S&W 610

[Otherguy Overby]

I was at the gunshow this past weekend and saw a NIB S&W 610 revolver.

Is a 10 mm wheelgun worth my time or should I get a 41 magnum revolver or just pass? BTW, the asking price was $500, did I miss a good deal?

 

[Zundfolge]

yeah, they don't make 'em any more so if you didn't like it you could have sold it for a profit. (I haven't seen one under $600)


10mm ammo is much easier to find than .41mag (and cheaper too).

 

[steveno]

just don't try and make a 10 mm into a 41 mag powerwise as it can't be done.

 

[Lloyd Smale]

you missed a great deal on probably one of the most fun guns i own

 

[ChristopherG]

Both of these are handloader's calibers. For my money, the 10mm is a bit too close to the .357 to justify that HEAVY N-frame. If you want a big-bore gun that will use the frame up right, the .41 mag will do it.

But all that begs the question; what's it fer? Or, perhaps, what would you LIKE to be able to do with it? The 10mm will do some things better, and the .41 will excel at others. What'r you after?

 

[loadedround]

I own and shoot a Colt Delta Elite in 10 mm and it it is a reloaders delight. I have been looking for a decent Smith 610 that I could afford for 2 years now. You can safely load this round to almost 41 Mag specs.

 

[Majic]

Depending on exactly which M610 it was the $500 could have been an excellent deal. The 5" M610 from the first run of the revolvers would have been a steal at that price.

 

[Otherguy Overby]

Majic:
Depending on exactly which M610 it was the $500 could have been an excellent deal. The 5" M610 from the first run of the revolvers would have been a steal at that price.

Thank you. I neglected to add that it's a 6 1/2 inch barrel, though. Is that good or bad?

loadedround:
I own and shoot a Colt Delta Elite in 10 mm and it it is a reloaders delight. I have been looking for a decent Smith 610 that I could afford for 2 years now. You can safely load this round to almost 41 Mag specs.

I've got to start reloading soon, anyway so that was in my mind, anyway. So far I'll have to reload 9, 9x23, 357, 40 & 45 and 44 mag, so a 10mm wouldn't be a big change.

ChristopherG:
Both of these are handloader's calibers. For my money, the 10mm is a bit too close to the .357 to justify that HEAVY N-frame. If you want a big-bore gun that will use the frame up right, the .41 mag will do it.

But all that begs the question; what's it fer? Or, perhaps, what would you LIKE to be able to do with it? The 10mm will do some things better, and the .41 will excel at others. What'r you after?
Today 05:17 PM

To your first question, I've alread a Redhawk and Marlin 1894 in 44 mag for real boomers, so I've no need to really max out a 10. Just enough for really good shooting.

To your second question: I dunno. I kinda want it? Maybe so I don't have to shoot the same gun all the time...

Lloyd Smale:
you missed a great deal on probably one of the most fun guns i own

Thanks, I've got the guy's number somewhere so I could see if he's still got it. Is it worth driving 100 miles one way for?

steveno:
just don't try and make a 10 mm into a 41 mag powerwise as it can't be done.

Wasn't my plan, anyway. I just kinda want(ed) it and it seemed a good gun.

Zundfolge:
yeah, they don't make 'em any more so if you didn't like it you could have sold it for a profit. (I haven't seen one under $600)

10mm ammo is much easier to find than .41mag (and cheaper too).

Thanks! I'm now thinking I should have bought it. You all have me thinking!

 

[Zundfolge]

Is it worth driving 100 miles one way for?

I'd say yes.

If you're both in the same state (and he's not an FFL) you can just have him FedEx it to you.

 

[Lloyd Smale]

hand loaded in a smith the 10 is much closer to the .41 mag then it is to a 357 and down loaded for ppc shooting its just like shooting a mild 38 with moon clips! 500 is a fair price for any 610

 

[Janitor]

Yes - well worth it. I don't have a 610, but I have a 625 and it's one of my favorites. Moon clips are great (once they're all loaded up).

I'd drive 100 miles for a 610 @ $500, but maybe you could get the seller to meet you part way?

 

[gunfan]

I own 5 10mm handguns chambered ofr the 10mm Auto cartridge.

I love them. I also own a 6.5" barreled S&W Model 610, and it is one of the sweetest handguns that I have EVER had the pleasure of shooting.

The triggers of the early revolvers are beyond compare. Those that do not understand the 10mm Auto Pistol Cartridge cannot seem to comprehend the broad versatility of the round. It can perform the duties of the following cartridges:

9mm Parabellum (Luger), .357 Sig, .38 Super, .38 S&W Special, .357 S&W Magnum, .40 S&W, .45 ACP and .45 Super.

Properly loaded, the cartridge nearly eclipses the powerful .41 Remington Magnum. For more infromation concerning this hypothesis, look into what Mike McNett at www.doubletapammo.com has to offer. You should be pleasantly surprised.

I hope that you find this both helpful and informative,

Scott

 

[ChristopherG]

Properly loaded, the cartridge nearly eclipses the powerful .41 Remington Magnum.

Nearly approaches, perhaps. 'Nearly eclipses'? Nope.

200 gr xtp @ 1250 fps (Doubletap's 'boutique' load) 'nearly approaches' the factory standard .41 mag load of a 210 gr. jacketed bullet at 1300 fps (e.g., Remington's 210 JSP). It 'hardly approaches' the specialty loads available from boutique loaders for the .41, such as buffalobore (which achieve similar results to accomplished handloaders)--a 230 gr Keith LSWC @ 1450 fps.

It's a closer match to boutique .357's like a 170 JHP or a 180 LFP, both @ 1400 fps.

I'm not disparaging the 10mm; just 'keepin' it real' (and kinda defending my earlier distinction, I 'spose).

 

[gunfan]

(Doubletap's 'boutique' load)

Why do you use the word 'boutique' as if you were just stepping out of a San Francisco couturier? Mike McNett develops superior loads by approaching them from "underneath" the pressure curve, and you make him sound as if he designs handbags and shoe combinations for the extremely affluent!

Mike is slowly building his lines of ammunition to meet the needs of shooting customers without dedicating his entire output to Law Enforcement. As of late, Mike has developed a .380 ACP with three different projectiles, including a 90-grain FMJ A 95-grain GDHP and a 102-grain Golden Saber that equal the perfromance of a "full tilt" 9 X 18 Makarov. If that is a 'boutique' load, sign me up for the next "'bag and matching pumps" exhibit!

Don't deride that which you do not, or which you will not even try, to understand. Remember: Cor-Bon was one of "those" at one point!

Scott

 

[cookekdjr]

bou·tique ( P ) Pronunciation Key (b-tk)
n.

1. A small retail shop that specializes in gifts, fashionable clothes, accessories, or food, for example.
2. A small shop located within a large department store or supermarket.
3. A small business offering specialized products and services: an investment boutique; a health-care boutique.

I think "Double-tap" would be definition #3, since they are a small business offering specialized products.
-David
P.S. No offense meant, gunfan.

 

[ChristopherG]

Yup, small, specialty shop is my intended meaning; no derision intended or implied. Perhaps the scare-quotes were confusing.

Don't deride that which you do not, or which you will not even try, to understand.

Excellent advice.