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Smith&WessonModel610

Revolvers · United States · 1990
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Smith&WessonModel610

Smith & Wesson Model 610
Smith & Wesson Model 610 Photo: Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
75
Accuracy
70
Reliability
85
Capacity
50
Ergonomics
65
Durability
80
Concealability
40
Recoil Control
60
Calibre Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
65
Origin United States
CategoryRevolvers
EraCold War
In service1990–1992
Operators4 countries
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
69
Revolvers MASS Rating
21/28
Cold War
59/186
All-Time
Revolvers · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
75
Accuracy
70
Reliability
85
Capacity
50
Ergonomics
65
Durability
80
Concealability
40
Recoil Control
60
Calibre Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
65
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Smith & Wesson Model 610
Category
Production
1990–1992
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · COLD WAR
21
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
60
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
69
revolvers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the revolvers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • DesignerSmith & Wesson
  • Weight (Empty)1.204 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)1.401 kg
  • Notable UsersInternational Practical Shooting Confederation, International Defensive Pistol Association
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
  • Cartridge10mm Auto; .40 Smith & Wesson
  • Calibre10.16 mm
  • Calibre Classpistol
  • RimfireNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
  • Action TypeRevolver
  • Fire Modesdouble-action
  • Select FireNo
  • Feed SystemCylinder
  • Drum / Belt Capacity6
  • Trigger Typedouble-action
  • Safety Typeinternal safety lock
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
◆Construction6MOD.6
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1990
  • Production End1992
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1990Production started
  2. 1992Production ended
36
years in service
2
years in production
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A rotating cylindrical chamber that holds multiple cartridges and aligns each with the barrel for firing, as used in revolver-type pistols.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A revolver is a type of pistol with a rotating cylinder containing multiple chambers, typically 5 or 6, which are successively aligned with the barrel.
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