I need some S&W gurus to give me some advice.

[HoLeChit]

I’ve really been wanting a new wheel gun. The idea of having something I could hunt with would be fun too. So a larger caliber revolver. I would love a SW460 but I just can’t swing the price, of the gun or the ammo.
But I stumbled upon a S&W 610 10mm/40 at the local gun store today. They want just short of $1k for it. It has the lock, target sights, and 4” barrel. Thoughts on the gun?

 

[dlbleak]

I just check GB for completed auctions on 4 inch guns. I don’t think sub 1k is out of the question at all. Particularly in this climate.

 

[zipty6]

I'm not a sure about the ballistic comparison, but you may want to look into the statistics of 10mm vs 44 mag. There are a lot more 629s floating around than there are 610s.

 

[El Pablo]

I’d go 629 also. Granted kind of depends on what you want to hunt

 

[MacFromOK]

What are you hunting with a handgun that a .357 mag won't handle?

Just curious.

 

[HoLeChit]

For the record, I already have a semi healthy collection of 10mm ammo, so I wouldn’t have to source new ammo. I would just have to find .40 to supplement.

What are you hunting with a handgun that a .357 mag won't handle?

Just curious.

I’m just looking at something with a longer barrel. My regular sighted 2” SP101 doesn’t feel like a solid hunting revolver. I love the idea of stomping through the woods with a chest holster and a six shooter waiting to trip over a pig. Chances are it won’t happen, but a man can dream.

 

[HoLeChit]

I’m also big on the idea of a revolver to take to the range that uses preexistimg ammo that I have plenty of, like 9mm or 10mm. I can’t keep enough 38/357 on hand to get out to the range.

 

[Shadowrider]

FYI, 10MM is between .357 Mag and .41 Mag on power. I'll work for deer and bear but you have to do your part and a 4" barrel is a handicap. Sight radius matters. I'd go 6" if it were me, but I also agree that the price seems pretty OK for right now.

 

[MacFromOK]

FYI, 10MM is between .357 Mag and .41 Mag on power. I'll work for deer and bear but you have to do your part and a 4" barrel is a handicap. Sight radius matters. I'd go 6" if it were me, but I also agree that the price seems pretty OK for right now.

Agreed. Whatever caliber you choose, I wouldn't go with anything less than a 6" barrel.

I can certainly understand staying with calibers you have ammo for (especially at this time). Even before the current ammo crisis, I've tried to keep my firearms down to a select few calibers.

However, I do have a couple of firearms for sentimental reasons that I probably wouldn't have in the same caliber otherwise (Dad's .357, and my first .410).

 

[El Pablo]

4 in seems to balance better in 686s 617s, and about everything else. Get a chest holster if you go 6in.