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Originally Posted by fyimo
They are a heavy revolver when compared to the model 17 because the 617 all have the full barrel under lug and stainless is heavier then blued steel.
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The actual weight difference between a stainless steel revolver and a carbon steel revolver of the same dimensions will be just about zero!
I have a blued Model 17, six shot, with a 6 inch full under lug barrel. Yes, earlier Model 17s had short or no under lug, but they did make the blued full under lug for a while in the late 80s or early 90s.
BTW, love mine. Best shot to date - 66 paces to a PA Ground Hog standing up and looking at me. Hit him in the neck with a resounding THWAAAAAP.
And I don't care what anyone says, blued is just better looking than stainless!