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Gregor

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  1. This, did the same. Use a socket and ratchet or a box/combination wrench.
  2. http://www.magnaport.com/misc.html $115.00 from Mag-na-port. C-More Sights Conversion, (Ruger and Smith & Wesson w/Integral Sights)* We mill off sight blade and E.D.M. a pocket in the base or ramp to accept the CMore blade, then drill through the side of the ramp base and blade to insert a roll pin which holds the CMore sight in place.
  3. http://www.willburtversavise.com/ I was in a similar situation a few months ago. After searching around, I bought the Versa Vise and am pleased with it. I called the company in Canal Fulton, OH and talked with the owner, who was quick in answering my questions. I like to support local businesses and make a point buy USA when I can. Was shipped quickly USPS. FWIW Gregor
  4. Thank you for the quick replys. I cleaned the cylinder chambers with a Brownells stainless steel revolver cylinder brush after a going over with a Lewis Lead Remover kit. No issues with residue under the extractor star. Happens with a clean gun. The 230gr. FMJ factory loads and 200gr. H&G 68 LSWC reloads fit into the chambers without the moon clips and work fine. My 225gr. LFP reloads require some pressing to fully seat into the chamber, (O.A.L little too long)but work fine after this. They are not tight going in, just stop before totally seating. I have two thicknesses of moon clips that came with the 625-3, .039" and .048". The .039" work with all of the ammunition, even the 225gr. LFP that need some pressing to fully seat. The .048" bind with everything and if you do not seat the 225gr. LFP beforehand, the cylinder will not close into the frame window. The b/c gap is a loose .003, .004 will not fit. The endshake is minimal. So, I figure that the headspace is set up for the .039"-.040" moon clips and the internal specs of the chamber are on the tight side for my reloads. I'll have to adjust things to work reliably. Tom E, I'll try the Ranch Products moon clips since you measured them and they are on the thinner side. The 625-3 is alot like my 617 10 shot, more attention is needed on residue in and around the chambers and extractor star, but shoot very well. Sure received alot of good information and appreciate it. Regards, Gregor
  5. I recently aquired a S&W 625-3 Model of 1989 .45ACP 4" revolver. I have looked over the archives of this site and decided to become a member here due to the extensive knowldge on .45 ACP moon clipped revolvers. The revolver binds the cylinder rotation when moon clips that are thicker than .039" are used. The cartidge heads and moon clips drag on the recoil shield. In some cases, the cylinder cannot even be pressed into the frame window, the fitment is too tight. I have read that some of the 625-3's have a "tighter" tolerance chamber that my cause the ammunition to not fully seat into the chamber, sticking out the rear of the cylinder. I bought some Winchester White Box and Remington UMC 230gr. FMJ Hardball factory to try but the binding issue still occurs. I received two batches of moon clips, fat ones and thin (.039") ones. I need to know the following: 1. Why are there two thickness moon clips available for .45ACP revolvers? 2. What company manufactures moon clips in the .039" thickness? 3. What information can be offered to sort out the ammo/clip issue. I appreciate any information offered. Regards, Gregor
  6. http://www.grantcunningham.com/lubricants101.html Interesting information in the article, seems to support ATF.
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