.45 Colt Model of 1989 Blued 5" for $999?

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Howdy!

An LGS has a lightly used blued .45 Colt Model of 1989 with the 5" half-lug barrel and non-fluted cylinder for $999.

Is that a good price?

Was it common on these guns for the cylinder to be a slightly different shade of blue than the rest of weapon?

Thanks!

Hunter
 
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It sounds like you are talking about product code 100924.

25-7s.jpg

sorry for the bad pic

The finish on mine and all the others that I have seen is not the traditional polished blue, it is more of a matte dark blue almost black look.

Since cylinders are not finished at the same time and place as the frames they are put in, there is always the possibility of color variance between the two. This is the exception and not the rule.

For me the revolver would need to be clean, in the proper box and with all accessories and paperwork for me to spend that much. However I already own one so that kind of controls my decision.

If I did not have one and really, REALLY wanted it, I would probably spend that much.

On the other hand, I would not sell you mine for $1000
 
.455_Hunter said:
Howdy!

An LGS has a lightly used blued .45 Colt Model of 1989 with the 5" half-lug barrel and non-fluted cylinder for $999.

Is that a good price?

Was it common on these guns for the cylinder to be a slightly different shade of blue than the rest of weapon?

Thanks!

Hunter
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Just curious...is it a Model 25-7 or a Model 25-9? They're virtually identical, although the 25-9 had some minor engineering "improvements".

And does this one have the Hogue rubber grips on it?

If it looks really really good, I'd say yes, $999 is good, especially since it's local and you don't have to pay shipping and transfer fees. If I was looking for another one, I'd pay that. I've seen them go for a good bit more. I've had two of them...they're a great gun, very accurate.
 
25-9

A bit of hoslter wear at muzzle, and definite turn-line on cylinder.

Cylinder is just a bit more "purple" than the rest of the matte finished gun.

Gun has non-S&W marked Hogue grips.

Thanks for the help!
 
.455_Hunter said:
25-9... definite turn-line on cylinder.
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Well, the turn line's a non-issue for me on those guns. Unless the gun's just totally untouched by anyone in the known universe, it's gonna have the turn line. Far as I'm concerned, that finish just quickly lends itself to a turn line. I've never seen one without it. They came from the factory with Hogues.
 
I HAVE A 625, MODEL OF 1989 WITH A 4" BARREL, THAT I PAID NORTH OF $1200. FOR, WHEN ALL WAS SAID AND DONE. ITS CHAMBERED IN .45ACP. I DON'T REGRET BUYING IT FOR 1 SECOND. I HAVE NOT SEEN ANOTHE 4" MODEL FOR SALE IN THE 3 YEARS THAT I HAVE OWNED IT. IT IS THE MOST ACCURATE S&W REVOLVER THAT I OWN, AND IT HAS THE BEST OUT OF THE BOX TRIGGER ALSO……

THIS IS THE FIRST BLUED MODEL OF 1989 THAT I HAVE EVER SEEN. BASED ON MY EXPERIENCE ABOVE, I WOULD JUMP ON THAT DEAL, FROM A LGS, FOR $999. YOU SNOOZE--YOU LOSE ! ! ! IT APPEARS TO BE A BEAUTIFUL REVOLVER. IT WILL DEFINITELY APPRECIATE TO A GREATER VALUE THAN WHATEVER YOU HAVE INTO IT, AND YOU WILL HAVE THE PLEASURE OF OWNING AND SHOOTING A TERRIFIC REVOLVER….

THE .45 COLT IS A FANTASTIC CALIBER. THERE IS A VARIETY OF FACTORY AMMO AVAILABLE FOR IT, RANGING IN POWER FROM VERY MILD COWBOY LOADS, TO BIG HARDCAST SOLIDS, THAT WILL TAKE DOWN ANYTHING WALKING IN NORTH AMERICA. THE BIG EMPTY BRASS IS A VERITABLE PLAYGROUND FOR HANDLOADERS TO FILL WITH THERE SPECIAL BREW AND TOP WITH THEIR FAVORITE BULLET. I OWN A 625 MOUNTAIN GUN, CHAMBERED IN .45 COLT. ITS A FANTASTIC SHOOTER, THAT IS AS ACCURATE AS MY MODEL OF 1989 IN .45 ACP, BUT RUNS A VERY CLOSE SECOND IN THE TRIGGER DEPARTMENT, OUT OF THE BOX…..

