patentmike
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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.
Talk me out of it.
.45 ACP revolvers
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SnWnMe
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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
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Go for it! It won't be the last .45ACP Revolver you'll get. 
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.
P95Carry
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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!
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.
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
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Or try to find an old ".45 Cal. of 1950." .45 ACP with moon clips works very well.
Nightcrawler
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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.
-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
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Haven't seen any model 25's around. Might be worth hunting one up. I want to stick with a blued gun.
trickyasafox
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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
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
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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 .......
Opportunistic (impulsive!!) purchase really tho I have had one in mind for some years. Haven't regretted it.
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
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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.
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
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
wheelgunnin
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i would be happy to sell you my 25-2!!!
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.
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
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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.)
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