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Cherokee1,
The 625 JM was my first 45 revolver. I could not believe how great it was to shoot. But be forewarned that if you do buy this gun you won't be satisfied with just one.
The first photo left to right, top to bottom:
1917; 25-12; 25-2; 625 JM; I don't know how those Kimbers got in there
Second photo:
Lew Horton 25-14 in blue and nickel.
g-dad
The 625 JM was my first 45 revolver. I could not believe how great it was to shoot. But be forewarned that if you do buy this gun you won't be satisfied with just one.
The first photo left to right, top to bottom:
1917; 25-12; 25-2; 625 JM; I don't know how those Kimbers got in there
Second photo:
Lew Horton 25-14 in blue and nickel.
g-dad
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I'm in the same situation as you Cherokee. However, the lock is not something I really don't want and am looking at some earlier 625's w/o one, and even at some model 25's also. Tough choice for me. But as others have said buy it now and you won't regret it
Thanks, I was looking for a 5-6" barrel length. That is on my watch list though.
I lucked into a safe queen 625-2 5" ( I dont think there are any 6") with factory combats on Easter morning on an unrelated to S&W gun forum. Only thing is I'm going to sell the combats because they don't fit my hands & I'll never sell the gun.
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woolieworm
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Love the gun, hate the grips. Changed to rubber pacs. Great all around now.
Cherokee1,
No experience with the JM, but I have a Performance Center 625-7 5" that has the best trigger of any revolver I own. It is a real pleasure to shoot. I also have a standard 625-8 4" and two 25-2's (6" & 6.5").
You are doing it right - save up for it. Get a part time job, sell scrap metal, fix the car yourself instead of paying someone else. Do what you gotta do but don't go into debt to buy toys. They are expensive enough without paying 18% interest on them!
No experience with the JM, but I have a Performance Center 625-7 5" that has the best trigger of any revolver I own. It is a real pleasure to shoot. I also have a standard 625-8 4" and two 25-2's (6" & 6.5").
You are doing it right - save up for it. Get a part time job, sell scrap metal, fix the car yourself instead of paying someone else. Do what you gotta do but don't go into debt to buy toys. They are expensive enough without paying 18% interest on them!
Herb686
Member
I'll sell you mine!
Shot mine in IDPA. Has had action work so it will bust only Fed primers. Had a fiber optic front sight made for it. So I never used original JM front sight or grips. Have all the speed loaders, mooner, de-mooner, full moon clips.
Shot mine in IDPA. Has had action work so it will bust only Fed primers. Had a fiber optic front sight made for it. So I never used original JM front sight or grips. Have all the speed loaders, mooner, de-mooner, full moon clips.
Herb686
Member
No big rush to sell. I'll figure up a price so you know what to shoot for (pun).
well I did it I dipped into the saving fund and ordered one it is supposed to be in tomorrow at my LGS. ordered it from oak hills guns in Pa. cant wait. the wife was shocked but I told her to find something she wants. told her it is my wedding anniversary present to go find what she wants. will be 43 years next month. happy happy!
bananaman
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Don't forget to post pics of the new Smith! You should enjoy shooting it! I do mine. Bob
It finally got here Friday. Shot it Saturday. When I first picked it up I thought oh no these grips are slick. But when you are shooting they don't slip at all they seem to get tacky but I don't mean the finish turns gooy or anything they just stick to your hands. After more than sixty rounds a had to quit. The heat and humidity not to mention the mosquitos got very bad. Not to mention loading and unloading all those moon clips with no tool. Got clips and loader on the way. Love it. It shoots better than I can with my 66 year old eyes.
Congrats on the gun and next months anniversary. My bride and I are just 2 yrs behind you!!
Dan
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