Author Topic: 610 is back, pretty cool (Read 2560 times)

revo · « **on:** November 15, 2007, 01:39:33 AM »

Anyone see the announce of the 610 10mm re-release?

Pretty cool. I really can't bring on another caliber here and still keep sanity, but good to see nonetheless.

Offered in 4 and 6 inch bbls.

Along the lines of the 40/10mm, be neat to see the L frame 40 S&W re-released. That was a Perf Center only offering there for a bit, right?

Hairtrigger · « **Reply #1 on:** November 15, 2007, 01:46:28 AM »

This means plenty of people have over paid to get one.
Fortunately I got a real bargain on my factory 5" barreled S&W 610

ccoker · « **Reply #2 on:** November 16, 2007, 06:50:12 PM »

ah crap!

Slufoot · « **Reply #3 on:** November 16, 2007, 11:13:07 PM »

Dang revo, why did you have to tell me this?
There goes my savings account.

No really, I appreciate you telling me about these I've been wanting a 10mm for a good long while and the 4" 610 sounds perfect.

Thanks!
Slufoot

Old Griz · « **Reply #4 on:** November 25, 2007, 08:05:50 AM »

What frame size is the 610?

Hairtrigger · « **Reply #5 on:** November 25, 2007, 09:49:13 AM »

Quote from: Old Griz on November 25, 2007, 08:05:50 AM

What frame size is the 610?

N

Slufoot · « **Reply #6 on:** December 05, 2007, 01:32:52 AM »

How long is the cylinder on the model 610?
Is it long enough to re-chamber to 38-40?
Thanks!
Slufoot

HappyHunter · « **Reply #7 on:** December 31, 2007, 05:32:22 AM »

It is a pretty cool gun.

Mine is the first year 5 inch with fluted cylinder and wooden fingergroove combat grips. Will never part with this one willingly.

I have two 10 mm wheelguns and several semi auto all S&W.

If you hand load this is a fun gun to shoot.

Fred

jro45 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 01, 2008, 03:35:26 AM »

Any chance of a Piture?

Hairtrigger · « **Reply #9 on:** January 01, 2008, 07:37:26 AM »

Quote from: jro45 on January 01, 2008, 03:35:26 AM

Any chance of a Piture?

It should look like this

Hairtrigger · « **Reply #10 on:** January 01, 2008, 07:38:36 AM »

I screwed that one up!!

scout34 · « **Reply #11 on:** January 05, 2008, 02:39:08 AM »

Saw the 610 on the website last night and couldn't believe it. I guess I need to start saving now.

Hoyt · « **Reply #12 on:** September 01, 2009, 12:32:42 PM »

One of the best shooting handguns I've ever owned..S&W 610..only thing I don't like about it is the moon clips.

mauser98us · « **Reply #13 on:** September 01, 2009, 12:56:27 PM »

I have the first year 610 in five inch,which I bought new. I think a 5 inch is perfect. Since then I have added a full size and compact Witness.Star Megastar and the Star Firestar. Need to add the Smioth and Wesson auto. The 10MM is too good a round to die. Don't care for the Glock. It's a good pistol,just too light for me.

Waldo Pepper · « **Reply #14 on:** October 12, 2009, 02:33:15 AM »

I have a first year 5" also, sold off my 1006 and 1086 because of arthritic hands but kept the 610 no dash and the 610-3 6.5" for shooting. The recoil and vibration were just too much to put up with and with bad back thanks to couple bad landings chasing the brass sucks and I was always loosing at least one from each magazine fired.

Guess I need to take pictures of the three when the -3 cylinder gets back from gunsmith for the chamfer job this week.

Here is an older picture of the 610-3 with the HiViz front sight and stock rear sight with grips from a new N frame 357 8 shot ultra-lite wonder gun.

The 610 5" is a beauty and shoots like a laser.

artillerybuff · « **Reply #15 on:** December 01, 2009, 02:08:47 PM »

Quote from: Hoyt on September 01, 2009, 12:32:42 PM

One of the best shooting handguns I've ever owned..S&W 610..only thing I don't like about it is the moon clips.

Really? I absolutely love full moon clips. Talk about fast reloads! Using proper tools they are super fast to moon & de-moon, brass is easy to pick up, and with a 100 moon clips loaded up I can shoot all day...

My 610 4" with the un-fluted cylinder is my favorite revolver.

Anthony Variz

krod47nw · « **Reply #16 on:** December 01, 2009, 05:06:49 PM »

I've been trying to decide between the 610 and the 625. I believe I am going to get a 610 if for no other reason than I am already set up to reload 40 and 10mm. Not to hyjack, but what are the going prices for 610s?

Kevin

Cheesehead · « **Reply #17 on:** December 01, 2009, 05:38:57 PM »

Can the 610 shoot 40 S&W?

Cheese

mauser98us · « **Reply #18 on:** December 02, 2009, 04:03:58 PM »

It's probably possible with the full or half moon clips. The 10 headspaces in the cylinder. Never have tried this and have no need to. I have 2 40's, both Witness pistols.one full size,one compact model.

artillerybuff · « **Reply #19 on:** December 04, 2009, 07:05:55 PM »

Quote from: Cheesehead on December 01, 2009, 05:38:57 PM

Can the 610 shoot 40 S&W?

Cheese

Yes, you can shoot both 40 S&W & 10mm.

Anthony Variz

Slufoot · « **Reply #20 on:** December 06, 2009, 03:52:20 PM »

How long is the cylinder on the new 610?

Is it long enough to rechamber for the 38-40?

Thanks!
Slufoot

Waldo Pepper · « **Reply #21 on:** January 02, 2010, 01:59:55 PM »

They run 1.57" nominal if that help's. The most popular conversion is to 10mm magnum and the brass is still being offered by Starline.

Waldo Pepper · « **Reply #22 on:** January 10, 2010, 10:21:11 AM »

Been wishing I had ordered a 610 4" or 310 NightGuard, but if they do it again this year I will get one instead of the M41 I ordered. At $600 It was real tempting to say the least, and I am tempted to call S&W tomorrow and see about a change. But I have wanted a 41 for 30 years and could never afford one, this time I could.