S&W 625-3 model of 1989 .45 ACP

[AJ]

This is mine. Yes, I have the original grips, just like the wood ones better. It has a 5 inch barrel. No box, but came with 25 full moon clips. Cost was $750.00, two years ago.

 

[Tanners Owner]

Congrats- rediscovered the joys of shooting my 625 recently. Great gun

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

I buy full moon clips from Brownell's in bags of 100. I keep a 50 Cal ammo can full of loaded clips (actually two cans with different bullets), ready for fun at a moment's notice! All my shooting bags have a de-mooning tool, and the rod and board I use to load the clips.

I have been finding Brownell's de-mooning tool (screwdriver handle version, new-old stock for $10 at several LGS's for a year and a half, so there must have been a closeout someplace.

Ivan

 

[AJ]

I have been finding Brownell's de-mooning tool (screwdriver handle version, new-old stock for $10 at several LGS's for a year and a half, so there must have been a closeout someplace.

Ivan

a friend made us several de-mooning tools. He used copper pipe and file handles. Work as good as any I have seen.

AJ

 

[S&W-Keeper]

I love my 4" -3. I very seldom use the moon clips. I have never had a failure to fire with out the clips.

 

[Bigdog357]

Here is my 4" 625-3, it's got a lot of miles on her, love this gun.
One pic with I think the original Hogue Mono Grip and one with her dancing shoes.

 

[Baltimoreed11754]

Love my two 625s. I did have to add a hi-viz front sight, old eyes.

 

[moralem]

S&W 625-3 model of 1989 .45 ACP

One of my favorite guns…..I shoot it way better than my 1911s

 

[S&WshooterFIN]

This is mine. Yes, I have the original grips, just like the wood ones better. It has a 5 inch barrel. No box, but came with 25 full moon clips. Cost was $750.00, two years ago.

I don't dare to tell you how much (little) I paid on my own

 

[AJ]

I don't dare to tell you how much (little) I paid on my own

So do not keep us in suspense!

 

[S&WshooterFIN]

S&W 625-3 & Hellweg #5RL 4"

 

[oworthsr]

Do the Model 25-5 and 625 shoot the same .45 cal bullets? I read that S&W used "odd numbers" to designate 45 Long Colt pistols - Model 25-5. Does S&W use that same "odd number shoots Long Colt" for the 625?

 

[StrawHat]

Do the Model 25-5 and 625 shoot the same .45 cal bullets? I read that S&W used "odd numbers" to designate 45 Long Colt pistols - Model 25-5. Does S&W use that same "odd number shoots Long Colt" for the 625?

Yes, both models can use the same bullets but the Model 25-5 is chambered for the 45 long Colt cartridge and the Model 625 in the opening post is chambered for the 45 ACP cartridge.

Kevin

 

[Gunaholic]

Wow! I've had my 625-3 Model of 1989 since 1989. I didn't know it was rare. One of my favorite firearms.
I probably shoot as many Auto Rim rounds as .45 ACPs.

 

[S&WshooterFIN]

The Master's Holster #6044 & Thai grips

 

[S&WshooterFIN]

Little reloading for next weekend

 

[sodacan]

The 625-2 is a terrific revolver. Here is mine shown with Ace Custom R2S conversion stocks. They made a nice addition to the gun, but I discovered the Klinsky's and switched over. The Pachmayrs are in the box and never see the light of day.

 

[S&WshooterFIN]

The 625-2 is a terrific revolver. Here is mine shown with Ace Custom R2S conversion stocks. They made a nice addition to the gun, but I discovered the Klinsky's and switched over. The Pachmayrs are in the box and never see the light of day.

Same, my The Pachmayrs are in the box with many other rubber boots and never see the light of day.
I have woods on all my K/L/N frame revolvers, only one J frame have rubbers.

I like also your 581, I want one 581/681 some day. It's hard to find here, rare model in Finland

 

[S&WshooterFIN]

Thanks USA and eBay seller Gary, now I have 25 moon clips more.

https://www.ebay.com/str/gdfok

 

[CHARLIE699]

Really fun shooting revolvers. Couple of the 4" of 1989
I'm still hoping one of the "twins" grows an extra inch. No barrel-reduction surgery in their future.

Wait long enough and one will make room for the 5" or 3",,,