Nemo Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Is there a variation of S&W revolvers with the internal firing pin but without the key lock? Specifically in a 625. Gracias, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltermitty Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Is there a variation of S&W revolvers with the internal firing pin but without the key lock? Specifically in a 625.Gracias, I recall seeing a list that indicated there was a period of time that 625's were made with the frame mounted pin before the locks were introduced. IIRC the -8 was the lock revision. So while you may be able to find one, no new guns are being produced without the lock. Is that your question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Nemo, my "main" 625 is exactly what you described. It's a 625-6. MIM guts, frame-mounted firing pin, no lock. Some people have reported seeing 625-6s that still have the hammer-nose, so apparently they're not all the same. (BTW, I wouldn't worry too much about the lock, it comes out easy!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted March 31, 2006 Author Share Posted March 31, 2006 That's what I wanted to know. Thank you very much gentlemen. Now, play nice during the weekend while I'm out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted April 12, 2006 Author Share Posted April 12, 2006 Update: Well I couldn't pass it up and bought another 625-3. This one has been through Smith's PC for one of their packages and hammer bobbin'-DA-only job. It's in really good shape! Now I can send my old one for a much needed "Col. Steve Austin" reconstruction. My gawd... As of today I have two IPSC revolvers... This is not good. Is there any difference on the trigger jobs Mr. Lee can get from hammer mounted vs. new style Smiths? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 My gawd... As of today I have two IPSC revolvers... This is not good. It sure does put a smile on your face when you see somebody excited and hving a good time with their shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltermitty Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Update:Well I couldn't pass it up and bought another 625-3. This one has been through Smith's PC for one of their packages and hammer bobbin'-DA-only job. It's in really good shape! Now I can send my old one for a much needed "Col. Steve Austin" reconstruction. My gawd... As of today I have two IPSC revolvers... This is not good. Is there any difference on the trigger jobs Mr. Lee can get from hammer mounted vs. new style Smiths? IIRC Randy only works his magic on frame-mounted guns....I'm sure he'll chime in if I'm wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuz Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Nemo, my "main" 625 is exactly what you described. It's a 625-6. MIM guts, frame-mounted firing pin, no lock. Some people have reported seeing 625-6s that still have the hammer-nose, so apparently they're not all the same. (BTW, I wouldn't worry too much about the lock, it comes out easy!) Besides, you will need that hole in the side of the frame to install Randy Lee's cylinder release for lefties. I'm still waiting to hear more about it Randy!!! -Cuz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted April 13, 2006 Author Share Posted April 13, 2006 IIRC Randy only works his magic on frame-mounted guns....I'm sure he'll chime in if I'm wrong. ? Please don't tell me that. Randy? Besides, you will need that hole in the side of the frame to install Randy Lee's cylinder release for lefties. The gun's for me not for my lefty kid... yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 IIRC Randy only works his magic on frame-mounted guns....I'm sure he'll chime in if I'm wrong. Naw, he'll do it. He just can't use his special hammer, and the action won't be quite as light, but it will still be fairly magical compared to most wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltermitty Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 IIRC Randy only works his magic on frame-mounted guns....I'm sure he'll chime in if I'm wrong. Naw, he'll do it. He just can't use his special hammer, and the action won't be quite as light, but it will still be fairly magical compared to most wheels. That must be what I was thinking about. The new hammer. I sure like mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted April 13, 2006 Author Share Posted April 13, 2006 Naw, he'll do it. He just can't use his special hammer, and the action won't be quite as light, but it will still be fairly magical compared to most wheels. "Fairly magical" will do, for now. I wanted a newer 625 to have it Randysized but at the price I got this one, just couldn't pass. In my hands one or the other won't make much of a difference... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 I picked up a nice 625-4 (with hammer nose) a couple months ago and worked it over, and it came out really nice. I'll carry it to matches as a back-up this season. The action is not quite as light as that on my 625-6, but close enough I can't really tell when shooting a match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzShooter Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 I just got one of Randy's hammers for my 625. It's fantastic. No matter what I did to my hammer I always had something in there I didn't like. Put the new hammer on yesterday and voila.... everything is the way it should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Fay Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 AzShooter, was it hard to do it yourself, did it take alot of fitting, is it a stay at home project? Luke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzShooter Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Luke it was quite simple. I did have to take the sear off another hammer I had and the Stirrup to put on Randy's hammer. If you don't have them already order them from Brownells and order the pins to go with them. I did break one of my punches trying to get the pins out of the old hammer. You also need a sear spring. Although I think you can use the one from your new hammer as well. They appear to be the same size. As for fitting, I didn't have to do anything. Lowered the trigger pull some by adjusting the mainspring and put in a lighter rebound spring. Now I'm happy at just over 5 lbs on my 625. Not as nice as the work Randy does himself. My 627 has closer to 4 lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltermitty Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 I'll second that and add that for a small additional charge Randy installed the sear, spring, pins and stirrup for me. All I had to do was take a little off the sear with a stone so it would reset on the trigger. It looks purtyful. I may have to put a mirror finish on it so I can see myself smile when I shoot it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Fay Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 Thanks all for the Info, ordered my hammer today Luke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Lee Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 I sure am glad you guys(and Gals who may be lurking ) like my hammer! I may be able to quit my night job as a pizza delivery boy! You can get the trigger pulls pretty close to what the frame mounted f/p guns- usually only 4-6 oz. heavier. I think the ones I sent out recently were running 4 lbs. 12 oz. or so. It's do-able. ~Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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