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Mod 25-2, took 25 years
About 25 years ago, I had a Mod 25, and really enjoyed it. Until something else came along I liked better.
Imagine my delight to be able to trade into a 25-2 today. A friend of mine wanted my Colt stainless Govt. model more than I did, and we struck a deal.
Ser is S279XXX. I know the grips aren't original, but they work for me. I'm thinking mfd. sometime in the 60s. Anyone have further info.
This thing has no end shake, and locks up like a bank vault. Am I happy with it. Yes, and so will be my son and 2 grandsons one of these days.
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Very nice. Looks like its 1966/67 vintage.
I've been looking for one that I can afford for a couple of years now.
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My 45acp revolvers get way more range time than my 1911. Enjoy.
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Originally Posted by reloader357
About 25 years ago, I had a Mod 25, and really enjoyed it. Until something else came along I liked better.
Imagine my delight to be able to trade into a 25-2 today. A friend of mine wanted my Colt stainless Govt. model more than I did, and we struck a deal.
Ser is S279XXX. I know the grips aren't original, but they work for me. I'm thinking mfd. sometime in the 60s. Anyone have further info.
This thing has no end shake, and locks up like a bank vault. Am I happy with it. Yes, and so will be my son and 2 grandsons one of these days.
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Great job! What's not to like about it? Some people get too hung up on correct stocks. It is all about what feel & look good to you.
I wanted an older 25 myself. It never happened. Bought on impulse a 25-15, 45 Colt at the gun show. Do really enjoy it though. Bob
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I know what it's like to have to wait decades for a certain gun.....savor it.
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To make it even sweeter, it came with several half moon clips, and about 200 pieces of new auto rim brass. Doubt those half moons will ever see daylight again.
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Should they have diamond Targets?
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Looks like a nice one. I would have made that swap too. Enjoy.
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when I came across mine I never heard of revolver shooting auto's but I'm in love with it. finest revolver I've shot
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Originally Posted by reloader357
About 25 years ago, I had a Mod 25, and really enjoyed it. Until something else came along I liked better.
Imagine my delight to be able to trade into a 25-2 today. A friend of mine wanted my Colt stainless Govt. model more than I did, and we struck a deal.
Ser is S279XXX. I know the grips aren't original, but they work for me. I'm thinking mfd. sometime in the 60s. Anyone have further info.
This thing has no end shake, and locks up like a bank vault. Am I happy with it. Yes, and so will be my son and 2 grandsons one of these days.
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Very Nice
Back in about 1988 I had a chance to buy a 1970's Model 24 snub for about $450... I didn't and I've been kicking my *** ever since.
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The stocks in your pix are correct for the late 60s gun you have. It looks like the gun is in very good condition.
FYI: You can buy HKS speed loaders for 45 Auto Rim brass.
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Congrats on the new shooter! Just an addition to S&WIowegan's post. I have a couple of the HKS loaders for auto rim. Unless you are planning to shoot only auto rim you would be better served buying a pack of full moon clips to use with acp as the speed loaders don't work very well with the short auto rim cases. They work but not well. I have a 625-8 and I find that I shoot about 60/40 auto to auto rim. Fun gun with two good calibers to shoot.
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07-30-2017, 09:29 PM
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With light target loads (for plinking) I always shoot ACP out on my M25-2 with no clips at all & just flip them out with a fingernail. ACP will adequately headspace on the chamber lip on most 25-2s. I use clips for warmer loads or load them in AR brass.
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Thanks for the nice comments on the 25. Took it to the range with a box of my 45ACP reloads, and a box of 45 Auto rim reloads that came with the gun.
Issue is, I got 1-2 light primer strikes on each cyl. full, with failure to fire. Several of these fired on the 2nd try, some didn't. Never had this issue with a S&W revolver, not even a 22, in my life, and it was quite disconcerting.
I now have a box of WW white box factory 45 acp to try, thus eliminating the reload variable.
Any thoughts on this issue. If the problem continues with the factory loads, would you send it back to the factory and let them go through it?
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Forget the factory. You have a strain screw that is either turned out or shortened excessively. Another option is a main spring that has been bent or lightened too much. All can be fixed by first turning the strain screw all the way in. Next try a screw you know hasn't been modified. Last, put a new main spring in. Parts from Brownells as needed.
Good Luck.
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Thank you sir, for your post. Checked the screw first thing, and it is tight, but that was the extent of my skills. The original owner was an old bullseye shooter, and the trigger is fairly light. I'm ordering a new spring and screw now. Thanks very much.
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I got hooked on Model 25's after having a love affair with Brazilian M-1917's. As mentioned in a previous post. My 45 revolvers get a lot more attention than my 1911.
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