Thoughts on 45.acp Revolvers

S&W 25 or 625 is the only ones I would even consider.

I love my 625-6 Mountain Gun!!

Pros? = Whats not to like!
Cons? = There aren't any.



rc

Here's an old S&W 1917 thst was already cut down and sight installed that I found at a gun show. It had almost no bluing, but had a tight lock up, and a slightly dark bore. I sent it off for a a slight trigger job, and matte blueing. I textured and rounded some Ahrends cocobolo grips, and it is a fine carrying or bedside gun. You don't have to go expensive if you shop the used market. .................. [/IMG]

^ beautiful

45 in a wheel gun is a great find.

I have a full size 1911 as well as a S&W 625-8 Revolver in ..45 ACP

The 625 is enjoyable to shoot - I prepare prior to the range by loadig
u the full moon clips. after the range session I'll demoon the spent
cases with a demooner tool as I watch TV. With the revolver it's
empty weight is 45 oz so it soaks up the moderate recoil

The M1917 S&W was used by the doughboys using half moon clips
after WWI the M1917s found their way into civilian hands. Remington
Peters created the .45 Auto Rim cartrdge hich has a normal rim like
45 Colt, 44 SPcial etc. except it's exttra thick to correctly headspace
and no moon clips required.

Other S&W .45 ACP Revovlers include

M1917 - 1917 until the late '40s

1950 Target
1950 Army
1955 Target aka Model 25

625 stainless steel - 1902 to present

& S&W offers current models that resemble the
1950 Target & Army as
the Model 21 and Model of 1917

then there's the scandium framed
MOdel 3245 PD/Thunder Ranch

Also the Ruger Blackhawk in 45 Colt - Ruger
offers a Conbertible cylinder in 45 ACP

R-

I like the S&W 22-4. Pre load your moonclips before the range trip. Then have fun shooting im up.

My S&W Model 1955 Target (25-2) is one of my favorite revolvers. Beautifully finished, fine workmanship and superbly accurate with a first-rate trigger; they just don't make them like this anymore and, sadly, probably never will.

I used to have a Colt M1917 -- a really nice revolver. Currently I have a Colt New Service in .45 Colt. Overall, in a Revolver, I prefer .45 Colt.

Here is a Ruger Single action Vaquero in 45 ACP...

45 acp revolvers

CTGunner: I have an old 45LC / 45ACP Ruger Blackhawk Convertible 7.5 inch barrel, that I bought in 1971. I have used this old gun with the 45ACP cylinder to do just about any thing you could ask a Revolver to do. From shooting targets both steel and paper, plinking along the river, to hunting both small game and just about every varmint you can think of. Even a few Coyotes and a Pig. 25 to 50 yd shot is not a real problem, if I do my part. My Ruger is like an old friend to me, very accurate, very little recoil, and very easy to shoot. I can`t ask for any thing more. Good Luck To You:
ken

CTGunner said:

What are your experiences with revolvers chambered for 45acp? What are the pros and cons? What manufacturer / model do you prefer best?

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I have a couple S&W revolvers in 45 ACP. One of them is a 625 that I have used in USPSA revolver class competitions.

Pros are that with moon clips the 45 ACP is the fastest revolver there is to reload. Recoil is also very mild.

Cons are that you are shooting a pretty wimpy round out of that big of a gun. In the same size you could get an eight shot 357 or a six shot 44 Magnum. And of course having to use moon clips is both a pro and a con depending on how you look at it.

Ahem...wimpy?

Buffalo Bore .45 ACP / .45 AUto Rim heavy loads

as well as .45 Super

I just bought a Lipsey's Ruger Flattop in 45 Colt/45 ACP. Can't wait for it to arrive and will be a good mate for my Flattop 44 Special.

S&W model 25 or 625 is an excellent 45 ACP/Auto Rim revolver. Accuracy is supurb and all that I have owned came with a great trigger right out of the box.

What is there to think about?

Deaf

When you get down to it .45 ACP makes more sense than either .44 Special or .45 Colt in most applications particularly if store bought ammo is prefered.

My experience includes the S&W 25-2, 1917; Colt New Service 1917 and several modified military models.

A caution: do not use factory .45 ACP in a shaved Webley.

My S&W 1917, Colt 1917, and shaved Webley are my favorite range guns. They all happily digest my favorite .45ACP target load.

Ruger Blackhawk with 45ACP and 45Colt cylinders.
Love mine and it gets an equal amount of both through it.
The 45Colt is a little more accurate than the 45ACP but at 25 yds everything is in the black shooting off hand.
Another big plus is the Blackhawk frame and cylinder are heavy enough to handle some hefty loads.
Ruger gets top marks from me for this combo!

They're awesome. My first 1917 S&W was the most accurate handgun I've ever owned. I now have my eye open for an (affordable) 625 5" - which for me is the perfect bbl length.

325PD and a 625 Performance Center. The 325PD is on my belt more often then any other, and I have a few to choose from. I segregate my 45 ACP brass, with the autos getting large primer, and the wheelies getting small. Same load for both, though.

Did someone say "what's not to like" about the S&W 45 ACP revolvers or Colt 1917's?

I like my 625JM and I just got a Model 22 Classic. They are fun to shoot.

I will probably add a S&W 1917 to my list of "wants".

I own six of them:

• S&W Model of 1917
• Colt New Service Model of 1917
• S&W Model 25-2
• S&W Model 325NG
• S&W Model 625-3
• S&W Model 22-4
• S&W Model 22-4, Model of 1917

I still haven't decided which of them I like the best. They're all fun to shoot, and I carry the 325NG concealed.

The newest is the S&W Model of 1917. I got it Saturday at a local show, and started wringing it out today. It locks up nearly as tight as my Python.

I owned an Old Model Ruger Blackhawk convertible and never shoot the ACP cylinder and eventually swapped it off to Alan Harton in trade for labor. I do shoot a Smith 25-2 primarily with AR brass and a 255 gr SWC (as cast by MBW). It is a fine piece, easy to shoot and exceedingly accurate. Just a fun gun to shoot.

rcmodel said:

S&W 25 or 625 is the only ones I would even consider.

I love my 625-6 Mountain Gun!!

Pros? = Whats not to like!
Cons? = There aren't any.



rc

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What RC said!