StrawHat
Member
I shoot the SAECO 453, 235 grain wadcutter. Great bullet over hardball doses of powder. Also a good hunting load.
The bullet and load on the left.
Kevin
Model 25
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I shoot the SAECO 453, 235 grain wadcutter. Great bullet over hardball doses of powder. Also a good hunting load.
The bullet and load on the left.
Kevin
bananaman
Member
That looks like a nice one! Welcome to the FORUM from Michigan! I have a 625 JM (4") and a 25-15 in 45 Colt. Both are keepers. RIMZ poly moon clips work great for 45ACP. No tools to fuss with. Bob
Crookedcreek
Member
A LGS has had one (I think it may be a 45 Colt) on consignment for several weeks. Asking price is $1750...I didn't even ask to 'handle it'!
bananaman
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Nice looking 25 you have there! Welcome to the FORUM from Michigan! Bob
OP, congratulations on your new-to-you Model 1955!
You definitely did well at the price you paid.
In January 2020, I paid $1,000 (even) for my 1980 example. I felt happy with that price then, as I do now.
And, yes... a joy to shoot. No moonclips or tools required.
-Bill
You definitely did well at the price you paid.
In January 2020, I paid $1,000 (even) for my 1980 example. I felt happy with that price then, as I do now.
And, yes... a joy to shoot. No moonclips or tools required.
-Bill
You will love it.
I shout about 50 rounds through mine this morning in Sedona, AZ.
Possibly my favorite gun to shoot.
Certainly cheaper ammo.
I shout about 50 rounds through mine this morning in Sedona, AZ.
Possibly my favorite gun to shoot.
Certainly cheaper ammo.
Hamden
Member
I'll post this again. Because it gives me a warm feeling.....
That's offhand shooting. I shot the 4. Moved the sights and shot the 5. The very first shot of 10 was 5-6" above the 4. Then a sight adjustment down. Yes a sight adjustment on one shot. Fundamentals, ya know.
Oops the second pix didn't come thru. I'll get back to you in 2-3 business days
Here it is
The inset is with factory JSWC from the Ransom Rest
That's offhand shooting. I shot the 4. Moved the sights and shot the 5. The very first shot of 10 was 5-6" above the 4. Then a sight adjustment down. Yes a sight adjustment on one shot. Fundamentals, ya know.
Oops the second pix didn't come thru. I'll get back to you in 2-3 business days
Here it is
The inset is with factory JSWC from the Ransom Rest
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Pizza Bob
Member
I bought my first model 25 (a 25-2) brand new in 1977. Try not to cry when you look at the receipt...
They kind of grow on you...
The original (the from the receipt) is in the upper left corner.
Adios,
Pizza Bob
They kind of grow on you...
The original (the from the receipt) is in the upper left corner.
Adios,
Pizza Bob
Hamden
Member
Serial number on mine (above) indicated 1955. Letter says shipped in 1957. To Hawaii. Now in Oregon
I bought my first model 25 (a 25-2) brand new in 1977. Try not to cry when you look at the receipt...
They kind of grow on you...
The original (the from the receipt) is in the upper left corner.
Adios,
Pizza Bob
In 1977, that would have been a 2-week paycheck for me. Sheriff's deputies in East Alabama didn't get paid much.
Just curious, but did your gun ship to Honolulu Sporting Goods? The reason I asked is I have a 44 Target Model of 1950 that shipped to them April 20, 1954. It's the only gun I have (I think) that shipped to HI.
Hamden
Member
Letter says shipped 6/22/57 to Thom Co. Honolulu SN: S130898
You will find the larger set of grips, the "Target" grips will be much more comfortable for shooting.
