625 thoughts

[boatboy]

I have seen 625s talked about here and seen them and they have caught my interest.There is a nice used one at a shop near me. Can those that have a an thought about these share.
Mostly how does 45ACP shoot out of a revolver?

Thanks Hank

 

[BCDWYO]

I had a 5" Model 625-2 and can tell you that it shot great. Most people I've heard opinions from seem to agree. I sold mine just because it was a little bigger than I wanted to carry. I hope to replace it soon with a 3" or 4" model. Jerry Mic. (sp?) routinely shoots a 625 with 45 acp and he is considered the best revolver shooter of recent years (or maybe ever), so I think that tells you how they shoot!

 

[WNC Seabee]

I have seen 625s talked about here and seen them and they have caught my interest.There is a nice used one at a shop near me. Can those that have a an thought about these share.
Mostly how does 45ACP shoot out of a revolver?

Thanks Hank

What are the particulars on the one you're looking at? Barrel length? 625-#? Cost?. Accessories?

I have a 5" and 3" 625. The 5" could very well be the last revolver I'd ever sell. Both are impressively accurate and soft shooting. You'd be ard pressed to go wrong.

 

[boatboy]

This one is a 5in with box
4 moon clips
in very good shape with loc
I may have had very good trigger work its at a dealer who is an excellent S&W store

629.00
Hank

 

[eTripper]

I have a 625 with a 5"bbl., that will routinely achieve less than 2" groups at 25 yards. They are big, solid revolvers, and the recoil is very controllable. Very smooth DA pull, with fast follow-up shots. Plus, it has the added-advantage of shooting light to heavy rounds. In a variety of configurations up to .45 Super. Also, a nice augment to any 1911 pistol in .45 ACP.

 

[jerryv]

b b,, yesterday i received a new 625jm. today i put 30 rounds through it and am verrrey happy with the way lt performed and the big ragged hole the 6 reloaded rounds left in the paper plate at 15 yards.(wood grip is cracked and s&w is sending new one.) trigger is great. $767 delivered from jet guns.

using fish scales to compair to my 627pc, the 625 showes 3 1/2 lb single action and 10 lb double action. the 627 showes 4 1/2 single and 11 1/2 double.

i have several semi autos but for some reason i have taken a real liking to the revolvers. may be searching for brass on the ground has gotten a little old and so have i. good luck.

 

[625smith]

Here is my 625-8 PC 10 shots @ 50 feet one handed.

 

[Torakan]

I have a 625-3 and a 625 JM and love them both. They are fun to shoot and very acurate. If you have a chance at one for a decent price I'd buy it and not look back.

 

[Avery11]

Lock or not, any N frame in VG condition or better is a good buy at $600 or less.

That's a pretty broad statement, don't you think? I doubt anyone will come bye and try to prove me wrong and that's just a base line. It does not even take into account things like market trend toward popularity or scarcity of a particular model.

Right now, N Frames, in my opinion, a very low risk stock with high return. Buy all you can at this price.

 

[nutsforsmiths]

I own a 625-8 like the one pictured above and it is one of my best shooters with low recoil. I also have a Model 1950 Army that also shoots great.

In my opinion you can't go wrong with a 625, in my opinion.

 

[roundgunner]

I have 4 45acp moon cliped Smiths, love them all. This 625-3 will shoot anything from bunny farts to +P+ and do it well.

It has had thousands and thousands of 230gr TC cast over 4.5 of Titegroup put thru it with and I would trust it with my life today.

 

[JCS&W]

I have just recently acquired my first, but not my last, M625. I have put a few rounds through it and it is fast becoming my favorite shooter. If I do what I am supposed to do, it makes me look like a really good shot. No small accomplishment there! Recoil is very manageable. Can you tell I really like mine?

 

[boatboy]

Looks like I better lock this one up
I do need something that shoots "bunny farts" HAHA

Only once did I post a find and had many NO TURN back forget it!!

I didnt expect that with this one
Hank

 

[Moonman]

I have a 625JM and love it, everyone says if you have 1911's you should also have a 45ACP revolver too.

