I've just purchased a pre-owned (but NIB) S&W model 625. It comes with a 3" barrel istalled, but includes the original 5" as well. I've always wanted a short barreled revolver to compliment my 1955 Target model and 1911.
I've also always wanted a more powerfull revolver that would give me the option of hunting deer size game, or one that could serve as a trail gun in bear country (assuming I ever get to take a trip to bear country ). Would it make sense to have this 625 cylinder converted to .460 Rowland by Clark ($99) thereby allowing me to shoot powderpuff .45 acp reloads or magnum category ammo in the same package? I realize that the .460 Rowland would be a handfull in this gun, but it would get used very rarely. Feedback?
I've also always wanted a more powerfull revolver that would give me the option of hunting deer size game, or one that could serve as a trail gun in bear country (assuming I ever get to take a trip to bear country ). Would it make sense to have this 625 cylinder converted to .460 Rowland by Clark ($99) thereby allowing me to shoot powderpuff .45 acp reloads or magnum category ammo in the same package? I realize that the .460 Rowland would be a handfull in this gun, but it would get used very rarely. Feedback?