whizz Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Got my 625-8 yesterday and noticed a strange discrepancy. The markings on the barrel are roll markings, not laser engraved. The text is also unusual as it on the right side reads: .45 cal model of 1988. Had a 625-3 a couple of years ago and it said model of 1989. Left side reads Smith & Wesson also in roll markings. The gun is manufactured in 2004. Is it common practise with S&W to use older stuff when assembling a new gun? It shoots really well. Held 3" at 25 yds offhand today. Reckon the gun holds even tighter with a good bullseye shooter behind it. Now I have to prepare it for the upcoming nationals in a couple of weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltermitty Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 uhhhh... That doesn't sound Halal to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Interesting. That gun was obviously assembled using one of the original run of 625-2 barrels! Should create no problem for you. I have heard that S&W has always liked to use up any surplus parts they find laying around the factory--this sounds like one of those situations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubber Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 uhhhh... That doesn't sound Halal to me... Dang Made me use my dikshunary. Thanx Unka Walter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Shooter Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Sounds like the one that I sent back. The one that I had also had the older style cylinder, that appears to be chamfered externally at the forcing cone end. Like you said, nothing actually wrong with the gun, but asthetically differs from my other 625's........Get the dixshunary bak owt bubba..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltermitty Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 uhhhh... That doesn't sound Halal to me... Dang Made me use my dikshunary. Thanx Unka Walter Just trying to show some inclusion for our Muslim readers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flagaman Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Whizz, will assume this gun does not have the lock. How does the action feel from the factory? I have picked up some new J and K frames that I could use for an exercise device. Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whizz Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 It does have the lock. I mean it had the lock. The action was... well not so good, especially the cylinder lock - trigger engagement was extremely gritty and rough. It is fine now though. A good oil stone took care of that, as well as the rest of the parts that needed stoning. Just waiting to put a bobbed hammer into it and it should be ready to rock. Wish I was in as good shape as the gun... Got myself an inflammation in my right elbow just in time for our nationals. Glad I'm a southpaw. Some painkillers and a wooden dowel to bite into and I shall be good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flagaman Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 And to think, I complain just because I'm a little recoil sensitive.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whizz Posted August 10, 2008 Author Share Posted August 10, 2008 Here are some links to images of the gun. Right side. Left side. Ready to rock... Thanks to RGS on this forum for helping me out with the bobbed hammer and some other goodies!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Love the hammer! Another "counterfeit Carmonized" strikes again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Mainus Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Whizz, Whats the story with the grips? Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagz Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 How can I get a Carmonized hammer? That set of grip is quite unique. What's the catch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whizz Posted August 11, 2008 Author Share Posted August 11, 2008 (edited) Tom, The grip is a Hogue monogrip. Finger grooves cut away and most parts of grip sanded with coarse grit. Then plastic padding (the flexible type) applied and gripped with oiled hands. After hardening excess plastic cut away. Then sanded with two component epoxy and Silicon Carbide grit 60/90 mesh. The grip is lightly brushed with steel brush to get the sharpest grit away before use. Edited August 11, 2008 by whizz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revopop Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 dagz, the best source for a Carmonized hammer is the man himself, Carmoney, although that is just one component of the kick-ass action job he does too. Drop him a PM, he's friendlier than we make him seem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltermitty Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 dagz,the best source for a Carmonized hammer is the man himself, Carmoney, although that is just one component of the kick-ass action job he does too. Drop him a PM, he's friendlier than we make him seem! Yeah, and Wagner's music is better than it sounds... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Now is that pronounced "WAG-ner".......like in "wag the dog"? Or "VOG-ner"........like in "hey Walt, go vog yourself"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltermitty Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Now is that pronounced "WAG-ner".......like in "wag the dog"? Or "VOG-ner"........like in "hey Walt, go vog yourself"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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