S&W 625-8

[RANDY393]

Just got a 625-8 Jerrry Miculek 4" revolver, nice piece! However, I didn't like the smooth grips and installed Hogue grips. Anyway, this will be for target duty using reduced power 45acp. What I would like to know is, what difference is there between what I have and one without fancy grips and etching by way of price? Target hammer and trigger notwithstanding. Randy

 

[Arm]

I have a 625 PC that came with the multi-color grip. I replaced them with Crimson Trace laser grip. Like those much better.

 

[g8rb8]

The dash-8 is the most current iteration of the S&W Model 625. There are only 2 versions of the 625-8, the 625-8 JM model that you currently have and the 625-8 Performance Center model. The Performance Center model has a suggested retail price of $100 more than the JM model. The stocks/grips on the Performance Center model are similar in all manner to the JM model except they are a tri-color laminate and do not have JM stamped into the grips.

 

[kaaskop49]

I have the JM. Some folks dislike it: they say the trigger pull is too heavy and there are sharp edges on the trigger. I do not mind these, having become accustomed to handling/shooting dozens of police revolvers over the years. Some say the bbl leads with handloads, but I use factory ball.

I've never handled the PC 625, but I would like to. If it's smoother, I would probably buy it. IMO, you can't go wrong with the JM, but the grips might need to be changed out.

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

 

[bronco45]

Went to a standard Hogue on my 625 liked them much better than the JM grip.

 

[Pizza Bob]

The dash-8 is the most current iteration of the S&W Model 625. There are only 2 versions of the 625-8, the 625-8 JM model that you currently have and the 625-8 Performance Center model.

While currently, the PC and JM versions are the only 625-8's available, there was a standard version of the 625-8. Essentially the same as the JM version but with Hogue rubber grips and no "billboard" JM on the side.

Adios,

Pizza Bob

 

[5Wire]

The dash-8 is the most current iteration of the S&W Model 625. There are only 2 versions of the 625-8, the 625-8 JM model that you currently have and the 625-8 Performance Center model.

A third version is non-PC, non-JM like this, not mine but same configuration. Very accurate revolver.

• Model 625-8 Classic: .45 ACP. Features a 4" full-lug barrel with Patridge front sight, black micrometer click rear sight, .400" target hammer, .312" smooth target trigger, Hogue rubber grips, glass bead stainless finish, new frame design. Product code. 160935 Retail price $767 in 2003. —SCS&W,3

 

[Bill In Texas]

Congratulations!

 

[Dale53]

The 625-8 is one of my most favored revolvers, ever. I have shot THOUSANDS of my home cast bullets with excellent results. No leading, accuracy well under one inch at 25 yards off a rest, on demand. I shoot mostly target loads (200 gr. Mihec H&G SWC ahead of 4.0 grs. Of Bullseye or equivalent), however, I have also have put a few 250 gr. Keith bullets down thw tube. My speed load is a Lee 230 gr. T/C with either RIMZ or steel full moon clips.

Make no mistake, this revolver is a GREAT all around revolver.

Dale53

 

[bananaman]

I like these stocks on my JM. Tried a few things prior. Congrats on your 625! Bob

 

[RANDY393]

Shot my first match last night, part of the course requires single-hand, double action shooting. My new toy may need a trigger job, horrendous results. Any ideas? Supposedly this is as good as it will get. Randy

 

[Dale53]

Randy;
I replaced my springs with a Jerry Miculek matched set of springs and set the double action to 9.0 lbs and my single action to 3.0 lbs. i also fit a pair oF Pachmayr grips. I installed a Red Dot sight. This is a shooting machine!


Dale53

 

[hkcavalier]

Call me crazy but I like the looks of the PC with the red, white, and blue laminate grip. Sort of a Evel Knievel thing going on.

 

[robvious]

there is another...

there is another 625-8 version out there... 160935 (4") & 160927 (5")
called the CLASSIC HUNTER 2002-2006... non PC... non JM..
a 4 OR 5 inch Full lug barrel with partridge site model... .400 Target Hammer & .312 Smooth Target Trigger... Hogue factory rubber...
mine is the 5 inch version... basically a rubber grip version of the original Model of 1989...shoots like a dream...

 

[sw282]

PC is well worth the extra money.. Cut rifled barrel, PC tuned action and

smoother shiny surface... l hate the bead blasted surfaces... l can't

ever seem to get the matte surfaces clean

 

[Pizza Bob]

...a 4 OR 5 inch Full lug barrel with partridge site model...

Sorry, couldn't resist. Patridge is capitalized as it is named for the man who invented it.

My apologies if your gaff was due to auto-correct. (See what I did there? A face-saving out.)

Adios,

Pizza Bob

 

[Lou_the_welder]

"An elegant weapon... for a more civilized age."

You know where I'll be tomorrow!

The 625JM is a nice "blaster"! I use the same 230gr plated I run in my 1911s.

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[old&slow]

" And a partridge in a pear tree ". tis the season !

or is it, a patridge in a pair three ?

I love auto correct , , makes a person sound / type like a idiot..

 

[5Wire]

miner drift

Spell chequer
Martha Snow

Eye halve a spelling chequer
It came with my pea sea
It plainly marques four my revue
Miss steaks eye kin knot sea.

Eye strike a quay and type a word
And weight four it two say
Weather eye am wrong oar write
It shows me strait a weigh.

As soon as a mist ache is maid
It nose bee fore two long
And eye can put the error rite
It's rare lea ever wrong.

Eye have run this poem threw it
I am shore your pleased two no
It's letter perfect awl the weigh
My chequer tolled me sew.

 

[xuout1]

I had a new 625 Jm but it had some serious accuracy problems so I sent it back 3 times and they could never fix it right even with new barrels. The forcing cone on all three barrels they sent back were terrible. Would like to get another one some day but now I'm gun shy. HA! think the PC 625 also has a shorter cylinder for less mass for the trigger to spin for a lighter pull.