The ramp squared up nicely in the rear notch for a classic silhouette on the target. If the gun was mine, I’m certain I would swap out for something a little more visible for fast acquisition under stress.įor target shooting, the sights were good. For what it’s worth, I was pleased to find Smith still offers those inserts when I reviewed its modern Model 66 Combat Magnum revolvers.Īs I wrote above, the front sight is pinned. I have always been a fan of the red inserts that Smith & Wesson used on its Combat Magnums and wish the company would have used this on this revolver. The sights proved to be adequate for handgun ranges. Regardless of the reason, the gun was exceedingly pleasant to shoot. I’m guessing that the relatively large frame gives this gun enough mass to soak up much of the felt recoil. I mention all of this to say that the recoil from the Model 610 was somewhere between mild and moderate. Even though I’ve never had any issues with it, recoil is one of the reasons cited by people when discussing why the FBI moved away from the cartridge in the early 90s. I’ve heard a number of people complain about the recoil produced by the 10mm Auto cartridge. Here are the Smith & Wesson Model 610 specs:īlack blade front with adjustable rear white outline The production guns in 20 were also “-3” guns. The Model 610 review gun I had was marked as 610-3. However, in 2008 the gun returned to the catalog albeit briefly. The manufacturing of this gun continued through 2001 when it was dropped from the company catalog. 40 S&W cartridge when it was introduced in 1990. Like the gun I am reviewing, it shot both 10mm and the (then) new. The first Model 610 rolled off the assembly line back in 1989 according to The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson. In fact, the Model 610 isn’t really a new gun either. Shooting 10mm from a revolver is not a new concept. 40 S&W rounds.Īnd before anyone asks – yes, it does have an internal lock. Email: Fax: 804.632.1111 If you choose the In Store Pickup option, a VSP SP-65 & ATF Form 4473 must be filled out at the time of pickup.S&W includes three full moon clips with the gun. Please have your FFL dealer either fax or email a copy of their FFL license to us. This is a serialized firearm, and must be shipped to an FFL dealer. Black blade front sight, and fixed rear sights.Carbon steel barrel, cylinder, and frame.They’re the timeless best of both worlds, Smith & Wesson Classics. Each is based on a model known for legendary performance then enhanced with modern advantages. They’re the finest new handguns possible with designs harkening back to the most famous and collectible guns that Smith & Wesson ever constructed. Smith & Wesson makes it possible for you to own a piece of history-in-the-making with these Classic revolvers. It also has wooden grips, a black blade front, and fixed rear sights. 38spl has a blued carbon steel frame, cylinder, and barrel.
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