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Old 10-22-2020, 09:09 PM
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So I recently purchased a 610-3 that looks very new-no flame cutting -no lead in barrel and old owner said he purchased it new and sat in his safe.
I guess I am kinda wondering why there isn't much on the forums pertaining to this model.
I paid $700.00 including a TK Clip loader and 10 TK moon clips and 2 boxes of Sig Sauer 180gr personal protection ammo.
Is this a fair price.
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Old 10-22-2020, 09:17 PM
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That's a great price today. Good catch
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Congratulations

You got a great deal on a wonderful revolver.

Many of us here are big fans of the 10MM Auto and 10MM Magnum cartridges
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Old 10-22-2020, 10:16 PM
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I think that IS a good deal, especially with the price of ammo these days. Not sure why there isn’t more buzz about the 610s here, but they are fun revolvers. Have fun with yours.
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Not to mention the VZ grips!! From one Tennessean to another, you done good!

They are superbly accurate and fun to shoot!
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Old 10-22-2020, 11:33 PM
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So I recently purchased a 610-3 that looks very new-no flame cutting -no lead in barrel and old owner said he purchased it new and sat in his safe.
I guess I am kinda wondering why there isn't much on the forums pertaining to this model.
I paid $700.00 including a TK Clip loader and 10 TK moon clips and 2 boxes of Sig Sauer 180gr personal protection ammo.
Is this a fair price.
You did well. In fact I was in the same forum telling him I wanted it and then backed out when he told me someone else also wanted it. I kind of regret not getting it in fact. I just really have the itch for a large three inch and have a hard time warming up to the smiths with locks that I already own. If you get tired of it let me know.
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Old 10-22-2020, 11:42 PM
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You did very well on a great gun.
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Old 10-23-2020, 09:57 PM
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Thanks for all the replies-I haven't spent a real lot of time with the S&W brand-I did own a 586 blued many years ago that I had bought new-from what I remember that pistol had a very nice trigger.
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Old 10-23-2020, 09:58 PM
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You did well. In fact I was in the same forum telling him I wanted it and then backed out when he told me someone else also wanted it. I kind of regret not getting it in fact. I just really have the itch for a large three inch and have a hard time warming up to the smiths with locks that I already own. If you get tired of it let me know.
Will do if that happens.
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I regularly see new 610s in stores at $850ish. Back in the 89/90 when the first 10s showed up, you couldn’t give em away. Now the no dash and dash 1 610s are very desirable and priced accordingly. I waited a long time to find my dash 1. Besides their utility and good looks, they’re a lot of fun to shoot with 40 or 10mm. I’d love to find a 5” no dash.
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Is the 610 with an unfluted cylinder still available? I looked on the S&W website and not find any mention of a '610 Classic'. Thanks, Ed
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Old 06-04-2021, 08:36 AM
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The 610 is a great revolver.I love mine ,it was given to me by a friend several years ago. It works great with Rimz moon clips.
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Is the 610 with an unfluted cylinder still available? I looked on the S&W website and not find any mention of a '610 Classic'. Thanks, Ed
The 4” and 6” 610 models in current production both have fluted cylinders.
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Old 06-04-2021, 08:54 AM
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Congratulations on your new 610. I’ve got the 5” no dash as well as the 3” 610-2 from Lew Horton. Great revolvers in a dynamic chambering!
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Old 06-04-2021, 09:24 AM
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There’re 610-3s in each bbl length at my LGS that have been languishing in the display case for at least 6 months. $849 or $899, can’t remember
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I want a no dash or a -1. The lock will never win me over. OP, if your 3" didn't have the lock, my wallet would have broken the sound barrier.
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...OP, if your 3" didn't have the lock...
The OP's gun has a 4" barrel.
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Is the 610 with an unfluted cylinder still available? I looked on the S&W website and not find any mention of a '610 Classic'. Thanks, Ed
No that was an early production 610-3 from around 02 or 03. I have one with the 3 7/8 barrel.

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How I wish they would make an L frame 10. I've handled 610s, nice trigger like any N-frame but I'd like the 10 in a more compact gun.
PS. That's a steal for your steel.
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Here's my 5" no dash and 6.5" dash 2. The factory combats are ok but I prefer VZ or as in the case on the dash 2 a reshaped Hogue.
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