625-3 (4") VS. 625-4 (5")

[Stokes]

Both of these guns are Model of 1989, and very similar.

Why does it seem the -3 brings 2x the price? I didn't' think barrel length alone would be enough, but maybe I'm just not understanding.

 

[Redacted_553]

I've found this to be true across several models. Snubbys always seem to be more popular and in turn, carry a higher cost. I'm currently looking for a Model 15 2 inch - and they are leaps and bounds over the 4 inch.

 

[Stokes]

I totally get a 2.5 or 3" gun being more than a 4" or 5", but a 4" to 5" isn't enough of a difference to me to understand. Pretty much well in my eyes, a 4" to about 6.5" should be about the same in price.

And, we even see big differences in 2.5" to 3" guns, but that's more about scarcity. I didn't think there would be a scarcity issue in 4" to 5".

 

[M29since14]

The 4-inch gun is legal in some revolver competition classes. The 5-inch used to be but that was changed quite a few years ago.

 

[Redacted_553]

I should have read the title of your post - thats on me, I saw the -3 and in my lack of sleep thought it was a 3 inch.

 

[USBP SW]

Scarcity is likely the key. The 3" and 4" 625's were produced in much smaller numbers from the 5", by far the most popular barrel length as I recall. Therefore, the barrel length is probably responsible for the price difference, more than the engineering changes.

 

[Browns fan]

i have a 4 inch 625-2 that i have not shot in years what is a ball park price on these Thanks

 

[Tom S.]

Wasn't the 625-3 Colt 45, whereas the 625-4 Colt 45 acp? The so called "Long Colt" seems to be more desirable.

 

[CHARLIE699]

The 4th Edition has a nice informational rundown on the 625 series. The initial run was in 5" (-2). Later production introduced the 4" & 3".
I've had 1 pair of -3 4" for some time , both "Model of 1989" marked. The 3 & 4 inch revolvers were produced in much lesser quantities

Winter & Spring found a -2 5" "Model of 1988" that replaced one of the 4". Another day located a 625-5 5" in .45 Colt. Reminds me I need to take some updated photos,,,,
The 625-5 also fills a spot in my set of 5" N-frames.

 

[KurtC]

The 625-4 frame is more desirable than the -3 frame, because of rear sight.

The 4" barrel is highly desirable, but it is only common on the -3.

Everything is a compromise. There are no free lunches.

The ideal combination for me is a 625-4 frame with a Performance Center 4" barrel with interchangeable front sight.

 

[Pizza Bob]

The odd/even Colt/ACP paradigm does not always hold true. Here is a 625-3 (3") chambered in .45 ACP and a 625-7 (6.5") chambered in Colt. Also, one of the first 625's, a 625-2 (Model of 1988) 5" in .45 ACP.

Adios,

Pizza Bob

 

[jspick]

I have a 625-3 with a 4" barrel in 45 ACP. Model of 1989. I really love the gun, but I wish it were a 5" barrel to complement my 5" 629 and 5" 686.