Lipsey’s S&W Model 610 10mm

[rpv-ak]

Anyone waiting on a Lipsey S&W?
I've been looking for dealer's in Las Vegas who are distributors for Lipsey's S&W revolvers without the hammer lock. Tho several are listed, the only dealer who would help me order one is Spartan Arms. They contacted S&W who related they were not in production yet, but would take orders from authorized dealers. The only bummer was I had to pay full price and it could arrive a few months or as long as 18 months. I was thru this before during the Obama era waiting for a S&W AR10. That took 6 months.

 

[Joe4d]

I wouldnt buy anything from S&W without seeing it first

 

[jaydoc]

I bought the only one I found on Gunbroker and paid msrp. I haven't shot it yet as it just came in.

 

[sparkyvega]

Is this the mountain gun? I have a 4" 610 and find it to be quite excellent. A MG would be exquisite.

 

[Greyman50]

Careful with new mountain gun 610s as the gold dot front sight went flying after first 5 cylinders. Unacceptable for $1200 pistol. Called S&W for replacement over a month ago and asked why they did' nt use loc-tite? Guy said they were afraid loc-tite would get " somewhere it didnt belong". Speaks volumes about their assemblers…….

 

[rpv-ak]

Is this the mountain gun? I have a 4" 610 and find it to be quite excellent. A MG would be exquisite.

Yes. It is the Mountain Gun, 6 1/2-inch tapered (mountain) barrel. I have 4-inch Model 610 I picked up in Anchorage about 5 years ago. Nice piece. I like the moon-clip setup.

 

[rpv-ak]

Careful with new mountain gun 610s as the gold dot front sight went flying after first 5 cylinders. Unacceptable for $1200 pistol. Called S&W for replacement over a month ago and asked why they did' nt use loc-tite? Guy said they were afraid loc-tite would get " somewhere it didnt belong". Speaks volumes about their assemblers…….

If you bought any nib firearms during the late 1970's or early 1980's, you'd know firearms in need of tlc or even finishing isn't new.

 

[rpv-ak]

I wouldn't buy anything from S&W without seeing it first

As I mentioned in my initial post, I've waited for guns before. Worst case scenario, I'll send it back for service. I made the mistake of selling off a 629 with the unfluted cylinder after S&W serviced (and corrected the problem) refacing the cylinder front. Everytime I look at the case it came in, I kick myself.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

Yes. It is the Mountain Gun, 6 1/2-inch tapered (mountain) barrel. I have 4-inch Model 610 I picked up in Anchorage about 5 years ago. Nice piece. I like the moon-clip setup.

Could you post a pic of your 6 1/2 in mtn gun for us?

 

[Culina]

There were several that popped on GB so they must be in production or were in production.

 

[Beju]

If you bought any nib firearms during the late 1970's or early 1980's, you'd know firearms in need of tlc or even finishing isn't new.

I've heard stories of people lamenting the 1965 Bangor Punta buyout.

 

[rpv-ak]

Could you post a pic of your 6 1/2 in mtn gun for us?

I wish I could; however, I don't have it. Anyway, it turns out they ordered the wrong Model 610. I got a call this afternoon the gun had come in. When I got there, I asked to see the gun. What they showed me was the "typical" S&W post-lock 610.
I informed them it was the wrong gun. We sort of haggled a bit until they relented and did a look-up. The only Lipsey S&W Model 610 Mountain Gun listed is a 41/4 inch tapered barrel with smooth target stocks.
It's not available—yet. S&W is allowing authorized dealer to put in their orders. So I'm back to square one. That's okay because when I got off the phone earlier, I told my wife it arrived too soon and I felt they may have received the wrong gun. A shame, really. 61/2" tapered barrels on N frames feel properly balanced. No we really wait!

 

[rpv-ak]

I've heard stories of people lamenting the 1965 Bangor Punta buyout.

I am one of them!

 

[rpv-ak]

There were several that popped on GB so they must be in production or were in production.

They are still making Model 610's with the hammer lock. Way back in 1976, I was working patrol on a mid-shift at Bolling AFB. I pulled into the parking lot and walked to the basement entrance to turn in paperwork. You have to walk down several cement steps. As I stepped down in the darkness, I heard the distinct metal over metal tumbling down the steps. The strap on my holster must've unsnapped, and my Model 15 was was tumbling. I froze, waiting for an expected round to go off. The gun safely settled at the bottom of the steps. I quickly recover & holstered the gun before being seen.
That is the night I learned to appreciate the hammer block. Nothing else should've been added to make S&W revolvers safe.

 

[45Smashemflat]

Still waiting to see the 22LR MG in real life. Anyone seen any of the new Lipsey's version in the wild yet?

 

[tlawler]

Nice looking revolver. I like the stocks. I have to admit, I'm tempted to get one. But I need another 610 like I need a hole in my head

 

[Greyman50]

Here's mine missing the gold dot front sight. Changed the grips as these feel better than the factory ones.

 

[jrc1]

I have all four

 

[jaydoc]

I bought the 686+and the 610 MG's. I had a line on the other two on guns international but I had used up my gun fund on a couple other purchases.

 

[jaydoc]

Here are my two. They have the brass bead sight because I haven't shot them yet.