625 (.45) or 610 (.40 & 10mm)

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petej88

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Well, I gave up trying to find a 9mm revolver. What a shame.

Now I'm looking at the 625 in .45 and the 610 which shoots the 10mm and .40 calibers. The 5" 625 weighs 45 oz. The 4" 610 weighs 50 oz, I suppose because of the non-fluted cylinder.

As you might have guessed, I was interested in using a caliber that works with autos and revolvers.

So folks, which of these pistols (or competing brands) do you favor? I was kind of interested in the .45 Tracker but i believe it only holds 5 rounds. And I might be using my purchase for competitive revolver shooting, as well as for self-defense.
 
I didn't buy my .45 ACP 625 with a 4" barrel as a target gun, but it turned out to be my most accurate gun, short sight radius and all. Trigger was light and perfect right out of the box. Stainless model, balances just right, heavy enough to damp recoil. The only change I made, I had the cylinders chamfered, so the moon clips go in faster than a speedloader. I love this gun.
 
Get the 10mm. I was a die-hard .45 fan for a long time, but not anymore. I just started playing with a 10mm Glock, and I love it. It can do more than a standard .45 acp, and is more flexible.


Exerpt from a conversation at an IDPA match today: Other guy: "Shoot high on that pepper popper, it was hard to knock down." Me: "I think I'll be alright" Him: "I'm shooting a 230 grain .45 at 191 power factor and it took three good shots " me: My 10's are at 204 power factor...lesse waht happens." The popper went down in one shot...it took a while, but the one shot in the center, not the top, did it.

That was with a 135 grain bullet.
 
everyone has their own deal

But if you've never had a M625, get one. I only have one at the moment but have owned several and if you've never been into Smiths much it'll make you a believer. Steve, the above poster,has had at least one and has moved on. Most peolpe keep there's which is one reason the 625 has maintained it's value for so many years. Try a Mountain Gun in .45ACP, 4 inch tappered barrel and the newer ones are moon clippable. At 39 oz. it's a sweetheart ! dewey
 
If the competition that you refer to is IDPA revolver class remember that beginning 10/26/02 the 4" barrel length limit goes into effect. I have a 625, but for IDPA it is certainly nice to be able to run the .40 S&W for less recoil.
 
As you might have guessed, I was interested in using a caliber that works with autos and revolvers.
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Well shucks. How bout a nice Model 27 for the revolver and a Coonan for the autoloader. Both of em will handle full tilt n boogie .357mags.

Sam. My favorite 9mm is the 9X32R
 
C.R. Sam,

I have the Coonan and a regular 627 (6 shot) and an 8 shot 627PC.

I also got the 610 and a Glock 20.

I also have a 1955 Target, 3" 625 and 5" 625 along with various 1911's in 45 and a G21.

Almost forgot my 10 shot (sainless cylinder) 617 in .22 Lr along with various .22 autos.

Can you tell I like the revolver auto combo thing? :D
 
Intel6 :D
I suppose you too are keepin an eye out for a Coonan in .41mag:)
The Coonan magazines make nice flat spare ammo holders for the 27s or 627s etc. With just a little practice they make for faster reloads than Bianchi speed strips. Not as good as speedloaders but good carry package.

Sam
 
1. M610 4" (Have it)
2. M625 MG 4" (Have the 5")

Ditto on mag use; use 9mm mag to reload M547.
 
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