[SHOT 2025] Lipsey's New Exclusive Wheelguns For 2025

Daniel Y
by Daniel Y


Lipsey’s is a major firearm distributor with a reputation for creating interesting exclusive models. This year they had a gaggle of new revolvers to show off. Keep reading for the full breakdown.



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John Taffin-edition Ruger Blackhawk Bisley revolvers


John Taffin has written for shooting publications like Guns and Gun Digest since before many of us were born. Lipsey’s partnered with him to design his signature edition revolver. The base gun is the Ruger Blackhawk with the Bisley frame. This is a convertible model that swaps cylinders for .45 ACP and .45 Colt. There are two barrel length options, 4-5/8 inches and 5.5 inches. Purchasers also have the option of blued or stainless. All models have an MSRP of $1,149.




No-lock Mountain Guns from Smith & Wesson


This lineup includes a Model 629 in .44 Magnum and Model 686 Plus in .357 Magnum. Both are stainless steel guns with wood grips. These models also do away with the much-hated internal frame lock found on many S&W revolvers. Both caliber options include comfortable wood grips that will each have their own character, and a contrast bead front sight. The 4-inch barrel also features a half-lug design for reduced weight and 1980s vibes. MSRP for both models is $1,199.


Ultimate Carry


The Ultimate Carry line of Smith & Wesson J-Frame revolvers was a huge hit at last year’s SHOT Show, and there are more product additions for 2025. The 632-Ti and 432-Ti keep the same overall specs as the current .32 H&R Mag Ultimate Carry models, but add a few tweaks. The cylinder is titanium and keeps the 6-round capacity while shaving off some weight. The grips are also changed to Hamre AFR synthetic grips instead of the G10 grips used on the original model. MSRP for the Ti models is $825


Also new to the Ultimate Carry family are two Special Operations Association-branded models. These have the SOA logo, and VZ G-10 grips in a black and green pattern. .38 Special and .32 H&R caliber options are offered, both in 1-7/8 inch barrels. MSRP for those models is $775



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Daniel Y

AKA @fromtheguncounter on Instagram. Gun nerd, reloader, attorney, and mediocre hunter.

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  • Big A Big A on Jan 26, 2025

    Always like the 32s. Can shoot a bunch of different calibers down to 32 short for plinking.

  • Bill A. Bill A. on Jan 27, 2025

    I have a 21 year old S&W .32 H&R magnum j-frame and a 41 year old Single-Six in it. Despite being one of my most reloaded calibers I don’t see it replacing .38 Spl. anytime soon. It’s all just marketing hype designed to sell guns. Ditto on the “no lock” S&W offerings: I own Smiths with and without and frankly they all work the same. There have been occasions where I've appreciated being able to lock-out my revolver. Maybe it’s just me.

    • Raoul Duke Raoul Duke on Jan 27, 2025

      I think most of the S&W lock resentment comes from the circumstances in which they were implemented- a foreign owner caving in to pressure from the Clinton administration to settle lawsuits- hence the nickname "Hillary Hole". Functionally, I've never noticed any difference between the lock/no-lock revolvers.


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