Looking for opinions on: Smith & Wesson 325PD .45acp Airlite

[Siafu]

I am interested in this pistol and was curious if any members had one and would like to share their impressions.

Smith & Wesson 325PD .45acp Airlite

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[jwhite75]

Handled one a few times...appears to be typical Smith and Wesson quality. Very lightweight. Does have the disadvantage(?) of using moon clips. Some like them some do not. Looks to be a very nice rendering of a .45 ACP revolver.

[Compact45]

Nice gun!

Always wanted to have a S&W 45acp in my collection for just target shooting not so much for carry. Just havnt got around to getting serious on the purchase.

[Pizza Bob]

If you prefer revolver carry, there is none better. I'm coveting a 329PD (for use with .44 Spls.) as these Scandium/Titanium guns are unbelieveably light. Just remember though, that lightweight translates into heavier recoil and even the .45 ACP can be snappy.

As for moon clips - very fast reload, a little awkward to carry. If they aren't your cup of tea, you can always use .45 Auto Rim. The current 325 iteration is the Night Guard, but these use a stainless, rather than titanium, cylinder, adding to the weight. They also have fixed sights with the XS Big Dot front sight. This sight arrangement is available from Cylinder & Slide if you want to change the PD to the NG configuration. My friend did that with his 329PD - except he went with a straight patridge front sight. Great gun - good luck in your quest.

Adios,

Pizza Bob