I have a 625 that I shoot frequently. My major complaint is bullet migration in the cylinder. I can't just taper crimp that ammo like I would for my 1911. I'm using a roll crimp on those now.
I'm seriously thinking about selling it and buying a 44 mag or 44 spl. to replace it so I don't have that issue. A 610 might have the same problems as rimless is a special needs cartridge in a revolver. There's just no getting around it.
In the P-F basket of deplorables.
Not if you can learn to live with and even appreciate Moonclips. I've owned a bunch of 45 ACP revolvers and would never have bought the first one if Moonclips hadn't been available. Without them there is no real reason to own a revolver chamber in a auto pistol cartridge.
YMMV,
Dave
S&W dropped the 625 and replaced it with the 610. All of my 45 ACP brass is range pickup so I know a lot of people shoot 45 ACP. I've seen 40 brass in the buckets but never any 10mm. I usual just throw the 40 away when I separate my brass because I don't know anyone who loads it.
I guess S&W is hoping 10mm will become more popular than 45 ACP as a revolver cartridge, stranger things have happened. My 625-8 may be worth more than I paid for it one day.![]()
In the P-F basket of deplorables.