JoseyWalesX Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I am trying to find a 5" 625 for USPSA and ICORE and was wondering what the difference in the prefixes are after the model number (ie. 625-3, 625-8, etc) Are any better that others, any that I should avoid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38SuperDub Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I see Cliff is starting to rub off on you eh? :-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ssanders224 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 (edited) Are you trying to figure out which suffix means that it was built in Australia, and has a longer barrel??? Edited September 25, 2012 by Ssanders224 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Griffin Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 The 625-2 are the only model I've ever heard bad things about. The hammer mounted pin stopped at -4 or -5, arguably you can do a lighter trigger job on the frame mount. Other than that it's all a mixed bag of forged vs. MIM parts, etc. My advice is this: If you find a 5", buy it if the price is reasonable. They all work pretty damned well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoseyWalesX Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 (edited) I see Cliff is starting to rub off on you eh? :-P Hah Danny is, I'm actually wanting one to go shoot that charity match in Memphis. Are you trying to figure out which suffix means that it was built in Australia, and has a longer barrel??? Hah, if there was an Australian version I would have no problem waiting 6 months on it, I know, I've seen me do it. Edited September 25, 2012 by JoseyWalesX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I can help with this question! 625-2s are problematic due to the floating hand and out-of-spec chamber dimensions. Not worth the trouble, unless you can steal one dirt cheap. A few early 625-3s exhibit the floating hand issue, but the vast majority of 625-3s are fine. 625-4s are great. Internals are smoother than the earlier guns, and they still have the hammer nose if you care about that. 625-6s are the best of the breed (in my opinion). They have the frame-mounted firing pin, which allows for the lightest possible action tuning. They are also extremely smooth internally. Made around 1997-2000, this was right after S&W switched in the new tooling, and before they let all the cutters get dull! 625-8s (including the current production guns) are generally fine, but usually need chamber reaming. They also have the internal locking system, although that can be easily disabled or removed. They are a little rougher internally, but can be easily smoothed up. (625-5s and 625-7s were chambered in .45 Colt.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 How can you tell which 625-X you have if you are not a revo expert? any secrets to discovering the -X number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcman Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 (edited) How can you tell which 625-X you have if you are not a revo expert? any secrets to discovering the -X number? Not a revo expert, but I know how to do this- LOL! Open the cylinder and look at where the crane and frame meet. You will see 625 with it's dash number. Edited September 25, 2012 by sbcman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoseyWalesX Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 thanks guys, now if I can just find one........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bwana Six-Gun Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I am trying to find a 5" 625 for USPSA and ICORE and was wondering what the difference in the prefixes are after the model number (ie. 625-3, 625-8, etc) Are any better that others, any that I should avoid? I have a 635-8 that you are welcome to borrow if you shoot my Federal handloads, or I have a 25-2 that will shoot factory ammo if you wish. The 25-2 is what MsShooter used in August FYI. Let me know what you want to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester121 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I can help with this question! 625-2s are problematic due to the floating hand and out-of-spec chamber dimensions. Not worth the trouble, unless you can steal one dirt cheap. A few early 625-3s exhibit the floating hand issue, but the vast majority of 625-3s are fine. 625-4s are great. Internals are smoother than the earlier guns, and they still have the hammer nose if you care about that. 625-6s are the best of the breed (in my opinion). They have the frame-mounted firing pin, which allows for the lightest possible action tuning. They are also extremely smooth internally. Made around 1997-2000, this was right after S&W switched in the new tooling, and before they let all the cutters get dull! 625-8s (including the current production guns) are generally fine, but usually need chamber reaming. They also have the internal locking system, although that can be easily disabled or removed. They are a little rougher internally, but can be easily smoothed up. (625-5s and 625-7s were chambered in .45 Colt.) Mike, thanks so much for posting this -- a definitive reference for my bookmark folder, from the guy everyone trusts about such things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanc Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 thanks guys, now if I can just find one........ They are available. While there is not always 1 available on gunbroker, if troll on there for a few weeks you will see they come and go. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=308045006 Expect to pay 800-900 for a 5". These will often have "Model of 1988 or 1989" in the description. You will see a great many 4" guns. Avoid unless you can get a great price, like $500 or less. If you can get a 4" for a great price, you can rebarrel it to a non-abusive length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cas Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 There are 625-5's in 45 ACP but they're Mountain Guns. The floating hands are fine once you throw them away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolguy Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Yep - the floating hand can be replaced with a regular hand, no mods to the trigger. Once the floating hand is off, the regular one goes right on in it's place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 (edited) There are 625-5's in 45 ACP but they're Mountain Guns. Are you sure on that? S&W is famous for stamping mistakes and parts mismatches, so it's entirely possible. However, every .45 ACP Mountain Gun I've handled has been a -6 variant. Edited to add: Come to think of it, I believe the Springfield Armory Commemorative .45 ACP Mountain Guns were -4s. Edited September 28, 2012 by Carmoney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckaroo45 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I gotta go along w/ carmoney on this. I'm looking at my 45ACP 625 Mountain Gun and it's a -6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cas Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 (edited) Yes, -5 & -6 Acp MG's. (and a handful of -4's) Edited September 28, 2012 by cas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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