the Cod Father

pskys2, I did try the search but it brought up alot of extranious information that I had to go through and only helped to muddy the waters so I thought that I would ask a more direct question for a more concise responce . TCF

dillon ,thanks I kind of figured that is what would happen but I just wanted to check with the experience here on the board before I did anything . TCF

I have just gotten my new 550 and am nervous( for some reason) about setting it up . I am as far as setting up the primer system and have stopped. Is it possible to use old removed primers when trying to get the system set up so I am not risking a primer popping if it is not set up properly ??? Thanks TCF

Thanks 20 nickels , Haven't dealt with them but i'll just have to Googlize 'em and see if they will deal with us Canadians.....

Is S&W still the best place to get a Ti cylinder for the 625 ?? TCF

Oh Well , I was just considering being able to set up a pistol without ending up with a drawer full of bits that I don't want in the first place. Back to the drawing board and off to look for a 25 frame . I wish I still had access to the gunshows in Ontario . Time to trudge through the classifieds and papers. TCF

If you are looking for a good pre-loved 625 I can suggest checking te classifieds here . T here were a couple great opportunities but I am in Canada so can't avail of the great offerings , or just post what you are looking for and await the offers and don't forget the local gunshows.

I was considering a project since the winter is almost here and we only have an outdoor range (you guys do know that you are all a bad influence---and thank-you ) I would like to cobble together a 625 with a 6.5 barrel and updated bits ( my best friend is a pistol smith here in Canada) to this end I was wondering if it is possible to just buy a Frame from S&W with the serial # and nothing else . That way I don't have to take a perectly good gun and rip it down and build up a newer better faster gun . I figured I check here with you all first before I go and beat my head on the walls of S&W just to see if anyone else thought and tried this approach with limited or no sucess? Thanks TCF

One thing that everyone seems to agree on is hat the Ti cylinders cut down on th problem of peening but may add the problem of destroying the CS if it is MIM . Would it be possible to have both the cylinder and the Cylinder Stop made from Ti ??????? Just a thought ? TCF

guys , That is wrong on soooo many levels.....

this was a good idea then and it is a good idea now . This revolver needs to be made A.S.A.P. , I NEED one . Now if I could just figure how to get it up here to Canada TCF

I am in the middle of setting up my 625 and there is an amazing number of mainspring weights and return spring weights to set up in dozens of combinations. While it is baffeling to a new shooter to find the right combination for a great set-up ,I was wondering if there is a chart either from the manufactuer or a fellow shooter that will tell you the outcome of a certain combination .For example if you use a full power mainspring and a 13lb return than you will have a 8lb DA trigger pull. This would really narrow down the search for a good trigger weight . Any help is appreciated The Cod Father

just a slight drift but has anyone tried using coiled springs in a 625 instead of the main flat power spring? tcf

At th moment I'm shooting a lead 230gn RN that I cast myself and still use the liquid alox lube . The only time I had any smoke issues was when I was using up some older Win 231 powder . I was glad the wind was across the range and not down or I would have never made a second shot on target.

HI Scotty, Welcome to the 625 Club and nice to have you . Just on a personal note with your choice of model, the PC 625 is a nice gun however you have aleady decided to send it to Randy for work ,correct? Well the base model is not setup for moonclips as the PC version is , but the next level model is set up for them . The PC version has gone through the shop for some tweeking and trigger work and inside smoothing etc . Isn't this the same stuff that you want Randy to do so why pay for it twice .The other thing is the PC has the JM grips and you can order them for $60ish if you want them so why pay hundreds more for smithwork you are going to have redone and a set of grips you can get later for less tan the PC price's . JMHO TCF

Now guys lets not give away all the secrets away too quickly .Next think He'll realize that he is the only one bring the beer for after the match !!!!!!!! TCF

Sue ,all I can say is that is one of the classiest things I have ever seen done, if more people would follow your example of sportsmanship this world of ours would be a much happier place..... Congrats on theDQ !!!!!!!!!! TCF

I may be wrong , but I seem to remember reading that they are not for use in competition tcf

The Major thing to watch out for with these is the excessive pressure that they exert on the yoke just due to their design .Take care or your speed loads could be a speedy way to go the smith for a new yoke.

I shoot a 5" 625 here in Canada because according to the laws here a firearm with a 4" barrel is inaccurate and only good as a Saturday night special for a gang to use in robberies . Now if they could make a 4 1/4 " barrel that would be OK. TCF

What would it cost (us) to make more of them? That's the best loader I've seen. jmorris,I'll second that ,one of those would be great . PM or e-mail me if you want TCF

Well harmon , have you had a chance to do some testing yet . I am gatting to the end of my last can of W231 so I am considering changing powder to something else so any input is great . TCF

Now that was some nice shooting , too bad we couldn't see how the rest of the stage went . Well done to all forum members. TCF

jmorris, I have to say that your loader is one of the slickest pieces of kit I've seen so far . Well done . TCF

I wish I could find some prices like that up here in Canada, I would love a chance to own a JM 625 but according to our laws a gun with a barrel of 4" is in accurate ad only good as a Saturday Night Special. However if the barrel is 4 1/4 " it is just fine ,but 4" is a prohibited weapon . C est la Guere TCF