I have been contemplating purchasing my first nice revolver for quite a while and after a lot of research and consideration I think I have decided on a S&W 625 performance center for my first nice revolver.
Its main use will be a range toy but it would also be nice to be able to carry it when camping.
I am mainly a semi-auto pistol kind of guy but would like a nice revolver for target shooting at the range. I have several .45acp pistols, 1911's and XD(x) so it would be very convent to be able to shoot 45acp. BUT I would also like to be able to shoot .45 LC. I do own a Webley MKIV that was shaved to shoot .45acp but those moon clips are just miserable to pull the empty brass out of.
I see that .45LC bullets are .452 dia and .45acp bullets are .451 dia. Are they interchangeable? Can I use my .45acp bullets to reload .45LC ammo? Will the accuracy go to heck if I do?
If there is a 45acp/45LC bullet incompatibility I will am thinking I will just go for a 629 or maybe just get a nice S&W 357. I have decided I would like SA/DA with a really good SA trigger. I do not have a need for hot loads so the S&W's won out over the Rugers for their legendary triggers and slimmer, lighter weight design.
Is the 625 available in a 45acp / 45LC configuration? If not can a second cylinder be purchased? If a second cylinder can be purchased how hard is it to change the cylinders on a 625?
Its main use will be a range toy but it would also be nice to be able to carry it when camping.
I am mainly a semi-auto pistol kind of guy but would like a nice revolver for target shooting at the range. I have several .45acp pistols, 1911's and XD(x) so it would be very convent to be able to shoot 45acp. BUT I would also like to be able to shoot .45 LC. I do own a Webley MKIV that was shaved to shoot .45acp but those moon clips are just miserable to pull the empty brass out of.
I see that .45LC bullets are .452 dia and .45acp bullets are .451 dia. Are they interchangeable? Can I use my .45acp bullets to reload .45LC ammo? Will the accuracy go to heck if I do?
If there is a 45acp/45LC bullet incompatibility I will am thinking I will just go for a 629 or maybe just get a nice S&W 357. I have decided I would like SA/DA with a really good SA trigger. I do not have a need for hot loads so the S&W's won out over the Rugers for their legendary triggers and slimmer, lighter weight design.
Is the 625 available in a 45acp / 45LC configuration? If not can a second cylinder be purchased? If a second cylinder can be purchased how hard is it to change the cylinders on a 625?