Unboxing my Dream Revolver! Unboxing and First Shots Fired

[@GunSam]

To address stupid comments like "dumb, your standards are low, you should have wanted a Korth" or nonsense comments like that - perhaps my dreams are different than yours. To ME, it was a dream for a long time to ballistic test SPECIFICALLY 10mm ammo from a revolver. You clowns who are trolling me, please tell me where I can get a Korth 10mm revolver. Thank you.

[@aecalietvenali]

what's a korth ?...conan's hand cannon? lol

[@normanmallory2055]

😂😂😂. Good one !

[@þþþþþþþþþ]

Don't worry about the twats that tell you to buy a Korth. I mean - personally I'm kind of surprised but not really that a 10mm was your holy grail but to each their own man.

[@matthewtalich9989]

S&W is still top quality in my opinion. The only problem I have with S&W is they do seem to ignore their customer base more than other companies. Issues like the key lock that no one really wants in the frame of the gun I believe generates some of the hostility. In defense of Smith & Wesson it doesn't seem to cause any issues but in defense of the critics it probably does drive the cost up a little bit and increases the complexity which will affect production of the item and ultimately probably does drive cost up a little. Issues with the company like that aside their quality control is definitely not an issue I've ever had.

[@GearheadExplorer85]

Putting black marker around the bullet and the shell to check bullet creep is great idea. I'll have to try that when I reload my own.

[@factsoftheconfederacy7151]

I had a lady come into my job saying she bought a S&W .357 Magnum, but the ammo wouldn’t fit. Turns out it was a 10mm revolver. It shot beautifully.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

If they don't know enough to read the stamping on the frame or barrel, do they know enough to operate a defensive tool?

[@14goldmedals]

@@exothermal.sprocket well she’s got two feet to find out…

[@kennethferguson4283]

@@exothermal.sprocket Answer, no they don't know. The only thing half the population knows about guns is to walk into a gun store and say 9mm and where do the bullets go!

[@Rowrin]

@@exothermal.sprocket I was at an indoor range 7 or 8 years ago and an older/middle-aged lady in the lane to my left popped over to my lane and asked for help with the target retrieval system. I showed her how to use it, and then went back to my lane to shoot. I see her target go forward, but for the next 10 minutes that I'm there, she doesn't shoot. I'm leaving and she asks me for help again. She has a brand new gen 5 Glock 19 (and this was right around the time the gen 5 glocks were rolling out too), and had a magazine with 2 or 3 rounds put in backwards and was having all sorts of trouble. Mentally I'm like, "oh wow, she's going to hurt herself or someone". Help show her how to put the rounds in the magazine correctly, and while she started doing that I went back to the shop section to find a staff member to keep an eye on her since there was only one RSO atm who was helping some group of tourists at the time. Anecdote aside, you don't have to know how a gun works, or how to safely use it in order to obtain one, and these people exist.

[@sunkist3575]

It doesn't get any better than a S&W wheel gun. Mine are all .357 Mag 686's. Enjoy!

[@henryschmidt636]

Congrats on a fine revolver. Someone appreciates the work you are doing! I look forward to seeing new 10mm testing. You and you alone have made me reconsider revolvers as a viable choice.

[@willo7734]

Nice one! Looks great. There’s not much in life that’s better than a brand new S&W.

[@dbmail545]

Except a classic S&W. Their QC is far from what it was.

[@Scrap_Goblin]

​@@dbmail545shit they're sending guns out with half the logo and 8rd revolvers that'll only fire from 6 chambers

[@MrLanternland]

@@dbmail545 Absolutely. Of course new ones might have some great features that the old ones didn't, like the very popular hillary hole lock.

