Were four inch barrels available for this model ?
Model 25-5
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S&WIowegan
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Yes; 25-5 was introduced in 1978 in 4", 6" and 8 3/8". Later on a whole series of 45 Colt revolvers came to market.
My first 45 Long Colt Model 25 was a 4"
It was already 16 years old when I got my hands on it more than a quarter century ago. I liked it so much I picked up the 6" shortly thereafter
It was already 16 years old when I got my hands on it more than a quarter century ago. I liked it so much I picked up the 6" shortly thereafter
Hair Trigger
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Model 25-5s came in a variety of flavors. I love 'em and find that they are the ideal combination of power and controllability. The 4" model is at the top.
John
John
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I was thinking of a barrel swap until I saw the prices of barrels.
I have a six inch barreled Model 25-5 that POI is high dispite the rear sight being all the way down. I have tested lighter bullets with more power charge with negative results. Even different grips.
scattershot
Member
I have a 4" nickel plated 25-5. The only problem is oversized cylinder throats. Use soft bullets, .454 diameter, and it shoots fine.
oddshooter
Member
I'm glad someone is happy with their 25-5; I was not. The cylinders were huge and I special ordered larger bullets to try and match the gun's cylinders and groove diameter; slugged bore and pin gauged each cylinder. I chased my tail for almost a year and never found anything that would make small groups. Even Powder Coating didn't help.
In the past, I was always able to get a revolver to shoot by going through many recipes until I found what matched the gun. The 25-5 kicked my azz. On my 8 3/8", I never found anything that would get me under 2.5" at 25 yards benchrested.
In a kind of moment of fate, the revolver was stolen; OUCH. But that did relieve me of my misery.
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In the past, I was always able to get a revolver to shoot by going through many recipes until I found what matched the gun. The 25-5 kicked my azz. On my 8 3/8", I never found anything that would get me under 2.5" at 25 yards benchrested.
In a kind of moment of fate, the revolver was stolen; OUCH. But that did relieve me of my misery.
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A .456" cast bullet will show an accuracy improvement in these early guns.
OP
My Model 25-5 6" groups good but prints HIGH. Six inches at 15 yards.
You could put a shorter sight blade into the sight assemble.
The last time I bought one of the kits with the blade, screw and nut . . . . it was about $12. Today they are going for $16-$18 depending on where you buy it
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They change in less than 30 minutes
You just need to be careful of the detent and spring
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Hair Trigger
US Veteran
I've not had an issue with the larger throats. I handload and use .453 JHP and plated RNFP bullets. I keep my MV around 850-900 fps. I hit center mass at 25 yards consistently, that's good enough for me.
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What is the most short rear sight blade avaliable for a N frame S&W ?
Grayfox
US Veteran
The 4" 25-5 was quite popular with LEOs. The .45 Colt is a very effective man stopper.
I got my 4" 25-5 from a retired Sheriff's Deputy.
There was a Sergeant in our town's Police force that carried a 25-5 for many years until he was given a direct order to switch to the issue 9mm. Even then he keep the 25-5 in his patrol car just in case.
I got my 4" 25-5 from a retired Sheriff's Deputy.
There was a Sergeant in our town's Police force that carried a 25-5 for many years until he was given a direct order to switch to the issue 9mm. Even then he keep the 25-5 in his patrol car just in case.
Instead. Of a barrel swap a taller front sight may be a good option.
ironhead7544
Member
As Weatherby says above, you need a higher front sight.
I would try a lower rear sight leaf first.
Did you call S&W for help?
I would try a lower rear sight leaf first.
Did you call S&W for help?
OP
Took my Model 25-5 to the local Gunsmith. He attempt to convince me that by raising the rear sight, this would cause the M25-5 to shoot lower !!
He finally agreed to try to find a shorter rear sight bladge.
He finally agreed to try to find a shorter rear sight bladge.
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Well you might want to start by finding another smith first.....just saying....well you know.
I'd say yes - 
OP
I know rear sight leaf comes in different heights. What is the lowest ?
