Which 45ACP S&W revolver would you choose and why?

[Raider]

Since I just bought a 25-2 with 6 1/2" barrel I'd have to choose that. It handles and shoots like a dream with the sweetest trigger. I have a 1917 model too but its not as refined.

Charlie

 

[Joni_Lynn]

Your most welcome to my ramblings.
If you were close enough I'd let you try some of the different revolvers but you're 400+miles away.
One thing I like about the 625 is the rust resistant stainless steel.
I shoot mine until it is either too dirty to continue or so much lead has accumulated that the accuracy goes bye bye. (I have since switched to better lead bullets)

 

[Farmboy]

favorite 45

I have to go with the 1955 target/25-2. I also have a 1917 and 1950 target in 45 but the 1955 just is about perfect, deadly accurate, fits the same SD Myres holster I use for the Mod. 29. I goes to the woods with me a lot.

BR

 

[PALADIN85020]

This is my favorite .45 ACP revolver. It's a 625-2 Model of 1988, with a 5" barrel, made in February of 1989. It's been suitably customized to my tastes - red ramp front sight, action job by Nelson Ford, and Ahrends retro classic grips. It is both extremely accurate and very smooth in its action. It will fire even military .45 ACP rounds without the clips, even in double action. With my favorite Federal HydraShok 230-grain hollowpoints, it makes an excellent combat revolver. I have other .45 ACP revolvers, including a Model 25-2, and an M1917 S&W revolver dating from the WWI period, but this is the one that punches my hot button.

 

[BSkerj]

Bought my 625 ACP from fellow forum member LNIB. I have had it a little over a week and have run close to 500rds through it as of yesterday. It is a 5 " PC without the "lock". I love the grips..they were hard to get used to but now nice and comfortable.

 

[Muley Gil]

No one has mentioned my favorite-the M625 .45 ACP Mountain Gun. I believe it is the perfect fighting revolver. The 4" tapered barrel drops the weight down and the round butt aids in concealment. Stainless steel makes for a better CCW. Fast reloads with full moon clips completes the package.

 

[tennexplorer]

No one has mentioned my favorite-the M625 .45 ACP Mountain Gun. I believe it is the perfect fighting revolver. The 4" tapered barrel drops the weight down and the round butt aids in concealment. Stainless steel makes for a better CCW. Fast reloads with full moon clips completes the package.

I'd like to second that. And there are a few out there with no lock. Those are really nice.

 

[Cyrano]

My only Smith 45 ACP is a Model 1917. Great fun to shoot, and I've experimented a bunch with handloads, as it doesn't like the Lyman 230 gr cast round nose bullet. But I have a 625 mountain gun in 45 Colt which is another matter entirely; powerful and pretty accurate. Also light, for an N frame, which means it won't take your pants down for at least half a mile of walking.

 

[4864]

They are all dang fine revolvers. I have a 1917 and a 625. My love of .45 is very deep as is my love for stainless guns. If I had to start over I would got with the 625.

 

[bubbajoe45]

I am fairly new to 45ACP revolvers, but have had a lot of fun with them. I have a 3 1/2" 1917 and a 2 1/2" 325NG. The 325 is great to carry - lighter than most.

I am interested next in 4" gun; a Thunder Ranch 22 and ultimately a Mtn gun.

 

[NE450No2]

Aaron

If this is your first S&W 45 ACP revolver then I recommend either a Mod 25 or a 625 deppending on whether you want a 6" or a 4".

I started using a S&W Mod 25 in the early 1970's. A 45 ACP revolver is an excellent gun.

For your first one I would want a steel frame with adjustable sights, regardless of barrel length.

For your second....

A few months ago I got a 325 NG, I am wearing it now.

I really like it, it is very light, plenty accurate, and since I am fully versed with full moon clips VERY fast to reload.

IMHO, IF, you do not need the POWER of the 44 Magnum, then a 45ACP revolver is a great choice.

 

[Hofstet]

love my 625

 

[dd698]

I have a 625-8 that is really a good shooter. I sent it to Smith for enhancment work that included champfering the cylinder holes and trigger work. The 625 is a little hard to load with 200gr swc bullets but I solved that problem by switching to Penn 200gr rnfp bullets. Great gun

 

[hiredhand]

Got to go with the 625-8's in 4 or 5" barrels. Shooting either gets boring at the range because they just cut one small hole in the paper. An added plus is that if you own a 45 ACP you are loading only one caliber for several guns.
I owned early 45 long Colts and found them to be not as accurate. I shot patterns, not groups. These were early production guns and as I understand it now, the recent production guns have the right bore/barrel diameters and shoot much better.
Like I said, make mine a 45 ACP!

 

[aterry33]

So I'm confused, did the Model 25 in 45ACP ever come standard in a 4" barrel or just the 625?

 

[jimmyj]

Hi:
To my limited knowledge Model 25-2 came only 6 1/2" barrel.
Mine I had cut back to 4" (+) to keep the lettering intact.
Jimmy

 

[YeshuaIsa53]

Hands down the 25-2, because it looks so great and I like that era's blue guns and wood grips. I would choose a different version or model most likely in SS should I have to carry it often and shoot it a lot, but the 25-2 is like Sunday clothes to me for special occasions. Pure elegance.

 

[NE450No2]

The 25 in 45 ACP was first made with 6 1/2" barrels, but later on they were made with 6" barrels.

Same for the Mod 29's. I am not sure what year or Dash number this occured.

 

[ect1222t]

I lust after a 4" 625 JM. I like the 4" barrel and the stainless finish, but unfortunately right now my money is needed elsewhere. -Ed.

 

[buckeyeshooter1]

I have a pair that I would not part with. A 25-2 and this thunder ranch.