I own a 24-3. Now, don't hate me. The only reason I bought it, used, in 1992 was to have it converted to 45LC. Back then used Model 25's in .45LC were hard to find. I wanted a project gun. Something just for fun. I located a gunsmith willing to do the conversion and I gave him the 24-3 and an unfluted .45LC cylinder I bought from Numrich Gun Parts. He installed a 5" bull barrel and an optic sight. I recently updated the old Aimpoint sight to a Burris Fastfire III.

The recoil is like a .38 Special due to the weight of the barrel. I get asked if it's a .38 and people are surprised when I tell them it's .45 Colt. It's great fun shooting out the center of a target.

So, technically I do own a 24-3. Well, sort of. Just don't hate me.