Carlos Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 I have a 625 (a 1989 model 5") & it great for USPSA & ICORE. However, I just discovered that S&W made a limited production run of 25-6, Model of 1989 in carbon steel & a few of them were made in .45 ACP (according to the collector's guide). A search of the major online markets failed to turn up even a single gun. The S&W Forum is closed to non-members & they blocked my membership request on account of AOL. Anyone have any advice on tracking down this unusual gun? I don't need it, but would like to own it nonetheless. Regards, D.C. Johnson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedale Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Carlos, The S&W Standard Catalogue shows a 25-6 intorduced in 1988 made with an unfluted cylinder. I've never seen one but will post the question on the S&W forum. Those guys will know. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted May 25, 2005 Author Share Posted May 25, 2005 That is the very gun I am seeking. I happen to spot a .45 LC one at the show & just kept thinking how sweet such a revolver would be were it in .45 ACP; low and behold a buddy lent me the guide & confirmed your catalog. Now to track one down. Thank you very much for posting the question to the forum. Regards, D.C. Johnson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedale Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Carlos, Another option for you would be a 25-2 6 1/2". They are also .45ACP. I shoot one and really like it. There are a "boatload" of 25-2 out there. I just found a used one and am sending payment out today. (I need a backup) You can find the 25-2 from <$400 to >$900. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pisgahrifle Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Just out of curiosity, Carlos, how much was the .45 LC rev. you found? I'd actually be damned interested in that one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted May 25, 2005 Author Share Posted May 25, 2005 I asked the vendor for a price (for comparison) but he was not selling the gun; just using it as a model for the grips he was selling; if I recall, the grips were out of Germany & called something like "Nill" grips; the grips were modeled on the s&w "coke bottle" shaped grips & he wanted $210 for just the grips. They were, however, very nice grips. This was at the Richmond show last weekend. Regards, D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedale Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Carlos, I only had one response on the S&W forum. That tells me there aren't many 25-6's out in circulation. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted May 28, 2005 Author Share Posted May 28, 2005 Oh well, thanks for your efforts. I followed your suggestion re: a 25-2 w/ a 6.5" barrel & found an old thread on these guns; it does seem like a better & more viable option. As for that barrel length, it may seem a bit long as first, but I had to remeber that in revolver, everything happens just a little slower than I am accustomed to w/ a semi & would that longer barrel really slow me down? Besides, the 25-2s I saw on gunbroker.com did not have underlugs so there would not appear to be too much weight out front. I might just take the plunge. Thanks again, D. C. Johnson www.shootersparadise.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedale Posted May 28, 2005 Share Posted May 28, 2005 Carlos, I started out with a 5" 625PC. I traded another gun for a 6 1/2" 25-2 and have been shooting it ever since. I like the longer barrel better. Good luck, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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