My itchy fingers done it again.

[Jack Flash]

I don't want to sound dumb as a stone, but what is the advantage to a 2 holer? I could understand if we were talking about an outhouse.

Two advantages of third-moon clips:
1. It's easy to clip and unclip cartridges without tools.
2. Because half- and full-moon clips are round, you have to buy a special box if you want to carry / store clipped ammo in boxes. Ammo clipped in third-moon clips fits easily in ordinary 50 round ammo boxes. Makes clipping them in advance then transporting them to the range a breeze.

They are also more robust than half-moon clips. IE, they don't bend as easily. They may not be as robust as full-moon clips, but I have never had either one bend.

 

[muddocktor]

I thought the throat diameter issue was pretty much confined to the 45 Colt?

OK, I didn't know that. I hadn't thought of either 45 in a Smith revolver until recently, as until a few years ago I didn't reload anything in 45 caliber.

 

[tenntex32]

Its awesome to get a good deal. Nice 25-2.

I've never shot a .45 ACP revolver.

I only have one gun with moon clips and I'm pretty sure that I'm going to sell it.

Sadness...………...

 

[tenntex32]

I don't want to sound dumb as a stone, but what is the advantage to a 2 holer? I could understand if we were talking about an outhouse.

They lay flatter when carried and you can reload after two shots instead of 3 or 6...………...assuming you have it indexed correctly on the first shot!

To be honest I have never had an issue getting the .45acp fired cases to fall out or flick out of the chambers when target shooting at the range. That being said I do enjoy using moonclips for their speed and ease, and maybe I am a little bit nostalgic about it as well.

Dale

 

[deyomatic]

Mud- one of two things happened- you either don't realize how good of a deal that is on a 25-2 or you realize it and don't want to let on. Well done.

 

[Narragansett]

Hey Mud, I noticed that we have different front sights. Why is that? I do not have my bible with me( 4th edition)

 

[muddocktor]

Pete, according to the SCSW, your 6 1/2" gun is supposed to come with the patridge front sight. Mine is a 6" barrel so maybe that's why it came with the red ramp front sight. They say in the book that later guns came in 4", 6" and 8 3/8" but then they say they are 45 Colt, so I don't know. I'm pretty sure that it is the sight the gun was shipped with though. Anyways, it is what it is and I should be able to see it at least.

Jim

 

[Narragansett]

Pete, according to the SCSW, your 6 1/2" gun is supposed to come with the patridge front sight. Mine is a 6" barrel so maybe that's why it came with the red ramp front sight. They say in the book that later guns came in 4", 6" and 8 3/8" but then they say they are 45 Colt, so I don't know. I'm pretty sure that it is the sight the gun was shipped with though. Anyways, it is what it is and I should be able to see it at least.

Jim

Thanks Mud, I just did not have my book with me. I do not know hoe much later is later. I will check the SN.

Just checked, mine is N 450xxx range so 77-78. Frankly I have many guns with both, and both are fine for me

 

[Narragansett]

Thanks Mud, I just did not have my book with me. I do not know hoe much later is later. I will check the SN.

Just checked, mine is N 450xxx range so 77-78. Frankly I have many guns with both, and both are fine for me

I see it. I just checked the book. the red ramp came about when the 6 1/2 " bbl went away, and 6" became the standard

 

[S.B.]

Currently, I own only a 1917/37 Brazilian that I'll probably keep.
Steve

 

[Bumpus13]

You know, I have been thinking about the itchy finger title. It is too easy to push that " place bid " button.

GB is NOT your friend

Hogwash. Of course GB is your friend.

GB is just not your bank account, wallet, or credit card's friend.

 

[jtcarm]

Hogwash. Of course GB is your friend.



GB is just not your bank account, wallet, or credit card's friend.

It's my second wife, because whatever money my wife doesn't get seems to go there.

 

[StrawHat]

I have a few ACP revolvers. All of mine can fire without using clips. I prefer full moon clips. Mine are also from Ranch Products. They make a variety of styles for ACP and other cartridges. Some day I will try RIMZ but for now the steel clips work great.

For you handloaders, the rifling on the 25-2 is shallow like the rifling on the 1917. This means you need to use a hard bullet either jacketed or harder cast to grip the rifling and not strip. I cast my bullets and use a 16/1 alloy. Keith mentions this in his writings.

The 25-2 is a joy to shoot and was one of my first ACP revolvers. I used it in competition but not in registered matches. Mine has a 6 1/2" barrel and the limit was 6.

Kevin

 

[Rick WW.]

I like the full moon clips for just target/range shooting. The threes are ok for carrying extras, but the two's I have never used.

The fired case removal tools are worth their weight in gold. There is always some tension(snap) of the previously fired round out of the moon clip. Works on your fingers.

The fellows that talked about a loader for the full moon clips are shooters, they know. Last round in is always the bear for me.

In an expedient, one can fire 45acp without moon clips; just take a pencil to knock the empty out. The process gets laborious......the moon is the way to go.

The 45AR is just the 45acp with a thick rim that mimics the moon clip interface. Brass for the 45AR is still around, with some of that brass the moon clip can become a thing of the past for some folks. I still like the moon clip(6 shot) the best, loads and unloads quickly. Have to say, there is something for the 45AR rim though, tis good to have choices.

 

[Doc44]

I have enjoyed shooting this 1955 45 Target with 45 ACP and 45 Auto Rim for over twenty years.

Bill

 

[S.B.]

I have a few ACP revolvers. All of mine can fire without using clips. I prefer full moon clips. Mine are also from Ranch Products. They make a variety of styles for ACP and other cartridges. Some day I will try RIMZ but for now the steel clips work great.

For you handloaders, the rifling on the 25-2 is shallow like the rifling on the 1917. This means you need to use a hard bullet either jacketed or harder cast to grip the rifling and not strip. I cast my bullets and use a 16/1 alloy. Keith mentions this in his writings.

The 25-2 is a joy to shoot and was one of my first ACP revolvers. I used it in competition but not in registered matches. Mine has a 6 1/2" barrel and the limit was 6.

Kevin

Although I own several mold for several calibers and have cast my own for more decades than I care to admit, casting may be a thing of the past for me. Pure lead is very hard to find in my area, while I used to buy alloy from a gal over on Cast Bullets forum, she now has a hard time coming up with it.
Steve

 

[weatherby]

I have enjoyed shooting this 1955 45 Target with 45 ACP and 45 Auto Rim for over twenty years.

Bill

What are the details on that gun Bill?
You definitely took care of it too.

 

[StrawHat]

I have enjoyed shooting this 1955 45 Target with 45 ACP and 45 Auto Rim for over twenty years.

Bill

So, how many 4" barrel came out of the factory? By the way, I am way jealous!

Kevin

 

[weatherby]

So, how many 4" barrel came out of the factory? By the way, I am way jealous!

Kevin

You done made mine feel bad it's only 3 1/2

 

[muddocktor]

Bill and Paul, those are both beautiful guns guys! Thank you for posting those up.

I got word from the seller this afternoon that he shipped my pistol. I had told him to not get in a hurry since I was going to the rig for 2 weeks anyways. So in a couple of days my FFL guy should have it in his hands and I told him to email me when it arrives. Man, I can't wait for this next week to pass by.