Considering purchase of this revolver for target shooting. It is about the same frame and weight as my ruger GP-100 357 and seems as though it will be a great target and practice revolver. Can any one comment on this one. Also, would the four or six inch barrel be best.

leeharrysouth

Considering purchase of this revolver for target shooting. It is about the same frame and weight as my ruger GP-100 357 and seems as though it will be a great target and practice revolver. Can any one comment on this one. Also, would the four or six inch barrel be best.

leeharrysouth

Welcome to the forum!

I have a model 17, my neighbor has the 617, 10 shot. They are both fine guns. The 617 is a very accurate gun, and will give you a ton of pleasure whether plinking, target shooting or hunting. Buy one and enjoy it!

I have a 6" 617 10 shot, and I just bought a K22 6" from 1948 that I haven't fired yet. I also have a GP100 6". The 617 is great practice for the GP100 IMO. I would stick to the same barrel length as your GP100.

I have a 6" 10 shot 617 and it is an excellent .22 revolver. You will really enjoy shooting one.

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GP-100 is a little bit heavier than the 617 The actions will feel different but both are good guns to have. I'd go with 6" on the GP

i have a 4" 617 with a red dot....veryyyyyy accurate

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I predict you will fall in love with the 617. IMHO the double action trigger pull is better than my K22's an 17's. I have them with irons and red dots, 4 and 6 inch. They all shoot very well.

My favorite .22's to shoot are the 617 4 inch with Ultra Dot 30, 617 6 inch iron sights, 17-6HB no lug 4 inch and the M41.

They are all fun and very accurate. I shoot almost exclusively double action except when testing ammo off the bench.

lee,

this is a very good gun to practice with. lots of fun too. was my first gun, got the 6 inch to complement my 6 inch 686. I think it would also go well with the gp100.

And just to keep your interest, there are speed loaders available for the 10 shots.

Bob

where from bob?

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KK4EMO

Kenny,

Do a search for DS-10speed

Great stuff. Don't forget to get the loading block as well.

Bob

Welcome to the forum!

I shoot both a 6inch Model 17 K-22 and a 4 inch Model 617. I found the full lugged 6 inch model 617 to be a bit too muzzle heavy for my taste. Both are very accurate and fun to shoot. I prefer the Federal copper plate bulk pack ammo since it's easier to clean up the barrel and chambers.