629 Mountain Gun: A "K" frame in disguise?

[tkosiba]

History. I was raised on a 29-2 4" square butt, with full thick barrel. I thought it was very nice.

30 plus years later, surprise, surprise. I got a .45 Colt Mountain gun with round butt and tapered barrel in hand. Wow! Solid heft of an N frame, yet light weight. Instant balance for shoot ability. Double action smoothness that would make one pee their pants.

If I closed my eyes, I think I have the fast cylinder feel of the K frame. Could I be dreaming, or is this the ultimate carry gun? Has anyone noticed the same? Could it be the lighter .45 Colt cylinder?

 

[one eye joe]

The 625 Mountain Gun in .45 Colt is one sweet revolver, and is one of my favorite S&Ws. Here's mine wearing Ahrends smooth tactical conversion grips...

 

[PALADIN85020]

I've always considered the 625-6 Mountain Gun ideal as a trail revolver. Light enough, powerful enough and "just right" in almost all respects. Mine has been customized to my tastes with a red ramp front sight, old-style cylinder release, Ahrends round-to-square conversion retro classic stocks, and an action job.

John

 

[chiefbg]

Well, I guess everything except the peeing my pants part...

 

[TNDave]

The Mountain Guns are nice. I foolishly sold my 45 Colt MG years ago. They make a lot of sense.