Are the 610's Back

[2AinVA]

Well if you only looking at price and depending on what you are using the gun for.

In our state the barrel length is too short for hunting so it would be for SD or personal protection. I would be honest and say no it's not worth the price delta.

In fact today I ran some close qtr drills from the holster strictly double taps center mass. I compared it with my Thunder Ranch model 325. The 325 was significantly better for a number of reasons. 45 amp softer shooting than factory 180 grain HP from the 10 and the TR has even a better trigger than the 610. Of course the TR is Customemshop gun so it should be better. but if I am carrying a N frame it would be TR more likely than the 610.

Just being honest here.

For carry I think the 3" Clapp is better than the big Smith.

Thanks, you've given me enough information to make an informed decision.  Much appreciated!


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[Graybeard]

I've really been feeling the pull of the 6.5" 610. Went to the range/gun shop today and the clerk ends up putting a new DA/SA 3" Kimber K6S in my hands as well as a new King Cobra. Dry firing the Kimber was better than the King Cobra, which wasn't terrible. The smaller cylinder of the Kimber, better sights, trigger pull, and weight of the Kimber make it a no brainer.

Can't afford a 610 and a K6S at the moment. Don't know how long the new 610 will me made. Might be losing my mind Which one to buy first?

[Ramjet]

The question really is how many 610 is S&W building. If it's in the thousands then you may be able to buy both over time. If it's a few hundred then better buy the 610 now. 

[Zephyr]

What would be, even more interesting; would be to see a King Cobra in 10mm.  Perhaps, the Anaconda would-be more germane.  But I can see your dilemma.  I would probably, go with the sage advice already given, and grab a 610 first.  As a manufacturer, S&W can be quite capricious when comes to the 610 runs.  The Kimber will always be there, when your ready.  The Colt does look inviting though.

[Graybeard]

Honestly, considering the cost of the King Cobra and it's lack of a proper rear sight, I'd take the K6S DASA over it. The fully recessed cylinders on the Kimber are a nice touch, too. I haven't been able to find a new 610 in the flesh to examine. Decisions-decisions.....

[Ramjet]

I have been shooting quite a bit with my two Revolvers the Ruger 3" and the 610. I am really liking the S&W more each time I shoot it. It is really accurate with 155 grain and below bullets. Like the Ruger they seem to prefer lighter bullets. But the Smith is in my opinion that much better. I like heft and the trigger out of the box is fantastic and getting better with every shot. No comparison double action between the two. Does this mean I will dump the Ruger ? No but I sure prefer the Smith after running several hundred rounds of each through the two. As far as cast the the Smith ha does and shoots the 200 grain WFN GC well and the recoil is more manageable with the big Smith. Carrying purposes the Ruger is slightly better but not enough to leave the Smith home.

So observations;

Both platforms shoot better with lighter fast projectiles
Double action trigger Smith wins out.
Recoil is more manageable in the Smith vs the Ruger.