[patentmike]

I'm thinking of getting one, blued, shooter. So far, a S&W 1917 that's been to Brazil and back seems to be the best for the money.
Talk me out of it.

[Bill B.]

Sorry, but I like em also! I have the newer S&W 625 Mountain Gun in 45 ACP. I have the plastic full moon clips for range work and the steel full moon clips for more serious work. One of my favorite revlovers! Hope you enjoy yours! :)

[SnWnMe]

The Brazil re imports are great guns and good bargains compared to 1917s and 25s/625s. If you can live with the fixed sights they're a good way to get into 45 ACP wheelgunning.

[Tijeras_Slim]

Go for it! It won't be the last .45ACP Revolver you'll get. :)

[hillbilly]

Is there a specific surplus dealer like SOG or AIM that's got the Brazilian re-imports?

hillbilly

[thatguy]

Ah hem... I have nothing against the 1917 (I have a Colt and used to have a Smith) but considering the prices I see on these ($350+ for worn out shooters and $800+ for really nice ones) there is another option to weigh. I bought this 25-2 a few weeks ago for $375. I think it's several times the gun the 1917 is and they are often actually cheaper right now.

http://www.fototime.com/02000F850870C1A/standard.jpg

[P95Carry]

Yep - 45ACP in revo is good! I'd like an early M25 but am well happy with my 625-6 - usually only take a finite number of rounds to range - otherwise I keep shooting it till ammo all gone! :p


http://www.acbsystems.com/boards/thr/cb_gun2/m625-6-01_s.jpg

I used to have a 1917, in .455 actually - lovely gun mechanically but to be honest, for me - not as nice to shoot as a 25.

[wundudnee]

Or try to find an old ".45 Cal. of 1950." .45 ACP with moon clips works very well.
http://www.fototime.com/{C7CBD934-5ED1-4DC1-AE06-B71CD3AE5B2D}/picture.JPG

[Nightcrawler]

I bought a 5", new production S&W 625 5" when I was home on vacation in January. The gun shoots and has several nice features.

-Cylinder lockup is excellent.
-The Hogue grips are very comfortable.
-Reloading with moon or half-moon clips is fast and easy.
-Recoil is very mild, as is muzzle blast.
-The gun SHOOTS. It's very accurate.
-The smooth trigger makes extended shooting sessions easy on the digits.

[patentmike]

Haven't seen any model 25's around. Might be worth hunting one up. I want to stick with a blued gun.

[JoeHatley]

A non-collectable 1917 can be a fun gun to shoot

http://www.iowatelecom.net/~hatley/1917_l.jpg

But for just a few dollars more, I'd try to find a model 25-2. It's a much better gun and part are easier to come by.

Good Luck...

Joe

[trickyasafox]

hey p95carry

how hard was it to get your hands on your 625? whats a fair price for them? im thinkin someday i might get a taurus tracker but much prefer the looks of your smithy. any info you could share would be appreciated

[P95Carry]

trick - I have been digging to try and find what I paid for that one. IIRC it was $500 plus region. I got it from Ken (Wild West Guns). Hang on - here is the ad' he placed just over a year ago ....... S&W 625-6 5 inch 45 acp (Model of 1989), like new in box...$559 plus $25. This gun is owned by my sales guys wife and has less than 100 rounds through it..has a real nice trigger... So - that was it. It was in excellent shape and could not have seen too much use.

Opportunistic (impulsive!!) purchase really tho I have had one in mind for some years. Haven't regretted it.

[Ironworker]

What about the Taurus 455's? I've had an urge for one of those for a while now, just haven't had an opportunity to put money down on one. Yeah, they're 5-shots, but you can buy a heck of a lot of ammo with the price difference between a Taurus and a S&W.

[Dr.Who]

There are deals....

I have two .45 ACP Revolvers. A 1917 S&W model made in 1918 (95% gun family hierloom, not for sale) and a 625 PC with a 4 inch barrell and removeable compentsator. Both are great shooters. The 625 I use in competition, got it from a peace officer who use to carry it but felt it was too heavy for his hip. $500, a great deal at the time...

So keep looking you'll find a deal.... enjoy :)

[NVMM]

Love my 25-2
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v620/michaelm/DSCN0431.jpg

[wheelgunnin]

i have a 25-2 for sale! i posted it sun. ,its 95% or better in a presentation case.6.5 inch bbl its blue. I cant justify keeping it because i dont want to start grindin on it and chopping it up for an open ICORE gun. i would love to sell it or trade it. for something i would use a lot more than a beautiful revolver.Im too poor to own a gun that i only want to shoot a couple of times a year.it is a swweeeeet shooter.ill throw in 20 moon clips too.i have them coming out my ears.

[SnWnMe]

If you think you might get into action shooting (and you should, 45 wheelguns are fun game guns), the new 625 JM comes all set with a nice bead equipped partridge, radically chamfered charge holes and those Miculek grips (if they fit you.)

[cigardad]

This one built by Karl Sokol is my favorite.

http://img14.imgspot.com/u/05/109/11/253.jpg