SwinMan
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I'm considering buying a model 25 Mountain Gun in .45 Colt. I plan to use as a backpacking/hiking gun. Does anyone have any experience with one of these revolvers?
Thanks.
Thanks.
S&W Model 25 Mountain Gun
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Spiff
Semi-Pro
.45 Colt can be loaded up to the equal of .44 Mag.
That said, ammo selection will probably be better with .44 Mag.
That said, ammo selection will probably be better with .44 Mag.
SwinMan
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Thanks guys! I'll do a little more research.
dennishoddy
Moderator
Yep, I run my S&W 65-5 a little slower than my .44 mag reloads.
The .44 mag is a Ruger Super Redhawk, that I think is a little more robust than the S&W, so I don't get all the way to max loads with it.
I had a guy trade me some 350 grain .45 with gas checks for some .300 Blackout brass.
I'm going to try some loads in the S&W.
The .44 mag is a Ruger Super Redhawk, that I think is a little more robust than the S&W, so I don't get all the way to max loads with it.
I had a guy trade me some 350 grain .45 with gas checks for some .300 Blackout brass.
I'm going to try some loads in the S&W.
Scott Hearn
Well-Known Fanatic
We had a similar thread on this awhile back. You can't load up the S&Ws like a Ruger. The cylinder stop notch is right in the centerline of the chamber leaving it pretty dang thin. The rest of the gun will handle plenty more but I wouldn't press it too hard. A .44 would be a much better choice.