[@linguisticman]

​@@MrLanternlandThat's the worst of all. And I don't even know if they have to put that on there by law.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Things could be a lot better. They have the benefit of awesome CNC equipment, consistency, computerized models and designs and product tracking. The old stuff turned out very well because they HAD to do a lot of handwork prior to computerized machines, and the staff was skilled. If they could boot the fools out of their workforce and combine SKILLED staff with their new computerized manufacturing, then we'd have a winner. A downside to computerized everything, is less hands-on, less innovation, less emotional connection to a product. Workers come in, stare at a 3D model on the screen all day, others move parts from a machine to a bin to a rack, others slap some stuff together and test randomized stuff, others slap stuff in boxes. There's little emotional, physical connection to products in this computerized industrialized age and it's showing. Lack of innovation becomes the norm because without the intimate eyes and hands connection to every part, nuanced issues will never be changed, and every single dollar of profit will be tied intrinsically to that computer system. The younger generations today don't understand this stuff. They think the more crap that's been digitized and attached to a computer chip, the better. Nope. A computer is 1's and 0's and doesn't have a brain, a soul, a spirit. A computer doesn't know anything that people don't program it to calculate. A computer cannot possibly quantify a LOT about products people use, nor innovate anything. The more everything becomes a matter of profit, vs. no profit, the worse products will be and the more mundane and pointless our life existence gets.

[@14goldmedals]

The moon clip reloads prove why experienced left handers are usually quicker just like with speed loaders. Try it out. Trigger finger pushes cylinder release, right thumb pushes cylinder open as right middle finger contacts and holds the cylinder with the thumb. Point the barrel up as the opened flat left hand comes down on the ejector rod. Return the grip “butt to buckle” as your left hand retrieves your reloader option. Now your left hand has a wide open cylinder you don’t have to reach over the hammer and grip and your left hand to line up the rounds in. Ammo in, left hand goes to grip as right hand fingers drive the cylinder closed by reaching under quickly and the right hand marries with the left as you punch to target. Very smooth, very fast.

[@arnoldcohen1250]

Congratulations! Nothing like getting a dream gun!! Use it in good health!

[@PatRMG]

610 makes me super jelly!

[@silenceismycanvas]

Now let the buffalo bore testing begin! Nice revolver! Love S&W wheel guns.

[@dmcd7333]

Great for Bears if Sam or anyone is going to Alaska.

[@michigunsanta8680]

@@dmcd7333we are, yeah trying to decide between flying up with a 44mag or my 10mm. Im much more accurate with my 10mm.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

10mm is not great for bears. It's never been great for bears. It's the minimum for bears. If you're going to use a revolver, start with .44magnum.

[@dmcd7333]

@@exothermal.sprocket Watch Chukes Outdoor Adventures a 310grain hardcast will easily kill a bear. The reason outfitters are now using 10mm in a chest rig is the capacity of the semi automatic. JUST ASK Sam Kezar he killed a grizzly with 7 shots and plenty of ammo left in the magazine to take another grizzly.

[@ariesmight6978]

​@dmcd7333 If the ammunition that you are carring. Is not capable of dropping that charging bear. By no more than the second round. And that with proper aim at a vital area. You are carrying the wrong ammunition.

[@MichaelGonthier-s1p]

Ooohhh...nice! I had a 610 5" S.S. back in the 80's. Had wood finger grooved grips. Combat trigger. Great sights. Many moonclips. Ran the 40's through it along with all kinds of full power 10's. Very accurate. Very powerful. Congrats on the acquisition!!!

[@tdhawk7284]

A revolver that can shoot 10 mm and .40 S&W …SWEET!

[@mikepainter2135]

Happy that someone helped you get your dream gun. I’m such a revolver fan I enjoy your channel. My favorite revolver is the Ruger GP 100 7 shot .357.

[@franzputsch254]

Getting another quality revolver for the channel is always welcome.

[@dlstanf2]

We've got to get you to a 100K subs. You've been doing a great job and have provided me with lots of valuable info. I'm still impressed with your 50 & 75 yard shots. Me? I'd be better off throwing rocks. 😅

[@Pho_slama_jama]

Smith and wesson blue box must have the same effect on me as the tiffany blue box has on my wife. 😂

[@keithhayes844]

Me tpp

[@True70woodsman]

Hard to beat the excitement of a new quality firearm. I love all my bing bangs but nothing compares to the excitement of when I got my Ruger match champion revolver and 336 Marlin. Old school steel just hits different.

