To further defend the 45 ACP revolvers I feel obligated to post pictures of a few more (smiley face goes here):
This 1917 was shipped in 1918 and turned into a belly gun by some un-known previous owner.
This Model of 1950 45 Military is from 1953.
This 45 Cal Model of 1955 was cut down to 5", my favorite N-frame bbl length.
Finally is this 625-2. It came with a lot of problems internally but luckily I knew just enough about S&Ws to get it running properly.
This being the S&WForum, I won't post pictures of the semiautos chambered for 45 ACP. It would take up too much band width. (LOL)
Dave