Win this custom S&W Model 625 .45 ACP revolver from SDM fabricating

Clint Smith, of Thunder Ranch, says: "Real guns are wheel guns," and Scott Mulkerin, President and chief metal-cutter at SDM Fabricating, agrees. SDM is known for their elegant competition handguns--pistols and revolvers--and this month's Custom Gun of the Month is no exception.

If you speak "competition" you've come to the right place. SDM can build what you need--from a simplified "stock" IDPA pistol to a full house custom dream gun, Scott speaks your language. SDM shoots what they build in the real world of competition so they know what works--and what doesn't.

This well-bred Model 625, courtesy of S&W, shows its heritage in the fine lines and business-like demeanor N-frames are known for. SDM takes a good competition or fighting revolver and, through the application of careful machine and handwork, enhances the "good," transforming it smoothly, almost effortlessly, into "great."

Among these custom touches are:

* Conversion to double action only

* Competition action job

* 5" bbl cut to 4" and re-crowned

* Competition chamfer on cylinder, along with chamber numbers

* Polished hammer, trigger, screws, latch and ejector rod

* Miculek Competition Grips (Courtesy of Jerry Miculek)

* Millet rear sight (Courtesy of Millet)

* SDM 14 ct. Gold bead front sight

* Two SDM "Supersights" (Red & Green)

* Talon Tactical Kydex Holster (Courtesy of Talon Tactical)

A perfect companion piece to this breath-taking revolver, is the superlative VORAX, a working blade designed for the professional who needs full size performance in a more compact, 6" blade package. This is a battle blade you can stake your life on if you ever had to, at a size and weight that will ensure it's always in your Go-Bag, backpack or truck. Tough as elephant hide, Merworx knives are made in the USA and are legendary for their real-world capabilities.

The companion Talon Tactical Model R4 Kydex holster is a classic IDPA design and is custom-built for the SDM 625. Kydex has proven its mettle in IDPA competition and Talon makes some of the best.

SDM Fabricating, Inc.

3775 Foskett Rd.

Medina, OH 44256

(330) 723-3098

www.sdmfabricating.com

S&W

2100 Roosevelt Ave.

Springfield, MA 01102-2208

(800) 331-0852

www.smith-weasson.com

Merworx

(908) 619-1013

www.mercworx.com

info@mercworx.com

Talon Tactical

149 Cagle Branch Rd.

Jasper, GE 30143

(77) 737-5054

www.talontactical.com

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