Smith & Wesson Performance Center 625-8 4” .45 ACP DA/SA Revolver

SOLD FOR: $1,507.00

WOA#: WY240916JS002

Make: Smith & Wesson Performance Center

Model: 625-8

Serial Number: DKY1387

Year of Manufacture: Modern

Caliber: .45 ACP

Action Type: 6-Shot, Single And Double Action Revolver with Swing-Out Fluted Cylinder

Markings: The yoke cut is marked with the serial and model numbers. The right side of the frame is marked with the four-line Marcas Registradas address, the left side has S&W’s Performance Center monogram logo. The sides of the grip frame and yoke have inspection marks.  The left side of the barrel is marked “.45 ACP”.  The right side of the barrel is marked “PERFORMANCE CENTER”.

Barrel Length: 4”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass beaded blade pinned to a rise in the solid rib.  The rear sight is a flat top square notched leaf in a base that is micrometer-click adjustable for windage and elevation.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is a one piece Hogue Monogrip. There are rips or tears.  The cobblestone texture is crisp. The grips are in about Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Stainless

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.

Overall Condition:  This handgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light operation wear. The cylinder has a light turn line that is crisp. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Moon clips are required to eject brass. The cylinder lockup has almost no play on each of the six chambers. The double-action trigger is light and smooth and the single-action is light and crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes in an M&P box, Arms Preservation Inc bag, 5 Snap Caps, total of 19 Moon Clips, and Ultimate Moon Clip Tool with instructions,

Our Assessment: The S&W Model 625 is a gun with an interesting, if confusing, history. There was never a 625 no dash, nor have any 625-1s been seen with the first revolvers being model 625-2. The early production guns have been seen marked both “Model of 1988” and “Model of 1989”. Just a year into production, the cylinder stop notches were enlarged on the 625-3. This example is another beast, altogether. Produced by the Smith & Wesson Performance Center, this is a 625-8 .45 ACP revolver. The bore is strong and the mechanics live up to Performance Center’s reputation.  Please see our photos and good luck! – L.S.