RicinYakima
High Steppes of Eastern Washington
I'm thinking of wildfires, train derailments or Mt St Helens going off again. People, or FEMA, I'm not worried about.
S&W 625
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The S&W Model 625 revolvers were also made in .45 Colt solving the clip problem. I have the 625 Mountain Gun (.45 Colt) and it will never be sold. I bought it for outdoor use saving my 25-7 Model of 1989 (first edition). After wearing in from 300 or so rounds, the single action and double action are almost as good as the 25-7.
Been offered $800.00 for either one several years ago.
Been offered $800.00 for either one several years ago.
imashooter2
Member
I have a Performance Center 627. It is a very nice revolver. Smoother and a bit lighter pull than the standard factory offering. It has a fitted overtravel stop and a ball detent front cylinder latch to eliminate the pin into the ejection rod. Worth it? I think so.
Yes, if used and not abused. I can't give a value since I'll not sell mine. (I turned down $800.00 about a decade ago.)
StrawHat
Well-Known Member
Many of us use clips with no problems. I prefer moon clips.
But, there is a reason they usually run more than one horse in a race.
Kevin
Glaciers
Alaska Land of the Midnight Sun
Nice!! Like the blued pistol. The 625-3 is the first pistol that to me looks normal in SS. Not really a fan of stainless but it’s the trend.
Yeah a 625 45 LC with a 4” barrel is on my list. Got my 45 cal collection going, 625-3 4”, 22-4 model 1950 4”, and on the hunt for a 625 with a 5” barrel, and a 25 with a 4” barrel. While on the hunt for these last two I’m first on the hunt for the money. Things are tight as there are other considerations presently.
Many years ago, I shot a friend's 1955 Target Model 25 with 200 grain semi-wadcutter loads at 1,100 feet-per-second and almost bought one. I was impressed. Today. with several .45 Colt revolvers in the three frame strength models, my loads are:
- 6.5 grains Unique with H&G 200 grains semi-wadcutter for Colt SAA, Colt New Service, and Uberti Schofield.
- 8.0 grains Unique with RCBS 45-230-RN or SAECO 954 for S&W 25 and 625.
- 9.3 grains Unique with SAECO 954 for Ruger Blackhawk and Colt Anaconda.
.45 Auto Rim +P Loads
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45jack
New Member
I’ve got a performance center 625.
I love it. Accurate and doesn’t beat you up.
I’ve passed the half way point of my seventies so maybe recoil is more of a concern for me.
CZ93X62
Official forum enigma
That Brian Pearce article shows some right healthy stokings for the 45 Auto Rim cartridge. Ol' Elmer did love to add the fuel generously; I like 2400, too--but I also have some bodacious 44 Magnums on staff here for sending 240-250 grainers at 1000 FPS+. Lyman #452423 at 875-900 FPS is just about right for unruly badgers, rabid coyotes, and other deserving recipients.
Power Pistol seems to be magical in terms of producing healthy velocities at reasonable pressures. This will likely doom it to out-of-print status shortly, but that's probably just my innate pessimism bubbling up again.
Power Pistol seems to be magical in terms of producing healthy velocities at reasonable pressures. This will likely doom it to out-of-print status shortly, but that's probably just my innate pessimism bubbling up again.
CWLONGSHOT
Well-Known Member
I had two of those full lug Models of 1989. One was a 45 ACP and one a 45 Colt. So a "2" and a "5". My buddy has the 25-5. The ACP was traded toward a Target Masterpiece of 1950.
That gun was sold in 2000 when I had a "purge".
CW
That gun was sold in 2000 when I had a "purge".
CW
StrawHat
Well-Known Member
The 625-3, I believe that is a 45ACP. The 22-4 is also. The last two, a 625 is a bit ambiguous, depending on the dash, either a 45 ACP or the 45 long Colt. A 4” Model 25? If you are looking for a 45 ACP, good luck! There were not many of those made. I have only seen pictures of one. Now, a 4” Model 25-5 (long Colt), those are about as common as mud.
Good luck in your searching, that is half the fun!
Kevin
fiver
Well-Known Member
at one time TOP Brass made auto rim cases,, maybe still do?
dunno,, i'm still working through the 500 i bought at the time.
i still generally spend most of my range time with moon clips and 165gr. rnfp bullets.
it's more akin to popping off 38 special target rounds than a 45 anything.
dunno,, i'm still working through the 500 i bought at the time.
i still generally spend most of my range time with moon clips and 165gr. rnfp bullets.
it's more akin to popping off 38 special target rounds than a 45 anything.
Glaciers
Alaska Land of the Midnight Sun
No Kevin I’m interested in a 45 LC.
Unfortunately they aren’t that common up here, I run across 6” Smiths but only know of one 4”. I know there’s more out there but the model 25 45 LC hasn’t been on my radar till recently.
When Ed McMahon knocks on my door then I I’ll get more serious.
I heard a nasty rumor that he passed, but I don’t believe it.
Further swerve --
I bought my 6" brushed stainless about thirty years ago and enjoyed it for its recoil-dampening heft as much as its collector value. I thought it was a reasonably-priced .45 Colt, unique from the Model 25 Smith. Can't believe what they're asking for them now. Now if I can just get the squirrels out of the garage to set up the loading press. My new Starline brass, vintage Ideal single-cavity 454190, and RCBS cowboy dies await, along with most of a 4-lb. jug of Unique.
CZ93X62
Official forum enigma
Too right, Bisley. I should have moved on the Big Snake in 45 Colt when the first series was issued. Different times & conditions back then, though--mostly one of 'Having too much month left at the end of the money'. We didn't 'Do without', but luxuries and indulgences were few in number.
These days I have only one 45 Colt on staff--a Ruger Bisley x 7.5" that required throat surgery to make in behave properly. I understand that the Anacondas are strong enough to contain a #454424 at 1000 FPS without much fuss, and such a load from a 4" barrel would do to ride the river with.
These days I have only one 45 Colt on staff--a Ruger Bisley x 7.5" that required throat surgery to make in behave properly. I understand that the Anacondas are strong enough to contain a #454424 at 1000 FPS without much fuss, and such a load from a 4" barrel would do to ride the river with.
Georgia Boy
New Member
Hard to tell as the performance center guns were made with several options.
I would add 500$ for a PC gun, but it would have to have features I could live with.
I have Ranch Products Full and Third Moon clips. The Full Moon clips are great until they get bent. I have had little success straightening bent ones. I use the Third Clips a lot, rounds in Third Moon clips will fit in a cartridge box.
I have started using the Rimz plastic moon clips. https://www.ezmoonclip.com
I was worried about durability but some have gone 20 loadings and are still going strong. They get loaded at the range because I can load and unload them without tools. The only downside is they can lose rounds if you drop them. An upside is they bend and it does not bother them.
I would add 500$ for a PC gun, but it would have to have features I could live with.
I have Ranch Products Full and Third Moon clips. The Full Moon clips are great until they get bent. I have had little success straightening bent ones. I use the Third Clips a lot, rounds in Third Moon clips will fit in a cartridge box.
I have started using the Rimz plastic moon clips. https://www.ezmoonclip.com
I was worried about durability but some have gone 20 loadings and are still going strong. They get loaded at the range because I can load and unload them without tools. The only downside is they can lose rounds if you drop them. An upside is they bend and it does not bother them.
imashooter2
Member
At 35 cents apiece, I throw the bent ones away. Have well over a hundred of them from the USPSA days.
Rimz are great at the range. Not much good for social or competitive use.
Rimz are great at the range. Not much good for social or competitive use.
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