Thinking about buying a 610.

[UltraCarry45]

I have about 600 rounds of 40 cal. But no longehave a 40. I also have about 200 rounds of
10mm.
Been thinking about getting a 610.
How well do they shoot 40 cal
I'm also looking at the PC 629 and 627 and the 329.
What are your thoughts?

 

[CH4]

As a 10mm and revolver fan, the 610 is a perfect marriage. I also like being able to shoot 40 S&W.

5” 610
6.5” 610-1

 

[AJ]

I have a 610-3 and like it very much. Had my gunsmith lighten the trigger pull. I have shot .40 Cal through it enough to know it will hit a 4 inch bullseye offhand at 15 yards no problem. I much prefer to shoot 10MM as I also have a Ruger SR1911 10MM.

 

[gnappi]

My 1988 610 will eat anything I stuff with it equally well though I'd rather use 10's for the ease of clean up.

 

[colt_saa]

I have several 610s along with a 310.

All four of my revolvers have had their chambers lengthened so that in addition to being able to safely chamber and fire the 40S&W cartridge and the 10MM Auto cartridge, they can additionally utilize the 10MM Magnum cartridge

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Truthfully, I like my 6 1/2" 610 the best for most things besides daily carry. In the carry role, it is hard to beat the 2 1/2" Model 310 Night Guard

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[BrewCOL]

I've shot my original 610 5" a lot with 40 S&W target loads with cast bullets, shoots quite well at 25 yards.

How much are 610's going for these days?

 

[CH4]

I've shot my original 610 5" a lot with 40 S&W target loads with cast bullets, shoots quite well at 25 yards.

How much are 610's going for these days?

A 5” no dash with box are running $1500 - $1700+

 

[UltraCarry45]

The 6.5 inch barrel is $992.99 and the 4 inch is $1099.00.

 

[CH4]

The 6.5 inch barrel is $992.99 and the 4 inch is $1099.00.

That’s for a -3, right?

 

[Bald1]

There’s a very nice 610 for sale now in the forum classifieds

 

[Bobwire]

I've been looking at the 610's too. I heard they are some of the most accurate revolvers made by S&W.

 

[UltraCarry45]

CH4. it's current production.

 

[Dave Lively]

I had a no-dash 5 inch 610 I bought to shoot up some 10mm ammo in the early 80s. I didn't shoot much 40 through it since I don't like dealing with moon clips but when I did it shot them accurately.

But if I could go back in time I would tell my younger self to just sell the 10mm ammo and buy a 44 or 357 magnum revolver. When I finally did buy a S&W 69 in 44 I found it did everything I wanted a revolver to do better than the 610. It's almost like the 44 and 357 were designed to be fired in revolvers

 

[Richard Simmons]

I have both the 3” Lew Horton version as well as the 5” model. Both are excellent shooting firearms. The 3” is downright sexy and isn’t half bad for a carry piece. The 5” is a great range gun. Both of them are quite accurate and handle .40 S&W just fine.

If I could only have one I’d probably choose the 5” but it would be a struggle as I really like the 3”.

 

[SmithNut]

Talk about sexy.....

Another shot, all dressed up with some Spegels...

Click on the pic(s) for a larger view....

 

[A10]

I have about 600 rounds of 40 cal. But no longehave a 40. I also have about 200 rounds of
10mm.
Been thinking about getting a 610.
How well do they shoot 40 cal
I'm also looking at the PC 629 and 627 and the 329.
What are your thoughts?

Since the 629, 329, and 627 won't chamber 40 caliber rounds I think the 610 is the better choice.....

 

[SGT ROCK 11B]

I have about 600 rounds of 40 cal. But no longehave a 40. I also have about 200 rounds of
10mm.

What are your thoughts?

I would trade it for 38 Special and/or 45 ACP ammunition.

 

[colt_saa]

I have both the 3” Lew Horton version as well as the 5” model. Both are excellent shooting firearms. The 3” is downright sexy and isn’t half bad for a carry piece. The 5” is a great range gun. Both of them are quite accurate and handle .40 S&W just fine.

If I could only have one I’d probably choose the 5” but it would be a struggle as I really like the 3”.

The 3" is a great gun

However, I stopped carrying my 3" when the 2 1/2" 310 Night Guards came out

The more than 10 ounce weight difference is a pretty big deal for carrying all day

 

[tlawler]

I’m a big fan of the 610’s

I’d be inclined to save up a little more and get a ND, a -1, or a-2. It will hold it’s value much better that an IL model.

Here’s my brace of 610’s. Two brace actually

 

[DesertFox]

Wonderful pieces. Have 610 Classic 6.5", somewhat of a cornerstone of any respectable 10mm nut's collection. I covent a 310 in the worst of ways... My only Night Guard is a 386 and while it is great in its own right, the 10mm nut in me feels empty with the 310 in the vault...

They all shoot .40S&W just fine BTW.

The other 10mm revolver here is a Ruger Bisley Blackhawk Buckeye 10mm/.38-40 combo. Single action fun. If folks think 10mm is expensive, try to find some .38-40!