Model 625 Mountain Gun .45 ACP
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Ok here you go! Model 625-4 Springfield Armory Bicentennial Edition: 45ACP; Special production from the Performance Center for Lew Horton Distributors. a specially designed commemorative for the Arsenal of Democracy, the Springfield Armory N.H.S., Springfield, MA. 1 of 500 produced in 1994
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Gotta love those Mountain Guns
Still searching for that 617-6.
Still searching for that 617-6.
SuperMan
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Gotta love those Mountain Guns
Still searching for that 617-6.
They have to be one of the best S&Ws ever made...
I've had:
2 629-2s
1 629-4
3 657s
2 625s in .45 ACP
2 625 SA Commemoratives
Never had one in .45 Colt as it's one caliber I don't care to load for... The one I kick myself for never buying is the 686 .357...a wonderfully balanced gun...
I'm just down to one 657 now...that is really all I need.
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Great news to all who care, I finally was able to scrounge up some cash and purchase the 625 Mountain Gun! Its been a crazy summer and I thought the gun was gone for good but as it turns out the FFL guy who was brokering the deal really didn't share the sale with anyone! I'm pretty pumped to take this to the range and turn some rounds loose, any recommendations on some moon clips? Obligatory pics below!! I haven't seen one of these for sale anywhere else so I feel like I got a solid deal at her asking price of $800.
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I think Ranch Products is the default for moon clips. (One guy's opinion, YMMV.) I shoot ball most in 45ACP revolvers, but the great thing is that the defensive loads proven for LE (use Dr. Roberts' list) will all work fine. My choice is mostly the 230 grain Gold Dot of which I bought a lot when my old agency issued it, but I also have some of the 185 grain all copper +P from Black Hills. I have a few rounds of Georgia Arm 45AR with the Gold Dot, and it makes a tiny group that makes me look good.
I'd say you're VERY lucky! Congratulations on your new .45! 
Don't worry much about the price. At $800, I think it more than a "good" price. Maybe not a screamer, but way on the good side of good. I'd have gladly paid that.
Don't worry much about the price. At $800, I think it more than a "good" price. Maybe not a screamer, but way on the good side of good. I'd have gladly paid that.
You were very fortunate to be able to get this revolver. They are not plentiful. The price was also decent. This is one of my favorite range revolvers. You did GOOD!
I have used factory S&W moon clips, cheapy gunshow bulk bin moon clips and RIMZ poly moon clips... I use the steel clips for competition or carry and RIMZ for bench target shooting... my best advice, buy a good de-mooning tool... well worth the investment... happy shooting.
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I would suspect the deceased gentleman left his wife with a catalog of his firearms and what he considered their value. I suspect most of us do the same.
I would pay her what she is asking and consider it a bargain. I have recently purchased two S&W revolvers from a widow lady; although through a third party consignment.
I would pay her what she is asking and consider it a bargain. I have recently purchased two S&W revolvers from a widow lady; although through a third party consignment.
Nice gun. l picked up a pre mim Mt Gun in 45 Colt earlier this year... l
really like it. lmhop the 45 Colt ctg isn't much fun or accurate w/light
target loads.. l shoot the shorter 45 Schofield cases in it. Much more
pleasant and accurate.. Thankfully S&W solved the little throat/big bore
problem in the 625s in 45Colt..
really like it. lmhop the 45 Colt ctg isn't much fun or accurate w/light
target loads.. l shoot the shorter 45 Schofield cases in it. Much more
pleasant and accurate.. Thankfully S&W solved the little throat/big bore
problem in the 625s in 45Colt..
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S&W Model 625 45ACP Mountain Gun
Congratulations on getting that
S&W Model 625 45ACP Mountain Gun,
you wanted.
It is always nice when someone remembers
your demeanor, keeps you in mind, and saves
something for you.
He must have known your situation and how
much a cool revolver meant to you.
Please, when you get a chance to shoot it,
post a Range Report for us. Thank you.
Congratulations on getting that
S&W Model 625 45ACP Mountain Gun,
you wanted.
It is always nice when someone remembers
your demeanor, keeps you in mind, and saves
something for you.
He must have known your situation and how
much a cool revolver meant to you.
Please, when you get a chance to shoot it,
post a Range Report for us. Thank you.
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I'm going to check out a few LGS today and see if they have any moon clips in stock just so I can shoot and extract easily. I want to get a feel for the gun before I go all in on it, as I've never shot/owned an N frame or a .45 ACP revolver. Both of which I'm excited about. If I can find them at a LGS then I'll shoot it today! I just don't feel like shooting and having to poke out empties with a rod!!
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It is easy to fill full moons by pressing them down around cartridges laid on a flat surface. I like doing that on the lid of the large plastic tool box I use for a rain proof range bag. A change in the lid's height creates a stop to press the cartridge against. After the novelty of a store bought filler wore off I'd probably go back to my old method. It is easy to make a demooner out of an old golf club handle or a capped piece of pipe. Half of the open end is cut filed lower making a step that contacts the clip while you rotate it prying the cases out. Empties collect in the tube.
All of my 1917s and 625s give reliable ignition without clips. Pointing the revolver up a lot of the empties fall out. Those that do not are easily pulled out with a finger nail. While for a century the poke 'em out with a rod story has been a way for authors to fill out gun stories I've never seen that done in real life. Polish your shoes before asking the bank for a loan and use your moon clips at matches. Neither are necessary on casual days.
All of my 1917s and 625s give reliable ignition without clips. Pointing the revolver up a lot of the empties fall out. Those that do not are easily pulled out with a finger nail. While for a century the poke 'em out with a rod story has been a way for authors to fill out gun stories I've never seen that done in real life. Polish your shoes before asking the bank for a loan and use your moon clips at matches. Neither are necessary on casual days.
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Its funny you mentioned that as that is exactly what I did today. I decided to take it to the range and see how it would perform without the clips the LGS didn't have any for sale. Turns out it was awesome! Fired all rounds flawlessly, I'd say about 80% of the spent cases fell out when i tipped up the cylinder. The rest easily came out with a slight shake or my finger tips. This mountain gun is a beast, it didn't seem large until I was shooting it. Although that size really soaked up the recoil of the .45 (it has never been an issue for me in 1911's) despite being in a revolver. The 625 shot great though overall, sights were off quite a bit for me at first but after some tweaking they are pretty close (still shoots about 1" to the right for me). I've added some pics from the range, first cylinder full at 21 feet and then the second pic was my final group at 21 feet. I settled into the mountain gun by the end and my group definitely shrank! I love the grips on the gun, nice full and beautiful, great to look at! I noticed while shooting that they slid around alot in my hands so I might invest in a hogue monogrip or something for shooting purposes just so I can get a better purchase. I have the monogrip on my K and L frames and love the way they feel when shooting.
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I think it was a good price you got it for,nice picture of the revolver.
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