IDPA ESR question about S&W 625

[jason237m]

I am looking at choices for ESR and it seems the obvious choice is a 625.

My question is should I get the JM 625 or get a stock 4" 625 and get it worked on.

If I do get a stock 625 (or even a JM 625) what work should I get done?

I am thinking
1) Trigger
2) Fiber front sight

Anything I am missing?

[HighVelocity]

I have used my 1989 model 625 to shoot ESR and it's a hoot. In addition to the [abbreviated profanity deleted] front sight and trigger work, I highly recommend chamber chamferring and polishing. You want your reloads to be as fast as possible.
I also only use jacketed bullets. Cast or Moly coated lead makes the chambers dirty in a hurry. Dirty = sticky

Whether you get a JM model or a standard one, you'll need work done. So, I'd get whichever you can get sooner or cheaper.

Good luck!