625-10............how rare are these?
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I thought the 625-10 was the Performance Center snub-nose version. Kinda like a Fitz Special, but without the cut away trigger guard.
Here is a link to some pics...
WTS S&W 625-10 PC Revolver .45 ACP Nor Cal - Calguns.net
Be aware - several 625-10 had cracked frames at the bottom of the barrel threads above the yoke/crane recess. S&W will not fix/replace the frame - they will give credit towards a different gun.
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Bob S.
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45Wheelgun
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I used to own one. S&W owns it now. Rather punishing to shoot with the provided wood grips. The provided Goodyears were not so bad.
Neat gun as long as you don't have a catastrophic failure with it.
As I recall they were very limited production and only lasted one catalog year. I am sure someone will correct me if I am wrong.
BTW, I have the box, tools and papers to one if anyone needs them....
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Neat gun as long as you don't have a catastrophic failure with it.
As I recall they were very limited production and only lasted one catalog year. I am sure someone will correct me if I am wrong.
BTW, I have the box, tools and papers to one if anyone needs them....
Regards,
pinkymingeo
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I had my frame refinished black. The original silver/clearcote doesn't last. I shoot mine regularly, and really like it. 23oz, and disappears IWB. Great carry gun. The unmentionable F*g*te, whose name is mud around here, had one on GB recently with a buy now price of $1K. Every now and then you'll see one listed there.
The 10th engineering revision of the model 625 does not describe a specific configuration of firearm. It covers many different configurations.
Your link points to S&W product code 170226. This six digit product code is what describes a particular configuration of firearm. 300 of these were produced.
S&W product code 170252 is an almost identical revolver that is finished in black instead of clear coat. 200 of these were produced.
Your link points to S&W product code 170226. This six digit product code is what describes a particular configuration of firearm. 300 of these were produced.
S&W product code 170252 is an almost identical revolver that is finished in black instead of clear coat. 200 of these were produced.
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I wasnt aware of those issues..............I was thinking of getting one, and trading my Thunder Ranch 22-4 toward it, but those kinds of problems would scare me away from it
You'd be lucky to find a 625-10 for less than $1000. There is one currently listed with an unknown reserve and a buy now price of $1000.
Keep your 22-4. It's too good a gun to trade away. I have a 22-4 and a 625-10. The 625-10 is consigned to the safe until I need the cash. You'd be better served to find a 325PD and put a low snag rear sight on it. You can still find one for a few Cs less than the 625-10.
Keep your 22-4. It's too good a gun to trade away. I have a 22-4 and a 625-10. The 625-10 is consigned to the safe until I need the cash. You'd be better served to find a 325PD and put a low snag rear sight on it. You can still find one for a few Cs less than the 625-10.
44 special Dave
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Colt saa,
Beg to differ on 625-10 not covering a certain version of the 625. It does describe the 2" scandium frame 45 acp. The 625-11 is the 45 colt version of the same design 2" (actually 1.88") scandium frame.
The aforementioned gun broker seller has had the same 625-10 for 2 months or so. Every time they re-list it, it goes unsold. The highest bid over that time has been $850. I think their buy it now is $1,000.
Yes, there was a problem with cracked frames on some but not due to firing 230 grain loads as some have thought. It was from over torquing the barrel into the frame at the factory. The crack was already there when the gun was fired and became more pronounced.
I shoot mine with the wooden boot grips and the rubber grips that came with it. It shoots like a dream. I can punch out the black of a target at 10 yds. Credit to the gun, not me. Recoil is stout but very manageable. I liken it to shooting + ps in a J frame .38 spe.
I've heard different production #s quoted from a low of 300 to a high of 865. There was a black framed version that had 200-300 made. I tend to believe the higher number. The rare bird is the 625-11 45 colt version 103 made.
I see these show up some. While not common, I don't think they are super rare. The 625-11 is the tough one.
Oh if you look at gunbroker and do a search, the seller has it listed incorrectly as a model 25-10 (that's a heritage series 45 colt with 6 or 6 1/2" barrel).
I also have a 325sc which is a clear cote version of the 325pd. It also shoots great. It has a 2 3/4" barrel , adjustable sights with a red ramp front. It's nice but I prefer the 625-10.
