SW 625 5inch vs Mikulek's 4inch version

[dagz]

Hello everyone!

I've been a long time lurker, but just a recent poster.

I'd like to ask your comments on this .45ACP revo.

I'm interested in revolvers and think this could be a nice gun for a start.

Please share your comments.

Thanks.

[festus1]

The 625 is a great gun to start with. Either the 4 or 5 inch. If you are interested in shooting IDPA matches the maximum barrel length allowed is 4 inches. If not, then I'd recomend the 5 inch with the longer sight radius. About the only things you might want to do to a new gun is get the action smoothed up some and have the charge holes chamfered.

[Round_Gun_Shooter]

I have been using a 5" for USPSA and had a 4" Miculek gun for IDPA. I decided to sell the 5" (It is gone) and use jst my 4" for both. So far no regrets but I do not shoot major matches any more.

Regards,

[Jaxshooter]

You might want to do a search. I remember a post regarding problems with the JM 4". I can't remember what the problem was.

[AzShooter]

If you are going to shoot IDPA go with the 4 inch. If IPSC and ICORE go with the 5 inch. That inch does help reduce the felt recoil and lets you use a slightly lighter charge to make major.

Get a good trigger job. Apex Tactical is the best but have it worked on by soemone you know with a good reputation. My lastt 625 had a 15 lb trigger from the factory. It's much better now at about 5.5 lbs. The most important thing is to make it reliable.

[dagz]

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