625 .45ACP

[R.W.Cotter]

I know this a little off subject, but I'm surprised no one mentioned having a 625-2 with a 5" barrel
Marked model of 1988, not 1989. What's the story? I have one NIB, any idea on value?

 

[Shooting4life]

Model of 88 had problems with the throats and had rolled stamping on the barrel. Don't believe they have any additional value compared to other pre lock/mim 625's

 

[bgrafsr]

625-2, Model of 1989:

 

[Andyd]

I had used a 5" S&W 625 for bowling pin in the mid-90s and my son had fallen in love with the gun since he was 9 years old. It is now his gun and gave him a pair of DX FGC for it as well.

 

[WNC Seabee]

I foolishly (very foolishly) traded my 625-6 5" for a 5" 629 a few months ago. Of the several dozen guns that I've sold or traded that was my 2nd biggest mistake.

 

[Andyd]

"WNC Seabee wrote: I foolishly (very foolishly) traded my 625-6 5" for a 5" 629 a few months ago. Of the several dozen guns that I've sold or traded that was my 2nd biggest mistake. "

I learned that lessons after selling many S&W M&Ps and M10 for a little over $100 a few (more) years ago.

Now I conveniently give them to my sons. Keeps the safe uncluttered and the family happy.

 

[Joe in SC]

I've got a 625-2, Model of 1988. My gun shoots great, never any indication of accuracy problems due to oversize or inconsistant throats.

Next chance I get I'll measure the individual chambers with the plug gauges. I really don't think I'll find a problem as the gun shoots too good with both cast and jacketed bullets.

Anybody else have accuracy problems with 625-2, Model of 1988 ?

 

[mcshot]

I know this a little off subject, but I'm surprised no one mentioned having a 625-2 with a 5" barrel
Marked model of 1988, not 1989. What's the story? I have one NIB, any idea on value?

I own one also but have fired it. I was thinking of taking it to a gun show but changed my mind even before I read this thread. Now I'm glad I changed my mind before making a big mistake.

 

[cal50]

My 625 4" is my favorite S&W revolver. Its amazingly accurate and comfortable to shoot all day.

 

[carl3989]

625 PC is a great gun.

The action is like no other. Yea it has a lock but who cares. If you don't like it remove it. Although I bought the "Plug" from forum member, until I have a problem I don't think I'll install it . Others don't like the red/white and blue grips but hey there are so many grips out there. You could go wild like I did:

 

[SuperMan]

Except for .41 Magnums...

... .45 ACP S&W are hard to beat. If I was down to one gun and could not reload this 625-7 would be the gun I would want to own... Because I never shot it enough it now resides with a friend who has a modest collection on 25/525s and he would sell it back to me.

I did however keep one 625 mountain Gun that is one of my favorites to carry...if I carried a .45 that is.

Also had one of the SA Commemoratives but that went down the road also...

One can also shoot .45 Super from these with no ill effects... The tech at Buffalo Bore shoots them all the time from his 625 and he said that BB has a whole clientele who are S&W revolver owners who love the hot rounds...

Can't get any more all-around than that...

As the others have said price wise expect to pay in the high $600s for a typical 625 to $700s for the Mountain Gun to a grand+ for the PC guns...especially those without The Hole...

Bob

 

[2storm6bird2]

I shoot the BB 255gr HC FN and 185gr HP out of my 625-3 3". They are pretty snappy But nothing like the 335gr BB HC out of my SS BH Bisley. BTW, if you don't reload yet (like me), Double Tap makes a 335gr round that is about 1/2 the $ of BB for a box of 50.

 

[devildog66]

625-2

There are two of these at Whitetail Outfitters in Christiansburg VA. The owner has a super sweet collection of SW revolvers and even has a 25-2 to round out a collection.

 

[Kaumheimer]

I paid a premium for my 5" 625-2...

That was $800 not including shipping but it was in perfect condition and was worth every penny. I don't regret buying it for a moment and would never sell it. The word is out on these guns and prices reflect this. The -2's are by my reckoning in the greatest demand.

As everyone can attest to, it's an incredibly accurate gun.

 

[ILLWIND]

here is a sweet one...1 of 500/