In the collective opinion of the hive, what’s the best rendition of the 625?
.45 ACP only.
In the collective opinion of the hive, what’s the best rendition of the 625?
.45 ACP only.
IMO
625-4 (hammer mounted firing pin)
625-6 (frame mounted firing pin)
either in 'Mountain Gun' configuration with the 4 inch, lighter, tapered barrel
I have a -6 Mountain Gun in .45 ACP and it's a great revolver in all respects. Wish I could find one in .45 Colt, since I stupidly sold one about 10 years ago.
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Watching this with interest, I've thought about adding a 45acp version.
Mine is a -9 Mountain Gun in 45 Colt, obviously I would have preferred an earlier pre-lock version but wasn't going to be picky when I saw it at the LGS. Before I'd even left the store someone offered to buy it from me at a premium. Nope, this one is a keeper.
After adding a plug and wooden stocks, I'm happy with it and sometimes carry it in the backcountry. In California that means 200gr Barnes non-lead HP, elsewhere it's a 255gr hardcast handload once away from town. I've been able to carry it on multi-day hikes without discomfort. The unmodified DA trigger pull is 10lb 4 oz but is smooth and short enough that it's easy to shoot accurately.
How long is the .45 Colt cylinder? Are there any six-shot, smaller bore cylinders that length that could be bored out and chambered for .45 Auto? Would be cool to have a convertible.
Although I guess that custom gunsmithing might bump up against the cost of just buying the .45 Auto 625...
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