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Post by foxtrapper on Mar 18, 2021 12:38:36 GMT -5
Been wanting one ,but not needing ,so I had it on back burner. Lgs had a performance center model that got me thinking again and again I did not purchase , but went home to do a little research. Turns out the model is no longer on s&w website! Mosied over t the s&w forum and yes they are no longer producing them. So I went back to lgs and of course it was gone. But they did have a full lug non performance center 625 which I scooped up. Happy guy here!
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Post by magnumwheelman on Mar 18, 2021 12:49:52 GMT -5
I've always thought I wanted one as well... just never ran across one while I had the money  |
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Post by ezekiel38 on Mar 18, 2021 12:57:03 GMT -5
Had a JM 625 and it was superaccurate. In a supreme moment of stupidity, I sold it, to fund something else and have regretted it for several years. 6 years and a couple of months to be more precise.
Have attempted to purchase it back from the guy I sold it to and he just laughs and walks away. Did swap out the grip though.
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Post by bullseye on Mar 18, 2021 20:36:50 GMT -5
I was perusing the S&W website last week & there are NO 45 ACP revolvers currently offered.
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Post by taffin on Mar 18, 2021 20:57:12 GMT -5
When the stainless steel Model 625 5" heavy under lug barrels came out in 1988 and 1989, one in .45 ACP and the other is .45 Colt I tested both and wrote them up and subsequently purchase them. Still have them. Great shooting sixguns.
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Post by contender on Mar 18, 2021 21:49:43 GMT -5
I had a friend who bought one several years ago. I took it with me to have Jerry sign it & the box for him. He prizes it. I got to shoot it too. SWEET! But I just can't get him to sell it to me,,,,,,,,,,,! Darn it!
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Post by AxeHandle on Mar 19, 2021 6:01:57 GMT -5
Won't sell? Wait for a weak moment and be ready with the cash!
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Post by AxeHandle on Mar 19, 2021 6:03:44 GMT -5
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Post by AxeHandle on Mar 19, 2021 6:06:51 GMT -5
Both are nice guns... PC gun has a shorter cylinder and better hammer and trigger.  |
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Post by foxtrapper on Mar 19, 2021 6:27:56 GMT -5
Hey Axe any tips on the care and feeding of the 625? How about brand of moon clips, this is my first experience with them. I did order a loaded/ demooner from Dillon. Thanks
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Post by ryan on Mar 19, 2021 7:58:35 GMT -5
I just picked one up earlier this week, too. It's my first go-round with a 45 acp in a revolver but I'm looking forward to seeing what it will do. Now if I can only get some free time to run it.
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Post by AxeHandle on Mar 19, 2021 8:02:56 GMT -5
Auto Rim brass is your friend... TK Custom makes good clips. The Demooner works well when you need it but the guys that shoot these things a lot use another tool that loads all 6 rounds in one movement. Someone will chime in with details for you..
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Post by foxtrapper on Mar 19, 2021 8:15:22 GMT -5
Figures as I have a ton of 45acp brass and loaded ammo for my 1911! Pretty much bought this because of that and picking up brass at the public range is a chore. I’ll give the auto rim brass a look over on starline and hopefully for once they don’t have it to ship! Lol The loader you mentioned sounds great! I’m game if someone posts the model. Thanks
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Post by hughree on Mar 19, 2021 8:36:24 GMT -5
When the stainless steel Model 625 5" heavy under lug barrels came out in 1988 and 1989, one in .45 ACP and the other is .45 Colt I tested both and wrote them up and subsequently purchase them. Still have them. Great shooting sixguns. John - THAT article by you prompted me to immediately purchase a 5" Model of 1988 625 in .45 ACP. Then a 4" Model of 1989. Then a 3" Model of 1989. I still have them and shoot them regularly. Some of my favorite N frames. I still have the article, too. |
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Post by mike454 on Mar 19, 2021 8:43:26 GMT -5
I've always used the moon clips from ranch products and the BMT mooner. No problems with either.
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