Big Boys Toy Store

[BigAl52]

I went to the toy store today. Yes I had permission from the house speaker. I have been back and forth with another 357 or this gun. I decided to get something different and Im looking forward to shooting this with 10mm and 40 S&W both. It has some great reviews. plus its close to 41 mag one of my all time favs. This followed me home

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[BrokenolMarine]

I'll look forward to the range report. I don't have any 10mm in my collection, only because I don't want to add a new tool head to the Dillon Press.
I like the looks of that gun, I hope it shoots as nice as it looks.

[daytime dave]

Good choice Al. Just like a magnum, but in a rimless. 10mm for fun and .40 S&W for plinking. Looking forward to the range reports.

[Vaquero]

Nice Al, when y'all going to the range??

RP

[BigAl52]

Maybe this weekend to the range. Im also waiting on some more moon clips. They are the Rimz clips that load and unload easy. The three that came with the gun are metal and load fine but when you unload the empty brass its fun. The RimZ clips are a palomar clip and work great I have used them before. I put a 686 in my hand and a GP100. I just liked the way this one felt. They also had the 6.5 inch barrel version but that thing needed some wheels. I get the dies thing Marine as Dillons dies have gone to outer space in price. I have the 10mm and 40 already with a ton of 40 brass. I ordered some 10mm reman to shoot but I do have 10mm brass. Until I get more empty I just want to leave the dies set to load 40. Will post a range report when I go. Oh to you dont need clips to shoot 10mm but you do for the 40. Thanks for all the compliments

[Ernie]

Very nice. What powder are you planning to use for the 10mm?

[BigAl52]

Very nice. What powder are you planning to use for the 10mm?

Well Ernie I know there are better choices than what I have on hand like Blue Dot, AA 7 , and AA 9 but right now I have Unique, 231 and some HS-6. So I will probably use one of those. I dont plan on shooting full power 10mm to much so I may pick up a couple of boxes of factory stuff to have on hand. If I happen to run into some AA 9 some place I might grab a LB or 2. I did just order some reman 10mm so I will see how that does.I like the idea of shooting 40 and I have a ton of it.

[DsGrouse]

A 610 and a 625 mountain gun are prominent on my list.

[fortyshooter]

A great decision Al! Bet the trigger is nice on it too and will be waiting to see your Range Fun report. I love the 686 Plus I bought a while back!

[North Country Gal]

That's an impressive Smith. Congrats, Al. I have shot the 10 in a couple of 1911s and thought it was one fine cartridge. Always thought it would be dandy in a single action so as to avoid moon clips.

[Hatchdog]

I have always wanted a 610 particularly when none were around. Recently on our local site both an original and a new release were for sale. The price kept me from giving a purchase a serious thought so I will enjoy the 610 vicariously thru yours.

[BigAl52]

I have always wanted a 610 particularly when none were around. Recently on our local site both an original and a new release were for sale. The price kept me from giving a purchase a serious thought so I will enjoy the 610 vicariously thru yours.

Hatch have you priced or looked at any 686's lately? The used no lock ones in 4 inch are selling at or higher than what I paid for this one. Local store has one in 4inch 7 shot at 825.00

[Hatchdog]

I have always wanted a 610 particularly when none were around. Recently on our local site both an original and a new release were for sale. The price kept me from giving a purchase a serious thought so I will enjoy the 610 vicariously thru yours.

Hatch have you priced or looked at any 686's lately? The used no lock ones in 4 inch are selling at or higher than what I paid for this one. Local store has one in 4inch 7 shot at 825.00

Yeah, the S&W revolvers have gone nuts in price. Thankfully I have a 6” 7 shot 686 and the 686’s are such sweet shooters. I just have a “thing” for 10mm for some reason. I have a S&W 1006 that scratches that itch but the 610 just has that “it” factor that is so appealing.

[GFK]

From what I have noticed, a lot of handguns (and firearms in general) seem to be selling close to MSRP. I noticed that the Colt King Cobra Carry MSRP, that I picked up, just increased by $100 to $999, a month or so ago. Yet, the 3" version MSRP is still at $899. When I go to a LGS, their prices are right at or just below MSRP. And, small, light revolvers seem to be in high demand for women. I like a small revolver myself. And, I did give the MSRP for one. About a couple months later, the MSRP increased. So, I consider my buy reasonable. In this time of lawlessness, the days of paying less than MSRP may be awhile coming. If you can wait, wait. But, prices don't seem to be coming down, any time soon. If you can buy, buy. That is what money is for. Yes, don't go crazy. However, you can't spent it in a grave either. So, have fun and shoot!