Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this double-action revolver for a penny-start auction, this is the Smith & Wesson Performance Center 325 Thunder Ranch.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Performance Center
Model: 325 Thunder Ranch
Serial: CUM3047
Date of Manufacture: 2007
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Matte Black
Barrel Length: 4" Barrel with Accessory Rail
Optics/Sights: Pinned Front Brass Bead Blade with Adjustable Square-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Textured Black Synthetic Hogue Grips with Finger Grooves and S&W Logos
Action: Single/Double-Action Revolver
Markings: Thunder Ranch
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Performance Center 325 Thunder Ranch is a highly specialized large-frame revolver that blends traditional big-bore revolver heritage with modern defensive concepts, representing a collaboration between Smith & Wesson and renowned firearms instructor Clint Smith of the Thunder Ranch training facility. Built on the Smith & Wesson N-frame platform, the 325 Thunder Ranch is chambered in .45 ACP—an unusual choice for a revolver—and uses moon clips to hold and extract the rimless cartridges, allowing for extremely fast reloads that can rival semi-automatic pistols in trained hands. The revolver features a lightweight scandium alloy frame paired with a stainless steel cylinder and barrel, bringing its unloaded weight down to roughly 30 ounces, which is remarkably light for such a powerful, full-size revolver and makes it more practical for carry or extended use. Typically equipped with a 4-inch barrel, the 325 Thunder Ranch incorporates several Performance Center enhancements, including a tuned single-action/double-action trigger, precision barrel fitting, and improved internal components intended to deliver smoother operation and better accuracy. One of its most distinctive features is the removable accessory rail mounted under the barrel shroud, a relatively rare addition on a revolver, reflecting Clint Smith’s emphasis on practical defensive use and the importance of weapon-mounted lights in low-light scenarios.
Model: 325 Thunder Ranch
Serial: CUM3047
Date of Manufacture: 2007
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Matte Black
Barrel Length: 4" Barrel with Accessory Rail
Optics/Sights: Pinned Front Brass Bead Blade with Adjustable Square-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Textured Black Synthetic Hogue Grips with Finger Grooves and S&W Logos
Action: Single/Double-Action Revolver
Markings: Thunder Ranch
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Performance Center 325 Thunder Ranch is a highly specialized large-frame revolver that blends traditional big-bore revolver heritage with modern defensive concepts, representing a collaboration between Smith & Wesson and renowned firearms instructor Clint Smith of the Thunder Ranch training facility. Built on the Smith & Wesson N-frame platform, the 325 Thunder Ranch is chambered in .45 ACP—an unusual choice for a revolver—and uses moon clips to hold and extract the rimless cartridges, allowing for extremely fast reloads that can rival semi-automatic pistols in trained hands. The revolver features a lightweight scandium alloy frame paired with a stainless steel cylinder and barrel, bringing its unloaded weight down to roughly 30 ounces, which is remarkably light for such a powerful, full-size revolver and makes it more practical for carry or extended use. Typically equipped with a 4-inch barrel, the 325 Thunder Ranch incorporates several Performance Center enhancements, including a tuned single-action/double-action trigger, precision barrel fitting, and improved internal components intended to deliver smoother operation and better accuracy. One of its most distinctive features is the removable accessory rail mounted under the barrel shroud, a relatively rare addition on a revolver, reflecting Clint Smith’s emphasis on practical defensive use and the importance of weapon-mounted lights in low-light scenarios.
The revolver also bears Thunder Ranch branding on the frame, reinforcing its identity as a purpose-driven defensive handgun rather than a purely sporting arm. Historically, the 325 traces its lineage back to the Model 1917 revolvers developed during World War I to fire the same .45 ACP cartridge as the M1911, linking it to over a century of American military and revolver evolution. In practical use, the 325 Thunder Ranch is known for delivering substantial stopping power with manageable recoil due to its ergonomics and grip design, though the lightweight can still produce a sharp impulse compared to heavier steel revolvers. It occupies a unique niche in the firearms world: a modernized fighting revolver that combines old-school reliability with contemporary tactical features, appealing to enthusiasts who appreciate both the historical significance of .45 ACP revolvers and the practical philosophy of defensive training embodied by Thunder Ranch.
Contents:
Contents:
This example will ship with the factory-labeled box, Soft “Thunder Ranch” case, and all other contents pictured above.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1167053341 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-04-19 22:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
915 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-04-19 18:16:18 |
