AJ
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Was shooting that same load in my original Series 70 Gold Cup National Match this morning. At 15 yards had all 10's and about half were X's.
M 625- 45ACP roll call
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Was shooting that same load in my original Series 70 Gold Cup National Match this morning. At 15 yards had all 10's and about half were X's.
I once had a 5" M625. It was a bit too heavy for a duty gun, so I swapped the barrel. I wanted a 4" Mountain Gun barrel, but the factory didn't have one in stock. Found a 3" full lug at Brownells and installed that one.
Sold it about 10 years ago.
Sold it about 10 years ago.
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I have the JM model from the performance center. Has been awhile, I need to get it back on the range!
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RevKAB
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Been shooting my M625-8(JM) at our monthly IDPA and ASI matches recently and am really enjoying it. Has been a while since I used it for a variety of reasons but I’m glad I brought it out of semi retirement. Just love it’s accuracy, reloading ease and it shoots “big boy bullets”
I replaced the mainspring and TRS with the Wilson kit with good results. I also have a green FO front sight and VZ round to square grips on it.
It now has me hankering for a 22-4.
So who as a 625 in 45 ACP, how do you like it and what do you use it for?
My 625 in a Ron Power Grandmaster makeover. Used to shoot bowling pin competition, still use it occasionally for Steel Challenge type matches.
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.45 (Colt&ACP) is my predominant revolver caliber right behind .22LR. With blue outnumbering SS. Here’s 4 ACP’s that are all good shooters.
Please don’t ask my favorite.
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-6
Mtn Gun
-6 PC
Please don’t ask my favorite.
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-6
Mtn Gun
-6 PC
Unwrapped my new to me 625-8 JM this morning. I swapped the JM grips out for some Ahrends r-to-s combats I had laying around. Much better fit for me.
I’ve got a bunch of medium 45acp 255gr SWC’s loaded up that I’ll run through it. I’m hoping the weather will hold off so I can break it in at the range this week……
I’ve got a bunch of medium 45acp 255gr SWC’s loaded up that I’ll run through it. I’m hoping the weather will hold off so I can break it in at the range this week……
I have a 625-3. Cannot remember the last time I shot it.
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Got this one from GB, Seller listed that he had cleaned up the gun. When they did the cleaning they took the darkened finish off the visible parts of the hammer and trigger, see left picture. Had side plate cover off and the non-visible parts have a dark phosphate type coating-not case hardened. Found the other picture below in this thread that shows the darker color, see right picture.
Gun shot great and hammer / trigger color is not a big enough deal that I would want to replace, but does anyone know if I can darken them back up easily with a simple acid wash or ??
Got this one from GB, Seller listed that he had cleaned up the gun. When they did the cleaning they took the darkened finish off the visible parts of the hammer and trigger, see left picture. Had side plate cover off and the non-visible parts have a dark phosphate type coating-not case hardened. Found the other picture below in this thread that shows the darker color, see right picture.
Gun shot great and hammer / trigger color is not a big enough deal that I would want to replace, but does anyone know if I can darken them back up easily with a simple acid wash or ??
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You can darken them with cold blue on a Q tip. Clean well with solvent, then rub the cold blue on, let air dry. May need 2 or 3 applications. Let air dry after each one. Then oil finish with Q tip lightly, no scrubbing.
.38SuperMan
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My 2nd 625-2 4”. I initially used my first for IPSC and foolishly sold it. About 10 years ago I’m located another really clean one at a good price and this one is here to stay. At 75 I’m no longer shooting IPSC so I’ve dedicated this one for paper punching and plinking.
The 625-2’s are excellent revolvers!
The 625-2’s are excellent revolvers!
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I have a 625-8 JM but haven't shot it in years. Not sure why. Just too many other things to shoot I guess.
One of my 3 625s, but this is my fav!
This is my first 625-2, a Model of 1989. It came from a friends fathers estate, regretfully along with the passing of my friend too during the time frame of the transaction. I've only had it a couple of months, and as of yet I haven't shot it but looking forward to it. It came with the box, tools, all paperwork, a couple dozen moon clips and half moons, and the original stocks along with the Pachs. His father was a serious enthusiast and it has had some action work, very slick and light trigger. I also got a 648 no dash in the package.
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ColumbusJBR
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I'm picking up a 5" 625 from my FFL tomorrow, found it on GB. I'll make sure to post pics once its had a cleanup. Look forward to joining the club!
