Model 625 Mountain Gun

[mag318]

I've always like the Mountain Gun concept with their pencil barrel profiles. So when my LGS obtained this one I quickly bought it before it hit their web site. It came with rather ugly but comfortable black rubber grips. Wanting something better looking and a little more trim I bought a set of VZ G10 grips for my new Smith. I also like the fact that it is a pre lock dash 6 with a forged hammer and trigger. I have a good supply of different 45 Colt loads like Gold Dots and old Remington semi wadcutter hollow points and even an assortment of cowboy action light loads. So soon it will be off to the range to see what this 625 performs best with.

 

[krsmith58]

congrats, that's a dandy for sure. thanks for sharing. krs

 

[SVT28]

My 625 MG's in 45 colt and 45 acp are my 2 favorite field N-Frames. I'm sure you will enjoy your new acquisition.

SVT28

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[mattallamerican]

i put the same grips on my 625 acp mountain gun only in black

 

[The Norseman]

45 Colt in a S&W

Thank you for sharing and pictures. Congratulations.

Just shot mine, usually 10 rounds on a Range trip,
and cleaned it up a bit. Then I seen your post.

Welcome to the world of Mountain Guns.

 

[pbramlett]

I want one of these real bad. I have a 625-8 and want to get the mountain gun as well.

 

[mag318]

My 625 MG's in 45 colt and 45 acp are my 2 favorite field N-Frames. I'm sure you will enjoy your new acquisition.

SVT28

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Factory Combat grips sure look good on the Mountain Gun.

 

[colt_saa]

Congratulations on your revolver

I like the Mountain Gun configuration as well and own several.

It is a shame that this concept is not a continual factory offering

And this is one of the older Mountain Revolvers. This revolver has one of the deepest, most beautiful blue finishes of any of my Smith and Wessons

 

[moonshine44]

If you're gonna own a Mountain Gun, .45 Colt is the cat's hiney! I have two, a stainless one with the lawyer lock and a blued one with same. Love 'em both. The stainless one is my constant summer companion loaded half with snake shells and half with HP's.

You won't regret buying that "little" sweetie!

 

[Irate45]

Very nice indeed, mag318. I have a 625-6 MG in .45 Colt. The original owner wasn't kind to it on the outside, but internally it's fine. Shoots great. I'm sure you're going to like yours.

 

[JWintergreen]

Those .45 Colt Mountain Guns sure are sweet. The grand old cartridge will do anything you need a handgun to do, without the blast and recoil of a big bore magnum. The mid size 686 Mountain Gun is another that does not get the respect it deserves. I have never understood why S&W will not bring back the Mountain Guns. They are just so darn practical.

 

[1911-10MM]

Congratulations on your revolver, I am also a fan of the mountain gun, Still looking for a 617 I can afford.

 

[StrawHat]

I am also a fan of the 45 caliber Mountain Gun, but I prefer ACP.

Kevin

 

[mattallamerican]

what is the rarest mountain gun

 

[twodog max]

I want a 625 Mountain gun badly. Make mine 45 Colt. However if I ran across a 45ACP at the right price I sure would not let it get away.

 

[jack the toad]

Without referencing the SCSW, I'm guessing the rarest is the SS locked version of the 617 MG???

 

[jcelect]

Without referencing the SCSW, I'm guessing the rarest is the SS locked version of the 617 MG???

Are you referring to the non-full under lug 617 produced for Ashland Shooter Supply? These were not barrel marked with the "Mountain Gun" etching! I believe the 357 686 is the hardest MG to find!
jcelect

 

[jack the toad]

No on the ashlands, I have them. I was referring to the locked and marked 617 Mtn. Gun. I've only seen pics but I think it was etched.
ETA:
Of the prelock centerfire SS MG's, I think youre correct with the 686's. IIRC, app. 2000 were reportedly made...
ETA:
I have all 5 of the CF SS MG's and I think youre correct that the 686 seems most scarce. Followed by 657???

 

[The Norseman]

.22lr Mountain Guns

At the Top Right of the Forum is a Search.

Use the Search here for finding out about the
S&W 617 .22lr Mountain Gun.

My Cabela's 44Mag

 

[The Gila Bender]

Had to have a 625-6 MG to partner with my 629-2 MR and -4 MG and 625 SDS .45 Colt.