Just love my Smith and Wesson 610 in 10mm with the large N-frame. I really absorbs that recoil and stabilizes the shots for some great accuracy.
And the moon clips are really fats for reloads. And the trigger is unmatchable.
Just got a nice cash windfall before GW's $600 gift to us married guys and have the funds to snag a NIB SW 625 with a 5" barrel for about $519 plus tax.
Is that a good deal and does anybody know what dealer cost is?
How much are 625s going for used?
Any models to avoid in the 625 line? I want stainless steel for durability and looks to match my 610.
Should I snag it or wait around for a nicely used 625 with some accessories and some wear on the trigger action and a pocket a nice $125 in savings?
I already shoot 45 ACP in several different guns so I already own all of the reloading equipment.
And with the powders most of use for 45 ACP, most if not all of the powder can be burned up in almost 3 inches. You may get some additional fps out of the 4 and 5 inch barrels. But most reloaders use fast powders like W231, Bullseye and TiteGroup.
I think the ideal length for the SW 625 barrel is 4 inches. Short enough for CCW and IPSC competitions and light enough engage quickly. And it may be better balanced.
What is the deal with the 625 and the shorter barrels? Are they just as accuracte as the longer 5 inch barrels? Recoil more or less?
Your impressions and comments please.
For those of you have or have shot the different 625 length barrels or other N frames, is the four inch barrel ideal for 45 ACP?
I don't have an IPSC revolver and understand they just went to a 4 inch max. The gunsmiths are chopping barrels left and right. I may shoot IPSC when my schedule permits. I alos shoot steel plates and bowling pins.
But I think a 45 ACP reolver is a nice buy for someone who already shoots 45 ACP. Just more time behind that double action trigger pull.
Buy the 625?
Your 2 cents . . .
And the moon clips are really fats for reloads. And the trigger is unmatchable.
Just got a nice cash windfall before GW's $600 gift to us married guys and have the funds to snag a NIB SW 625 with a 5" barrel for about $519 plus tax.
Is that a good deal and does anybody know what dealer cost is?
How much are 625s going for used?
Any models to avoid in the 625 line? I want stainless steel for durability and looks to match my 610.
Should I snag it or wait around for a nicely used 625 with some accessories and some wear on the trigger action and a pocket a nice $125 in savings?
I already shoot 45 ACP in several different guns so I already own all of the reloading equipment.
And with the powders most of use for 45 ACP, most if not all of the powder can be burned up in almost 3 inches. You may get some additional fps out of the 4 and 5 inch barrels. But most reloaders use fast powders like W231, Bullseye and TiteGroup.
I think the ideal length for the SW 625 barrel is 4 inches. Short enough for CCW and IPSC competitions and light enough engage quickly. And it may be better balanced.
What is the deal with the 625 and the shorter barrels? Are they just as accuracte as the longer 5 inch barrels? Recoil more or less?
Your impressions and comments please.
For those of you have or have shot the different 625 length barrels or other N frames, is the four inch barrel ideal for 45 ACP?
I don't have an IPSC revolver and understand they just went to a 4 inch max. The gunsmiths are chopping barrels left and right. I may shoot IPSC when my schedule permits. I alos shoot steel plates and bowling pins.
But I think a 45 ACP reolver is a nice buy for someone who already shoots 45 ACP. Just more time behind that double action trigger pull.
Buy the 625?
Your 2 cents . . .