I love 45 ACP in revolvers..Anyone else?

[rollin_hot]

625

Just got mine....

 

[chuck17]

I love the 45 acp revolvers, too. They are sweet shooters.

Some 1917's and Brazilians

25-2, 25-2, pre-26, 22-4, 625-3

This S/N is pretty cool.

 

[Jimmymac46]

Yes, add me to the list of individuals who love 45 acp revolvers. I have three very different guns- a 1917 5" (1938), a 25-2 6 1/2" (1975), and a 625 3" Model of 1989. I shoot the 25 most, often without the moon clips. It is somewhat more tedious to reload, but worth the effort. With reloaded 200 grain SW's and a modest amount of Bullseye, they are easily extracted. The 1917 is just plain fun to shoot. Great for close range combat games. I have yet to shoot my NIB 625 3" but may do so at some point.

I must admit, I prefer shooting my Gold Cup or Series 70 Government model when I venture to the range with a stock pile of ACP reloads. I have, roughly, a seven or eight to one revolver to auto ratio, but find it difficult to derive greater shooting pleasure from any handgun than I do from a 1911 style auto. All of my Colts (and my only Colts) are variations of the 1911 and in my view are the best of the Browning designs. JIMO.

 

[Model 15-4ever]

tekarra,
Thanks. Grab your oxygen bottle, this pic has got better color:

 

[Allen-frame]

An original 1955 Target , A 625-2 , A 25-2 6" and a just acquired 625-6 Mountain Gun. Hot Dog , 45 a.c.p. in the bomb.

regards ,,Allen

 

[45Wheelgun]

I have posted this picture before but here you go, a 625-3, a 25-2 and a M1917:

 

[ENH]

Here's two shooters fresh from the range wearing their extended shooting stocks.

 

[PALADIN85020]

This is my favorite, a Model of 1988 5-incher, customized with red ramp front sight, Ahrends stocks, and an action job by Nelson Ford. Smooooth and extemely accurate:

And a classic Model 25-2 (1955 Target):

 

[kritter]

.45acp revolvers

it's my only .45 revolver....even with the "lock"
only comes out once a year, but it's a wonder to shot.. wish it could talk I'd love to know it's past.......

1914 new century hand ejector,aka..triple lock .455 rechambered to .45acp

 

[Tom C]

My .45 revos: 625-8JM and a 25-2.

 

[Old Navy]

The 45 is IMHO about the best combat and PD round in the world, but I fail to see the popularity of it as a woods gun. I would not want it over a 41 or 44 special in the woods and maybe even a 45 Colt, I would rate it as a poor choice for a Mountain Gun where bear, hogs and large cats roam. To me the round is just not suited for anything but the city, the battlefield or a target gun. On several occasions both recently and years past I have passed on some good buys on 45 ACP revolvers for this reason.

I tried reloading them one time many years (about 30+) ago, but the small case and short bullets were rough on my big fingers, 9mm was the same problem. So I finally got away from 45 ACP & 9 mm shooting and until recently when I had a chance to score a Para 1911 14-45 Gun Rights model for under $700 and use it for a HD gun that kept in the master bedroom.

 

[Catshooter]

The 45 is IMHO about the best combat and PD round in the world, but I fail to see the popularity of it as a woods gun.

Old,

There is where we differ. The old ACP, esp in Smith sixguns, is quite capable of throwing a 250 to 270 grain semi-wadcutter 900 fps or a bit more. Many (including me) feel that is highly adequte for big cats, deer, hogs, what have you.

Some of us like reloading the stubby little buggers too.


Cat

 

[Old Navy]

Old,

There is where we differ. The old ACP, esp in Smith sixguns, is quite capable of throwing a 250 to 270 grain semi-wadcutter 900 fps or a bit more. Many (including me) feel that is highly adequte for big cats, deer, hogs, what have you.

Some of us like reloading the stubby little buggers too.


Cat

I guess you are right about the LSWC, I shoot a lot of that in 357, 10 mm and 44, but jut never thought about it in 45ACP for some reason.

Watch those fingers.

 

[largecaliberman]

I have a 625JM. Love that gun; replaced the grips so the wood won't get scratched, etc with a decelarator grip. Very accurate, easy to shoot. The only "humbug" is loading and unloading the rounds/casings on the moon clips.

 

[PaPa34]

Here's my 25-2 with 6.5 inch barrel and Kurac Maple Grips.

That, my friend, is one gorgeous gun !

 

[WFR]

Count me in!
Love my 3" 625-4!

 

[CW3PA]

325sc

I've shown this before. My daily carry piece.

 

[maxmadco]

Here's two of mine

One is stainless, model of 1989 and the other is a hard chromed, shortened 25-2.

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[cmort666]

My 25-2. More accurate than I can shoot:

 

[gaucho1]

The best shooting revolver so far.625 mountain.