I would like to add one in 45 acp to my collection. The ones I see in decent shape are priced at 750 and up. Are these the prices to expect? I'm looking at the 5" barrel model.
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Stevie
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They cost $425 plus tax new in 1990/91...I bought a 3" 625 back then
Lou_NC
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Where are you located? I've found that pricing is very dependent on location. For example, you may pay less at a local gun shop than on the internet, because the dealer may want to move the gun quickly and there are a limited number of potential customers for it, compared to the internet. Then again, there are small shops who think their goods are gold and price accordingly!
If it helps you with pricing, I bought a used 625-4 5" from a high volume gun shop in central NC for $650 in June 2010. I also bought a 625-3 with 4" barrel off an internet site around the same time frame and paid $725. The shorter barrels tend to sell at a premium over the 5" barrels, as far as I can tell.
I would say the $700 range (and up) is about the "going rate" these days for a 625.
Lou
If it helps you with pricing, I bought a used 625-4 5" from a high volume gun shop in central NC for $650 in June 2010. I also bought a 625-3 with 4" barrel off an internet site around the same time frame and paid $725. The shorter barrels tend to sell at a premium over the 5" barrels, as far as I can tell.
I would say the $700 range (and up) is about the "going rate" these days for a 625.
Lou
dentkimterry
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I was lucky and found a 625-8 from a private party for $550. Had to go for a 2 hour drive in the car though.............
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I paid around that a couple years ago for my 625. Glad I have it. Have seen them sell for around 900.
OP
Thank you for your feedback.
I gave $250.00 for my 4" about sixteen years ago. Swapped two USA brand fifty round mags for a Ruger Mini 30 for the factory combats the gun wears.
OP
Holy Smokes! Why are some replying with what they paid 15-20 years ago?
Lou_NC
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S&W-Keeper
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I don't think that you will find a lot, for less than $700.
mes227
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I picked up a JM early this year for $625 (used, excellent condition) and a new Mountain Gun for $725. Those seemed like fair prices at the time. Both great guns, btw.
Sportsterguy
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Love the .45 caliber and the 1911 platform. My carry weapon is a 1911 as I shoot it much better than a revolver thanks to shooting and packing one for 34 years. Wanted a 3" 625 for my 3" collection and could not find a decent one for less than $900.00 so I gave up on my quest and tricked out my Colt Commander. Very nice revolvers in a fantastic caliber. Shot a 4" and was impressed with it's accuracy and fast reloads. Still loading the piggy bank up for a 3" but they are on the rare side and command some big bucks. I'd agree they are a good investment in the long haul and are fun to shoot.
one eye joe
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I paid around that a couple years ago for my 625. Glad I have it. Have seen them sell for around 900.
I paid $900. for a 4" Model of 1989 about a year ago. It was the ONLY one I've seen in that length for a coupla years before my purchase or since. I saw several in 3" and 5" while looking for my 4". ALL were selling for north of $700. I'm glad that I bought the one that I found, even though I was not expecting to have to pay that much.......
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It's hard to find 4 inchers as they were all snatched up by the idpa crowd when they ch aged the barrel length rules from 5 inch maximum to 4 inch maximum.
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I found a three inch 625-3 not too long ago for $500ish. Deals are all about timing. You are either there for them with cash in hand or you are crying. I'm mostly crying from not enough funds when I see a crazy deal. But when I have the funds all I see is stuff I don't care for.
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Thanks to all for your help in establishing a price.
one eye joe
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Thanks for that info, Shooting4life. I was wondering what was operant....
flagaman1950
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Good clean 625's are indeed hard to find. I have had three; two 5" and one 3". Matter of fact, just moved the 3" lately as I have got into 44 specials big time. From what I've seen, I would say 900 is on the high side for a 5". A 3" though, will cost you in that territory, if you can find one. I looked harder for the two 5's than the 3. Just happened upon the 3 at a gun show and snatched it up. My advice is to buy one when you find one you like. Later, if you find one better you like better, you can always move the other for what you have in it. I am old fashioned so all my guns are lock free as I think they are more valuable than the lock versions. This is my take and it's worth the time it took me to type it.
Best,
Howard
Best,
Howard
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one eye joe
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DITTO, Howard.........
Allen-frame
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STMRY ,,just like anything else worth having a good S&W 625 is worth the search.
I have been hunting them for years and my collection reflects this.
I currently own 10 625s and also a couple of N frames converted to
45 caliber by various means.
There are many modern tools available to you in your search.
The most common and the one where you won't have to travel
is the auction site searches and subsequent e mail notification
when something matching your search criteria is listed.
