Smith & Wesson Model 625 Jerry Miculek .45 ACP Revolver

A: moon clip for use with non-rimmed ammo; the Revolver does require the use of moon clips

A: Yes, and it ships with 3 moon clips included.

A: No, this pistol is head spaced to fire without the moon clips. The moons are good for speed loading. Example of moonless firing here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9aZlB3qQnI

A: You can fire this revolver without moon clips but 45 ACP will not extract. The cases will need to be pulled out of the cylinder or punched out from the front with a pen or other object. If you can find 45 Auto Rim (it's 45 ACP with a rim) you can fire and extract the cases easily.

A: SQUARE BOTTOM FRAME

A: Peter, this M625 has a "Square Butt" Frame.

A: "Square Butt" Frame.

A: Darryl, yes Sir, it is on the CA DOJ approved Roster (Page 3) : -- https://www.oag.ca.gov/firearms/certified-handguns/search?make=151003