Wheelgun in my future - which one?

[zeker2]

I grew up with revolvers but over the years got away from them in favor of the high capacity semi-autos. I now have the itch to add one to my arsenal. I re-load my ammunition and don't want to go to the expense of setting up for another caliber so I'm looking at a wheelgun that I can re-load for with my current dies, caliber conversions, etc., (10mm, .40, or 45ACP) with my auto's.

I plan to carry this pistol on occasion and possibly use it in competition so the moon clips kind of intrigue me. Looks like either the N-Frame S&W Model 10 (10mm and .40) or the Model 625 JM (45ACP) will work. Any thoughts about which would be the better choice? I would appreciate hearing from shooters who have either of these pistols.

Thanks

[Wilson1]

FYI - Model 10 is a "K" frame in .38 Special. The 10mm/40S&W "N" frame is a Model 610. Probably just a typo, ya never know though.

I have been eyeing a 610 at a local pawn shop - believe it's a 6.5", been in pawn a while - I just keep hoping!!

[zeker2]

FYI - Model 10 is a "K" frame in .38 Special. The 10mm/40S&W "N" frame is a Model 610. Probably just a typo, ya never know though.

You are correct - Model 610. Proof-reading never was one of my strong suits. Thanks for keeping me straight.

[Glolt20-91]

If you haven't seen this before, here's a link to a decent M610 article;
http://www.gunblast.com/SW-610.htm

And another article from the 1911/10mm perspective;
http://www.gunblast.com/RKCampbell_10mm.htm

I load for the M25-2/6"/.45auto and the moonclips for the .45auto make for a very fast reload, and the 25-2 is a tack driver with record competition heritage.

I would buy a S&W in .357mag since components cost the same (or cheaper) than the 9mm. The original cost of dies and components will soon be made up with a few trips to the range. :)

A M327 TRR8 followed me home a couple days ago, very light scandium N-frame/8shot at 35oz; feels great. The 8 round moonclips from S&W are a challenge to me now after using speedloaders for several decades.

Enjoy, lots of choices to consider; have fun. :)

Bob :cowboy: