Thread: May be a silly question...Model 17 versus Model 18
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Old 11-26-2011, 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by mkk41 View Post
Though I knew the difference , I always wondered WHY the two different model numbers. After all , a Model 19 is a Model 19 (or 27,29,)whether it has a 2 1/2" , 3" , 4" , 6" or 8 3/8" barrel , ramp or patridge front sight.

Also , there have been Mod.18 stamped guns with 6in barrels and Mod.17s with 4in tubes.
An 18 with a 6 inch barrel would be a factory error.A 17 with a 4 inch barrel would be a specific model-either with a lugless heavy barrel,or full lug barrel-a different animal than an 18.
Still, I understand your point.
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