signsrup Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 I've sold a couple of autos lately, and I already bought a 4" 625 1989. I'm wondering what to buy next. Luckily, here in central VA, we have access to IDPA, USPSA, and ICORE, and steel matches, all within driving range. I've shot a 581, model 64, model 10, and model 19 (all in IDPA) before I found the 625. I must admit, the only matches i've shot are a few IDPA, and a few "outlaw" steel matches. I'm torn between buying another ACP wheelie ( i like redundancy), or maybe a 627. Maybe a 586 worked over and cut for moons (but it's still a 6 shot). I was thinking of buying something I could shoot as a "second" gun, but maybe I could benefit more by shhoting the 625 with moons, and then turn around and shoot it with Auto Rim brass in speedloaders. What are your opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slflr Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 I've sold a couple of autos lately, and I already bought a 4" 625 1989. I'm wondering what to buy next. Luckily, here in central VA, we have access to IDPA, USPSA, and ICORE, and steel matches, all within driving range. I've shot a 581, model 64, model 10, and model 19 (all in IDPA) before I found the 625. I must admit, the only matches i've shot are a few IDPA, and a few "outlaw" steel matches. I'm torn between buying another ACP wheelie ( i like redundancy), or maybe a 627. Maybe a 586 worked over and cut for moons (but it's still a 6 shot). I was thinking of buying something I could shoot as a "second" gun, but maybe I could benefit more by shhoting the 625 with moons, and then turn around and shoot it with Auto Rim brass in speedloaders. What are your opinions? Hi Eric, Looking forward to shooting with you at the Fredericksburg USPSA match next month. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolguy Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Take some time to stop and think what you really like to shoot the most, then get something geared for that. If Steel or Icore, the 627 might be better. If IDPA, a 6 shot K or L frame might be better. If your 625 can cover the 6 shot games, maybe an 8 shot would fill in the gaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glocklover Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 For steel matches I would buy a 627 or a 617. For USPSA I would buy a 625, and for IDPA a 686. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 (edited) I agree with Toolguy. I'd be looking for a nice 8-shot next. A good 625 and 8-shot 627 will handle pretty much all the competition wheelgunning you will find out there. If you want to shoot IDPA SSR, a 4" K- or L-frame .38/.357 is something you will need also. Edited February 7, 2010 by Carmoney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revomodel10 Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 I've sold a couple of autos lately, and I already bought a 4" 625 1989. I'm wondering what to buy next. Luckily, here in central VA, we have access to IDPA, USPSA, and ICORE, and steel matches, all within driving range. I've shot a 581, model 64, model 10, and model 19 (all in IDPA) before I found the 625. I must admit, the only matches i've shot are a few IDPA, and a few "outlaw" steel matches. I'm torn between buying another ACP wheelie ( i like redundancy), or maybe a 627. Maybe a 586 worked over and cut for moons (but it's still a 6 shot). I was thinking of buying something I could shoot as a "second" gun, but maybe I could benefit more by shhoting the 625 with moons, and then turn around and shoot it with Auto Rim brass in speedloaders. What are your opinions? For IDPA, I use a model 586 or just an old simple model 10. An 8 shot model 627 for ICORE & Steel (I need the 8 shots for steel mostly) not much advantange in ICORE, but sometimes.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxshooter Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Send it to Mike Carmoney and have him do his magic on it. When you get it back it will be competition ready. Load some ammo and shoot it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEH Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 buy another 625,,in 5" and shoot,shoot,shoot,then let Mike work it over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussB Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 (edited) After I bought my first 625 (a model of 1989) I soon bought another. Followed that by getting a 627 in 38 Super. For reasons unknown, I shoot the 625's better? Edited March 7, 2010 by RussB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pstew Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 The 610 is fun. If you are already running .40's in an auto, then you are already set up.. It would have the same uses as the 625 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillD Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 I bought a 625, tons of moonclips, holster, moon clip holders, had the 625 gone over completely, developed loads for it, etc. Now it sits in the safe most of the time. I shoot it when there is snow on the ground so I don't lose all my brass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signsrup Posted March 25, 2010 Author Share Posted March 25, 2010 I'm leaning toward a 25-2, or a second 625 in 5". Bigger quest right now is for a 550 or square deal for my 45 habit. My rockchucker is wearing my elbow out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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