Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 325 Thunder Ranch .45 ACP, 4 in. Scandium N-Frame DA/SA Revolver
The Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 325 Thunder Ranch is a purpose-built .45 ACP N-frame revolver with a scandium-alloy frame and a stainless, tensioned two-piece barrel in a sculpted shroud. It features a six-shot fluted stainless cylinder cut for moon clips, a pinned gold-bead front sight with a fully adjustable rear, and a detachable under-barrel Picatinny-style rail. This example is in excellent condition and comes in the Thunder Ranch series configuration with Performance Center build quality.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This revolver has been very well maintained.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Safety & Instruction Manual: Revolvers - Modern Style
- Thunder Ranch-branded zippered soft case (green)
Built on an S&W N-frame with a scandium-alloy construction and matte black finish, the Model 325 Thunder Ranch balances a durable frame with a stainless, tensioned two-piece barrel and precision crown. The 4-inch barrel sits in a sculpted shroud, reflecting the Performance Center’s focus on fit and function.
Chambered in .45 ACP, the six-shot fluted stainless cylinder wears a black finish and is cut for moon clips to support reliable use of rimless cartridges. Controls include a checkered S&W cylinder latch, a smooth-face trigger, and a teardrop-style hammer spur, with a traditional double-action/single-action system.
Sight regulation is handled by a pinned gold-bead front sight paired with a fully adjustable rear. A serrated topstrap helps reduce glare and frames the sight picture for consistent alignment with the iron sights.
This Thunder Ranch edition carries the series logo on the frame, a round-butt grip profile with a one-piece black synthetic finger-groove grip, and a detachable under-barrel Picatinny-style rail. It is a California roster listed configuration and is made in the United States, reflecting the Performance Center’s build standards throughout.