Recent content by Buckeyebill

That is a beautiful 610. Well done.

Last year I bought two Smiths at the same time off GB. A 686 plus and a 629. 686 was outstanding right out of the box. Perfect in all respects. Now, the 629 had lots of issues. Canted barrel and one of the worst triggers I have felt in a Smith. Off to the mother ship and repairs were...

I like them and have held a few in the past few months. I think you are going to enjoy that gun. Bill

Here are a few pics of my 610-2. Wanted to show off the two packages of factory moon and half moon clips. Bill

No box or paper work. 621 on the yoke. What year did Smith start the key locks? Just curious really. I am a big 10MM fan. I see many great days at the range with this gun. Bill

Found a 610 today at a local show and jumped. I feel like the price was right and I am a fan of the 10MM round. Looking for some information. Non-fluted cylinder No key lock 6.5 inch barrel 610-2 Classic Serial number CTT484X I have been searching for information on the net and it looks...

Update, Been traveling in Utah last few weeks. 629 returned from factory. I have not inspected the gun yet but my wife opened the box and read the letter from customer service. Performed service: Evaluated / Repaired Adjusted Barrel alignment Repaired Sear Replaced Sights Tighten Strain...

I think the current situation on purchasing revolvers sight unseen is no longer an option for this consumer. Detailed inspection will be required in order to verify workmanship and quality. Buyer must beware. Too bad that it has come to this but it has. Bill

Taj, I made note of the extractor rod in my letter to Smith and Wesson. Ten years ago I attended a S&W armor course that was job related. Seems like we had a tool that had two prongs that fit into two of the cylinders and a handle. We wrapped the extractor rod in a rubber pad and used hand...

Contacted customer service this morning. Shipping label arrived shortly after I got off the phone. Update to come. Bill

Here are two taken from the front. Bill

Thanks for the advice. Low post count on this forum does not mean limited shooting experience. Gun does shoot way left when rear sight is centered. (Consistently) Shoots tight group 7 inches left at 30 yards when sights are centered. I believe the barrel is canted to the right. Going...

I am hearing that it might be me. I hear you. I will shoot this gun and work on my trigger control and grip. Bill

Thanks for the responses. I am going to keep shooting and see what happens. I am familiar with sight adjustments on rifles and handguns. That rear sight seems at the limits of adjustability. I am still working on loads that I like and I might find one that has a point of impact that will...

Well, I guess that I could get used to it. I can tighten the extractor. Just seems like the rear sight is way the heck over. Bill