625 thoughts

[BCDWYO]

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

You are most welcome...glad it found an appreciative home! As you may have seen from another thread I just started, I finally found the 625 Mtn Gun in 45 acp that I'd been looking for to replace it!

 

[Dale53]

I have said, many times, on this forum that my most used revolvers are my two 625's. Either of them shoots well under 1" at 25 yards. I shoot nothing but my own cast bullets (Mihec's H&G #68 mainly, but also his 200 gr hollow point and some NOE 250 gr Keith bullets).

I have shot target after target that is worth hanging on my walls and a good bit of it is that these revolvers are so user friendly. They just flat are easier to shoot well and I LOVE those big holes that are punched in the targets. The optimum long distance paper punch!(LOL)

Here is one shot recently standing at 25 yards:

I use both ACP cases and Starline .45 Auto Rim cases. Rimz clips are used at the range and their new Model 25 hydrocarbon/polymer clips are as reliable in retention as steel clips and can be loaded and unloaded with the fingers.

FWIW
Dale53

 

[jbear29]

Can you tell me what particular ahrends grips you have?? Are they round butt or round to square conversion?? thanks

 

[netspec]

everyone says if you have 1911's you should also have a 45ACP revolver too.

The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth!

 

[mchech]

I had 2 Kimber 1911's and traded one for a 625 PC. I feel balanced. If I had to choose 1 to keep it would be the 625. No more chasing brass in the grass.

 

[DustyJacket]

I have a Wilson Combat autoloader, and a S&W 625JM.

They are both a hoot to shoot. And the revolver doesn't throw the cases. The 625 is deadly accurate, even in DA mode.

 

[rrobertson]

For those of you with the 625JM, have any of you had any experience with the JM "laser etching/engraving" on the frame diminishing over time? Also have any of you tried IWBing it in VMII? I have IWB'd a 686P in a VMII without a problem and I know that the 625JM frame isnt that much bigger, it is obv but not much, but was wondering if it was enough to make a difference. I also have no problem IWBing a TRP in a VMII, just as a little background info.

 

[m4bgringo]

I bought my 625 because I already had a 1911 and thought it would be cool to use the same ammo in each gun. I quickly learned that I like my revolvers better!

 

[Dale53]

There is no denying the flat out efficiency of a good Model 1911. It is probably the best close quarter combat weapon EVER!

That said, my 625's produce nothing but a positive experience every time I hit the range with them. At my age, not having to pick up brass is a big positive, also>)).

Dale53

 

[amazingflapjack]

My experience with 45 ACP's out of revolvers is very positive. I have 3 I shoot. A 625-8 that is a 4" with custom rnd to sq wood grips. It is the model that was the basis for the "JM", but isn't a JM. I bought it new and had S&W do the "master revolver package" on it, and it is one of my all around favorites. I also have 2 25-2's. One I shoot, and one that is pristine, and is currently for sale. They are the gun that really carried the whole moon clip tradition into the modern age, and they still are, in my view-there's just something about them. Then, I have a 25-5 8 3/8's barrel that I sent off (for a long time) and had quite a bit of work done on, including having the cylinder machined so that it would shoot 45AP's a well as 45Colts. This is not a pinned barrel m-25-5, and has .451 cylinder throats, as opposed to earlier guns with over sized throats. It took some work to get the right bullet loaded for it, but it is incredibly accurate, an has practically no recoil. It's like the 45 ACP was intended for revolvers!

 

[Reddog]

My 625-8!

I just acquired a 4" Jerry Miculec 625-8 from a friend. I have $475 in it. I shot it for the first time yesterday and I'm extremely pleased with it. I particularly like the brass bead on the front sight! The stocks are Hogue, round butt to square, that came with the trade. I have several "N" frames and think this may be the most accurate of all! It shoots my old standby 1911 load of 5.3 grs. of 231 behind a homecast SW bullet of 200 grains dead on!
I realize it has the dreaded "lock" but decided that rather than ignore all the new Smiths from now on, I'd give one a try. (Actually, I have a Mod. 21-4 with lock that I've never fired.) I won't be using it for self defense and have never heard of a proven lock failure? This way I'll know from my own experience!
Dick

 

[WNC Seabee]

That's a nice looking set of hogues. Been thinking of something like that fir my 629 5"

 

[scooter123]

I have a 625 JM and a new Ruger SR1911.

For me the 625 is the more accurate gun, I can see the gold bead in the front sight better at an indoor range and the weight of the double action trigger seems to "settle" the gun a bit better in my hand. I also feel like the 625 is a bit softer shooting than the 1911 but that is likely due to my choosing to use the 500 Magnum monogrip on my 625.

I really didn't expect that, common wisdom is that a single action trigger and the longer sight radius of a 5 inch semi would produce an accuracy advantage. However, I've found that I am typically more accurate with my Sig Sauers on the double action first shot that subsequent shots even in slow fire shooting. Most likely reason is that I'm a bit more attentive to technique when shooting in double action and get sloppy with a single action trigger.

To sum it up either version of the 625 is a great shooting handgun but they are more challenging to conceal than a 1911. In addition I'll warn you that the serrated trigger on the 625JM has serrations sharp enough to draw blood. I can guarantee you that you will have to remove the trigger on the 625JM and do some grinding on it if you intend to shoot it. Personally, I don't like serrated triggers so on my 625JM I've replaced the flash chromed hammer and trigger with a 0.400 smooth MIM trigger and 0.375 MIM hammer in blue. It's one thing about a revolver, they are so easy to work on and get parts for that customizing one just for your needs is duck soup.

 

[TAROMAN]

Guess you got the drift on this one!
+1 what stainz said. Moon clips. Lots and lots of moon clips!
Man, can you burn through some rounds.
Sustained rate of fire beats the speedloaders and the bottom feeders, too.

 

[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 625-2 a little over two years ago. I have since then fired a little over 1,000 rounds of Winchester and Tula .45ACP 230 gr. FMJ's through it. I have been shooting handguns since 1980. This is just about the most consistently accurate handgun I've ever owned. I am extremely pleased with how this revolver has performed for me at the range and in the field. HTH. Sincerely. brucev.

 

[Reddog]

Scooter,
I have 4 Mod. 57s and a Mod. 29 that all have serrated triggers, no problem, because I always wear gloves when I shoot. I have a Remington 1911 R-1 and this revolver shoots much better than the Remington semi-auto!
Why didn't you guys put pictures with your stories?
Dick

 

[Reddog]

Shooter!

I shot mine today with 203 gr. RCBS cast and 5.3 grs. of W-231 while putting the finishing touches on adjusting the sights. Empties pushed right out with a stick. Didn't use moon clips. It'll do!
Dick

 

[Reddog]

That's a nice looking set of hogues. Been thinking of something like that fir my 629 5"

Thanks, Seabee! They are Pau Ferro. I also have a pair in Rosewood on a Mod.29.
Dick

 

[Jebus35745]

Hey Dick, nice JM. Does it have the broached rifling? Larry

 

[jungle375]

Happy owner of a 625JM, it is the best finished and fitted S&W I own. Very accurate, easy to shoot well and as a 1911 junkie I have plenty of ammo for it.

Any 625 should provide a good experience, in my example moon clips are not needed, 100% with any ammo dropped into the cylinder, all extract easily with a fingernail.

Moonclips just add to the fun, check out the easy to load plastic moons now available. They work fine and require no tools to load or unload.