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Any Structural Difference in a 617 in 6 round compared to the 10 round cylinder??
I have a 617 6" and 4" 10 round and have a chance to get a NIB 6 round 6" for a really good price. Except for the 4 extra rounds are they basically the same exact gun? I am pondering if I should get it to add to my collection as I already have both 10 round models of the 617. Any advise would be appreciated! Thanks,
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The internal differences between the 10-round and the 6-round are the extractor (10 'teeth' on the ratchet) and the hand which touches the teeth on the ratchet and connects the trigger to the cylinder. There are 4 more chambers and 4 more stop notches on the cylinder.
Other than that, and barring any other differences such as MIM vs. Forged hammer/trigger or differences in the frame, that's about it, internally.
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I think I will add it to my collection then, as then I will have the complete set of all three!
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I think some (all?) of the 10-round cylinders are aluminum alloy.
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Murphydog mine seem to be steel?
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I think some (all?) of the 10-round cylinders are aluminum alloy.
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Only early versions were alloy.
One nice feature of the six inch/six shot gun is that it probably has both the TT and the TH,which your others may not.
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Main difference structurally is that the 10 shot cylinder has more holes.
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Camster, TT & TH what is that?
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Target hammer and target trigger.(which are wider)
Your four incher has a standard hammer and trigger-your six inch ten shot may have a standard or target version of each.
I prefer target features.(and yes, I have a six inch six shot...like my ten shot four incher too!
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Thanks Camster
I kind of had the feeling I should get it and now it is a sure deal!Thanks for your imput, can't beat these 617's, now I will have all three models. I have over 10,000 rounds of different brands of .22 ammo, now I can start burning up a few and not cost myself a fortune doing it, and have a lot of fun with my grand kids. Great gun to start them out on for sure.
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I think I will add it to my collection then, as then I will have the complete set of all three!
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Not complete just yet, so keep that wallet open. You still need the 4" 6 shot.
Good move getting the 6". Congrats.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CAJUNLAWYER
Main difference structurally is that the 10 shot cylinder has more holes.
Sorry
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Beat me to it......
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Good luck finding the 4" six shot. I bid 1150 on one the other day and missed it. I thought I was stretching out,but evidently not.
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"Good luck finding the 4" six shot."
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Since you're showing off-why don't you show a picture of that nickle Model 17 you got from Many. The old Caje know lots of stiff
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I would think that the 6-shot cylinder would be stronger, not that it would ever matter with 22LR loads. I have heard people debate whether the 686+ (7 round) cylinders would have problems with really hot .357 loads. I suspect the answer is no there too.
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I would get the 6" 6 shot 617 if its in your budget and you just want it.
I own a 6" 10 shot and love it! I shoot it alot and work with it in double action mode 99% of the time. The cylinder is made of stainless steel. S&W made the earliest models with aluminum alloy cylinders but this was discontinued. You will have to check some of the better references as to the date involved. I also own a 648 with a 6" barrel and they are almost identical looking. I love it too! both are great shooters.
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Good luck finding the 4" six shot. I bid 1150 on one the other day and missed it. I thought I was stretching out,but evidently not.
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Wow, I had no idea prices have gotten that crazy. They seem to be leveling off from the madness after O was elected, but obviously not on some models.
No doubt the rise in ammo prices has drawn more buyers to rimfires, but that's still ridiculous for a 617.
I found one LNIB w/combats about a year & 1/2 ago (maybe a bit more) for a very reasonable price. Now I'm really glad I grabbed it.
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