Still thinking revolver

[treefarmer]

Still thinking revolver! Sure appreciate all the feed back from everybody. Since i don't have too much knowledge on all these revolvers yet, what is the difference between the model 625 and the 610, and which would be better for a new shooter? How about barrel length? Lug length? Thanks Roger

[Carmoney]

Roger, if you run a search on this sub-forum for the term "610" you should find all kinds of threads on this topic.

The general answer is that most of us find the 625 a little quicker on the reloads, but those who are already loading for .40 can benefit from some economies of scale by using a 610. The 5" 625 is still the best off-the-rack choice for USPSA, but you will be limited to a 4" gun if you want to shoot IDPA also. The 5" 610s are really good also, but terribly hard to find these days.

[treefarmer]

Thanks Mike I'll run that search now. I'm already loading for 40 so that will make the choice a little easier. Roger

[Revopop]

The other thing about a 610 is that true round nose bullets (much easier to reload fast) are a lot easier to find for the .45 than .40, although the guy I know who shoots a 610 uses lead, & I've heard of others getting a round nose mold made & casting their own.

[ChrisC]

i know of three companies making round nose 40's

i have been shooting billy bullet 180 gr RN for a while and just ordered up some 200 grain round nosed from bayou bullet company.

I have had my 610 for a while, I had Carmoney work it over and it is a shooter, maybe one day ill be able to out shoot it to justify swaping t a 625 but I don't see that becoming an issue...

[GMM50]

I'm shooting Berry Bullets. 180 grain Round Nose in the copper plated double struck version.

They shoot very cleanly. Accuracy is probably 2 to 3 inch groups at 25 Yards.

Not the best but I haven't developed any loads for accuracy.

I shoot Billy Bullets in the 38 Super with about 1 inch group size at 25 yards.

Probably not so much a comment on bullets and my time to work up accurate loads.

[treefarmer]

The other thing about a 610 is that true round nose bullets (much easier to reload fast) are a lot easier to find for the .45 than .40, although the guy I know who shoots a 610 uses lead, & I've heard of others getting a round nose mold made & casting their own.

i can see where round nose bullets would be a big help when your in a hurry, racing the clock,every little bit helps! I noticed some shooters using round nose 38's I'll have to try some in the 19

[treefarmer]

I haven't shot or loaded for my revolver for awhile now , but with the sudden interest , and this input from all these shooters , that is about to change!

[treefarmer]

Thanks for all the comments and suggestions, it's much appreciated Roger

[treefarmer]

I'm shooting Berry Bullets. 180 grain Round Nose in the copper plated double struck version.

They shoot very cleanly. Accuracy is probably 2 to 3 inch groups at 25 Yards.

Not the best but I haven't developed any loads for accuracy.

I shoot Billy Bullets in the 38 Super with about 1 inch group size at 25 yards.

Probably not so much a comment on bullets and my time to work up accurate loads.

sounds plenty accurate for fast shooting to me

[GMM50]

I'm shooting Berry Bullets. 180 grain Round Nose in the copper plated double struck version.

They shoot very cleanly. Accuracy is probably 2 to 3 inch groups at 25 Yards.

Not the best but I haven't developed any loads for accuracy.

I shoot Billy Bullets in the 38 Super with about 1 inch group size at 25 yards.

Probably not so much a comment on bullets and my time to work up accurate loads.

sounds plenty accurate for fast shooting to me

My loading/accuracy studies are with a red dot and from a bench rest.