IT WOULD COST SOMEONE QUITE A BIT OF MONEY TO PRY EITHER OF THESE OUT OF MY HANDS. LEST I FORGET, NEITHER HAS THE DISFIGURING IL. BELOW IS A PIC OF THE MOUNTAIN GUN, WEARING AHRENDS SMOOTH TACTICAL CONVERSION GRIPS, AS DOES MY MODEL OF 1989, AND MOST OF MY ROUND BUTT S&W REVOLVERS.…...
 

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The 25-7 S.B. frame, glass bead finish, 5 inch barrel, black ramp front sight, target hammer, target trigger, unfluted cylinder, ".45 cal. Model of 1989" came with Hogues. They produced 1987.

The 25-9 S.B. frame, blue finish with fluted cylinder, and checkered Goncalo Alves target stocks. (both .45 Colt)

albiek22
 
WATCHDOG said:
Just curious...is it a Model 25-7 or a Model 25-9? They're virtually identical, although the 25-9 had some minor engineering "improvements".

And does this one have the Hogue rubber grips on it?

If it looks really really good, I'd say yes, $999 is good, especially since it's local and you don't have to pay shipping and transfer fees. If I was looking for another one, I'd pay that. I've seen them go for a good bit more. I've had two of them...they're a great gun, very accurate.
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The 25-9 has a 4", 6" or 8 3/8" barrel. I believe the 25-7 was available as a 5" only.
The 25-9 has a polished blue finish, the 25-7 a mat finish.
The 25-9 has a fluted cylinder, the 25-7 is not fluted.
 
JUST TO BUILD / OWN SOMETHING UNIQUELY BEAUTIFUL, IMHO---- I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE AN 8 3/8" WITH A POLISHED, NON-FLUTED CYLINDER---ALONG THE LINES OF A BLUED CLASSIC HUNTER……….
 
.455_Hunter said:
Interesting...

The gun in question is definitely marked 25-9.

5", matte blue, half-lug, non-fluted.
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People often misunderstand engineering revisions (the -# after the model number).

Engineering revisions indicate that there has been a change since the previous revision that would require different part(s) for a repair.

Engineering revisions do not determine product configurations. That is what the 6 digit product code is for.

Product codes indicate barrel length, finish, sights, accessories, etc.

The revolver picture I posted above as product code 100924 began production during the -7 engineering revision and finished during the -9 revision. 2000 total revolvers were produced. It is unknown how many were made in each revision.

Without looking at the frame for the model number, the only visual clue telling the two variations of 100924 apart are the stop notches in the cylinder.

As with all Smith and Wesson rules, there are exceptions to be found.
 
colt_saa said:
People often misunderstand engineering revisions (the -# after the model number).

Engineering revisions indicate that there has been a change since the previous revision that would require different part(s) for a repair.

Engineering revisions do not determine product configurations. That is what the 6 digit product code is for.

Product codes indicate barrel length, finish, sights, accessories, etc.

The revolver picture I posted above as product code 100924 began production during the -7 engineering revision and finished during the -9 revision. 2000 total revolvers were produced. It is unknown how many were made in each revision.

Without looking at the frame for the model number, the only visual clue telling the two variations of 100924 apart are the stop notches in the cylinder.

As with all Smith and Wesson rules, there are exceptions to be found.
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THANKS FOR THIS MOST INFORMATIVE POST, colt saa…..
 
Thanks for everybody's input!

Here is the balance sheet...

PRO:

Limited production
5" barrel (I currently own no 5" S&W revolvers)
-9 engineering improvements
Demonstrated accuracy potential
It's a pre-lock N-frame

CON:

I don't really prefer the non-fluted cylinder
The off-color cylinder bluing will bug me over time
It's still over a $1000 out the door
The Hogues will have to go in the trash, but that's not really a con, just another order from Altamont for some checkered magna panels.

What to do, what to do...
 
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Been on my want list for a while. Love to come across a good deal on one. I however, love non-fluted cylinders.
 
Well folks, I don't think this one fits into my grand acquisition scheme.

If anybody is interested, the gun is at the Orchard Ace Hardware in Loveland, CO.

Thanks for everybody's input and knowledge!
 
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