Smith & Wesson Brings Back 10mm Model 610 Revolver

By Chris Eger

The S&W Model 610, first introduced in the 1990s, has been in and out of production since then with the current switch set to “in.” (Photos: S&W)
Smith & Wesson announced on Tuesday that their classic Model 610, capable of chambering both 10mm Auto and .40 S&W, will be returning to their catalog.
The big stainless steel large N-Frame six-shooter is set to return to production the Spring. The company, in a nod to the cartridge’s recent embrace by a new generation of shooters, bills the 610 as having applications running from hunting to protection while venturing into the field in predator-heavy areas.
“With the recent increase in popularity of the 10mm Auto cartridge, we felt it important to offer a 10mm revolver for personal protection and handgun hunting,” said Jan Mladek, Smith & Wesson general manager and M&P brands. “The N-frame revolver has long been a staple in big-bore revolvers, and the 10mm is a natural caliber addition to the line.”
First introduced in 1990, the model had a short initial run but has been a popular offering for competition shooters since then. Rebooted in 1998, the gun line closed again in 2005 but came back only briefly since then. The current offering

Source: Guns.com