First Revo... 625?

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Coop de Ville

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Already have a 1911 so ammo could be shared. Really want a .357 but a new caliber is gonna be costly... :)

Like the 686 models

Tell me about the Rugers....
 
Only Ruger revolver that shoots .45acp is the Blackhawk convertible. They can be difficult to find sometimes though. Ruger does have the Blackhawk, SP-101, and the GP-100 in .357mag. The older Security/Service/Speed Six models are plentiful and are still fine revolvers.
If by costly you mean the price of the S&W M686 then you won't like the price of the M625. N-frames aren't cheap these days.
 
The S&W 625 .45ACP is a superb revolver, rugged, reliable, powerful and accurate. With fullmoon clips iy is extremely fast to reload. Mine, fitted with Crimson Trace laser grips is my favorite home defense handgun, If yoi buy onr you won't be sorry/
 
I love the .45 caliber, and the 625 is the best prodution revolver ever made, in my opinion.
Go for that if you can. You won't be sorry. But one thing, like everything in the category, it's not a cheap piece. ;)

Regards,

Andre Tiba - Brazil
 
Here's another vote for the 625.

They really are great guns! As was said above, reload speed in much improved over speedloaders. I love S&W's model 625 so much, I have two. They are both have the 5" barrels.

I shoot a 625 more than anything else. :)
 
Love them S&W 45ACP N-frames. Have a 625 in a 3" barrel (can you say one big hole), two 25-2s, and a 1917 Brazlilian Contract. All are great shooters.
 
If you're already a .45 shooter then a 625 would make a great match for a 1911.

I have a 5" M625-4. It may just be the best revolver ever made, IMNSHO.
 
I fell in love with .45 ACP as a caliber after buying a Springfield 1911-A1 a few years ago. I also have two Patriot .45s for carry. Because I reloaded lots of .45 ACP I added a .45 Blackhawk covertible and like it alot too. It's a fun shooter.

My most recent .45 is a 625 5" inch that I bought used last Saturday at a gun show. I have several hundred rounds though it already and consider it to be a perfect home or vehicle defense gun.

Alan
 
I have five Smith N Frames, including a 625-9 Mountain Gun (in .45 Colt). They are terrific firearms: accurate, reliable, durable, top-quality. I would certainly endorse a S&W 25/625 in .45 ACP.
 
I'd love a 625...

when I ever stop buying reloading equipment!!!

If you reload, the 625 is great because you end up with 100% brass recovery, and you can probably shoot a little hotter and heavier loads than in your 1911. I mean, it's an N-frame! Can one shoot .45 super in a 625, or is the OAL too long?

at any rate, you're going to end up with the .357 anyway.... :D
 
You know, you're right...

Something about the .357 that really interests me.

...even though the 625 would be a match.


Checked out a Ruger GP100 6" blued yesterday.... I think it's the one.

Asking $459 NIB?
 
For what it's worth, in my whole S&W collection there are only two models I own more than one example of: The M&P/Model 10, and the .45 ACP Model 625. I have one 4" 625-3, and one 5" 625-2, and both are outstanding shooters.
 
Re: .357

Coop, you'll love the GP100. I have a GP100 4inch satin stainless and really enjoy shooting it. I replaced the stock wooden insert grips with Hogues as I am a sweat box on the range and they are a bit more comfortable for me. Also put on some Firesights for better sighting. Good luck..enjoy....mack
 
The .45 acp in a 25-2 model 1955 is something to behold...
 

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I just sold a 25-2 with some minor pitting on the barrel and cylinder. (The previous owner didn't take proper care of it.) I bought it as a shooter but the esthetics began to bother me.

I replaced it with a 625, I found at a gun show last weekend (in PA.). The action on the newer one is not as super smooth as the older one. The 800 table show had three 5" 625s that I could find. Two were used and one was new. Not exactly the most common S&W wheelgun.

Alan
 
I think you would be slighting yourself if you bought a 45 ACP revolver when there are more powerful/flexible options out there.

If you're going to have a huge N frame, you may as well have something that you can shoot 44 Magnums through when you're in the mood. In the meantime, the 44 Specials are just a bit less powerful than 45 ACP. You don't have to jerk around with moon clips.

They are not considered so "magical" as the 25s and 625s, so you can probably get one for cheaper.

Consider my gun, this 29-3. It cost me $455 out the door. It was at a local gun shop that treats used guns as if they're taking up space that would be better occupied by new ones. :rolleyes:

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