Another broken 625-10 for sale.

[Bobafett]

Do not worry too much. The 625s in question are only the pug nosed -10s and -11s. These two variants utilize Scandium alloy frames.

25 is carbon steel frame
625 is stainless frame
325 is scandium frame

so are these 'pugs' actually 625s or 325s?

 

[bigggbbruce]

I don't get the model number. 625 should be stainless.

Should be a 325...

 

[s&wchad]

I don't get the model number. 625 should be stainless.

Yeah, and a Bodyguard should be a J frame with a shrouded hammer and an M&P should be a revolver.

so are these 'pugs' actually 625s or 325s?

S&W made 'em and named 'em. They're 625's.

 

[colt_saa]

I absolutely agree with you.

These should've been called model 325s

You just have to remember that was Smith's and Wesson, every rule will have an exception.

 

[Dump1567]

If you could get that cheap, S&W would probably send the owner a new gun. Obviously, a different model. They did for me on a used 1982 Model 10 I bought with a cracked frame. May or may not be worth the hassle.

 

[halfmoonclip]

I don't get the model number. 625 should be stainless.

Uh, yeah...have a couple 625s, and they are all steel tanks. What's up with calling that a 625, dash or no dash.
Moon

 

[RebCop]

I had the same problem with a 725 PD I purchased for retirement from LE. Cracked in the same spot and I can say it was not abused. I refuse to buy a S&W scandium because of it.
They did make it good with a 4" 635 JM and I'm happy with it.

 

[jcelect]

I would love to see a picture of your 725 PD and 635 JM!