NEW Smith & Wesson Model 610 10mm & 617 .22 LR Mountain Guns

Smith & Wesson has announced, in collaboration with Lipsey’s, new Model 610 10mm and Model 617 .22 Long Rifle Mountain Guns. This adds to the lineup of a .357 Magnum and a .44 Magnum, which have been out for roughly 1 year. Crafted for the backcountry, these new additions combine a lightweight profile with rugged performance, rooted in the classic features that outdoorsmen have trusted for generations. Plus, they have no internal lock, which people are currently loving!

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Riding the success of the Smith & Wesson models 629 and 686 Plus Mountain Guns launched at SHOT Show this year, Lipsey’s expanded the line to include two new calibers. The new additions include the Smith & Wesson 610 N-Frame Mountain Gun chambered in 10mm, and the 617 K-Frame Mountain Gun chambered in 22LR. The 610 marks the first time the 10mm has been offered in the Mountain Gun configuration. With fewer than fifty made some years ago, the 10-shot 617 Mountain Gun will now be in full production.
These two new revolvers add to the current line while maintaining the aesthetics and form factor of the initial offerings. It was essential for both Lipsey’s and Smith & Wesson to maintain the synergy of the Mountain Gun line. The new models will continue to feature classic lines, including 1-piece tapered barrels, round butt frames and beveled cylinders, while incorporating modern endurance and materials. These new Lipsey’s Exclusive revolvers also include walnut Bear Hug style grips from Tyler Gun Works, gold bead front sights, and flash chrome hammer and trigger sets. And of course, no internal locks.

Mountain Guns – Smith & Wesson Model 610 10mm

To kick off these Mountain Guns, we first are going to take a look at the Model 610 10mm, which has an MSRP of $1,199. This N-Frame revolver (SKU: 14042) is a Lipsey’s Exclusive (both new Mountain Guns are), and offers all of the simplicity and durability that you would want on the side of a mountain.

Cartridge: 10mm
Capacity: 6-Shot Cylinder
Frame Size: N-Frame
Barrel: 4.25″ Tapered Barrel
Grips: TGW Bear Hug Grips
Sights: Gold Bead Front Sight and Adjustable Rear
Material: All-Stainless Steel Construction

Mountain Guns – Smith & Wesson Model 617 .22 Long Rifle

In what could be viewed as a departure from the larger, defensive revolver cartridges, we have the Model 617 .22 Long Rifle toting an MSRP of $1,199. This revolver is a smaller K-Frame (SKU: 14107) and could serve the role of rattle snake protection for you and your horses, or to harvest a grouse out of a tree for lunch. A speed reading of the rest of its important specs can be seen below as presented by Smith & Wesson:

Cartridge: .22 Long Rifle
Capacity: 10-Shot Cylinder
Frame Size: K-Frame
Barrel: 4.125″ Tapered Barrel
Grips: TGW Bear Hug Grips
Sights: Gold Bead Front Sight and Adjustable Rear
Material: All-Stainless Steel Construction

With the overwhelming popularity of the two Mountain Guns that came before the Model 610 and 617 via Lipsey’s, it only made sense to deliver some more to us. Now, with quite the spectrum to choose from, which cartridge in the Mountain Guns series would you want to own: .22 Long Rifle, .357 Magnum, 10mm, or .44 Magnum? As always, let us know all of your thoughts about Smith & Wesson and their new Mountain Guns in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback.

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Adam Scepaniak