My 625-10 All Stainless Conversion Project

Shtf45acp · Aug 28, 2018

I'm looking at swapping the barrel on one of my 625-8 revolvers to a short snubby 625-10. I haven't ordered the barrel yet but from the pictures I've seen it looks like the 625-10 might possibly use a shorter cylinder? The gap between the crane and the cylinder looks to be larger then a standard 625.

I only have seen one 625-10 for sale on gunbroker and it went for quite a bit of money. Numrich sells a barrel for $75 so I figured I would try to convert one of my extra 625 5" revolvers.

Could anyone help me out before I order a barrel and waste the money and then not be able to do the swap? Thank you!

HamHands · Aug 28, 2018

The -10 looks nothing like my 625 Jerry Miculek version in regards to the cylinder. The gap is huge in the -10 comparatively. But for a definite answer I would contact Clark Customs at (318) 949-9884. They used to do a fair amount of customization on M625's in converting them to .460Rowland, machining cylinder's for moon clips, etc.. If anyone knows, they will.

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If they can't or won't do the swap.. I know GB has a few snub barrelled M625's. They go for a lot less than a snub .44mag/special.

Shtf45acp · Aug 28, 2018

Thanks for the tip!!! I'll give them a call tomorrow.

As far as other snub nose I already have a 3" 625. I check gunbroker on the daily for 625 and haven't seen a 625-10 listed in quite some time.

Kernel Crittenden · Aug 28, 2018

If it is shorter it wouldn't be hard for a machinist to turn the shoulder on the barrel so that it would fit. You just need to find a gunsmith that has those kinds of skills and tools.

Shtf45acp · Sep 13, 2018

Start to the project

Ok so I figured I'd just update the post I started.

I picked up a 625-2 so the revolver would match me 625-3 with 3" barrel for the most part. I ordered the barrel for 625-10 from numerich and it should be here tomorrow or Saturday. The plan is to swap it on to the 625-2 and have a all stainless 625-10.

Now the barrel swap should be he simple part. The hard part will be the rear sight. I seen a thread posted on here from a few years ago and tried to reach out to the original poster but never received a response back. The problem with using the original rear sights is the front sight needs to be extremely tall.

I'm hoping to take out the notch for the sight elevation square screw and make a piece I can press fit in there. That way it will be more like the original 625-10 frame and sights and have good concealabilty. Possibly mill a shallow groove up the top of the frame to help the sights. I'm hoping I can get it to look something like this.

Anyway I thought I'd start a thread so I can get some tips, ideas, thoughts, and constructive criticism.

Shtf45acp · Sep 13, 2018

Here is the other 625-10 conversion. You see since the owner used the original N frame sights how tall the front sight needs to be. I'm hoping to change that.

Shtf45acp · Sep 13, 2018

The -10 doesn't have a sight that can be changed. Its milled out of the frame.

Just have to wait and see what I have in mind.

colt_saa · Sep 13, 2018

If you want to use the adjustable sights you can change the original rear sight blade to the shortest one that S&W offers. That will reduce the height requirement for the front sight. It will not be a huge change, but every bit helps

I have the 45 LC variation of that revolver

I have also bought some spare barrels because I want to do an adjustable sight version of the revolver. Like you I plan on using a steel 625 as the donor, but mine will be in 45 LC

Shtf45acp · Sep 13, 2018

I'm just going to make a piece I can slip in the rear. I was going to go with a cylinder & slide rear sight but they are way to high. I'm hoping by the time I fit the piece it will be almost like a J frame rear sight and just flow with the frame except it will be parkerized.

cgt4570 · Sep 13, 2018

Here's mine on a British .455 frame.

CH4 · Sep 13, 2018

Kernel Crittenden said:
If it is shorter it wouldn't be hard for a machinist to turn the shoulder on the barrel so that it would fit. You just need to find a gunsmith that has those kinds of skills and tools.

If it was any shorter, it’d be a Lady Smith.

Shtf45acp · Sep 13, 2018

Yeah I love yours. We have talked several times about your snub nose.

Shtf45acp · Sep 13, 2018

The cool part though is it is a N frame and 45 acp!

BLUEDOT37 · Sep 14, 2018

Shtf45acp said:
...but from the pictures I've seen it looks like the 625-10 might possibly use a shorter cylinder? The gap between the crane and the cylinder looks to be larger then a standard 625.

The 625PC's cylinder length is ~ 1/8" shorter than the JM's/325/625 (1.425" vs. 1.540"). Maybe that's what they used on the 625-10?

Shtf45acp · Sep 14, 2018

Yeah I believe that is what it uses. Do you think I could call Smith and Wesson and buy one?

colt_saa · Sep 14, 2018

There is no reason that you can not use the cylinder that came with the 625 donor gun

Just shorten the barrel from the back and re-cut the forcing cone

This will allow you to set the B/C gap as tight as you want it

Shtf45acp · Sep 14, 2018

Yeah that's what I plan on doing. I'm going to rent the tools from 4D reamers to do it and while I have them I'll possibly touch up all my other 625 revolvers as well.

tommy F · Sep 14, 2018

I saw a convention on this forum call Crowbar I believe. M28 frame removed rear sight to match lowered front sight

Oldgunner43 · Sep 14, 2018

No offense folks, but I don't use the sights on my "snubbie" for defensive shooting. It's strictly a point and shoot pistol for inside of 5 yards. Feel free to disagree. S&W Model 60.

Baltimoreed11754 · Sep 14, 2018

My lightweight 625-10 is a very good shooter but the aluminum crane would flex on me so I found a ss crane for it but had to make a spacer for it. I didn’t attempt to do the ball bearing. I carry it in the winter in a pocket holster.

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