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Old 01-23-2010, 12:52 PM
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Default 45 ACP Super in 625 45 ACP

In my continuing quest to learn about S&W revolvers, can the 625 45 ACP (or JM model) handle the 45 Super loads?

I'm still trying to decide if I want to buy a 686+, 620, 625 Colt Mnt gun (and possibly mill the cylinder for moon clips for use with 45 ACP) or a 625 ACP already set up for moonclips.

I sold my only revolver (Ruger SP101 snubbie) and think I need to own at least one to go along with my 1911's. I'm set up to load 38/357 and 45 ACP and have a good supple of homecast bullets on hand.

I'd like to have a bit more power than my 45 ACP 1911 loads and it would be just fine if I didn't have to buy a 45 Colt shell plate, dies and possible a new mold for a heavier bullet. (I shoot 200 gr SWC in my 1911's).

We put 200 rounds of 38's and some .357's through my son in law's 3" 686+ over the Christmas hollidays and I was very impressed. .357's were very comfortable through the Smith and not with my Ruger. The round grip on the 3" 686+ really fit my hand well and I understand that this grip can be fit on either the "L" or "N" frame revolvers.

I plan on trying to get good enough to compete with a revolver at our steel plate shoots and a 7 round capacity would give me a bit of an edge. I will probably also carry when backpacking so a bit more "omph" than regular 45 ACP would be nice.

Thanks,

Cloudpeak
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