Dear sir/madam,
I am a gun enthusiast, who just recently got into the world of handguns (I turned 21 in December of 2005). Since then I've acquired multiple handguns, all of which have been either manufactured or imported by Smith & Wesson, or in some cases both (as per the case of my SW99 .40cal, and my Walther P22). I have a great affinity for your revolvers as well; I own a vintage Model 10 .38spl, and until recently a Model 19 .357 magnum.
I recently received my income tax return, and was very eager to spend it by ordering a new Smith & Wesson revolver. Much to my dismay, however, it seems the particular model I was looking for was just recently discontinued. The model to which I'm referring is the 610, an N-frame weapon chambered for 10mm auto/.40S&W. I would very much like to order this fine wheel gun from you, but unfortunately you stopped producing them in 2004, if my research is correct.
This is my plea, as a loyal customer of Smith & Wesson, for you to resume production of the 610. I know that a single customer who wishes to purchase a discontinued model isn't the best reason, economically, to resume production. But I can tell you, without a doubt, that there are hundreds, if not thousands, of others who feel the same way I do about this. With the continued popularity of the .40S&W cartridge, along with a recent resurgence of 10mm auto among enthusiasts, the production of a revolver chambered for these rounds is an almost guaranteed sales success. If you don't believe me, see for yourself by looking up the prices being fetched by used 610 revolvers on gun auctions and the like.
Thus I implore you, please start producing the 610 again. I would be among your first customers to place an order if you do.
Sincerely,
xxx
P.S. This email was inspired by a discussion on an online forum,
http://www.thehighroad.org. The particular thread is:
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?p=3213893
I'm including the link to show you that there are others like me who are thinking the same way.
