Got a new toy (625 in 45 acp JM version)

[Alaskapopo]

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g299/355sigfan/Revolvers/625.jpg
Will do a range report when it gets warm enough to.
Pat

[KCBRUIN]

I've tossed the idea of a .45 acp revolver around more than once. I like the Thunder Ranch editions Smith had a while back. Definitely let us know how that bad boy shoots.

[DocH]

Looks really nice,Pat. I'm going back and shooting my wheelguns more and more these days. Just plain fun.Let us know how she does.:)

[mdauben]

I'd love to pick up a vanilla .45ACP revolver. I really like the idea and already use the ammo.

I just can't stand the JM crap all over the gun. I once heard another shooter liken shooting a JM gun to making love to a woman with some other guys name tattooed on her thigh. ;)

I wish S&W still sold the vanilla 625s. The OOP guns are getting harder and more expensive to find.

[Celt]

I had a 625 but sold it due to the need for moon clips.

That said it's an outstanding revolver and you can't go wrong owning one.

[Alaskapopo]

I had a 625 but sold it due to the need for moon clips.

That said it's an outstanding revolver and you can't go wrong owning one.

That is why I like it the ability to reload twice as fast. Its mostly going to be a competition gun, however if I had to carry a revolver in real life it would be a 625 in 45 acp.
Pat

[PD Sgt.]

Nice revolver, I have always been a big fan of the 625 (mine is in .45 Colt). I also like the 625's predecessor, the Model 1955.

Did you switch out the grips? I was under the impression the JMs all came with the rounded off wood stocks.

[Alaskapopo]

Nice revolver, I have always been a big fan of the 625 (mine is in .45 Colt). I also like the 625's predecessor, the Model 1955.

Did you switch out the grips? I was under the impression the JMs all came with the rounded off wood stocks.

The previous owner switched the grips because he did not like the feel of them. I agree. I wish they were there for collectability however.
Pat

[Mark71]

Great looking wheel gun! The 625 is on my short list of handguns to buy. Looking forward to the range report.

[blasternank]

My 625 is my favorite wheelgun. I had a 5" but sold it and have regretted it ever since and still have a 4" that I use for IDPA. I have the Miculek grips on mine. You can actually buffer down the finger grooves on those grips to resemble the looks of the Miculek's and they are nice for shooting.

[LoboTBL]

Wow...both nice revolvers! I've got a 629 and would love to find a 625 in .45 Colt... bummer that ya can't get to the range.

[Alaskapopo]

I took my 625 .45 acp out today and shot some 6 shot groups in single action at 25 yards and I shot a department pistol qualification course in double action. The trigger on this gun was worked over by the previous owner and its sweet. Very happy with my purchase.

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g299/355sigfan/PIstol%20targets/Smith625qualificaiton.jpg

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g299/355sigfan/PIstol%20targets/Smith62525yardtarget.jpg

[Endur]

I like.

[AKDoug]

I packed one of those for two years back in the 90's. I still kick myself for getting rid of it. The number one fun thing I did with it was pick up a bunch of X-ring rubber bullets. I could practice right in my house.

[TXBob]

As stated elsewhere I am in love with 45 ACP revolvers. Looks like you got a keeper.

[Hizzie]

Great gun but you really have to give the JM Stocks a chance. They do feel wierd at first but they really are awsome. Far better for CCW than the Hogue rubber. My 681PC wore them On-Duty back in the burbs and still wears them to this day.

[shua713]

I am looking for a 625-10 in 45 acp, I believe they only made around 800 of them. I may have to go with another model revolver in 45 acp. I sure do like the idea of a wheel gun in 45 though

[Amicus]

I once passed on a 625 with 3" barrel. If I ever see one again ...

[Wayne Dobbs]

I have a 625 Mountain Gun in .45 ACP and it's a great general purpose revolver. Mine gets used a ton as a hunting revolver here in Texas. Loaded with either a premium 230 +P JHP (the gun loves the Federal HST load) or a 240-255 cast SWC in Auto Rim brass over a healthy charge of Unique, it's a great game killer at reasonable ranges. The SWC loads will shoot through everything here and I've yet to recover one.

Enjoy that great revolver, Pat.

[Alaskapopo]

I have a 625 Mountain Gun in .45 ACP and it's a great general purpose revolver. Mine gets used a ton as a hunting revolver here in Texas. Loaded with either a premium 230 +P JHP (the gun loves the Federal HST load) or a 240-255 cast SWC in Auto Rim brass over a healthy charge of Unique, it's a great game killer at reasonable ranges. The SWC loads will shoot through everything here and I've yet to recover one.

Enjoy that great revolver, Pat.

I have a few boxes of +P HST 230 grain ammo that did not run well in my 1911's that I have a home for now. I fired some the other day and the recoil felt a bit more brisk like a Nframe should.
Pat

[Hizzie]

IIRC 2 45ACP loaded moonclips fit stacked in a standard N-Frame speedloader pouch.

[Alaskapopo]

Shot a USPSA match with it on 3-4-12. I got 6th overall out of 14 shooters. There was no other revolver shooters so I got first and last in my division.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88uVibBBmyc
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[fz1boxer]

I once passed on a 625 with 3" barrel. If I ever see one again ...

i bought my wife a 25 for christmas nickel 3" barrel,she loves it and keeps it next to her stitching table when she works at home