Dave to have it "tweaked".

This has now been done and Dave reports 450 ftb on H&N pistol match pellets (spot-on) and I will get it back next week.

Bent barrels on Model 10 pistols is not unusual and caused by heavy handed cocking by the owner.  This is why so many Model 10 pistols have banana shaped barrels - usually pointing upwards - mine is a bit unusual as it is pointing downwards - but reflects the way it was treated by a previous owner.

I look forward to getting it back as it actually shot beautifully and has a wonderful trigger so it should be a good MPL pistol to use and enjoy.

Note to Phil.  This was the actual "pin-up" pistol that is still pictured on the Diana site and has a very low production number, it is in mint condition and it will get used (but taken good care of) on a regular basis to keep it fit - but needs a playmate.

It would be good to see them in action together at RMTC.........

[Tank]

I need to get my act together with this MPL malarkey - if you two are using your model 10's I am in good company with my FWB65

Apparently it is shot every month

[eredel]

450 ftb!!!!!!  :shock:  :shock:

Eric.

[zooma]

I need to get my act together with this MPL malarkey - if you two are using your model 10's I am in good company with my FWB65

Apparently it is shot every month

The MPL is shot during the last week of every month.

......welcome aboard!

[zooma]

450 ftb!!!!!!  :shock:  :shock:

Eric.

Impressive eh?

Looks like you are the only one that is awake........

450 fps is probably more realistic!

I wondered how long it would take for somebody to spot that one (as Mr Mannering once said!).

[pmh]

I should get a framed one for the wall.  :lol:

Kind regards,



Phil

[eredel]

450 ftb!!!!!!  :shock:  :shock:

Eric.

Impressive eh?

Looks like you are the only one that is awake........

450 fps is probably more realistic!

I wondered how long it would take for somebody to spot that one (as Mr Mannering once said!).

I think accuracy would suffer from the "kick"...lol!!

Eric

[pmh]

It would be good to sit in an office chair and see how many shots the recoil would take you the range 10m  :lol:

400 to 450 fps is a very good range for a target pistol to be in. Anything more is just a waste. Not so much in spring, but certainly in CO2 and PCP resulting in fewer shots per charge.

Most of mine float around the 420 fps point.

Tablets can be a pain for typing on, as my spell checker often substitutes words without me realising.

[zooma]

It would be good to sit in an office chair and see how many shots the recoil would take you the range 10m  :lol:

400 to 450 fps is a very good range for a target pistol to be in. Anything more is just a waste. Not so much in spring, but certainly in CO2 and PCP resulting in fewer shots per charge.

Most of mine float around the 420 fps point.

Tablets can be a pain for typing on, as my spell checker often substitutes words without me realising.

Its not as fast  as yours has been tested at - but R10 are usually faster than K&N in any case, so when I get it back I will see what it clocks at on R10 and Meisterkugeln - my two "first choice" match pellets, and I will see if there is any difference between 4.49 and 4.50 in both types- from an accuracy and speed point of view.  Usually there is nothing to choose between the two sizes.

[pmh]

That's a good point. I need to dig the 4.49 and 4.50 and have a session with the chrono and a benchrest to see if there is notable difference.

Kind regards,



Phil

[zooma]

I have just had a call from Ian Jones to say he is going to collect my Diana Model 10 from Dave's establishment tomorrow morning, so I will be able to test it at the club on Tuesday.

Can't wait !

My only "nod" towards the collector's value will be to take it to the club in a plastic pistol case - no point bumping the oversized original case about, and it is an awkward size to transport with the other pistols in any case!