S&W Model 617

[gerhard1]

Thinking about picking up one at my LGS. For those who don't know, it's a K-frame in 22LR.

Anyone have any experience with them?

 

[ronny]

I've owned 4 or 5, of various iterations (2 were 17-6's). The more times I buy and sell a model, the better you can assume I like it. You can always get your money back, or it will last your whole life.

 

[coolhandluke]

22LR wheel guns seem to be high on my list of favorite firearms to shoot. I picked up my 617 through Sooner State Pawn and I couldn't be happier with it. The trigger is pretty poor out of the box, but can easily be cleaned up and lightened with a little work. I'm currently running a BMT Kickstand mount and C-More sight and it makes for very quick target acquisition. I've only put it on paper up to this point and can't wait to test it out on some steel.

 

[Perplexed]

Interesting. I had a 617 a few years ago, but I prefer my Ruger Mk II Government Target pistol. Aside of the S&W Night Guard series, I'm just not a big wheelie fan.

 

[druryj]

I had one; loved it. And in a moment of weakness; let a guy talk me out of it...doh!


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[n423]

You can always get your money back, or it will last your whole life.

agree ^^^^^ I want S&W model 617 or a model 18 Combat

 

[SPDguns]

I love them. I bought a new 4" with factory combat's when they first came out back in the day. It's worth a small fortune now. I picked up a 6" at a pawn show a year ago. It was rough and I went through it and now it's spotless inside and out. Then I picked up a 6" 17-6 full lug (the pic). However, my shooter is a modern 4" 10- shot like in your pic. You will love it.

 

[ronny]

Here were a couple of mine.

 

[coolhandluke]

...and here's my 617 along with it's bigger brother.

 

[gerhard1]

Probably next payday. I've inquiries at my LGS, and they say they won't have any problem getting one.

That and an MTM shooting bench.