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Old 10-22-2011, 09:37 PM
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I picked up a 5" 625-6 Model of 1989 today for what I think was a great price.

The owner claimed it had a "Combat Action Job" but he wasn't real sure what that meant. The revolver has chamfered charge holes and a nice DA trigger (nice, not outstanding). It also has a trigger stop. To the best of my knowledge, a trigger stop is not part of S&W's Combat Action job. Was it at one time? Is there any way to tell if an action job was done at the factory, other than getting it lettered?

S&W's job also includes a bead blast finish, but this M1989 still has very bright laser etchings that I would expect to be fainter after a bead blast. Thoughts?

Last thing is that the forcing cone has a bur on the outside edge, where the cylinder swings up. The inside edge is clean and sharp, so I'm not too worried. For what I paid, this does not concern me, I can spend some time cleaning it up or send it off if needed and still be ahead. Picture below is the best I could get, the burr is visible and easily catches a fingernail. I'm thinking I'll just take it easy and see it it will come off with a bit of sandpaper or polishing compound. It certainly does not appear to hinder functionality.

The action is tight, the BC gap is .006", lock up and timing are terrific.






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Old 10-22-2011, 09:55 PM
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With S&W all bets are off concerning the specifics of certain features, especially when the Performance Center is involved, they are constantly playing with variations. As for the burr on the barrel, that's something that can be fixed in about 3 minutes with a diamond file, so certainly NOT a deal breaker. IMO you got a very nice revolver and have many years of pleasureable shooting to look forward to. BTW, in regards to the laser etching, based on the crispness of the engraving on my 625 JM I'll bet they do the laser work after it's been bead blasted.
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Here she is all cleaned up and sporting a set of Ahrends.


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Old 10-28-2011, 10:30 PM
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Here she is all cleaned up and sporting a set of Ahrends.


That looks sharp!
How's it shoot?
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Default Nice gun, and grips!

I never see anything that nice at shows around here- good score.

The trigger stop is list as part of the package, too.
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Does it have Ball Loc added?

Does it have a Wolfe Power Rib Main Spring, or was the factory one cut down?

Has a loc screw been added to the bottom of the grip to lock the strain screw?

Some gunsmiths like Ron Power also recut the angle on the forcing cone.

Looks like you did ok. Nice gun.

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As soon as I saw the trigger stop I assumed it had a factory action job. That's usually a tipoff. Three of mine have had factory master action jobs, all with stops, none with a bead blast. A letter won't help.
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I bought a used, plain Model 67-6 made in the mid-2000s (if the fired case envelope is any indication) that also has a trigger stop just like that. I'm the second owner and while I don't know for sure, I doubt it was worked on by the PC. My guess is that S&W was fitting these for a time to "regular" revolvers and don't anymore (I also have a Model 67-6 made a few years later that I purchased new that does not have a trigger stop).

I bought a new 627 a couple of months ago whose forcing cone looks exactly like yours as well. Since the "burr" is on the outside I have not done anything about it since it shoots fine.

I don't know what a "combat action job" is but based on my own revolvers, installation of a Wolff "power rib" mainspring and a 12lb rebound spring would likely significantly reduce the trigger pull weight alone. The Miculek spring kit would reduce it even more but the Miculek kit requires a strain screw that's already "set" to 7 pounds DA. With a Wolff mainspring and an essentially unmodified strain screw the comparison between the 2 is not necessarily a direct one.
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How's it shoot?
Shoots GREAT Jim...we need to get together and knock over some pins!
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I have both a 625-6 (5" barrel) and a 625-8 JM Special. I bought Miculek matched spring sets for both revolvers and set them for 9.0 lbs double action and 3.0 lbs single action (I expect my revolvers to work with ANY main line primer - not just Federal).

I shoot my revolvers a lot (cast my own bullets and reload) and these are the two most satisfying revolvers I have ever owned (although my Model 624's are close).

I have always had a "base of the thumb" problem so I have Pachmayr Decelerator grips on both of mine. I am extremely happy with these revolvers and the O.P. is to be congratulated for making a FINE buy.

Regarding the burr - just get a fine cut flat needle file or a stone and gently remove it. Go slow and be careful and you'll improve the cosmetics (it has no effect on accuracy or utility).

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Shoots GREAT Jim...we need to get together and knock over some pins!
Indeed we do!
I'll call you soon.
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