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Old 09-11-2017, 11:05 PM
ScottN ScottN is offline
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I picked up a new 617 6" barrel a couple of months ago. I absolutely love it so far. I'm not very picky when it comes to fit and finish. It has a rough spot on the top strap but the barrel is straight as far as I can tell...and the sights seem pretty much dead-on from the factory...I haven't adjusted them a bit.

I changed the grips, painted the front sight, and installed a Wolff 14 lb trigger return spring. I also dry fired a lot with snap caps and have fired about 400 live rounds. The trigger is great now. It's under 10 lbs DA and about 3.5 lbs SA...perfect!

I think the 617 and my Browning Buckmark UFX with 6.5 octagon barrel are two of the best 22 handguns one can own. I still shoot the Buckmark better but the 617 is quickly closing the gap. My son and I were shooting the 617 last week. I was hitting a 10" steel plate from 50 yards in DA with relative frequency. My son was hitting from 75 yards in SA. Too much fun!

Inspect it closely, and if it checks out, get one!

Last edited by ScottN; 09-12-2017 at 09:03 AM.
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