M29Classic
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I gave $849 new for my 625 JM. One of the best guns I have.
S&W 45acp Revolver Search
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jackpearl
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Hey VAPA
It may be a bit high in price for that one but, it is a 4 inch, and you don't see alot of those. I have a bunch of these. They are the " Most Fun to Shoot" revolvers!
It may be a bit high in price for that one but, it is a 4 inch, and you don't see alot of those. I have a bunch of these. They are the " Most Fun to Shoot" revolvers!
Thunder Ranch Solid Revolver
I really like my Thunder Ranch. I find it does eject spent casings better when you use moon clips. I had never used them before so it took a little getting used to and I had to purchase a bunch to make range reloading simpler. I also bought a clip loading tool because they can get bent if you try to get cartridges in or out too forcibly. The revolver is a well balanced marvel. Sits comfortably in the hand with a vey solid feel. It's big and heavy and it sucks up a lot of the recoil. b You'll also want to invest in the high grade holster recommended by Clint and Heidi Smith. I've never owned a 625 so I cannot fairly compare the two.
I really like my Thunder Ranch. I find it does eject spent casings better when you use moon clips. I had never used them before so it took a little getting used to and I had to purchase a bunch to make range reloading simpler. I also bought a clip loading tool because they can get bent if you try to get cartridges in or out too forcibly. The revolver is a well balanced marvel. Sits comfortably in the hand with a vey solid feel. It's big and heavy and it sucks up a lot of the recoil. b You'll also want to invest in the high grade holster recommended by Clint and Heidi Smith. I've never owned a 625 so I cannot fairly compare the two.
tygar
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625/325
I have both. Have had 25s & 625s for 40+ yrs & they are great. Easy shooting & accurate. My bedside gun is a 625 4". It is also my practice revolver for combat shooting.
I got a 325PD when they first came out & have had 3. My 325 is a favorite carry gun & is easy to shoot for a light weight revolver with +P loads & very accurate at combat range.
I havn't had the Thunder Ranch since the 625s can't be beat for me or for carry the 325 is great.
What you need to do, if possible, is shoot them or similar & see which you like best, but if not, you can't beat the 625s.
PS you can almost buy 2 625s for that price
I have both. Have had 25s & 625s for 40+ yrs & they are great. Easy shooting & accurate. My bedside gun is a 625 4". It is also my practice revolver for combat shooting.
I got a 325PD when they first came out & have had 3. My 325 is a favorite carry gun & is easy to shoot for a light weight revolver with +P loads & very accurate at combat range.
I havn't had the Thunder Ranch since the 625s can't be beat for me or for carry the 325 is great.
What you need to do, if possible, is shoot them or similar & see which you like best, but if not, you can't beat the 625s.
PS you can almost buy 2 625s for that price
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It's true that you don't see so many 4-inch guns, at least I don't, but that $1100 price is too far off the mark, as far as I am concerned.
625s are way too heavy to carry concealed, IMO, so unless you mean carry as an outdoorsman, on a really sturdy gun-belt, forget it. The 325 will bring the gun down to approximately Commander-weight but it is bigger and thicker, so nothing much is gained in that way. I'd buy a 625 for shooting and something else to carry. 625s are great revolvers. As others have said, very accurate and a lot of fun to shoot. Big holes - very little recoil!
625s are way too heavy to carry concealed, IMO, so unless you mean carry as an outdoorsman, on a really sturdy gun-belt, forget it. The 325 will bring the gun down to approximately Commander-weight but it is bigger and thicker, so nothing much is gained in that way. I'd buy a 625 for shooting and something else to carry. 625s are great revolvers. As others have said, very accurate and a lot of fun to shoot. Big holes - very little recoil!
oneflycowboy
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The 625's are great guns and fun to shoot. I've had one for a few years and plan on getting another.
I have a 5" model of 1988 and now plan on picking up a 4" as well.
Here's a pic of my 88
I have a 5" model of 1988 and now plan on picking up a 4" as well.
Here's a pic of my 88
Having become a big fan of the short, fat .45 ACP in a quality 1911 pistol, and growing tired of chasing brass every time I wanted to shoot the big, slow thumper, a revolver seemed like a logical step.
