I have previously posted an initial ranger report re my S&W 610-3 (http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=148707&highlight=610-3) and what a superb N Frame revolver it appeared to be.
This post follows-up, after nine months of use. I cannot adequately express what a great firearm this is. It is excellently designed and manufactured (with obvious high-quality, fit and finish, robust durability, flawlessly reliable, and outstanding accuracy). I have now fired over 2,000 rounds (85 percent .40 S&W “range” FMJ ammunition, such as Winchester USA and Speer Lawman) with zero failures and ROUTINE two- to three-inch groups at 20+ yards.
Smith’s 610 accommodates both 10mm and .40 S&W rounds; this allows me to shoot a LOTS of inexpensive .40s, while carrying very potent 10mm loads (analogous to .38 Specials/.357 magnums). In addition, RIMZ polymer moon-clips make reloads super-fast, are incredibly easy to use (no loading or unloading tools required), and are very resilient.
There have been several recent TFL threads concerning the 10mm’s viability and current S&W quality. I can attest that the 10mm is a very practical revolver option, with the major advantage of also accommodating a powerful, cheap additional round (the .40 S&W) plus very fast moon-clip reloads. Further, this N Frame is every bit a good as my others (five in all, some over 30 years old), notwithstanding stainless steel and the lack of pinning and recessing.
I urge you to consider a 10mm Smith 610-3, when you are next in the market for a large-frame revolver. I believe it compares very well against .357 magnums, although they will forever remain the baseline in the revolver arena.
This post follows-up, after nine months of use. I cannot adequately express what a great firearm this is. It is excellently designed and manufactured (with obvious high-quality, fit and finish, robust durability, flawlessly reliable, and outstanding accuracy). I have now fired over 2,000 rounds (85 percent .40 S&W “range” FMJ ammunition, such as Winchester USA and Speer Lawman) with zero failures and ROUTINE two- to three-inch groups at 20+ yards.
Smith’s 610 accommodates both 10mm and .40 S&W rounds; this allows me to shoot a LOTS of inexpensive .40s, while carrying very potent 10mm loads (analogous to .38 Specials/.357 magnums). In addition, RIMZ polymer moon-clips make reloads super-fast, are incredibly easy to use (no loading or unloading tools required), and are very resilient.
There have been several recent TFL threads concerning the 10mm’s viability and current S&W quality. I can attest that the 10mm is a very practical revolver option, with the major advantage of also accommodating a powerful, cheap additional round (the .40 S&W) plus very fast moon-clip reloads. Further, this N Frame is every bit a good as my others (five in all, some over 30 years old), notwithstanding stainless steel and the lack of pinning and recessing.
I urge you to consider a 10mm Smith 610-3, when you are next in the market for a large-frame revolver. I believe it compares very well against .357 magnums, although they will forever remain the baseline in the revolver arena.
