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Smith & Wesson
Model 625
Smith & Wesson Revolver 625 .45 Auto Variant-2
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Gun Dimensions Width:No Data
Length:10.375-in Height:No Data
Barrel:5-in Weight:45-oz
Variant 2 of 4
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (230 grain bullet)188830
  • Recoil Factor (230 grain bullet)5.59 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity6 rounds
  • ConcealabilityPoor
  • Defense Factor64%
Gun Specifications
Type:Revolver
Produced:1988 - 2008
Caliber:.45 Auto
Action:revolving chamber
Trigger:double-action (DA/SA)
Safety:no manual safety
Cylinder:6-round
Frame:stainless steel
Grip:Hogue rubber
Sights:patridge front, adjustable rear
Notes:stainless steel barrel
Manufacturer
Smith & Wesson
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Gun Value
MSRP:$979.00Used Est:$900.00
Last Update:1/27/2023
About the Gun

The Model 625 is a six shot double action revolver chambered for the .45 Auto cartridge. Based on an 'N'-frame, the Model 625 was introduced as the .45 CAL MODEL OF 1988, in 1988. The 625 will headspace the .45 Auto cartridge in the chambers without use of moon clips, but since the extractor star cannot engage the rimless cartridge, moon clips are needed to facilitate ejection.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: .45 Automatic
Alias: .45 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP)
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:230 grains
MV:821 ft/sec ME:344 ft-lbs
About the Cartridge

This cartridge was developed by John Browning and was adopted by the United States Ordnance Department along with the Colt-Browning automatic pistol in 1911. It has also been made the official military handgun chambering by several other governments, notably Argentina, Mexico and Norway. The 45 Automatic is the most powerful military handgun cartridge in use today. This is a heavy and powerful sub-sonic round. Although its muzzle energy can exceed 400 ft-lbs, its velocity and bullet weight creates a steep trajectory curve that limits its effective range to self-defense distances.

User Rating
2 User Ratings
1 User Comments
User Comments

5 of 5 Stars
Quality Revolver
By EmeraldCoaster on 16 Apr 2019
My pre-lock 625-4 doesn’t have the capacity of my 1911, but it’s more fun to shoot. The N-frame has enough heft to tame +P recoil, but I added an X-frame recoil absorbing grip to standardize it with my other S&W revolvers. Very accurate on paper out to 25 yds (indoor limit). The trigger is smooth and predictable both DA and SA. Sights are fine. Both 45ACP (with moon clips) and 45AR function flawlessly. Note: Firing pin on hammer with this ‘95 production version.