
Smith & Wesson · Pistol
Smith & Wesson Model 625
.45 ACP · introduced 1989
Also known as Model 625, S&W 625
About the Smith & Wesson Model 625
The Smith & Wesson Model 625 is a large revolver built on Smith & Wesson's N-frame, introduced in 1989. Chambered in .45 ACP with a 6-round cylinder. Constructed with a stainless steel frame and cylinder, this revolver offers excellent corrosion resistance and durability for years of reliable service. The 4.0-inch barrel provides an excellent balance of sight radius and portability, suitable for both duty carry and range work. The double-action/single-action trigger system allows both deliberate double-action shots and precise single-action fire when the hammer is manually cocked, providing versatility across different shooting scenarios. At 1148g (40.5 oz), this is a substantial revolver that uses its mass to tame recoil from powerful magnum loads, making extended range sessions more comfortable. Smith & Wesson has been producing N-frame revolvers for over a century, continuously refining the platform with improved metallurgy, ergonomics, and manufacturing techniques while maintaining the fundamental reliability and accuracy that has made their double-action revolvers the benchmark against which all others are measured.
The N-frame platform has been in continuous production since 1907, making it one of the most refined and proven revolver designs in firearms history.
Smith & Wesson Model 625 specifications
General
- Type
- Pistol
- Firing mechanism
- Double action single action
- Trigger
- Double action single action
- Trigger pull
- 2.0 kg (4.5 lb)
- Calibres
- .45 ACP
- Magazine capacity
- 6 rounds
- Magazine
- Rotary magazine
Dimensions
- Barrel length
- 102 mm (4.0 in)
- Overall length
- 238 mm (9.4 in)
- Height
- 152 mm (6.0 in)
- Width
- 41 mm (1.6 in)
- Weight (empty)
- 1.15 kg (2.53 lb)
Barrel
- Rifling twist
- 1:16 in (406 mm)
- Rifling
- Right hand
- Grooves
- 5
Materials
- Barrel
- Stainless steel
- Receiver / frame
- Stainless steel
- Finish
- satin_stainless
Performance
- Muzzle velocity (typical)
- 260 m/s (853 fps)
- Muzzle energy (typical)
- 477 J (352 ft·lb)
- Effective range
- 50 m
History
- Introduced
- 1989
- Production status
- In production
- Country of origin
- US
Features
- Adjustable sights
- Moon clip compatible
- Full lug barrel
- Swing out cylinder
- Transfer bar safety
- Fixed sights
- Stainless steel construction
- Exposed hammer
Requires moon clips for proper extraction. The full-lug barrel provides weight forward for better recoil control.
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