I bought my first .45 ACP revolver several years back, a 4.63 inch Ruger New Model Blackhawk Convertible and found it to quite fun to shoot. Well, being a S&W aficionado, I just had to find a Smith. My first, and still favorite is the 22-4 Thunder Ranch. Super trigger and really accurate with any good lead or jacketed load in the 220-235 grain range. Next came a 625-8 five inch to which the previous owner had S&W's Performance Shop do competition action and chamber chamfer package. Sweet and man can you burn-up some ammo with a bag full of loaded Rimz moon clips.
Don't let the MIM and lock scare you away from either of these wonderful guns!
Finally scored a Model 25-2 6.5 inch model of 1955 (paid way too much!!) in superb condition. She is another fine shooter, but the two newer guns and the Ruger get most of the range time.
I bought my first .45 ACP revolver several years back, a 4.63 inch Ruger New Model Blackhawk Convertible and found it to quite fun to shoot. Well, being a S&W aficionado, I just had to find a Smith. My first, and still favorite is the 22-4 Thunder Ranch. Super trigger and really accurate with any good lead or jacketed load in the 220-235 grain range. Next came a 625-8 five inch to which the previous owner had S&W's Performance Shop do competition action and chamber chamfer package. Sweet and man can you burn-up some ammo with a bag full of loaded Rimz moon clips.
Don't let the MIM and lock scare you away from either of these wonderful guns!
Finally scored a Model 25-2 6.5 inch model of 1955 (paid way too much!!) in superb condition. She is another fine shooter, but the two newer guns and the Ruger get most of the range time.
cjwils
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Aside from the ugly grips on the Performance Center 625 and full length barrel lug on the 625 JM, what is the difference between a Performance Center and a JM 625?
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This also means reduced sight radius on the PC, as the 4" of the barrel length starts from the forcing cone.
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After much research I purchased new 625PC revolver off GunBroker today, first time at buying a firearm from an on-line auction site. Hopefully it all works out and in a few days I will be at the range.
Now to start looking for a set of rubber grips for it......
Now to start looking for a set of rubber grips for it......
Pizza Bob
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X-frame Tamers work on the round-butt N-frame, even though S&W doesn't say so...
Have fun with your 625PC
Adios,
Pizza Bob
bananaman
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I picked up a Pachmayer SB. Gripper in box at a flea mkt. for $5. Put it on my 625 JM, even though it has a round butt. Boy, did that feel good, and I shot it well with it on. I am addicted to wood though!
I have had excellent luck with G.B. guns. Have also picked up good used guns from Bud's. Bob
It is possible to convert a revolver cylinder in .45 Colt to also use .45 ACP in full moon clips. It requires milling the ejector star.
The description states it is a .45 ACP. However, it also states it is a 4", while it looks like a 5" to me.
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Fackler Rebel
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Had a couple of 1911's after wanting one for a long time. Fun to shoot, but heck to find the brass and don't like cleaning one compared to a revolver. Anyway, don't have any auto loading pistol anymore, just revolvers. About three years ago, I happened up on a pistol I had never seen or heard about before, the 325PD, what I call my space age pistol. Got Rimz moonclips for it before walking out the door. Maintain my CCW but don't carry very much. Love shooting the big bullet and although it only weighs 21 oz. to me the kick is not that bad. Really big gun though and when I do carry it rides in a holster tucked up underneath the console of my Ford Ranger. The business end of that barrel looks like a shotgun I think.
Jim Watson
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Agree with peterthefish.
USPSA started allowing 8 shot 9mms to compete with 6 shot .45 revolvers. The "high cap" smallbores are the current fad and there are idle .45s that should be reasonably priced.
Likewise, IDPA is talking about dropping the ESR moonclip division, which would also obsolete some more match revolvers.
USPSA started allowing 8 shot 9mms to compete with 6 shot .45 revolvers. The "high cap" smallbores are the current fad and there are idle .45s that should be reasonably priced.
Likewise, IDPA is talking about dropping the ESR moonclip division, which would also obsolete some more match revolvers.
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I have a 625 with a 5 inch barrel that has the best out of the box trigger of any S&W revolver I have owned. It has the lock but since it is a range gun it does not bother me. I did invest in a bunch of moon clips and a demooner from Brownells which makes the shooting experience much more enjoyable.
If I was going to carry one of these it would be my 325PD. Nice little pistol.
If I was going to carry one of these it would be my 325PD. Nice little pistol.
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