Dave
Beg to differ on 625-10 not covering a certain version of the 625. It does describe the 2" scandium frame 45 acp. The 625-11 is the 45 colt version of the same design 2" (actually 1.88") scandium frame.
The aforementioned gun broker seller has had the same 625-10 for 2 months or so. Every time they re-list it, it goes unsold. The highest bid over that time has been $850. I think their buy it now is $1,000.
Yes, there was a problem with cracked frames on some but not due to firing 230 grain loads as some have thought. It was from over torquing the barrel into the frame at the factory. The crack was already there when the gun was fired and became more pronounced.
I shoot mine with the wooden boot grips and the rubber grips that came with it. It shoots like a dream. I can punch out the black of a target at 10 yds. Credit to the gun, not me. Recoil is stout but very manageable. I liken it to shooting + ps in a J frame .38 spe.
I've heard different production #s quoted from a low of 300 to a high of 865. There was a black framed version that had 200-300 made. I tend to believe the higher number. The rare bird is the 625-11 45 colt version 103 made.
I see these show up some. While not common, I don't think they are super rare. The 625-11 is the tough one.
Oh if you look at gunbroker and do a search, the seller has it listed incorrectly as a model 25-10 (that's a heritage series 45 colt with 6 or 6 1/2" barrel).
I also have a 325sc which is a clear cote version of the 325pd. It also shoots great. It has a 2 3/4" barrel , adjustable sights with a red ramp front. It's nice but I prefer the 625-10.
Dave
That would make you mistaken Dave.
All that the 625-10 stamped into the firearm is intended to tell you is that the firearm is the 10th Engineering revision of the model 625. We can infer that is is a 45ACP revolver.
Knowing the model number and engineering revision do not specifically tell you more than that about any S&W firearm.
Traditionally even number engineering revisions of the 25/325/625 family of revolvers are chambered for 45ACP while odd numbered engineering revisions are chambered in 45LC. There are exceptions to this rule over the years.
Back in the 80s S&W began using 6 digit product codes. These six digit codes are what actually describe the specific configuration of a firearm. This rule has also seen exceptions over the years with one product code covering the transition from square butt to round butt and other such instances.
625-10
I am lucky to own both. The 625-10 was only advertised on the Lew Horton website and the 625-11 was offered to LH's preferred dealers. It was not even listed on their website. I always thought the 625-10 was special to that model as
the 625-11 is. I haven't seen any others listed in a different configuration.
Frank Ruple
SWCA # 2187
I am lucky to own both. The 625-10 was only advertised on the Lew Horton website and the 625-11 was offered to LH's preferred dealers. It was not even listed on their website. I always thought the 625-10 was special to that model as
the 625-11 is. I haven't seen any others listed in a different configuration.
Frank Ruple
SWCA # 2187
roundgunner
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I had my frame refinished black. The original silver/clearcote doesn't last. I shoot mine regularly, and really like it. 23oz, and disappears IWB. Great carry gun. The unmentionable F*g*te, whose name is mud around here, had one on GB recently with a buy now price of $1K. Every now and then you'll see one listed there.
Pinkymingeo,
I really like the way that looks with the black frame. The clear coat finish is coming off this one so I will need to do something soon. Can you let me know who and how much to do it.
It is a nice gun but the recoil is significant. This photo was taken of me today at the S&W IDPA WinterNationals. I was shooting the 4” 625-3 that weighs 40 ounces. The 625-10 only weighs 23 oz. I was surprised how this photo came out. My feet and lower legs are still, but my whole upper body is under full recoil.
Think of that 625-10. I often wonder how much the SC/TI 44 mag would kick, I will probably never know. OUCH!
If anybody feels like they just have to have one of these PM me, I didn’t know there were so few of them and it has no sentimental value to me. I think I carry my 3” 629 at least as much and the weight and controllability makes me feel more secure.
P.S. I think I shot the match pretty well, no major brain farts, only 1 hit on a non threat, & 1 failure to neutralize out of 12 stages. Pretty good for an old guy. I’m sure Jerry Miculek is going to beat me by 100 seconds but until Saturday it’s OK. I’m defiantly getting my gun fix this week, I’m SOing the match at S&W all week, and rubbing shoulders with some of the best shooters and gun builders in the world. Next week it will be back to work. Oh well.
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