What Jerry Miculek did to the 625

[bananaman]

I have an ordinary 625JM. (2008) It is 1 of my favorites! Changed the wood more than a few times. It's current status seems favorable to me. Also add Hi-Viz front sight. Good for some of us old guys. Bob

 

[S&WIowegan]

The 5" 625 that once ruled USPSA revolver was rendered obsolete by the minor 8-shot revolver rule change. Mr Miculek no longer shoots the 625 in USPSA competition to my knowledge. There is a little demand for the 4" 625 in IDPA. It is practically dead in ICORE. I don't know how long the 625 will stay in current production.

Might try the used market for a 5" 625.

There are a few guns that I can't be "forced" to sell, but that's just me.

The above post is correct. In addition it is also true that Jerry no longer shoots the USPSA Revolver Nationals. His reasons have never been announced but he is more than 60 YO.

 

[S&WIowegan]

Hmm, according to SCSW, that PC model was a -6 with a later -7.

Trying to find out how many were made to get a clue if it's worth the search. I've never seen one before so I'm guessing not many.

If the number of these guns produced is important to you, try getting in touch with Camfour distributors. SCSW believes Camfour ordered the gun in some number from S&W. The big unknown then would be the number S&W produced as over-runs. They often do this but don't keep track of the number so produced. This is also why collectors get in arguments about what the "correct" configuration is.

 

[S&WIowegan]

I heard JM uses corn starch powder with his grips to make it slippery.

This is true. He told me he does it so he can adjust his hand position on the stocks easily. Most revolver shooters go the other direction and try to keep their hand from slipping. Different strokes.

 

[derek45auto]

This is true. He told me he does it so he can adjust his hand position on the stocks easily. Most revolver shooters go the other direction and try to keep their hand from slipping. Different strokes.

the grip on his 3-gun rifle is an old surplus M16A1 grip that he knocked the molded checkering off and polished smooth, so he can quickly slide into position.

 

[Irelander]

Here is a 5 incher on GB
RARE 5" Smith & Wesson M625 Model Of 1989 45ACP : Revolvers at GunBroker.com

 

[derek45auto]

Here is a 5 incher on GB
RARE 5" Smith & Wesson M625 Model Of 1989 45ACP : Revolvers at GunBroker.com

dear Santa...This is what I really want this year

 

[5Wire]

I have a non JM 4-inch 625-8. Very accurate revolver, easy to shoot comfortably. One of my faves.

 

[jtcarm]

This is true. He told me he does it so he can adjust his hand position on the stocks easily. Most revolver shooters go the other direction and try to keep their hand from slipping. Different strokes.

Yep.

Super-smooth grips, deeply-serrated trigger[emoji12]

 

[ameridaddy]

Model 25-9 Front sight off center

cprher - rear sight blade is well off to the right
My 25-9 had the same issue. Checking into this, I found the front sight blade was .007" off the center line of the ramp base and barrel. Looking straight down on the top of the barrel with good even light, the difference between the left and right flats either side of the blade was visible to my naked eye.

Mine was too - .007" Must have been cut on the same CNC same day.

 

[625 Shooter]

Quote:
Originally Posted by OKFC05 View Post
The 5" 625 that once ruled USPSA revolver was rendered obsolete by the minor 8-shot revolver rule change. Mr Miculek no longer shoots the 625 in USPSA competition to my knowledge. There is a little demand for the 4" 625 in IDPA. It is practically dead in ICORE. I don't know how long the 625 will stay in current production.

Might try the used market for a 5" 625.

There are a few guns that I can't be "forced" to sell, but that's just me.

The above post is correct. In addition it is also true that Jerry no longer shoots the USPSA Revolver Nationals. His reasons have never been announced but he is more than 60 YO.

Not so fast! The M25s and M625s may well reign again.

ICORE implemented a new division called "Limited Six" (effective Jan 1, 2016) - which means moon-clipped six-shooters.

 

[S&WIowegan]

I think ICORE also has a "Classic" division for guys who want to compete with speed loaders. This is for the people who hate moonclips.

 

[625 Shooter]

I think ICORE also has a "Classic" division for guys who want to compete with speed loaders. This is for the people who hate moonclips.

I don't think you are required to hate moon clips!

But yes, "Classic" Div is for NON-moon-clipped SIX shot revolvers.

 

[Cal44]

I think ICORE also has a "Classic" division for guys who want to compete with speed loaders. This is for the people who hate moonclips.

I'm pretty sure you could compete in the classic division with a 625JM if you use Autorim and speed loaders.