This 5"-barreled Model of 1988 625 has been modified somewhat to suit my taste. It's equipped with Ahrends round-to-square butt conversion grips. I substituted a red-ramp front sight for the original Patridge design. It's been given an action job by Nelson Ford in Phoenix, and now has the slickest action of any revolver I own, even outclassing a primo Colt Python. It's completely reliable even with GI ammo not loaded into clips. It reloads quickly with full-moon clips, and I use Federal .45 ACP 230-grain Hydra-Shoks. While I'm no double action wizard, I can shoot this one quite accurately and fast in DA mode. If concealment is not an issue (such as for a house gun), I think this would be at the top of the heap for a self-defense gun. How about you?
