S&W 25-2, Four-inch Barrel?

[ThomasH]

Hello folks,

I have been looking for a Model 625 with a 5" barrel or a Model 25 with a barrel shorter than 6 inches, to use in USPSA revolver shooting.

*** I DO NOT want a Jerry Miculek 4" 625 so please don't go there! ***

I just saw a Model 25-2 for sale that is described as having a 4 inch barrel, and I thought that all 25-2 models came with a 6 or 6.5 inch barrel, but only because that is all I have ever seen.

Do any of you folks know if a Model 25-2 was available with a four inch barrel? If so, I would think that would make a dandy USPSA revolver shooter!

What do you think?

- Thomas

 

[Hkcarr3]

PM sent to ya on these two guns!

 

[Art Doc]

A 4" 25-2 would be a special order if original. 10,000 to one it's been cut.

I have never seen or heard of an original 25-2 with a 4" barrel and I have read on this forum that none were built.

Of course as soon as I say this someone will pull one out of his hat...

 

[mlw270win]

I believe the only 4 inch barrels were in 45 Long Colt but with S&W I have learn to never say never. I have seen some 25-2 where the barrels were shorten to 4 inches and if its done right they look and shoot great.

 

[Sebago Son]

There were indeed a very few early 25-2's factory produced in barrel lenghts other than 6" or 6 1/2". 4" guns seem to be the most common of these few. You will encounter later 25-2's in 4" but they will have been cut down outside the factory as this was a pretty common modification.

 

[ThomasH]

Thanks folks!

Thank you for your knowledgeable replies everyone, the seller has let me know it was a factory modification.

Which is okay, I'll probably be throwing it on the ground as I stumble around the USPSA courses!

Hmm, the same gentleman is selling a 625-2 with a 5 inch barrel. I wonder which would be more better for my USPSA revolver. I imagine the four inch would be more "agile", while the five inch would be slightly easier to aim and slightly more accurate.

And the stainless steel would handle the mud I'll be wallowing around in well, but on the other hand I think the old blue would be okay as long as I cleaned it when I got home!

Decisions, decisions....


- Thomas

 

[one eye joe]

FWIW---The 625-3 Model of 1989 is available in a 4 inch barrel from the factory.

 

[Sebago Son]

I think you'll find the 625s are easier to shoot well as they are heavier in the muzzle by benefit of their full lugged barrel. The 25-2 has a more conventional half-lugged barrel.

Have you ever considered a .45 Mountain Gun? I'm told that the .45 Colt versions can be cut to use moon-clips and .45 ACP rounds.

 

[growr]

Why not go ahead and use your 25-2 with the 6" barrel in USPSA...it is legal. That's where I use mine and have a blast with it.
Just my thoughts....you already have a great gun, if you don't have a great holster and belt, you can find those very easy.

Randy

PS.. A dear friend of mine in Idaho shoots a 1917 S&W that is pure stock in USPSA and does quite well with it, the gun is in 45-50% exterior condition but oh My...does it ever shoot well!

 

[jimmyj]

Hi:
In the past I have had several 6 1/2" Model 25-2 shorten to four inches.

 

[one eye joe]

Have you ever considered a .45 Mountain Gun? I'm told that the .45 Colt versions can be cut to use moon-clips and .45 ACP rounds.

This is true....

 

[BobR1]

FYI
The 25-2 has shallow rifling, and probably will not shoot lead reloads well at all. Just something handy to know. I have not owned one since plated bullets have been available. They should work fine I would think.

Best I remember seems like 300 4" 25-2 revolvers were made for some LE Agency way back in the day. This information was in a magazine article probably close to 20 years ago.

I have seen One short barrel 25-2 that I believe was a Lew Horton 2.5" or 3" also. Ozark Shooters Supply in Springfield Missouri had it in the case many years ago. I wish I could have afforded it at the time. I have never seen another one.

Bob

 

[jimmyj]

FYI
The 25-2 has shallow rifling, and probably will not shoot lead reloads well at all. Just something handy to know. I have not owned one since plated bullets have been available. They should work fine I would think.

Best I remember seems like 300 4" 25-2 revolvers were made for some LE Agency way back in the day. This information was in a magazine article probably close to 20 years ago.

I have seen One short barrel 25-2 that I believe was a Lew Horton 2.5" or 3" also. Ozark Shooters Supply in Springfield Missouri had it in the case many years ago. I wish I could have afforded it at the time. I have never seen another one.

Bob

"Back in the Day" the S&W Model 25-2 was the choice of bullseye shooters for the .45 match (prior to the accurate worked M1911). reloads with lead bullets and bullseye powder was a proven accurate load.

 

[Dave T]

FWIW---The 625-3 Model of 1989 is available in a 4 inch barrel from the factory.

Are you saying S&W still has 4" 625-3s in stock? Where do I sign up.

Dave