[@redesert_boy8202]

Congratulations!!! Always nice to get one of those “dream guns” you have been waiting for. Recoil looks very manageable for such powerful rounds. Nice. Enjoy.

[@drjoya]

Nice. I bought the 6.5” a few months ago. It was the third brand new S&W revolver in a row (and 5 total within two years) that I had to send back immediately for repair. I always clean immediately after receiving before taking first shots. Cylinder rotated every other trigger pull. I have lots of S&W revolvers, many Performance Center, but am taking a break from buying S&W revolvers until I hear their QC has improved.

[@Leothelion357]

Taurus is the king in revolvers now. Their revolvers are aesthetic, functionally sound, price is fair, and service amazing. I have 8 of them and all have worked great👍

[@MimeswithRhymes]

The last two I bought shouldn’t have left the factory due to poor timing and lock up. Talk about disappointing

[@blantant]

Yeah it's disappointing considering how flawless the old Smith's are. Still better than Ruger, Taurus, xhiappa snd the rest. Best bet is buying older prelock models on the used market

[@DaddyHawksToyBox]

Dang it. I had just gotten a new revolver to reduce my “new gun” itch, and you go and show off that. Definitely one of my wish list items.

[@OOICU812]

Witching your videos is like listening to Jazz music. Soothing to the soul.

[@timrobinson6573]

Very cool. You could even do 40 vs 10mm videos with the same gun.

[@billthomas9328]

What would you expect to prove? The 40 smith is a shortened 10mm. Back when the FBI issued the 10 and found out that some agents couldn't handle it. They started down loading it. Smith realized that the power level the FBI wanted could be achieved in a shorter cartridge. Hence, the development of the 40. In all sense and purpose, the 40 is to the 10 the same as the 44 special is to the 44 magnum, and the 38 spcl is to the 357..

[@freedomfirst5420]

Good for you Sam, you deserve it. I've never had a problem with any of my S&W revolvers.

[@Fudmottin]

If money wasn't a thing, I would like the PERFORMANCE CENTER® MODEL 627 5" BARREL. I have a 629 with 3" ported barrel in 44 Magnum. It's my first bought new S&W revolver. Pre-lock! It has the nicest trigger of any gun I've fired. It looks nice too. Of course it is as heavy as a boat anchor! It's also a beast with hot ammo. I think if I were to carry it, I would want warm loaded 44 Specials. Congrats on your new purchase. I hope it serves you well.

[@kevinrollman3101]

That is a wonderful Revolver Sir. 10 mm chambering in a Smith and Wesson Revolver, can’t get much better than that. That is much more desirable than even .44 magnum. You have the power with less recoil and greater accuracy. On top of that you have the rock solid dependability of a Revolver Beautiful choice Sir!!

[@glaffoon1]

I have the 610 4” and 6.5”. I also have Ruger GP100 3” and 4.2” in 10mm. They are all great. And I have never had any bullet creep.

[@tonydragon784]

That's an F-250 of a revolver hot damn, beauty

[@duckaneer1]

Sweet, 10MM / 40 SW in a revolver is awesome. I love my 10MM, great all chambering.

[@rob6850]

Cool, I didn't realize they made revolvers for that caliber.

[@Kelly-oq9nh]

That’s an awesome revolver Sam. Fits you perfectly. Well done !

[@JeffreyCotle]

How you fell about smith is how I feel about my ruger revolvers. I own 4 and have shot them all alot. And took my Pennsylvania deer with my super Blackhawk revolver 44mag. You have an awsome channel. Congrats on your new smith. She will be awsome 😊

[@jorgeisnardi]

Congratulations on your purchase, that S&W 610 is an excellent weapon, enjoy it.

[@johnmikel5934]

Nice, accurate and nice ring on the metal! Great video!

[@MSimpy-js4db]

Very cool!! Looking forward to future videos featuring your new 610!

