UltraTen Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 (edited) Contemplating getting into revolver division of IDPA. I'm looking for opinions on which revolver I should start with. As a long time 10mm/40 fan I was leaning toward the 610. (have lots of ammo) I've had my eye on a 625 JM, it's basically the same gun but may easier to reload, not sure if that would make a huge difference. I'm torn on which way to go............ Any Pros/Cons?? PS Wife gave me permission to get a new gun I'm going to take advantage of it while I can. Edited February 28, 2009 by UltraTen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwr461 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I just bought a 610. I'm told the reloads are faster for the 625 because of the bigger holes. I went with the 610 because I'm already set up reloading .40 s&w in large quantities. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 To be quite honest, either or. The 40S&W is cheaper to reload. The 610's are less plentiful than the 625's. I didn't vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sci Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 i believe the 625 can be shot in either esr or ssr so that may make a difference Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom E Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 If you're just shooting IDPA, a 3 or 4" K frame 38/357 with (modded) Comp III's makes more sense. Use full moons and you have to shoot major in Bill Wilsons world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe4d Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 What Tome E said, also I wouldnt plan on getting a 610 with the intent of shooting .40's in it. Your load could become illegal overnight, heck it could become illegal in the middle of a match with no rule quoted whatsoever. Just ask the .38 colt guys. So with that in mind I figure it would be much better loading 45's than the long 10mm's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg K Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 No contest here. The 625 will serve you much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snertley Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I shoot a 610 for USPSA and love it, but, all the Big Dogs shoot the 625. Since your wife gave the OK to get a new gun then buy the 610 and then buy a 625 on the sneak without her knowing. Bang! best of both worlds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraTen Posted February 28, 2009 Author Share Posted February 28, 2009 What Tome E said, also I wouldnt plan on getting a 610 with the intent of shooting .40's in it. Your load could become illegal overnight, heck it could become illegal in the middle of a match with no rule quoted whatsoever. Just ask the .38 colt guys. So with that in mind I figure it would be much better loading 45's than the long 10mm's. How would .40's become illegal? Input .38 colt guys.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopalong Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Since you have the 610, shoot it and save the $$$ and spend it on ammo. IF you are very competitive, or competitive natured, get the 625. The only difference is the 625 has bigger holes to charge and thus makes it a little more quicker on the average. My single fastest reload that I have actually seen on the timer came with a 610 though. Recoil, weight, feel, are all the same or if they are different at all it is not noticeable. So, in other words. Just do what you want to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 A good point was made earlier about whether IDPA would allow .40S&W to be shot out of a 10mm revolver. They might, then again in other divisions I'm not sure if that is allowed. I still voted for the 610 as I want one and the last time I shot one was at a USPSA match that had a short barreled 610 or a J frame Smith to shoot in a course of fire. I do have a 625 that I use for IDPA ESR division for the same reasons mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I voted for 625, but since you reload 10mm/.40 that might tip the scales for you. I eschew both calibers myself and shoot .45 Colt in my Ruger Alaskan in IDPA and USPSA. I reload primarily for .45 Colt (and the related calibers: .45 Schofield, .454 Casull, and .460 S&W), so I chose a path different than most. I enjoy and have fun competing with my choice, so my suggestion to you is to choose whichever you will enjoy the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe4d Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Just be advised that any given Sunday a match director can declare your ammo illegal if the brass isnt the same that's marked on the gun. Now you can pooh pooh all you want but the bottom line is it has happened, will continue to happen, and has the blessing of HQ. Currently I have only heard of it being enforced with 38's but with the ruling from HQ there is nothing preventing a match director from picking up a moonclip full of .40 S&W brass that he just saw come out of a 610 and giving the shooter a FTDR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel1212 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Just be advised that any given Sunday a match director can declare your ammo illegal if the brass isnt the same that's marked on the gun. Now you can pooh pooh all you want but the bottom line is it has happened, will