625-6 Hunter

Lionhound · Sep 30, 2008

Just picked this up last week. It came with a scope mounted and wearing a rubber Hogue Monogrip. I shot a bowling pin match with it last weekend and am happy with it. I like N frames and I like the .45 Colt cartridge, so I'm doubly happy. I can live without the integral Weaver rail and unfluted cylinder. A straight taper 5" would suit me fine, but I am very pleased with this gun. It sat for months in a local shop and I finally took pity on it and gave it a good home. While it's not the general purpose revolver my 625-6 Mountain Gun is, it likes the same handloads and the bowling pins don't know the difference.

Guest · Sep 30, 2008

Lionhound,
Neat gun, not seen all that often. These were made for RSR and - technically - they were referred to as the "Light Hunter" due to the barrel profile. They were made with and without the fluted cylinder, here's a brochure that S&W put out for RSR on that model:

The Lew Horton guns of the era had a full underlugged barrel (with removable weight system) and had the moniker "Hunter", here's their version of the M625-6, also chambered in the 45 Colt cartridge.

I always liked the looks of the bead blasted finish on the Light Hunters.....

TN RAT · Sep 30, 2008

I love both, but like the light version better. This does not normally sound like me, but I love all those lines and grinds going everywhere.

I would love it even better in 44 Mag, which they also made in both blued and SS, IIRC.

Hoot · Sep 30, 2008

Neat guns!

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Great, more guns on the "got to have" list.

Lionhound · Oct 1, 2008

SmithNut,

Thanks for the info! I think I would have preferred the Lew Horton version with the fluted cylinder. The S&W box label on mine just lists it as "Hunter" and the box itself is blue plastic, not the cool aluminum case pictured. Any ideas on holsters that will accommodate the integral scope mount?

Snapping Twig · Oct 1, 2008

I agree with you on the cylinder with the black powder scallops, but I definitely prefer the barrel on yours.

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