[@RH-sb5co]

In 1998 I bought a 4 in brl 686 Mountain Gun. Had several offers as it's pre lock but the only place it's going is to my Son when the time comes. 💯 with you on barrel length.

[@lens7859]

Wow, congratulations. Didn’t realize that they had one in 10mm. Enjoy her !

[@louieHuelsman]

Thanks Matts Friend!!!! Now we got a bunch of new Videos and New Info!!!! TY!!!

[@hillbillyscholar8126]

Nice addition to your accumulation! I recall reading an article about the 610 in Handloader magazine years ago when the very first 610’s were made. The results were impressive in the accuracy department. I hope yours is equally so! Thanks for sharing!

[@hillyseattlenarrowstreets6087]

I got a 2001 SW610, 6-1/2" barrel & it's a tack driver. 40SW feel like a 22 in it. Playing cards make great targets. You keep the good cards as trophies to show. 10 yards, 5 shot, 2" group was often. 1" was my best. That's a gun I'll never sell.

[@stevenrush9862]

That’s a beautiful Smith & Wesson. Many years of enjoyment.

[@elpidiosimon]

I have the same revolver and it is also my favorite Revolver. You have Good Tate.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Nice piece, gotta love S&W revolvers. My dream revolver is the Raging Judge lol.

[@GunSam]

Not a bad choice really. I always wondered why S&W didn't turn their .460 Magnum revolvers into something like that.

[@blantant]

This is a great revolver for people who have a stash of .40 or reload. Love that 10mm in an N frame

[@keithrobert4625]

I am so happy you got one of them. I miss you doing 10mm testing.. looking forward. 40 s&w vs 10mm vs 357 magnum

[@brandiwynter]

Congrats on getting your dream revolver, it's a beautiful gun. I too prefer the 4" barrels. I got my dream revolver several years ago, a S&W 629 V-Comp, and I still love that thing.

[@Skaramine]

Don't be discouraged by people not feeling that this isn't a quality revolver. The 610 is my second favorite N-frame behind the 625. And that's only because I'm prejudiced against the 40 S&W. 😅

[@louieHuelsman]

Wow a big Boy n a Nice Beautiful One!!!!!! Good on You my friend!!!!!

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

Nice revolver! I have never had an issue with my S&W 686 or 25-7 revolvers. And I have had them both since the 1980s.

[@neal2879]

Moonclips, way better than speedloaders. I love your new toy. Well done

[@peternorton5648]

Sweet addition to your collection Sam. Congrats!

[@randyduncan795]

Congrats! It's always great to add another wheelgun to the collection.

[@tomcarr4630]

Outstanding! Enjoy it for many years.

[@garrettschienschang7898]

That’s about 5 ounces heavier than the model 69 with a far tamer cartridge. I imagine it’s very pleasant to shoot.

[@Me2Lancer]

Good to see you firing from your new 10mm revolver. Like you, I've never had a pattern of problems with any firearms manfacturer.

[@jasonroberts9357]

Good to see you Lord Weatherly! I pray you and the mighty FN FNX 40 continue to dominate your sector!

[@Me2Lancer]

@@jasonroberts9357 Thank you. That FNX 40 is special.

[@jasonroberts9357]

@@Me2Lancer Agreed my good Sir! Godspeed!

[@danielleclare2938]

I have half moon clips for my 45 ACP revolver. I like them easier to load. They are heavy steel so do not bend like full moon clips can. Also I have Auto Rim cases and they are perfect. I handload.

[@detroit_bum5966]

that's a beautiful piece you bought. I have a 4inch 627 on layaway right now and this video has me wishing I could cough up enough to bring it home now.

[@ctsnider88]

Yeah, I thought it was a new 44. She is a nice one. Congratulations. Thanks to the friend.

[@jonclark8155]

Congratulations on the smith and Wesson 610. Two guns in one awesome.

[@billnwa2250]

I saw the blue gun case, and knew you had a Smith and Wesson Revolver. Enjoy! Thanks for sharing.

[@teuton6167]

Congrats on your new revolver! Enjoy it. Love your channel-I really appreciate your testing and honest assessments of guns and ammo.

