610 IS Back !!

[BLUEDOT37]

Back to the range to try some different work-up loads in the 610-3.

Used Alliant 2400 powder this time along with Zero 165gr JHPs & Hornady 180gr HAP bullets. 2400 doesn't give the highest velocities in the 10mm load tables but I found it groups well in my 10mm 3rd Gens so worth a try here.

Again the 165gr bullets grouped better, as an average, over the 180gr. for me. My max load used 15.0gr/2400 with the 165gr bullet but the lesser loads grouped the best.

Received the EZ RIMZ 610 moonclips I ordered too & tried them out. They mailed them out the next business day, First class USPS, though they didn't send anything advising same.

Their website says they made them stiffer, by request. And they are stiffer feeling than the ones I have for my 325/625s but after loading/unloading the same one through out the session it seemed to loosen up a bit but still held the rounds plenty snug. Definitely easier than metal clips to do by hand & no problems were encountered with them.

So far so good.

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[gerhard1]

Anyone know the latest on the new 610? I got an email from GaG saying they were in stock, but when I went to their website, they showed out of stock. Have they actually started shipping yet? Anyone have one?

Just ordered one and it should be in my hands next week. Mine will be the 4" barrel.

 

[jtcarm]

If they did a 610 L frame snubbie like the PC 686 with the fluted barrel (no chubby sleeved barrels) or a 7-shot N frame of the same PC configuration, it'd get my attention.

Right there with ya on the L-frame, just not the snub part.

I wonder: could a 610 barrel be fitted to a 686? Then it's just a rechamber.

 

[gerhard1]

In true (recent) S&W fashion, they are not offering a 3" version for use as a CCW, which is good because I need to save some money anyways.

The 610 I just ordered through gun-broker will be the last gun I get for quite a while. Money issues for me too.

 

[SBH4628]

I ordered mine thru GAG Thursday evening,should be here Monday.
Been wanting one for years,the money was right,couldn't pass it up.the only N frame I don't have is a 625. Guess that's next.

 

[iouri]

Just picked up 610-3 today. Couldn't resists and put 50 factory, 50 of my reloads and a 100 of my 40 reloads before even taking it home for cleaning. My first N frame and I love it.

 

[Gunhacker]

Argh! Not available yet, here in the people's republic of Kalifornia .
Eagerly awaiting its inception into our beloved roster....
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If it goes anything like the M69 did after introduction, we'll see it around Christmas time.

 

[gerhard1]

If it goes anything like the M69 did after introduction, we'll see it around Christmas time.

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It's available already. I just ordered one off gunbroker, and it should be here this week; also others in the thread have said that they have their new 610's.

ETA: that is, it will be if the seller ever gets off his duff and ships it to me.

 

[Lou_the_welder]

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It's available already. I just ordered one off gunbroker, and it should be here this week; also others in the thread have said that they have their new 610's.

Check our location.
California has "different " rules in regards to buying guns than most states.
We need to wait till if its "approved", submitted to a roster of guns that's a list we can only buy from.
This 610 is not approved yet. Not orderable.
Same goes for older guns. We cant buy outta state. (Well, there's a loophole and its tricky. And nobody wants to help you!)

So, everybody else, please tell us how good these shoot!
[emoji21]

At least it's not a semiauto. The state would require microstamping on that one.

 

[gerhard1]

Check our location.
California has "different " rules in regards to buying guns than most states.
We need to wait till if its "approved", submitted to a roster of guns that's a list we can only buy from.
This 610 is not approved yet. Not orderable.
Same goes for older guns. We cant buy outta state. (Well, there's a loophole and its tricky. And nobody wants to help you!)

So, everybody else, please tell us how good these shoot!
[emoji21]

At least it's not a semiauto. The state would require microstamping on that one.

Ah yes; I see. Point taken and sympathies are extended for your gun-law situation. I sometimes forget that I live a 'free' state as far as guns are concerned.

 

[gerhard1]

The out of state gun shop FINALLY shipped my 610. It should be at my LGS in Oklahoma Monday, and then to my range when it is transferred to me.

