Any model 25-7 model of 89 45 colt owners?

[Nframe357]

Just saw one of these on GB and really liked the looks of it, just wondering if any of you guys have one? And what you think of it? I'd love to see some more pics as well! One on GB is $850 is that a fair price?

 

[bmhiii]

There was one in the classified section....

I have a couple of pics if you send me your email addy.

 

[1950jcb]

25-7

PM sent.....

 

[Gun 4 Fun]

In all the posts that I have read on various forums, I have only read once that someone had one that wouldn't shoot. I find that hard to believe. These things are extremely accurate! Others will be along to post theirs. We are proud of these guns.

That $850 price sounds kinda high to me.

Here is mine-



And the way they come from the factory-

 

[03gringo]

25-7

I own a Model 25-7, and have found it to be very accurate. Part of the reason for this gun's accuracy may be that the cylinder throats were slightly too small (I reamed them to .4525) while in most S&W's especially 25-5's, the throats are way oversize (.454 and larger).

 

[625smith]

I would not part with mine!

My 25-7 will shoot one ragged hole at 10 yards. $850 seems high to me.

 

[David Sinko]

Years ago I had mine moonclipped to shoot .45 ACP as well as .45 Colt. It was a complete and utter failure. The chambers were too sloppy and would not stand the blow of the firing pin when shooting DA. Even moderate .45 Colt loads caused excessive swelling of the case heads. A few years later I bought a .44 Redhawk and had it rechambered to .45 Colt by Hamilton Bowen, using proper small body reamers. Fired brass from the 25-7 would not fit into the chambers of that Redhawk after being resized. I think the problem is with all standard mass produced .45 Colt cylinders and chamber dimensions. I became spoiled on the custom .45 Colt conversions and have not bought another .45 Colt since then. That 25-7 was a nice looking revolver but I grew to dislike the 5" barrel and unfluted cylinder. It just wasn't for me.

Dave Sinko

 

[GLL]

$850 is too high even for California !

I own several and they are the best shooting .45Colt S&W ever made !

Jerry

 

[Joni_Lynn]

The 25-7 is a very nice revolver but that's too high a price for one. (only my opinion though)

 

[winter1857]

I'm filled with lust but not $850 worth of lust..... That's pretty danged high.

 

[sonny]

I've been shopping recently, but prices are driving me nuts. Everywhere I look is pushing $1000. ...and here I thought we were in a recession.
Sonny

 

[peyton]

Keep your eyes glued to our classified section, I have a 25-7 and a 625-7 bought here. I think one of those is listed right now.

 

[Nframe357]

Very nice folks! Thanks for the price info as well, is this model round or square butt?

 

[peyton]

This is what I found in the for sale listings
http://smith-wessonforum.com/guns-sale-trade/97459-m25-7-model-1989-f-s.html

 

[Allen-frame]

Any post 1982 Smith in 45 Colt ctg.

Hi ,Mike. The later model 25-5 ,or the 25-7 and especially the 25-9 with the longer stop notch (endurance package) . These are really great guns to shoot, Not like 44 Magnum. And there is just something so cool about having a Smith that says Çolt' on it.

Good luck in your search. $550. to $750. is a good price for one of these.

625-7 , made 1999

25-5, 4" made 1988

New Service 45 Colt ,,1943

Good Luck , Al

 

[Nframe357]

AAAAARGH they made them in stainless too? Too many smiths, not enough money! Beautiful pics Allen, I should've known you'd have a selection.

 

[Grayfox]

I'm a big fan of the .45 Colt and S&W N-frames. My 4" & 6" 25-5s are excellent shooters (correct throats). But my 25-7 is even better. Just my opinion, but I believe the 25-7 is the best .45 Colt S&W ever made.

 

[Joni_Lynn]

The 25-7 is one of the nicest S&W's in 45 Colt that I've had the pleasure to fire.
I find that I like the 625 Classic just a 'lil bit better.

 

[peyton]

Lynnie, where did you get the pistol rack?

 

[GLL]

Al:

Love your 625-7 !

Jerry