Many of mine have been found at shows where I spend the whole
day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. . One never knows when that deal is
going to come along.
So ,the question is this; how much time and effort are you willing
to expend in your search?
The deals you find are directly proportional to the amount of effort
you expend in your searching.
I still spend 1 to 2 hours each day on the computer searching for
models to add to my collection.
You can easily find a good shooter 5" model 625 in 45 A.C.P. for $500.to
$700.
The shorter barreled ones pop up but most persons seem to have
realized their popularity and value nowadays so prices are steep.
Good luck in your search. P.M. me if you'd care to talk.
Allen Frame
These two photographs represent an intense amount of work.
Buying, trading, and searching.
I have been hunting them for years and my collection reflects this.
I currently own 10 625s and also a couple of N frames converted to
45 caliber by various means.
There are many modern tools available to you in your search.
The most common and the one where you won't have to travel
is the auction site searches and subsequent e mail notification
when something matching your search criteria is listed.
Many of mine have been found at shows where I spend the whole
day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. . One never knows when that deal is
going to come along.
So ,the question is this; how much time and effort are you willing
to expend in your search?
The deals you find are directly proportional to the amount of effort
you expend in your searching.
I still spend 1 to 2 hours each day on the computer searching for
models to add to my collection.
You can easily find a good shooter 5" model 625 in 45 A.C.P. for $500.to
$700.
The shorter barreled ones pop up but most persons seem to have
realized their popularity and value nowadays so prices are steep.
Good luck in your search. P.M. me if you'd care to talk.
Allen Frame
These two photographs represent an intense amount of work.
Buying, trading, and searching.
Fishslayer
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This was basically alluded to previously but not spelled out. Bottom line...on the internet 45ACP revolvers command a premium. Especially the even less common older ones. On the internet the prices for these revolvers is flat-out insane. Here is why....
Across the land in local dealers far and wide, 45ACP revolvers are an anomolily. Most people either want a traditional revolver in the traditional calibers, or for all that weight, they want a magnum caliber. The moon-clips make them even odder.
In local markets 45acp revolvers can sit and sit and sit. A dealer who is selling on the net, or familiar with the competition circuit will price them at a premium. A local-yokel FFL can very easily have a 45ACP revolver priced to move since everybody skips it.
Until the JM 625 model came out, that was the basic trend of 45acp revolvers over the years. Niche market. Never sold a ton. Hence not a ton made. Factor into that a reputation from sometime in the past when model 25's in 45acp sometimes were horrible in regards to accuracy. These opinions exist to this day in old-timer circles.
You want a 45ACP revolver in a "coveted" configuration? Get off the net and hit the gun shows and every new gun-shop life brings under your nose.
You'll find your 3" 45 revolver at what you will think is a steal.
Regards,
Greyson
Across the land in local dealers far and wide, 45ACP revolvers are an anomolily. Most people either want a traditional revolver in the traditional calibers, or for all that weight, they want a magnum caliber. The moon-clips make them even odder.
In local markets 45acp revolvers can sit and sit and sit. A dealer who is selling on the net, or familiar with the competition circuit will price them at a premium. A local-yokel FFL can very easily have a 45ACP revolver priced to move since everybody skips it.
Until the JM 625 model came out, that was the basic trend of 45acp revolvers over the years. Niche market. Never sold a ton. Hence not a ton made. Factor into that a reputation from sometime in the past when model 25's in 45acp sometimes were horrible in regards to accuracy. These opinions exist to this day in old-timer circles.
You want a 45ACP revolver in a "coveted" configuration? Get off the net and hit the gun shows and every new gun-shop life brings under your nose.
You'll find your 3" 45 revolver at what you will think is a steal.
Regards,
Greyson
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is the 610 10 mm more costly because it is more desirable than the various 45 acp revolvers or because less of them have been made. just curious
Biginge
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Got a 3" prelok wearing Pac Goodyears at the HGCA yesterday for $750.00. Like New, no box or docs. Clean as a whistle and it sat there all day waiting on me. Along with three other gems. More later. 625-3 45 cal Model of 1989. Need some more moons.
Regards
Bill
Regards
Bill
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625
Hey Everyone, I came across this thread about the model 625's. I have a 625-6 in 45acp. I was hoping to find out some info on the revolver. The serial number is CDD70** I was wondering when it was built. Thanks for any help..Ray
Hey Everyone, I came across this thread about the model 625's. I have a 625-6 in 45acp. I was hoping to find out some info on the revolver. The serial number is CDD70** I was wondering when it was built. Thanks for any help..Ray
one eye joe
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Now that's a GREAT find. Congrats.......
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