[@michigunsanta8680]

I love love love my Ruger GP100 match champion in 10mm, I kindof got it for the same reasons you stated, super reliable, love the moonclips and quick reloading and can shoot 40cal which can’t always shoot that in semi autos. 👍🏻

[@michigunsanta8680]

Nice looking revolver Sam! 👍🏻

[@rangetime6779]

Glad you got the S&W. It'll be fun to see the testing. Glad the 40 S&W worked with the moon clips, I've seen some not work if the moon clip isn't sturdy enough.

[@texmexshoots]

She's a beautiful specimen!

[@cheeng1]

Nice, I love the S&W paper, feels like opening a present.

[@hughmarloweverest1684]

Have two Smith revolvers. A Model 65 Ladysmith .357 4 inch barrel and an 5 inch barrel .460 aka 460V. It also handles the 454 Casull and the 45 Long. The big revolver is used in a chest holster when fly fishing bear country in Alaska and yes I use a powerful cartridge in it. Another favorite is a Ruger Redhawk snub nose in 44 mag, Kodiak Talo model. A chunky piece of iron for sure.

[@talon2pro]

Sweet weapon! You handle it well.

[@mikereinhardt4807]

Congratulations, looking forward to new videos with the piece...

[@brockhowell2296]

I knew it was a S&W and I was pretty certain it would be one of their 44 magnums, so it was a huge curveball to see the 610 featured. Nice one, I look forward to seeing future videos exposing which 10mm ammo is basically hot 40SW (but at 10mm prices).

[@yankeecornbread8464]

Handsome revolver. Congratulations!

[@rodneyerwin1512]

Isn’t that fun! Nothing like finally getting something you really want. I’m happy for you and who doesn’t love a new blue box. My blue boxes are from that other guy though.

[@janmale7767]

Great gun and as i always say Sam is a standup honest bloke, you mention the snags some folks have said to have had with S&W guns.

[@wbwills2]

Thought it was going to be something else. But glad you like it. 10 isn’t something I have experienced much yet. Just saw the 9mm Taurus yesterday. Before that it has been forever since I’ve seen you. Glad you are back on my “(?)feed “don’t know all the YT lingo. Or a ton about 10. Enjoy.

[@tucsonjack3991]

Congratulations on your Dream Revolver. Super nice. Mine is the S&W 586 with the 4"barrel.

[@ArmeroPR]

Man, that S&W is sweet! I also love 4” revolvers. I think they are perfect for me because they have the longest barrel profile that still carries just fine for me and my body type.

[@WheelgunsOnWheels]

Always nice to get a new S&W. Good stuff Sam and as always I enjoy your content.

[@toolmakerbest1584]

Congratulations! I hope you have a new favorite!

[@cristianespinal9917]

Very cool! Glad to see you get a dream gun and it's a fine looking one.

[@ElainesDomain]

Getting your dream gun is great news. Should be fun.

[@normanmallory2055]

One of my favorite S&W revolvers is the 617 with 4” barrel , shoots beautifully! Some years ago a fellow I hunted with bought a blued S&W in 10 mm ! First time i got to shoot that caliber, it shot very well ! Just not very common around where I live ! I know one fellow who returned to his .357 mag and put the 10mm back in the box , I asked him why ? He said the .357 mag is a better ctg for his uses !

[@SoWavvyy]

Sam I’m so glad you got another 10mm! Especially, the revolver from smith! Now let’s get some 10mm tests! I recommend 200 grain JHP from Grizzly! Super stout round more powerful than buffalo bore and underwood.

[@motorosso3349]

I own 4 S&W revolvers. Models 10-8 (38 Special), 19-3 (357 Mag), 29-2 (44 Mag) and a nice 30-1 (32 S&W Long). All have 4" barrels except for the 32 which is a 2" snubby. I prefer blued/wood grip guns over stainless/rubber, just my personal taste. They are great guns. BTW, I also own a vintage Rossi (now owned by Taurus) 32 with a rare 2.5" barrel. It is a little clunkier although it is modeled after the S&W revolvers. Keep the videos coming as your perspective and testing is appreciated.

