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Old 10-18-2017, 06:01 PM
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I have a chance to get one of these guns. 17 is just the Gun for $800. Model 18 was $895, but they will take $700. Also have a chance to get a pretty used model 63 no dash the little 18 comes with the papers original box and tools the others are just the gun I cannot afford all of them probably just one of them which one would you choose?
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Old 10-18-2017, 06:06 PM
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$700 for an excellent condition M18 with box and papers is a decent price, they are hard to find.
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Old 10-18-2017, 06:12 PM
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18 is the pick of the litter I think. Its a real good price at $700
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Old 10-18-2017, 06:27 PM
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Think no more about it. Get the 18.
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Old 10-18-2017, 06:52 PM
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What would be your second and third choices? I've heard that the model 17 is the best shooter of all of them but then I read different things so people who own them I would welcome your responses and thank you for the response is so far as much appreciated.
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Default Attached are pics of the model 18 in the model 63 no dash

Not sure if I'm posting right on here or not that hair pictures of the model 18-3 and 63-0
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Old 10-18-2017, 07:15 PM
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I'd get the 18 ... and put the 17 on layaway.
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Old 10-18-2017, 07:23 PM
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Take the 18 it might be a long time before you get a chance at another.
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Old 10-18-2017, 07:29 PM
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Around these parts Model 18's are pretty hard to find. Model 17's are a bit more common. If it was me I'd jump all over that 18, especially with the box etc, before someone else beats you to it and if possible put some money down on the 17.
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Old 10-18-2017, 07:32 PM
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I'm with the majority, go with the 18
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Old 10-18-2017, 07:37 PM
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Just bought an 18-3 myself.

Go with the 4", get the 18.

They are MUCH harder to find than a 17.

Put the 17/63 on lay away if you want.
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Old 10-18-2017, 09:44 PM
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I'll go with the general consensus and say get the 18 now but put the 17 and 63 (in order) on lay-away after negotiating a volume purchase.
Where did you say they were again???
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I have all three....... a decade long process.

The 17 is the best range and hunting .22 revolver money can buy IMHO ... with the 6" barrel /sight radius

The 63 (4 or 2"???) is a great little "Kit gun" carried a lot and shot a little.... or a nice plinker in the field.......


The 18 is just a 17 with a 4" barrel...... shoots as well as a 17 but has a shorter sight radius........IMO the best "all around" of the three.... hard to beat a 4" K-frame anything....... 18,19, 15, 67.......all basicly the same gun!!!!!

Dash #s may matter......


I'd go with the 18 first ..... then the 17..... last but not least the "pretty used" 63.
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Get the Model 18. They are much harder to find. I hear that hoarders have locked up most of them.
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Yes to what he says, those S&W .22 hoarders make it hard on the rest of us to find those K-22s.

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Old 10-19-2017, 07:49 PM
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Picked up the 18. Thanks for the advice guys. I put in some Winchester white box rounds and the gun scene have a hard time ejecting them even though the number shot is this a common problem and what kind of ammo would you recommend with this gun?
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Old 10-19-2017, 07:50 PM
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Meant even though none were fired.
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18-3 in foreground,along with a 15-2 behind it.


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Picked up the 18. Thanks for the advice guys. I put in some Winchester white box rounds and the gun scene have a hard time ejecting them even though the number shot is this a common problem and what kind of ammo would you recommend with this gun?
I had that same problem when I bought my 17-4 6". After further inspection I noticed that there was a slight ring inside the cylinder from what looked to be someone shooting 22 shorts in it. Similar problem to shooting 38 special in a 357 mag. You might try cleaning inside the cylinder with a 22lr brush thoroughly.
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I have a pre model 18 and a model 17-3. Both are very good shooters. The 17-3 shoots a little better than the pre-18 and both have stubborn ejection of empty brass from the cheaper rounds like Remington thunderbolts. This does not seem to effect accuracy at all. Both are fun shooters.
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I agree that the 18 is the best deal. I have all 3 and they're all great shooters. The 18 is the hardest to find in my area (N. CA). Then, if you're able later, pick up a model 15 then you'll have the same revolver in .22 and .38 as I do.


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I have the pre 18 5 screw that is a joy to go with my 17’s both 6 and 8 ANIB I bought new in 1968. Have the 63 651 and 48’s 4 and 8. I guess I’m a hoarder. Bought my 17 in 1970 used for 65$.


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Picked up the 18. Thanks for the advice guys. I put in some Winchester white box rounds and the gun scene have a hard time ejecting them even though the number shot is this a common problem and what kind of ammo would you recommend with this gun?


I have the same issue with my 17 and 34. All types of ammo, after the first few cylinders full, ejection is hard. It was suggested in this forum that I get the chambers teamed. Instead I just carry a rod and brush attachment in my range bag - when ejection gets sticky, I brush.


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Wish I had the problem of having a k 22 to gripe about ejection problems lol. Maybe I'll get one for Christmas ! Let's see dear Santa
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Corgilover, before you go out shooting again,get a .270 brush and work the cyl over good..also clean under and the extractor star..clean all lead out around the frame,inside where the cyl. closes....try some federal champions,they should fall into the cyl....lube it and shoot...M18= Sweet
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Thanks everyone. Now looking at a 34-1 excellent condition gun only. What would be a fair price to pay for this gun don't want to call it quite like new but it's an excellent condition very little use?
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Thanks everyone. Now looking at a 34-1 excellent condition gun only. What would be a fair price to pay for this gun don't want to call it quite like new but it's an excellent condition very little use?
I think it would range between $500 and $600. I've seen them go a little above and a little below this range, but if I were interested in buying one, I'd expect I'd pay in that range, with a $500 final price a good deal, and a $600 final price top dollar.
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