625-2 pros or cons

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I'm not sure of this model. I think there where problematic as I read once before.

Anybody have the -2 and could verify if they were quality guns or was there teething problems with these first 625-2 guns.
This is the model of 1988 which is stamped and have the ramped front sight. I think these were only made in 1989.

Thank you!!
 
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I have never heard of or had any problems with the 625-2, the 1988 model is the most sought after model of that time. I only sold mine because I wanted to mount a red dot on it, and it was not drilled and tapped for that. Only the 625-4 and later were drilled and tapped for scope mounts.
 
Some -2's came with the floating hand (not mine), which disappointed somebody's wife's brother's second cousin twice-removed. This was duly incorrectly reported on the internet and blown completely out of proportion. In stainless I have a -2, -3, and -6. They're all extremely accurate, all have approx. 451 throats, and none are for sale. The great advantage of the -2 (1988) is stamped vs. etched barrel markings which, to me, looks much better.
 
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All pros ,no cons.

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Except finding one at a reasonable price ,of course!


Allen Frame
 
When the Model 625-2 first shipped, a gun writer named J.D. Jones (American Handgunner) got one of the first and it had apparently been slapped together. It shot like crap, I remember, but what was faulty I forget. He returned it and they either sent him another bad one or returned the first one without fixing it. He savaged the gun and S&W for most of the rest of the year, I seem to recall.

I think I remember a few others, letters to editors or some such, who had poorly fit sixguns, as well.

I bought the first one I saw, s/n BDC06XX, on March 3, 1989. We didn't have the internet then. Mine was put together just fine, and I still have it. Several friends bought them and none of them had troubles, either.

There is nothing about the design of this model that is faulty. It is like any mechanical device, if it isn't assembled to specifications, there can be trouble. The demand was so high for this revover that I think S&W was in a big hurry to pump them out the door.
 
I thought the 625-3 had the longer cylinder stop cuts and some other mods designed for the model 29/629 for hard use in competition. Supposidly the 625-2 lacked these features.

I own a 3" 625-3 (Model 1989), and it has the long cylinder bolt cuts.
 
Todays prices?

The going rate for Stainless pre-lock N frames these days is $500. to $700. There is a 625-2 on an auction site right now for $700. buy now.
If I really wanted one and had the dough I'd not hesitate to get it.

RESEARCH the auction sites for completed auctions for the model you are looking for.
Have the auction site you use e-mail notify you when a gun of your search criteria comes up for sale.

It is a new world out there, the computer age is upon us. Use the tools available to assist you in finding what you want.

Good luck ,,Allen Frame
 
I have a 625-8 with the lock and I havent had any problem with my gun or lock with over 2,000 rounds put thru it. rz625-8
 
I can say that if you get a S&W revolver in 45 ACP, of the barrel length you like, that works 100 % you will have one great revolver...

I prefer a 45 ACP revolver to a 357 mag revolver...
 
I just picked one up at a auction 95% with box and tools plus an extra cyl and yoke for $475 I bid the $475 and I was was surprised I got it at that price and wasn't expecting the box and xtras as they weren't listed or with the 625-2 when we looked it over before the bidding started.
It shoots just fine.......
 
I just recently purchased a used 625-2 from a local gunshop. Timing, fit, finish, function, all are excellent. I have fired it single and double-action at 15 yds. Results have been simply outstanding. This is one of the most accurate handguns I have ever used or owned. JMHO. Sincerely. brucev.
 
I just bought a 625-2 that needs work from a local dealer. The gun was dropped with minor damage on the sights, but after I brought it home, I noticed it was altered by a want-to-be gunsmith and it's damaged where it needs a few parts that I don't have like a yoke and extractor. The hub was filed down smooth to the ratchets and the yoke tube is bent, crushed & straightened!

I sent it to the performance center a few days ago, so hopefully they will have the parts to get it working.
 
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"625-2 that needs work... dropped... altered... damaged..." That's bad. But short of catastrophic damage to the frame/barrel, etc., there is little that the S&W PC can not fix. When it gets back to you it will likely be as factory new. All you will need to do is take it to the range, load it up and start shooting! Sincerely. brucev.
 
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