-And, "Range Day" is today!
My dad & I will bring it along for grins (he just turned 86) .
I've heard these are fine shooters... I'm eager to find out for myself.

Whoo-hoo!

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That is BEAUTIFUL!!! I have a 625-8 JM, and a 25 -15 in 45Colt. Enjoy your new gun! Bob

That's a beauty! I picked up my 25-2 a few years ago...6-1/2" bbl (s/n N139297, ca. 1973). It's very accurate and comfortable to shoot. I take it to the range to keep my U.S. Army Model of 1917 company. Do you have moonclips for yours? They are available in 2-rd, 3-rd, and 6-rd versions, and in steel (Ranch Products, etc.) or polymer (RIMZ). RIMZ are cool because you don't need a de-mooner tool. If you don't use moonclips, it's a little difficult to extract your .45 ACP rounds unless you're shooting .45 Auto Rim cartidges. Enjoy!

You'll love shooting it. Especially with target loads. They are accurate.

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SWCA1967 SWHF244

That's a beauty....very nice score, especially in these times of "used gun shortage", especially decent condition, fine vintage S&W, at least around here with all cupboards bare (ammo too).

I've got one like yours and it jus loves to go out for exercise with at least ten full moon clips pre-loaded at home with my BMT tool. In just a couple minutes I've got all clips loaded and no thumb/finger damage, easy, peasy.

Have fun....enjoy yours with your Dad, I know at my age (75) I'm tickled pink when son or son-in-law, or LEO daughter calls and says "let's hit the range today".

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Thanks, All!
My dear ol' dad enjoyed it as much as I did; he was really impressed with the 25-2, as was I.

Dad Given the Honor to Shoot the Model 1955 First


A Model 41 Was Also Brought Out, Among Others

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I like ACP revolvers. The Model 25-2 was an outgrowth of the Model 1950. The difference being a heavy barrel instead of a tapered one. The rifling is a carryover from the 1917 Army and suitable for jacketed hardball ammunition. You can also get it to work with lead and target ammunition.

Here is mine with a few 5 1/2” barreled friends.

Ko

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You're a good man. I'm 67, and I love to get range time in with anyone. But when I can get together with my 2 sons and shoot, that is the BEST time of all. Congratulations on that Model 25-2 ! You'll enjoy it a lot ! Thanks for sharing the pics of your dad. He looks as if he was having a great time !

Very nice 25-2 you found, and dad looks like he's enjoying shooting it as well. I had two model 25's, the one I still have is the 45 Colt { 25-5 } model, the other was in 45 ACP, and I foolishly sold it 2 years ago and have been kicking myself ever since ! Have fun !!

Thanks for the tip, Hawg Rider.
I looked around a little last night for RIMZ polymer moon clips.
...I just now came across the ezmoonclip site.

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The metal clips are easy to deal with if you have simple tools. I use a bit of tubing to remove the cases from the clip but it is just as easy to use a metal ammunition can. Hook the case in the corner of the can and pull straight away. To load them back in use a set of large water pump pliers and squeeze them in two at a time.

Or, you can buy the tools.

Kevin

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From the look of the target behind Dad, I want him on my side in a gun fight!
I hope you enjoyed the range time as much as your Dad obviously did!
jcelect

Just got this 25-2 on Gunbroker yesterday, along with it's wooden box. Serial number says manufactured in 1978 .

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That’s a beauty, and the pictures are superb.

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Thanks, I'm an old goat, and not very computer friendly, lol !
Surprised myself, it only took me a half hour to figure out how to load the pic's !!

I know you'll enjoy shooting such a beautiful revolver. I have a 625-2 in .45 ACP and shoot it with moon clips and rimed rounds. It's a very accurate piece, especially since I mounted a dot sight on it. I also have a 25-5 in .45 Colt which is just as accurate and fun to shoot.

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My next quest could very well be a model 625, but for right now, my bank account has suffered enough . Bought this 25, along with a 57-5 { 41 mag } over this past weekend. Early birthday presents to myself, lol !!

These are a joy to shoot, for sure, and yours is a real beauty! Here's mine, equipped with a very hard to find S&W clamp-on compensator. This one shipped out in May, 1964.

John

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Cool, first time I've ever seen this .

OK, you guys forced me to show off my 25-2 (along with some moonclips), ca 1973. I have also never seen a compensator like that...although I'm surprised it's needed considering the mild recoil of .45 ACP in the rather hefty Model 25. Pretty cool, though.

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IT IS A BEAUTIFUL REVOLVER, BUT I LIKE TO SEE IT SHOOT IT AND NOT KEEP IT IN A DRAWER, AND I LIKE MORE TO KNOW THAT YOU WILL SPARE TIME WITH YOUR DAD, CONGRATULATIONS.

Leonardo,
Thank you. I agree "Ciento por Ciento!"
I am blessed to have both my parents together and well. So, I take every opportunity to make memories today.
Dad & I are enjoying Smith & Wessons, together; learning from the good folks here.
-Bill

One Last Look

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Bill, that's fantastic that you got to enjoy the time with your Dad! Sure that's a great revolver but the best memories are the smiles you put on his face! You never get those chances back and you must make the most of them when they come along.

I know I cherish the times I get to spend with my Dad (84 y.o.)...doing anything together!

Well done.

To all you fella's that still have your dads to go out and shoot with, do it often, and enjoy every minute of it . When they're gone you'll wish you did it more often, I certainly do

Awesome shooters: awesome groups. Nice guns, guys.

Another one for the RIMZ clips. Work great for range use and no tools needed.

The Model 25-2 is the best revolvers that ever came out of the factory.
I had several cut back to 4 1/8" barrels for service revolvers.

I have cut back several 1917s and one Model 25-2.

4 1/8? Odd length, any particular reason?

Kevin

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Good Morning, Kevin:
I could be mistaking on the barrel length. The armorer recommend this length. It could have been 4 3/8" or 4 5/8. It been many years ago.
I also had the original front sight (partridge ?) re-installed.
Jimmy

Jimmy,

No big deal, it was just so specific it got my attention.

Kevin

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Roofus, you know what "goat" stands for, don't you?


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I'm an old goat also. But that means I'm old because I'm a survivor. Survived the 50's riding in the back of a pickup, survived all the perils of the 60's, survived the 70's, 80's, and 90's. Yup, I wear that "old goat" tag with pride. lol besides, the alternative to not getting any older is pretty bleak.

She's a beauty! Congrats. Have fun shooting with your dad for many years to come.

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