My Smith & Wesson 625 .45 ACP Revolver

[Capybara]

I used to own the Performance Center version but I had to sell it off in a divorce. Two years later, I scored a nice deal on this version, which isn't the Performance Center variant, but is still a great shooter. Very soft recoiling and I love reloading .45 ACP, such an easy cartridge to work with.

 

[1KPerDay]

Sweet. Always wanted one.

 

[PWGUNNY]

Very nice. I just got one myself and I also love shooting it. I am about to start reloading for .45 acp, which is a new cartridge for me on my Dillon 550b. Currently I reload for 9mm, .38, and .357 magnum. All of those are with the small pistol primers. Should I reload the .45acp with large pistol primer or SPP? currently the empty brass I have for .45 is mixed between the 2 sizes.

 

[.38 Special]

This Model 22 "Classic" had endless problems and probably won't ever be quite right, but still is the most accurate centerfire revolver I have owned.



It also is hard to imagine any revolver which could be reloaded more quickly. The .45 ACP is a perfect revolver cartridge.

 

[mcb]

My 625, probably one of the most fun and fastest reloading revolvers I own. Love beating the filthy bottom feeders with the noble round gun at the local USPSA matches. Moonclips rule!

 

[Capybara]

Very nice. I just got one myself and I also love shooting it. I am about to start reloading for .45 acp, which is a new cartridge for me on my Dillon 550b. Currently I reload for 9mm, .38, and .357 magnum. All of those are with the small pistol primers. Should I reload the .45acp with large pistol primer or SPP? currently the empty brass I have for .45 is mixed between the 2 sizes.

Nice posts guys!

Your primer size choice should revolve around where you source your brass from. If you buy it, get range pickups or friends share their brass with you, large primer only, it's by far more common. If you only reload your own brass, then you can decide which size primer you want to buy
and only buy, shoot and reload that size. LPPs aren't any more expensive than SPPs so it doesn't matter cost-wise. Most .45 reloaders I know despise small primer brass because it messes up your workflow. I throw out SPP .45 ACP brass personally because I don't want to deal with it.
YMMV.

 

[Capybara]

I agree, moon clips do rule! I love being up to load up enough rounds before a range session, then it's no different than shooting a semi auto except I don't have to chase my brass, which I love not having to do.

 

[Capybara]

Sweet. Always wanted one.

Here's one for sale pretty much like mine except wood grips instead of the Hogue https://www.gunbroker.com/item/984048255
Here's a decent price under $1,000 for a Jerry Miculek Edition (4" barrel for USPSA) https://www.gunbroker.com/item/986071403

Get it, you'll love having it to shoot!

 

[Jonesy814]

They are great revolvers and launching 45’s is always fun. Got mine used a few years ago.

 

[trackskippy]

This Model 22 "Classic" had endless problems and probably won't ever be quite right, but still is the most accurate centerfire revolver I have owned.

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It also is hard to imagine any revolver which could be reloaded more quickly. The .45 ACP is a perfect revolver cartridge.

If only S&W had stuck with the original "half moon" front sights those Classics would be about perfect.

Still, love those 4" (and shorter) N frames and that one is a looker, and no doubt a shooter.


I picked up this 625 a few years back, and its never disappointed.

 

[Capybara]

They are great revolvers and launching 45’s is always fun. Got mine used a few years ago.
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Wow, those are good looking grips, where are they from?

 

[Capybara]

If only S&W had stuck with the original "half moon" front sights those Classics would be about perfect.

Still, love those 4" (and shorter) N frames and that one is a looker, and no doubt a shooter.


I picked up this 625 a few years back, and its never disappointed.

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Nice group!

 

[trackskippy]

The gun did all the work, I just pointed it in the right direction.

 

[Walkalong]

Sold this one, wish I hadn't.


Will never sell this one.


This one has seen better days, throats are eat up from corrosive ammo long ago, barrel was replaced, fun plinker.

 

[Sistema1927]

This S&W Thunder Ranch 22-4 ahs been one of my best revolvers. The stocks are stag.

 

[Capybara]

Very nice pistols. Love those Stag grips.

 

[sparkyv]

Something about a S&W Revolver...just looks so grand! I've got an M625 in .45C on the list.

 

[Jonesy814]

Wow, those are good looking grips, where are they from?

They were on the gun when I got it. They are from Altamont Grips. They are called
BATELEUR® CONVERSION grips and convert the round butt to square

 

[Capybara]

They were on the gun when I got it. They are from Altamont Grips. They are called
BATELEUR® CONVERSION grips and convert the round butt to square

Thanks for the tip!

 

[cfullgraf]

Yes moon clips rule.

But I do have some half moon clips on hand as they are easier to carry than full moon clips.

I have 625 JM (625-8), a 25-2, and a Model 22-4 Classic (quick and dirty way to have a 1917).

I’m also a fan of 45 ACP 1911s but that is a subject for another thread.

5.0 grains 700-X under a 230 RN bullet is my 45ACP reload of choice. AA#5 or Unique are substitute powders.

 

[StrawHat]

I like ACP revolvers.





I have a couple more that did not make the photo op.

Kevin

 

[Bigdog357]

One of my favorite shooters, this is my 625-3 --- "No bowling Pins left standing"

 

[Dave DeLaurant]

I saw a JM package S&W .45 at my pistol range/LGS some years back -- I didn't have the $$ and it sold quickly. I picked up a pretty nice M1917 Brazilian contract last year with repro accessories, but I'm envious of your find -- nice pistol!

 

[Capybara]

Wow Straw Hat, kind of blown away, beautiful collection!

 

[Tallball]

My friend at the LGS asked me to please look at this Model 625 that just came in, because if I didn't buy it, he would.

The accuracy is excellent. It's one of my favorite shooters.