Oh, happy days!!

 

[MoonclipMaster]

I am glad S&W brought back the 610 yet again. Wish they would just make it a permanent offering already.

If you need additional moon clips, buying direct from Ranch Products is the best way I've found. MidwayUSA is constantly out of stock and TK Custom's prices are too high.

 

[tdan]

I was somewhat annoyed to see they went for another run of the 610. This will no doubt lower the value of my 610-3, 3 and 7/8" with the unfluted cylinder. I would have liked to have seen them do an L-frame version similar to the 69. I have no opinion on that hollowed out firing pin. My original solid pin chipped at the tip. I replaced it with an Apex pin, and never had another issue. For folks new to the 610 moon clips............you do not need a tool to load and unload. Easily done with your fingers.

 

[gerhard1]

I was somewhat annoyed to see they went for another run of the 610. This will no doubt lower the value of my 610-3, 3 and 7/8" with the unfluted cylinder. I would have liked to have seen them do an L-frame version similar to the 69. I have no opinion on that hollowed out firing pin. My original solid pin chipped at the tip. I replaced it with an Apex pin, and never had another issue. For folks new to the 610 moon clips............you do not need a tool to load and unload. Easily done with your fingers.

I was pleasantly surprised to find that my 610 arrived today and I believe it will be a great shooter. This is a gun that I have wanted for nearly 30 years, and I finally have it.

As for the tool, I disagree. I have strong hands and I find that a loading tool makes loading and unloading the moon clips a heck of a lot easier.

 

[colt_saa]

I was somewhat annoyed to see they went for another run of the 610. This will no doubt lower the value of my 610-3, 3 and 7/8" with the unfluted cylinder.

For folks new to the 610 moon clips............you do not need a tool to load and unload. Easily done with your fingers.

I don't care if my 6 1/2" 610 has gone down in Auction site value now that the revolvers are available again. I did not buy my 610 to sell it and I have no intention of selling it during my lifetime.

I am thrilled that I can now add a 4" 610 to my family without having to sacrifice the kids college fund

I have never needed a tool to load a moon clip, any moon clip and I have many different revolvers that use them.

However having one of the nut driver style tools makes de-moonong a pleasure. Actually I made my own so that the brass can slide right through the hand tool and into the waiting bucket on the floor

 

[iouri]

100 rds on clips, all ready for the range visit

 

[The Norseman]

New School S&W 610-3 10mm

After seeing bluedot37's and iouri's 610's, why care about
the Earlier production 610's and High Prices.

I may have to re-evaluate my Post above. The 10mm and
Moon-clip thingy thing would be something different for me.
The price would be very reasonable too!

Now S&W needs to bring back the MOUNTAIN GUNS.
Maybe one in 10mm Moon-clip thingy's.

Thanks for the Great Pictures.

I now need to Collect a Set of Lee Dies in 10mm.

 

[BLUEDOT37]

Stopped by the LGS, where I bought my 4" at, to pick-up some primers & powder. Told them I had just come from the range & that I was really happy with how the 610 shot.

They then proceeded to tell me they just got a 6-1/2" bbl. M610-3 in & showed it to me. It's lock-up was good but the B-C looked a little wide. With it's longer barrel it was noticeably heavier, of course. For hunting or long range shooting it'd be great.

I'm still happy with the 4" for me though.

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[629shooter]

Stopped by the LGS, where I bought my 4" at, to pick-up some primers & powder. Told them I had just come from the range & that I was really happy with how the 610 shot.



They then proceeded to tell me they just got a 6-1/2" bbl. M610-3 in & showed it to me. It's lock-up was good but the B-C looked a little wide. With it's longer barrel it was noticeably heavier, of course. For hunting or long range shooting it'd be great.



I'm still happy with the 4" for me though.



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What is the height of your front sight on that? I think my older -3 might need a red ramp.

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[BLUEDOT37]

What is the height of your front sight on that? I think my older -3 might need a red ramp.

It's .250" tall. I borrowed from my 629-6 Classic after I put a fiber optic sight on it.

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