Went shooting my Model 25-2 today

[Model19man]

It went pretty well. My handloads have a 250 grain Bang and Clang LLC powder coated semi wadcutter over 231 powder. They were loaded in a Starline case with Winchester LP primer. The first six at 15 yards are shown. Note that my gun has an extra cylinder in 45 Colt. According to Roy it did not come from S&W that way but I bought the gun new from a dealer so evidently the dealer fitted it after the factory.

 

[Model19man]

I have been in the habit of bringing my new Garmin chronograph to the range and today was no exception. The second picture shows the effect of 50 rounds on a zombie at 15 yards.

 

[Model29-26.5]

I love a zombie head shot.
I love shooting my 25-2.
I would like to get an extra 45 colt cylinder for it.
How would I go about converting an existing cylinder to fit?

 

[Model19man]

Well the cylinder is from a Model 25 - 3 or a Model 25 - 4. Either one of those will be pretty tough to come by these days. Maybe a clever gunsmith could convert a Model 28 cylinder to fit?

 

[Valmet]

I could shoot my 25-2 all day long, one of the most enjoyable revolvers I own.

 

[45Smashemflat]

A short one, a light one, and a long one… with a 45 Colt cylinder…

 

[Model29-26.5]

I could shoot my 25-2 all day long, one of the most enjoyable revolvers I own.

I think mine is my favorite to shoot.
Just enough kick and power, recoil, and seems to be more accurate in my newbie hands than any other non 22 that I shoot.
Big N frame and fine looker.

 

[Model19man]

I think mine is my favorite to shoot.
Just enough kick and power, recoil, and seems to be more accurate in my newbie hands than any other non 22 that I shoot.
Big N frame and fine looker.

I used to think that. I had this revolver for 29 years - then in 2010 I decided to install the 45 Colt cylinder for the first time. No more clips. None. I can use a speed loader if I want - I don't.

 

[stansdds]

I think you need to aim slightly higher. You kill zombies by destroying the brain, just giving it a nose job might not do the trick.

 

[StrawHat]

Any S&W ACP revolver is a good one. I have a few but only 2 of the Model 25-2. The long and the short of the 25-2.

Kevin

 

[Muley Gil]

Well the cylinder is from a Model 25 - 3 or a Model 25 - 4. Either one of those will be pretty tough to come by these days. Maybe a clever gunsmith could convert a Model 28 cylinder to fit?

You would want to use a non-recessed M28-3 cylinder. A M29-3 cylinder could be used also but would need to be shortened in front as well.

 

[Model29-26.5]

I used to think that. I had this revolver for 29 years - then in 2010 I decided to install the 45 Colt cylinder for the first time. No more clips. None. I can use a speed loader if I want - I don't.

I have several 25-5's and shoot 45 colt in those but my 25-2 just seems to hit the mark a little better. I'd like to get a 45 colt cylinder fitted if it's possible.

 

[Muley Gil]

I have several 25-5's and shoot 45 colt in those but my 25-2 just seems to hit the mark a little better. I'd like to get a 45 colt cylinder fitted if it's possible.

Most anything is possible if you throw enough money at it.

 

[H Richard]

If I remember correctly, the 25-2 (45 ACP) cylinder is shorter than a 45 Colt cylinder. In order to use both you would be limited to what bullets you could load in the 45 Colt cylinder. Question, wouldn't it be better to start with a 25-5 so you could load anything you wanted in 45 Colt, and adapt a longer cylinder for the 45 ACP?

 

[Model29-26.5]

If I remember correctly, the 25-2 (45 ACP) cylinder is shorter than a 45 Colt cylinder. In order to use both you would be limited to what bullets you could load in the 45 Colt cylinder. Question, wouldn't it be better to start with a 25-5 so you could load anything you wanted in 45 Colt, and adapt a longer cylinder for the 45 ACP?

I have several 25-5s already. The 25-2 cylinder is shorter but it's a 6.5 barrel. The 25-3 is also a 6.5 barrel in 45 colt… so I guess I'll be adding that to my model 25 group at some point.
I'm on a mission! Right condition, right price, right time.

 

[Model29-26.5]

Most anything is possible if you throw enough money at it.

If thrown way more than enough at this hobby already… but there will be more.
I just need to work harder!!

 

[StrawHat]

It can be done. It has been done and written up in one of the Gun Digests.

Kevin

 

[AJ]

Most anything is possible if you throw enough money at it.

I did I bought a 625-3 to go with my 25-9.

 

[StrawHat]

One thing to consider is unless you get very lucky, each time you swap cylinders, you will need to make sight adjustments.

Kevin

 

[AJ]

One thing to consider is unless you get very lucky, each time you swap cylinders, you will need to make sight adjustments.

Kevin

That is part of the reason I bought the 625. That and the fact the price was good at $650.