continue to happen, and has the blessing of HQ. Currently I have only heard of it being enforced with 38's but with the ruling from HQ there is nothing preventing a match director from picking up a moonclip full of .40 S&W brass that he just saw come out of a 610 and giving the shooter a FTDR. If you have a MD like that then get some 10mm brass, you'll get it all back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sci Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 The one idpa match i shot i was dinged for a penelty for dumping a empty moonclip. It was explained to me that i didnt have a slide to lock back on my revolver so i had to retain all my moons . ex idpa member Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rr4406pak Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 (edited) The one idpa match i shot i was dinged for a penelty for dumping a empty moonclip.It was explained to me that i didnt have a slide to lock back on my revolver so i had to retain all my moons . ex idpa member Steve Huh? No IDPA match I've ever been to, local or otherwise, has ever made anyone retain empty moons. Voted 610 by the way. Edited February 28, 2009 by rr4406pak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6-shot Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I think it's a wash , but since you load for .40 cal already that would probably be the deciding factor. I have a couple of each (2-625's and 2-610's) and as was stated earlier the 625's might be a touch faster to load but the 610's don't give away much. Get one of each and compare. Anyway just my opinion. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slflr Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 The one idpa match i shot i was dinged for a penelty for dumping a empty moonclip.It was explained to me that i didnt have a slide to lock back on my revolver so i had to retain all my moons . ex idpa member Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20nickels Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 I voted 625 for ultimate competitive edge and wider bullet selection, but if your already set up for .40 then I wuold get the 610 and not look back. 10mm would be fun for long range shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snertley Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 I guess I havent shot IDPA for about 4 yrs, but if a MD gave a FTDR for shooting .40 even if they made PF I would have to walk away clean. If that is the case, then every .45 ACP will make about 200 PF or be DQ'd, since that what ball ammo will make and what was intended. Just my opinion. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyT Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 I have shot both the S&W 610 and 625 with Ranch Products moonclips. In my bopinion the 625 provides a slight edge on speedier reloads than the 610. Those 45 ACP rounds with 230 gr RN bulets almost jump into to big holes in the cylinder. In terms of actual results I don't believe that I shoot the 625 any better than my 610. Contemplating getting into revolver division of IDPA.I'm looking for opinions on which revolver I should start with. As a long time 10mm/40 fan I was leaning toward the 610. (have lots of ammo) I've had my eye on a 625 JM, it's basically the same gun but may easier to reload, not sure if that would make a huge difference. I'm torn on which way to go............ Any Pros/Cons?? PS Wife gave me permission to get a new gun I'm going to take advantage of it while I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraTen Posted March 1, 2009 Author Share Posted March 1, 2009 The one idpa match i shot i was dinged for a penelty for dumping a empty moonclip.It was explained to me that i didnt have a slide to lock back on my revolver so i had to retain all my moons . ex idpa member Steve I've never heard of that until now. Doesn't even make ant sense. I don't shoot revolver yet, but alot of the guys I shoot with do, and I've never heard of that. Too bad IDPA lost a shooter over this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneton Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 I have both and shoot the 625 more (had it longer) but i love 10mm plus smith droped the 610 this year i think so get the 610 and get the 625 latter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAB Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Just be advised that any given Sunday a match director can declare your ammo illegal if the brass isnt the same that's marked on the gun. Now you can pooh pooh all you want but the bottom line is it has happened, will continue to happen, and has the blessing of HQ. Currently I have only heard of it being enforced with 38's but with the ruling from HQ there is nothing preventing a match director from picking up a moonclip full of .40 S&W brass that he just saw come out of a 610 and giving the shooter a FTDR. So your saying that if im shooting my Smith 686 and using 38cal spl out it that the MD can declare your ammo illegal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxshooter Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 I have a 610 and several 625s. My 610 is one of the originals with the heavy unfluted cylinder. I think the 625 shoots softer with major PF loads than the 610. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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