So I've got this problem with my 625-4....

[FinnMike]

I have the hots [Bad!] for a 3" 45 acp revolver for carry, and I have a cherry 625-4 with just a slight turn ring that I salted away some time back. Should I keep it as-is and try to find a shooter? These don't seem to be available. My only alternative is to have one of my 3 1/2" 27s bored out....
What to do??

 

[FinnMike]

I have the hots [Bad!] for a 3" 45 acp revolver for carry, and I have a cherry 625-4 with just a slight turn ring that I salted away some time back. Should I keep it as-is and try to find a shooter? These don't seem to be available. My only alternative is to have one of my 3 1/2" 27s bored out....
What to do??

 

[GIJoe]

That hog leg was made for shootin-you should use it!

 

[Revolver King]

I have the same problem with this Lew Horton 686-4 7 shot. I have not shot it since I bought it.

 

[tallpaul]

I say shoot the safe queen AND find another...

I just acquired my first 625-4 of the 5 inch variety and I like it so far...

 

[panamajack310]

Hi, I outfitted my 625-3 with night sights and now carry it as my back up gun..I say shoot it and start carrying it. It is doing you no good in the safe...Here is my 3" carry on the top with its brother that was sold.

 

[45Wheelgun]

A 3" 625-3 was my first gun. I have over 20000 round through it. It is what started my love affair with "45Wheelguns".

I say buy everyone you can find, and shoot them all.

It does make a fine CCW. Everyone I have ever shot has been dead on accurate.

You have the correct stocks on it, they make the gun completely manageable. I have several pairs of pretty wood stocks for taking prom pictures with, but when she goes to the range, she wears Hogues.

Go ahead and take her cherry. Who better then you?

 

[akr]

Originally posted by Revolver_King:
I have the same problem with this Lew Horton 686-4 7 shot. I have not shot it since I bought it.

RK, you are mean.

 

[David Sinko]

Converting a .357 revolver to .45 ACP is not as easy as it sounds and is probably not worth the effort and expense. Last year I bought a new 3" 625-4 exactly like yours and immediately started shooting it. It is extremely accurate and perfectly reliable. It is much better and more versatile than any of the new ones being made today. My only other comment would be that rubber grips are completely out of place on these 3" guns. If you really are going to carry it, I recommend wood that fits flush with the bottom of the grip frame.

Dave Sinko

 

[Wheelgunner840]

If you just leave it in the safe and look at it once in a while, you might as well just have a picture of one!

I understand that serious collectors do this kind of thing, and that's just fine, but as for me, I shoot everything that I own. It was made to be shot, so shoot it! BTW, fantastic looking gun! I bet it shoots as good as it looks.

WG840

 

[FinnMike]

You're right, I ought to shoot it, as it's not "collectible" I suppose. The rubbers have to go. Maybe a set of Ahrends...
Now to find a high-ride holster.
Thanks,
Mike

 

[Revolver King]

I guess my real problem is that I have too many 686s that are 7 shooters, I have a 5" that I have not shot yet either.

 

[Bullseye Smith]

R_K - I do the same, I have a 5 inch stocker special that is new in the box. It will stay that way as long I'm still kicking

.

 

[panamajack310]

For my daily carry holster I use a Mernickle holster I find it can be used strong side as a high ride. or my prefered carry method a cross draw.

 

[Duke426]

IMO, you should shoot it. That's what it was made for. The fact that it is a stainless gun makes it an even easier decision. The finish will show little or no wear as long as you don't abuse it. Have fun!