Model 25 vs Model 25 Classics

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I have been looking for a Model 25, preferably a Model 25-2. I have found that the Model 25 in .45 LC is either very expensive or not available. I am looking for something to take to the range and enjoy shooting, so I started looking at the newer Model 25 Classics line. Maybe newer is the way to go.
Last weekend at a local gun show I picked up several large frame S&W revolvers of various types. They all seem to have a long oval grip as opposed to the older style of N frame guns. I really like the older guns, but I really don't want to pay the crazy prices auctions and gun show vendors are asking. What are the Pros and Cons of the newer production Model 25? If this has been hashed out before, please excuse my newness to this site.
 
The newer guns have a round grip frame while the older ones have a square grip frame.There are after market grip makers that have square butt grips designed to fit round butt frames.I liked the grips made by Ahrends that I used on my round butt 586 and 629.
 
what's your definition of very expensive? 25-2 guns have been popular for a while now and have been going up in price for a few years.
 
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