[@bdogjr7779]

Bravo GS《☆》Nice revolver Brother👍🏾🍺🤳I like my Taurus Tracker 4" barrel 357 Magnum. I wouldn't have thought of 10mm & 40 S&W as being cheaper than 38 or 357✌🏼🤔☯️

[@_JimS]

I bet "TK" is stamped on the moon clips....for TK Custom. Congratulations, that's one of my favorite revolvers and agree on the 4" length, they points much better than a 6". I use a Revolver Supply "Ultimate Moon Clip Tool" for loading and made my own case remover out of a 10" copper pipe and ground the end, real easy to make. If you shoot this revolver a lot it really saves your fingers.

[@drewmoore365]

Looks great. Congrats. Its going to get Sam back on the 10mm kool aid lol😅😅

[@jamesstraub4981]

The 610 has long been a dream gun of mine also. As a new subscriber, I am looking forward to seeing the future content with this beautiful revolver. God bless.

[@andywindes4968]

I bought one way back in the 90's shortly after Smith introduced them. I've always liked the idea of revolvers that take auto cartridges. I don't think it offers a huge advantage over a .357, but there is no doubt that it is a quality gun.

[@chaysehiser]

I can definetely agree. the S&W Governors moonclips are a pain n the ass to load and unload into! Theres been a few times where the range time ended short when i would get to my governor because i forgot my tool to unload the brass.

[@ladonnaghareeb4609]

Excellent job! Very happy for you sir!

[@dmcd7333]

Nice upgrade Sam! Now I get to add 10mm to my ballistics list from your tests. Now you have to engrave "Wrong House" on the end of that S&W barrel/ Keep up the good work!

[@bglk2310]

Great choice ! Love mine , accurate and love reloading for it .Enjoy it friend!

[@Rem-870]

I have a Ruger super redhawk in 10mm 6in barrel. You will love it. mine puts 10mm and 40sw in the same hole all the time. I reload and can do way more with the 10mm than a semi.You can really push it.

[@livincincy4498]

I did encounter the S&W canted barrels when I first went courting a revolver. Plenty of KZbin showing them. Some shared that S&W in the paperwork returned with their revolver the cant was with in specification. This frustrated the owner.

[@bluescatreimer]

Great gun Sam, I have a 6 1/2" 610, TK Customs and Speed Beez have great moon clips.

[@carloparisi9945]

Hi Sam, nice gun! I wish my hands were large enough to handle N frame double action but I have to stay with K and L frames. However, one handed single action it could be a thing for me, after all a .40 hole has greater chances of breaking the 10 line than a .38 or .32 hole, you could squeeze 1 or 2 extra points in a 40 rounds match with it.

[@masonyuzwa8717]

Nice gun bud ! 😁👍

[@876mpr]

Nice pick up. Great thing about revolvers is that you’re not limited in COAL like autos are. Plus they’ll eat any bullet shape you feed them.

[@wbwills2]

COAL?

[@876mpr]

@@wbwills2 Cartridge overall length. A 10mm revolver isn’t restricted to 1.260” like a bottom feeder is.

[@CyborgZeta]

Congratulations. I have a 610 with the 6.5" barrel on layaway; almost paid off. For me, the appeal of a 10mm revolver, aside from the cartridge itself, is that .357 and .44 have too much recoil for me; so I figured 10mm would be a good compromise.

[@jasonshults368]

I'd enjoy one in 41 Mag.

[@chrisbonnett6783]

That's awesome. Mine was the S&W 586 (357).

[@chrishousewright9346]

I have 5 10mm handguns. One is a pre lock 610 i absolutly love that gun it shoots very accurate with very little recoil.

[@Johnny-jr2lq]

I have been seriously considering a S&W 627 v comp. Beautiful piece Sam I am happy for your new acquisition to the collection.

[@bruceallen6016]

Congrats on the new S&W! 😎