Everyone who shoots it wants one . . .

[Landpimp]

got the same gun.......and yup me and everyone that see's it(and I ask if they want to shoot it) love it.

I actully shoot it as well or better than my 5"

 

[bettis1]

You're right, Erich. "Fun, Fast, Hits Hard!" What's not to like?

This may be your gun's ancestor...an M25-2 .45ACP customized in '83 by John Jovino. Glass like action, nickel, perfect balance. The popularity of these "short barrel, big bore" customs was probably instrumental in causing the factories to start producing them.

You are also correct that once someone shoots it, I have to start defending my ownership of it.

Bob

 

[deanodog]

This is as close I have to it but it is nice and I have been pleased with it.Model 22-4 45 ACP

Also have a 25-2 but it is big

 

[Ben Dare]

Of course, Erich, you make them all look good . . .

I had to wait for the -4, but I have one in my nightstand wearing Crimson Trace.

The one that gets the most attention at the range, though, is my 586L-Comp. The ported barrel draws attention and the 7th shot downrange brings them over to have a look.
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[GF]

+1 with what bettis1 said, "You're right, Erich. "Fun, Fast, Hits Hard!" What's not to like?"
Neat lookin' and great shootin'!

 

[panamajack310]

I purchased my 625-4 3" barrel from here on the forum...I love it ....I will 2nd your motion for the gun every one would want.....

 

[Erich]

Gents, thanks for the kind words and for the great pix of your guns - I'm really enjoying reading folks' thoughts on this thread.

 

[tom turner]

Yep,

LONG before S&W realized what an ultimate competition and defensive gun that a short barreled, moon-clipped .45ACP revolver could be, folks took it on their own to create 'em.

John Jovino made a bunch in New York, but other gunsmiths also made their own versions of what the ultimate big "snubbie" would be.

Mine was converted in the early 1980s in Savannah! It is hands-down my best handling big bore revolver I've ever used in competition. It has a little longer barrel ( 3 1/4") and a radically narrowed, rounded and smoothed trigger. It retains it's original square butt design, which I like better anyway.

When I stumbled across it years ago, I simply HAD to have it. BTW, in a match, it wears Hogue "Goodyears" which increase it's speed and eliminate any chance of torquing in the hand.

 

[winter1857]

I haven't even shot it and I want one!

 

[tommy F]

I also belong to the 625 club. My 3" 625-3 was found with slightly rough exterior but a great shooter. Can not find wood grips that perform with pachs, but keep looking. Also have a 4" M25-2, 4" 625-3, M22 TR and I like to chop 1917s. Only bad habit I have.

Tommy F

 

[Beaver]

Hey Erich! Brian Pearce just wrote a great article about loading 45AR in a recent "Handloader". What is your favorite 45AR bullet and load? beaver

 

[45Wheelgun]

I love my 45Wheelguns. My 625-3 has sold at least three others. My Brother and two of my good friends have all gone out and purchased 625-3 3" guns after firing mine. They are addictive!

 

[pinkymingeo]

I got my -6 about a month ago, and it's already replaced my 15-3 (w/factory action job) as my favorite shooter. It's pictured here with it's -6 45Colt sibling just because I wanted to make the point that these two prelock, MIM guns are the smoothest revolvers I've ever shot.

 

[pjsjr]

Originally posted by Erich:
Ever had a gun that makes everyone who shoots it want one just like it?
...seriously, I can't recall a person who has shot it who didn't want one just like it.

Erich, I really don't think I'd like shooting it that much...BUT, I'm willing to give it a go, just send it to me and I'll give it a good trial...say several years and I'll let you know for sure

. Just kidding ...sorta! I have a Rugxx NM Blackhawk, 45 Colt/45 ACP convertible. I enjoy shooting both calibers!!

Great looking gun and photos. Preston

 

[Wayne02]

Sigh... this forum costs me so much money.....

 

[Erich]

Preston, I can't send it up to you, but let me know the next time you're down here and you can try it out!

bwienert, I have two .45 AR loads that I like a lot: one throws a 200-gr LSWC at 1050 fps from the 3" tube and the other puts a 250-gr RNFP out the front at 950 fps (the same as the old .45 Colt did from a 7.5" barrel).

 

[rljatl]

I am glad to hear all of these reports. I just bought a .45 Colt Mountain Gun. It should be here Monday or Tuesday. I plan on sending it to Pinnacle to have the cylinder milled to accept .45 acp moon clips. Can't wait!

 

[pjsjr]

Erich, thanks, I just might take you up on that offer. Preston

 

[AKAOV1MAN]

Very nice Erich. You always seem to be sharing the neatest guns, and with great photo work. Thanks again.

 

[Beaver]

Erich, what powder and loads do you load? beaver