325 PD (Heavy)

[Dave T]

I recently acquired a used but clean 325 PD with a 4" barrel. I've been looking for one of these for about 2 years so I was delighted to win the auction for this one. My only complaint about the gun is the Ti cylinder. I've owned a couple guns with Ti cylinders and the experience was not joyful. Fortunately I had a stainless 45 ACP cylinder setting on my desk. Been using it as a pen/pencil holder for about as long as I've been looking for the 4" PD.

I immediately set about swapping the cylinders and thanks to a suggestion by my friend and gunsmith Kent Singletary (kscustom.com) I swapped the ejector ratchets too. That meant I didn't have to have the stainless cylinder timed as the ratchet from the Ti one made everything work fine. First range trip resulted in everything working with only a sight adjustment needed to hit what I was shooting at.



Now all that's left is getting "The PLUG" and a square notch rear sight blade. The V-notch from the factory just doesn't work for me. Oh, and I need to find a holster to conceal this thing. Because of the barrel length IWB is no doubt the way to go so any recommendations for an IWB revolver holster for an N-frame S&W would be appreciated,=.

Dave

[Sherman A. House DDS]

I recently acquired a used but clean 325 PD with a 4" barrel. I've been looking for one of these for about 2 years so I was delighted to win the auction for this one. My only complaint about the gun is the Ti cylinder. I've owned a couple guns with Ti cylinders and the experience was not joyful. Fortunately I had a stainless 45 ACP cylinder setting on my desk. Been using it as a pen/pencil holder for about as long as I've been looking for the 4" PD.

I immediately set about swapping the cylinders and thanks to a suggestion by my friend and gunsmith Kent Singletary (kscustom.com) I swapped the ejector ratchets too. That meant I didn't have to have the stainless cylinder timed as the ratchet from the Ti one made everything work fine. First range trip resulted in everything working with only a sight adjustment needed to hit what I was shooting at.



Now all that's left is getting "The PLUG" and a square notch rear sight blade. The V-notch from the factory just doesn't work for me. Oh, and I need to find a holster to conceal this thing. Because of the barrel length IWB is no doubt the way to go so any recommendations for an IWB revolver holster for an N-frame S&W would be appreciated,=.

Dave

The Thomas Perfectionist from Kramer Leather OR the JMCK IWB #3 with 25 degree cant.


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[03RN]

Nice looking gun!

I'm not sure I could carry that cylinder iwb behind the hip but if I was going to try it would be in a Ryan Grizzle horsehide Town & Country 2.

[JHC]

In order to have an N-frame 4" AIWB that I might seldom use I went with a FIST #1 Clip. It's remarkably comfortable and they're pretty inexpensive. About $40 in kydex.


I don't find a 4" a problem to carry appendix including my Model 29. I don't find big wheelies to carry IWB at 3:30 very comfortable at all however.

[Alpha Sierra]

I have a Comp-Tac CTAC for a 4" N frame that I'll let go for a reasonable price. I carried a both a 629 Mountain Gun and a 3" 29 Lew Horton in it at 4 o'clock just fine.

[wvincent]

Maybe get ahold of JRC, he made two of these holsters that I know of.
I'm extremely happy with mine.

[RevolverRob]

Maybe get ahold of JRC, he made two of these holsters that I know of.
I'm extremely happy with mine.

Man, I still love that holster!

[Dave T]

wvincent,

That's a very interesting looking holster. Pardon my ignorance but who is "JRC"?

Dave

[rathos]

http://www.jrcholsters.com

wvincent,

That's a very interesting looking holster. Pardon my ignorance but who is "JRC"?

Dave

[Jay585]

I recently acquired a used but clean 325 PD with a 4" barrel. I've been looking for one of these for about 2 years so I was delighted to win the auction for this one. My only complaint about the gun is the Ti cylinder. I've owned a couple guns with Ti cylinders and the experience was not joyful. Fortunately I had a stainless 45 ACP cylinder setting on my desk. Been using it as a pen/pencil holder for about as long as I've been looking for the 4" PD.

I immediately set about swapping the cylinders and thanks to a suggestion by my friend and gunsmith Kent Singletary (kscustom.com) I swapped the ejector ratchets too. That meant I didn't have to have the stainless cylinder timed as the ratchet from the Ti one made everything work fine. First range trip resulted in everything working with only a sight adjustment needed to hit what I was shooting at.



Now all that's left is getting "The PLUG" and a square notch rear sight blade. The V-notch from the factory just doesn't work for me. Oh, and I need to find a holster to conceal this thing. Because of the barrel length IWB is no doubt the way to go so any recommendations for an IWB revolver holster for an N-frame S&W would be appreciated,=.

Dave

Could you please elaborate? I've got a 329PD.

Also, where do you get spare junk cylinders? That would make an awesome tungsten holder at work.