Aircooled6racer Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Hello: I looked all over the revolver section and could not find what I am looking for. I know I want a 5" S&W revolver in 45acp for USPSA. It will not be for IDPA since I have a 646 for that and a 617 for steel. I am wondering what is the best model to buy? I am not in a hurry so I can look around for a while. I realize that it will need some work to make it better but wanted a starting platform. Model numbers etc. would be great. I appreciate any info you guys can give me. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G34 CORDY Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 I would have to say the Smith and Wesson model 625. Its a 5 inch gun in .45 ACP. Thats what Jerry Miculek uses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Sure like my 25-2... Longer barrel seems to work well. Of course I am a newbe with the revolver so take my .02 with a grain of salt..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Halley Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Hello: I looked all over the revolver section and could not find what I am looking for. I know I want a 5" S&W revolver in 45acp for USPSA. It will not be for IDPA since I have a 646 for that and a 617 for steel. I am wondering what is the best model to buy? I am not in a hurry so I can look around for a while. I realize that it will need some work to make it better but wanted a starting platform. Model numbers etc. would be great. I appreciate any info you guys can give me. Thanks, Eric For 140 and labor you can rebarrel whatever length you find to five inch. You might find the pin in frame models shoot a little faster, but the hammer mounted firing pins are more reliable IMHO at a given pull weight. Have you tried your 646 in USPSA yet? What was it like in Major? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted December 15, 2010 Author Share Posted December 15, 2010 Hello: I have shot my 646 in USPSA. It is a lttle hard on the hand and does not seem to reload as fast as the 45's I've seen. What I have found so far is the 25-2(Merlin's choice) and the 625-2. I have shot a 610 as well with the same loads I am using and the larger frame is better for the recoil for me. I plan on getting the revolver setup for USPSA. Keep the info coming. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Any 5" 625 (if possible, avoid the very first year's production guns marked 625-2 "Model of 1988") or 25-2 will serve perfectly for USPSA Revolver Division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMM50 Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Any 5" 625 (if possible, avoid the very first year's production guns marked 625-2 "Model of 1988") or 25-2 will serve perfectly for USPSA Revolver Division. What don't you like or what have you found in those first year guns? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 I think if you run a search here on the term "floating" or "floating hand" you will find lengthy discussion on this topic. Quick answer--ridiculously tight chambers, floating hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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