The ultimate .45 ACP revolver?

[LOBO]

I have mine, it's just not put together yet. The gun is a 625-4 5" and to be added to it is a brand new mountain gun 4" barrel. The barrel is bright stainless so it'll have to be blasted to match the rest of the gun.

 

[J D Allen]

The thunder ranch 45 is great and the 625 JM also tops.

 

[M29since14]

A few years ago I set out to craft what I hoped would be the ultimate .45 ACP revolver for defense or target use...

The accuracy is amazing, being capable of cloverleaf groups at 25 yards.

After years - if not decades! - of fiddling around with 25-2s and invariably ending up dissatisfied with the results, I was lucky enough to snag a gun VERY similar to yours (mine still has its original black patridge blade) from one of our members. It is hands down the best .45 revolver I have ever fired, and it too is capable of the kind of accuracy you mention, when given good ammunition. In fact, the gun is not even particularly ammunition sensitive. I wish I had tried one of these years ago!

My gun happens to have been tuned by Mr. Ford, too. Since I was impressed with what I saw, I just talked with him a few days ago about tuning a couple more guns. He did a great job on that one. Nothing scary - just good quality, very usable work that makes the gun both more shootable and more of a pleasure to shoot.

 

[notacowboy]

How about a Mountain gun for I.D.P.A..

 

[rollin_hot]

My vote

My 625 Magnaport custom with 2 5/8" barrel......

 

[one eye joe]

I have mine, it's just not put together yet. The gun is a 625-4 5" and to be added to it is a brand new mountain gun 4" barrel. The barrel is bright stainless so it'll have to be blasted to match the rest of the gun.

That'll be a GREAT revolver. Be sure to post some pics when it's done.........

 

[Dave T]

Can't let this thread go by without posting another picture of my blue steel Mountain Gun. Custom made by cutting a 1950 tapered barrel down to 4" and round butting the 25-2 the barrel was on.

My gun smith also tuned the action and finally bead blasted and blued it. Haven't found a holster I really like but even with a less than perfect holster it carries as well as any N-frame can. (smile)

Dave

 

[superpelly]

Mine shoots like a dream,

 

[one eye joe]

Can't let this thread go by without posting another picture of my blue steel Mountain Gun. Custom made by cutting a 1950 tapered barrel down to 4" and round butting the 25-2 the barrel was on.

My gun smith also tuned the action and finally bead blasted and blued it. Haven't found a holster I really like but even with a less than perfect holster it carries as well as any N-frame can. (smile)

Dave

SWEET ! ! !

 

[Stu Honea]

Okay, okay, since you asked, here's another pic of of the ultimate .45acp revolver - my armoloyed Austin Behlert 25-2. She's accurate, concealable, and has an incredible action. Just got it back from Pinnacle, had Mark chamfer the charge holes, install a second crane ball detent, fix a little end shake, and give her a good going through. Now she locks up tight, feels and shoots like a new gun. And, thanks to the Armoloy finish, it still looks new, too.

Some GREAT looking 45's in this thread,but this baby is SWEEET!
I passed on a blued one of these in about '89 and have kicked myself ever since.

 

[deanodog]

That is a beauty for sure.I like my Thunder ranch 22-4. It is like a model 10 on steriodswith it's tapered barrel and fixed sights and nice blueing.Nothing fancy like those others but it shoots great and handles great. I sold a M 625-8 and kept it.

 

[Norsky]

I haven't found anything that beats my 3" 625-3

or the 3" 625-6 Lew Horton

One of these is going to the range this weekend.

 

[rollin_hot]

Magnaport 625

New shoes, same gun...

 

[jspick]

I just sold my 625 model of 1989 with a 4" barrel.
I prefer the 5" barrel myself and if I ever see one I will buy it, if I have the cash ready.

John

 

[moxie]

I've got a -3 5" but it's not for sale.

 

[Brew]

RollinHot, are those factory grips? I have a set laying around here somewhere just like that that came on a buddies 3" 625. He was told they are rather sought after but he didint like them so he gave them to me.

 

[Batts]

To fire or not to fire...

brucey had something in his post about 'This revolver easily handles .45 ACP cartridges without moon clips, with 100% ignition. Of course, full moon clips make it all the better, and it will accept .45 Auto Rim rounds as well.'

Stainz had it that a 625 jimmy wouldn't fire loose acp.

Im no expert but golly, doesnt that violate some contract made to do so?

I would think he would be bent a bit over that.

Would it be a case of headspacing?

Could a tiny shim be shoved in there?

- Batts

 

[ghitch75]

longer firin' pin will make it light them....

brucey had something in his post about 'This revolver easily handles .45 ACP cartridges without moon clips, with 100% ignition. Of course, full moon clips make it all the better, and it will accept .45 Auto Rim rounds as well.'

Stainz had it that a 625 jimmy wouldn't fire loose acp.

Im no expert but golly, doesnt that violate some contract made to do so?

I would think he would be bent a bit over that.

Would it be a case of headspacing?

Could a tiny shim be shoved in there?

- Batts

 

[Batts]

Thanks ghitch75.

I just saw the saami pdf of acp and the chambers can be .020 long.

Is there need for concern over the backslap to the frame/breech from a loose floating round?

I will probably shoot few more than a few loose rounds anyways.

Just new to DAs.

Getting more grips for it than mlady has shoes.

And holsters ...

- Batts

 

[Stainz]

My Governor is fun... but it's the new kid on the block. My early 625JM, like the 4" 625-8 that preceded it, is a frequent range bag occupant. Fun to plink away with, the picture below was in response to a range-mate's question regarding capacity - and reloads. The 105 loaded moonclips shown stow in 5 layers, with hardboard between, of 21 'clips in a metal .223 ammo box. I have two such boxes full and thirty odd more in tupperware boxes - 1,440 rounds before I have to reload 'clips. Now I can share them with the Governor. Zombies beware!

I bought my 625JM over seven years ago last month - and still can't find fault with it. Even the grips developed me as a champion - I put some on my 627 Pro - and the same HiViz sight, too. The 625JM is a great .45 ACP package.

Stainz