 

[MacA]

I own a plethora of .45 ACP semi-autos. So it was only natural that I purchase a .45 ACP revolver. Found a great deal recently on a 625-6 and have been amazed at how much I enjoy shooting this gun. This is also the first time I have ever dealt with moon clips. Took some getting use to but I am thoroughly enjoying the experience!!

Here's my 5" 625-6 with Ahrends stocks...

 

[Maximumbob54]

I really think that most people who get around to shooting a 25 or 625 find that they move that gun into their top ten favorite list. I would love to know why S&W never made a k frame moon clip 9mm version like a little brother to the N frame version. They reload so fast with moon clips, moon clips are so cheap to buy in bulk, and then you realize that your gun just turned into a bullet hose. And to think I both nearly passed on my 625-3 and then thought about selling it right after I bought it. (face slap)

 

[brucev]

I have seen 625s talked about here and seen them and they have caught my interest.There is a nice used one at a shop near me. Can those that have a an thought about these share.
Mostly how does 45ACP shoot out of a revolver?

Thanks Hank

I found and bought a nice 625-2 in 2009. It of course is chambered in .45 ACP. It will keep 12 shots (twice around the cylinder) into 2 inches at 25 yds. using plain Jane 230 gr. FMJ ball. This revolver was purchased used in a local gun shop for $575 plus tax. The SA and DA trigger pulls are outstanding. The lock up, etc. is as though the revolver were new. I have been very pleased with it. It is one of the most accurate revolvers I have ever owned regardless of manufacturer or caliber. I have been shooting handguns since 1979.

 

[Stainz]

I bought an early 625JM - my second 4" .45 ACP revolver. Frugal 'big bore' fun - can't beat it. Get enough moonclips - Ranch Products makes the 'clips included with S&W's - they sell them direct for ~$35/100. Here are 105 loaded such clips (I keep ~240 'clips loaded... first line Zombie defense!):

Of course, shop around and you can find this S&W .45-ish shooter - the S&W Governor - for likely less than the $629 you mentioned - and new. It takes the same moonclipped .45 ACP's, .45 Colts & Schofields, as well as 2.5" .410 shot shells, while it weighs a lot less (<30 oz empty). Mine hits coincident POA/POI from 7-12 yd with ball ammo or my usual .45 Colts. Here is my Governor sporting .500 Magnum grips, OEM's alongside, and some of the ammo it will chamber and shoot:

Anyway you cut it, a .45 ACP capable revolver has the benefit of easily found and affordable big bore ammo. You can buy a 250 round box of UMC .45 ACP ball ammo on a Sunday afternoon here at WallyWorld for just less than a C-note - including sales tax. I think 130gr MC .38 plinkers are more! Try to find - then afford - .45 Colts. They drop SPC metal plates with authority, too.

Stainz

 

[boatboy]

Ok I finally got a chance today to shoot the 625 I picked up
Man you guys are right its a gas

You get to shoot an N frame without any type of a beating
I loaded up some reloads and shot and thought these must be quite light after I shot them I shot some factory 230s and it was just as polite

I had a white paper with an aprox 3inch orange circle on it it was so easy and fun just to keep knocking that orange out. Than to just drop in a new loaded clip
I didnt have to chase down brass I made a tool out of 1/2 copper pipe and the empties just slide out into a pile
Wow what a joy
I am going to need to start loading 45
I think my new favorite

Now I would like a 325PD

Hank

 

[OK Hog Shooter]

I had a 5" Model 625-2 and can tell you that it shot great. Most people I've heard opinions from seem to agree. I sold mine just because it was a little bigger than I wanted to carry. I hope to replace it soon with a 3" or 4" model. Jerry Mic. (sp?) routinely shoots a 625 with 45 acp and he is considered the best revolver shooter of recent years (or maybe ever), so I think that tells you how they shoot!

I can attest to how well his 5" shot! About 100% better than I can aim! After shooting two cylinders full at two different bullseyes... every shot touched! Since I wanted it for shooting... everyday carry wasn't an issue. Thank you, again, BCDWYO for parting with your 625-2!

Hog