625-5 Stocking Dealer Special

Shark Bait · Apr 13, 2016

When I got contacted by a friend at a LGS about this gun I wasn't too sure what it was, honestly. But being .45 Colt I was interested. I went to look at it and decided $1,200 was fair and brought it home. Looks like 1550 were made in 1993 as a stocking dealer special. I'm sure I didn't get taken on the price, but what are your thoughts? Do any of you have experiences to share about this model? Thanks.

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625smith · Apr 13, 2016

I'm sure that you will like the way it shoots! The five inch N frame has the best balance.

Snowwolfe · Apr 13, 2016

Very nice

Mehutch · Apr 14, 2016

It is always satisfying to get what you want, the price is always what you think it is worth. What a feeling. I bought a Springfield TRP, expensive but it was mine for the price. Good for you. Enjoy.

Here is mine:

pharman · Apr 14, 2016

Recent Sale

One recently sold on an auction site without the box for the paltry sum of $2830... I guess you did REAL GOOD!

Nick B · Apr 14, 2016

Great score . You could put that on GB and double your money .

ontargetagain · Apr 14, 2016

I had a 4" 625-8, sold it and later regretted selling it. I got lucky and a sweet 625-4 model showed up, went to look at it thinking it was another 4" ..........ended up being a 5"...........and now I couldn't be happier! Yes for me the 5" just feels and shoots wonderful for me, you will be pleased.

Now If I can just find another one like yours in 45 Colt I would be thrilled! Dang you did good sir

Enjoy it.
Karl

andyo5 · Apr 14, 2016

Well done! They seem to have become a cult item and I see them selling for 3 or 4 times what you paid for yours.

Shark Bait · Apr 14, 2016

andyo5 said:
Well done! They seem to have become a cult item and I see them selling for 3 or 4 times what you paid for yours.

I think I will call it "My Precious".

Can't wait to see how it performs at the range.

gc45 · Apr 15, 2016

Great deal on a great gun! To have someone call and tell you about it is such a dream come true, congrads!

My 625-7 is the 4 inch model and shoots really well for me; about my favorite revolver when going to the range.

GC45

Shark Bait · Apr 15, 2016

gc45 said:
Great deal on a great gun! To have someone call and tell you about it is such a dream come true, congrads!

The friend that called me is really more of an aquaintence and is also a forum member. He was looking for a 1006 and I showed him a post here about one for sale, which he bought. He returned the favor and contacted me when his coworker brought this one into the shop.

Hoosier45 · Apr 15, 2016

Shark Bait,
In my opinion the 625-5 SDS is one of the finest non-performance center revolvers ever made by S&W... Post 1980. It's an extremely versatile gun and a very versatile caliber which makes it one of my favorites in my collection. Also, I'd pay $1,200 all day long to get another one so don't worry about that. I can't get enough of the 625 .45 Colt guns... If you can find them that is. I'm fortunate to also have a 625-6 and 625-7 set of the fluted Hunter/light-hunter models. Those three guns are the last I would ever sell.

lamarw · Apr 15, 2016

It is a beautiful revolver, and I suspect you could get your money and more out of it. Who would want to unless they were desperate?

I have a Model 25-13 Mountain Gun in .45 Colt. It was also a stocking dealer special in 2006. I paid $850.00 for it.

I have always wondered how many stocking dealers there were then and how many revolvers this equated to for my revolver.

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