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Section 8: Handguns Subject: S&W PC625 Msg# 1074954
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ICORE and the IDPA Enhanced Revolver (or whatever they call it) class, yes! It's a heck of a revolver but I have similar reservations about that whittled down underlug. It doesn't look as bad as many PC revolvers, though, likely because the barrel is short enough to minimize it.
Which brings up another point; they used to have 5", not 4", barrels but S&W cut the barrel length back to, as I recall, conform to IDPA rules. Unless you're shooting that game, wouldn't the 5" gun be more fun and easier to shoot well? Did you notice it had the silly keyhole above the cylinder release? I know that's a turn-off for you and not exactly a positive for me, either... I would have to try those stocks out - they may be small for me - but the colors don't bother me on a primarily competition gun. The price, on the other hand, does. The Performance Center treatment likely does add that much value to a new 625 but couldn't you buy a used one for much less and have it tuned up to your own specifications without the PC bells and whistles - or keyhole? Stu |
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For reference, the above message is a reply to a message where: What do you think of this Performance Center Model 625? I actually like this quite a bit. The only thing I'm not fond of is visual--the lightened lug for the ejector rod, but I understand the purpose. The stocks might be a little cheesy looking to some, but I find them, well, patriotic, and I suspect they would be comfortable. I like the brass bead front sight. I'm watching one of these on Gun Broker right now, They are being sold as non-auction items, with a fixed price of $1050, not much below MSRP, but these are quite desirable, and the retailer only has three. I wonder if I'd really enjoy shooting one of these? It would be an ICORE shooter's dream. |
