Smith & Wesson Model 25

Smith & Wesson · Pistol · In Production · 1955

Weight (empty)1190 g (42.0 oz)
Overall Length305 mm (12.01")
Barrel Length165 mm (6.50")
Height154 mm (6.06")
Width42 mm (1.65")
Magazine Capacity6 rounds
Firing MechanismDouble Action Single Action
Muzzle Velocity260 m/s (853 fps)
Muzzle Energy477 J (352 ft·lbf)
Effective Range50 m (55 yd)
Frame MaterialCarbon Steel

Primary Caliber: .45 ACP

The Smith & Wesson Model 25 is an N-frame double-action revolver available in .45 ACP (using moon clips for extraction) and .45 Colt, originally introduced in 1955 as a modernized evolution of the World War I-era Model 1917 revolver. When Smith & Wesson implemented their numbered model system in 1957, the .45 Target Model became the Model 25, while the Model 1950 .45 Army was redesignated as the Model 22. Built on the robust N-frame platform with a 6-round cylinder, the Model 25 features adjusta...

Country of Origin: United States