Smith & Wesson 625 Holsters

Smith & Wesson 625 holsters can be divided into four categories by use: Duty holsters (worn by police uniformed officers and security), Tactical holsters (worn by military, security and law enforcement), Concealment holsters (worn by peace officers, private persons) and Sporting holsters (worn for shooting sports, hunting). Choosing the proper Smith & Wesson 625 holster for your handgun is just as important as choosing the right handgun to fit your needs. Now is not time to get cheap, your Smith & Wesson 625 is only as good as the ability to bring it into action when necessary. Just as in handguns, all Smith & Wesson 625 holsters will not fit every need or situation that may come up.

Smith & Wesson 625 holsters are manufactured in a variety of materials including leather, nylon, kydex and in a variety of combinations. Carrying on the strong side hip is considered to tactically be the best way to carry your handgun. Carrying strong side on the outside although is the fastest to acquire it may not be as concealable as an IWB (in the waistband) strong side carry. Other popular choices of Smith & Wesson 625 holster are: shoulder holster, ankle holster, small of the back, fanny packs and other off-body carry options. It is also advied to check available holster options when you plan to purchase a new handgun. No matter what kind of Smith & Wesson 625 holster you are looking for, we will help you find it in best quality and reliable price here.

Smith & Wesson 625 Information

This weapon is officially known as "the model of 1989 .45 Stainless" and was launched in 1989 in .45 ACP pistol caliber, the same caliber as the 1988 model. It received the name "Model of 1989" in 1989. In December 1989 it was given its current model name: 625-2. This weapon is the stainless steel version of the blued Model 25 in .45 ACP caliber that was produced from 1955 until 1991. Originally, the 625 only had a version with 127 mm (5 in) barrel with a continuous ejector shroud. However, from 1991 up until the end of 1992 this model was manufactured with a 76 mm (3 in) or a 102 mm (4 in) barrel. This revolver is still manufactured with a 172 mm (5 in) barrel and over the years has had the following modifications:
1989: Model 625-2, changes to the model name
1990: Model 625-3, enlarging of the cylinder stop grooves in the cylinder
1990: Model 625-4, special series for bowling pin shooting and engraved with the name "Bowling Pin 88"
1991: Model 625-5, special series the caliber .45 Long Colt
1994: Model 625-6, changes to the rear sight, the ejector star and the adoption of the rubber Hogue grip.