Distant Thunder Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 2 hours ago, AzShooter said: For the pistol work I'd go with TKCustom.com. Tom does excellent work and he has the moonclips you need for your gun. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alecmc Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 13 hours ago, Gomar83 said: I’m trying to remember if it was a 625 pc or a 625 jm that I looked at in a indoor range recently that wasn’t cut for moon clips. I apologize for my poor memory. Both are the same gun more or less . You can't fire 45 ACP without moonclips, because they are rimless. So all 625s are "cut" for moonclips. (It's just really extra headspace vs a recess on 38 caliber moonclip guns) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHBret Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Just a follow up on moonclips. The ones supplied with the gun are made by TK Custom. I also bought a box of four at the gun shop in a S&W box for $10 that are also TK Custom. They work great. The less expensive moonclips are causing issues with binding the cylinder during rotation. When those were stamped there is a ridge of various heights around the stamping that needs to be filed down. About half don’t cause issues and the other half definitely need filing. You get what you pay for. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomar83 Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share Posted January 11, 2019 What would the lightest yet reliable DAO trigger pull weight attainable be, and parts combinations be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alecmc Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Gomar83 said: What would the lightest yet reliable DAO trigger pull weight attainable be, and parts combinations be? Don't get hung up on getting the lightest trigger possible, take it from the people who have been there and done that: Smooth is way more important than light. I'll take a smooth 6-7 lb trigger all day long over a 4 lb junky one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan454 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 8 minutes ago, alecmc said: Don't get hung up on getting the lightest trigger possible, take it from the people who have been there and done that: Smooth is way more important than light. I'll take a smooth 6-7 lb trigger all day long over a 4 lb junky one. +1 I have all of my S&Ws set-up at 6.5# right now. Most people guess it's lighter than that when they try it. Smooth operation and proper fitment are more important. If you are going to send it off give TK Custom a call, they do excellent work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatJones Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 When the trigger pull gets really light, it's easy to accidentally skip by a chamber if you hesitate at all during your trigger pull. It's a long trip around to get back to the chamber you skipped by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHBret Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 I just installed a Miculek spring kit I got from Brownells. Wow! What a difference. I did get any additional strain screw and cut it too short so ended up using the original screw (which was shorter than the new screw) and just not screw it all the way in. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alecmc Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 32 minutes ago, BHBret said: I just installed a Miculek spring kit I got from Brownells. Wow! What a difference. I did get any additional strain screw and cut it too short so ended up using the original screw (which was shorter than the new screw) and just not screw it all the way in. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk IMO, there is nothing wrong with a backed out strain screw that is properly loc-tited in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHBret Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 I’ve got it set at about 7 pounds now. I might tweak the adjustment a little bit to see if I can get lighter. I’m using Federal primers. First range session it was 100%. My Lyman trigger pull gauge only goes to 12 pounds and it was way over that from the factory. Definitely much easier in double action. Single action is around a pound and a half. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolguy Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Smooth out the mating internal parts. Weigh and record the hammer pull with the trigger pull gage and record the lightest setting that is 100%. Then find the lightest rebound spring that you like the trigger return of. Is it quick and positive enough? That is the lightest trigger on that gun that you will like. No 2 guns are exactly the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHBret Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Gomar83, here’s a good woodworking project. This is a moonclip carriers made with a 1x8 ripped to fit the plastic Cabelas ammo carrier and a bunch of 1/2” dowels and a couple of cans of spray paint. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHBret Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 I should also add that the 200 grain lead SWC shown in the moonclips do NOT feed well in the 625. Great in a 1911 but not 625. I’ve tried sample 230 grain coated RN’s from SNS, Black Bullet and Blue Bullet and am going to settle on Blue Bullet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomar83 Posted January 14, 2019 Author Share Posted January 14, 2019 BHBret wow I love that idea on the carriers it looks pretty straight forward. I never gave it a thought on the SWC’s because that’s all I load for my 1911’s sounds like I better give Dennis a call at Bayou and get some 200 gr RD nose or 230’s. Any preferences on powder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHBret Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 I went with WST. Was using Clays (original made in Australia) with the 200’s. Federal primers. I might also try Trail Boss. Mainly going to use this in IDPA (PF-155) but it’s inaugural match will be USPSA (PF-165). When the snow melts and it gets warmer I will chronograph my load (starting load of 4.0 grains) to see where it’s at PF wise. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomar83 Posted January 14, 2019 Author Share Posted January 14, 2019 Have you ever tried Unique before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzShooter Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Quote BHBret, those 230s look way too short. Seat them out longer and you will probably get better accuracy. OAL should be 1.272 - 1.275 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHBret Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 I agree they look short but it’s Hodgdon’s data length of 1.200”. When I cranked out the first one I was puzzled and double checked the website and also hard copy data from Hodgdon. I even searched and found others questioning the OAL of that data here and on other forums. If the velocity is higher than I need I’m going to look at increasing the OAL as a means of reducing velocity. All Hodgdon data for 230 has the same OAL. They don’t have data for Unique but I do use it a lot in 44 Special. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Koester Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 22 hours ago, AzShooter said: BHBret, those 230s look way too short. Seat them out longer and you will probably get better accuracy. OAL should be 1.272 - 1.275 They look short to me also. What really caught my eye was the crimp. I put a taper crimp on mine. You're reloads may by catching on the case, rather than a bullet problem. Richard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHBret Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 They load better than the SWC but still hang up on the case mouth. I’m sending the cylinder to TK Custom tomorrow to get chamfered. I’m going to also look for different load data with WST. I shot a two stage USPSA match tonight. Each stage was best 24 so good reloading practice. Reloading on the clock is definitely not any faster than practice. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pskys2 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 I've always loaded RN 45 bullets at 1.25 or more, most RN's I've had in the past could be loaded to 1.280. In a Revolver it's not much of an issue load them to the oal (>1.250)that works best unless you're using a way too fast powder, Titewad, you shouldn't see any pressure issues at USPSA PF and below. Note the 200 RN's usually have a small shoulder. There are some 185 RN's made though, IBEJ's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomar83 Posted February 10, 2019 Author Share Posted February 10, 2019 So I just got my 625JM and I’m not overly thrilled with the factory grips and was wondering what everyone else is using and what are the pros and cons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pskys2 Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 (edited) 15 hours ago, Gomar83 said: So I just got my 625JM and I’m not overly thrilled with the factory grips and was wondering what everyone else is using and what are the pros and cons Hogue Rubber Mono-Grip I like the cheaper regulars then I smooth out the finger grooves and slim down the relief for the empties. Some like the Big Butts w/o finger grooves. I have a pair and just don't find an advantage. But I keep playing with them cause they do look good. Plus the big wood bottom can allow the gun to slide around on a table start if you hit the pick up wrong. Both round but and square but conversion (favorite). Bottom pix is relief cut, not that important but I did it on my 625's. Edited February 10, 2019 by pskys2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synchronicity Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 625JM Hole plugged. Jerry's springs from Jerry. VZ Grips. SDM front sight. SDM latch release. SpeedBeez holster. 4Wheelguns moonclips and carriers. IDPA Fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomar83 Posted February 11, 2019 Author Share Posted February 11, 2019 What brass works best with the TK moon clips besides Starline for this gun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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