625-2 Model of 1989, 5", 45acp
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The earlier 625's are the cream of the crop. I purchased a 625-8 new that shoots just fine but I should have held out for a -2 or -3. I didn't know a lot about the new offerings from S&W as the last new one I bought was in 1989. I like my 625 enough that I won't sell it but I sure do like those older models.
You will covet that one for a long time. Very wise decision buying a used one.
You will covet that one for a long time. Very wise decision buying a used one.
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This Model of 1988 625-2 is one of my favorite Smiths. I mildly customized it to my taste and had it worked over by Nelson Ford here in Phoenix. It now has the slickest action of any of the revolvers I own (including a Python), and I think the 5" barrel is a perfect compromise between portability and accuracy. Could not ask for a more perfect .45 ACP revolver. It's an excellent trail gun.
John
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We all have different preferences. I started off using the clips and .45 ACP ammo years ago. After going to the Auto Rim case, I couldn't imagine using the clips with ACP ammo again.
I needed a tool to load the moon clips. Instead of purchasing one for $50.00 I made one that works quite well for $4.00. I do not claim to have invented anything. I looked on line at what others have made and are using and watched some loading tools in use on Youtube.
The moon clip slips over the 3/8" nut and rests on the yellow plastic washer. The plastic washer is needed to raise the moon clip up 0.030" above the board to allow the case head extraction groove to snap into the moon clip. The plastic washer was made using a drill, sanding disk, and file. The aluminum bar pivots on the 5/16" carriage bolt. The screw driver slot was cut in the end of each of the bolts with a hack saw. The round notch on the aluminum bar keeps the cartridge from sliding away from the clip opening. The opposite side of the board was counter bored for the bolt heads to fit flush. Assembly is with wrenches and a screw driver.
It took about the same amount of time to make this thing as it did to photograph and write about it.
Parts List:
¾"x 2 ½" x 8" hickory lumber
¼"x3/4"x7" aluminum flat bar
5/16"x 1 ½" carriage bolt
5/16" nylon lock nut
3/8"x 1 ½" carriage bolt
3/8" nylon lock nut
3/8" plastic washer 0.660" O.D., 0.030" thick made from the lid of a Berger bullet box.
I stopped by the St Vincent De Paul thrift store today and asked them if they had any old golf clubs. They did. I bought a left-handed #4 iron for $5. Once home I cut the shaft and ground the end for a first class moon clip unloading tool.
The moon clip slips over the 3/8" nut and rests on the yellow plastic washer. The plastic washer is needed to raise the moon clip up 0.030" above the board to allow the case head extraction groove to snap into the moon clip. The plastic washer was made using a drill, sanding disk, and file. The aluminum bar pivots on the 5/16" carriage bolt. The screw driver slot was cut in the end of each of the bolts with a hack saw. The round notch on the aluminum bar keeps the cartridge from sliding away from the clip opening. The opposite side of the board was counter bored for the bolt heads to fit flush. Assembly is with wrenches and a screw driver.
It took about the same amount of time to make this thing as it did to photograph and write about it.
Parts List:
¾"x 2 ½" x 8" hickory lumber
¼"x3/4"x7" aluminum flat bar
5/16"x 1 ½" carriage bolt
5/16" nylon lock nut
3/8"x 1 ½" carriage bolt
3/8" nylon lock nut
3/8" plastic washer 0.660" O.D., 0.030" thick made from the lid of a Berger bullet box.
I stopped by the St Vincent De Paul thrift store today and asked them if they had any old golf clubs. They did. I bought a left-handed #4 iron for $5. Once home I cut the shaft and ground the end for a first class moon clip unloading tool.
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Another use for that ammunition can, use it to unload those moon clips. Hook an empty case into the corner of the can and pull straight out. The empty pops from the clip and they collect in the can.
Kevin
