S&W M17-6 Want to know a few things?

redbos · #1 04-07-2011, 06:57 PM

Hi,

I just bought a NIB 17-6 with the finger groove combats...
1. Is this model any more valuable than other M17?
2. Anyone have any imput with this gun, is she a good Model 17?

Thanks for the info!

Will

410bore · #2 04-07-2011, 07:21 PM

very good purchase! they are very collectable....made in the early 90's...4", 6", and 8 3/8"

i have the 8 3/8" myself

please post pictures

redbos · #3 04-07-2011, 07:51 PM

As soon as she arrives at my FFL I will post some pics! I would like a 83/8, how is it, do you like it?

wproct · #4 04-07-2011, 09:27 PM

Congratulations! I've been really satisfied with the one I bought a couple of weeks ago.

northslope · #5 04-07-2011, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 410bore

i have the 8 3/8" myself

I had a chance to buy a mint NIB one yesterday; it was gorgeous, but, at $800 I passed, especially since I'd already snagged an 8 3/8" 17-4 recently...

Great guns all the way around; love the full underlug!

--Neill

410bore · #6 04-07-2011, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by northslope

I had a chance to buy a mint NIB one yesterday; it was gorgeous, but, at $800 I passed, especially since I'd already snagged an 8 3/8" 17-4 recently...

Great guns all the way around; love the full underlug!

--Neill

Neill,

i bought mine (off a very kind friend) about a month ago for $600. its like new in box....its a gem...but i tell you, you dont see them and i would probably pay $800 to have another.

22zip · #7 04-07-2011, 11:09 PM

Redbos, Hi, I am a new member, I posted a pic of my S&W -17 on the new members page, go to page #5 you will see it . I bouhgt it brand new and it has never been fired, also the model 29 is unfired.
22zip

redbos · #8 04-08-2011, 07:46 AM

I hear you guys, I did nto want to pay $700.00, I thought it was a bit "Strong" but I could not find another one in that condition. Iwould love any model 17 in a 8 3/8, always wanted one! Now to find that and a nice MOdel 18, once I have some money again!

carl3989 · #9 04-08-2011, 11:56 AM

However you can see from my earlier postings that it had some rust. Once I dealt with the cosmetics I took it shooting and she is more accurate then I will ever be.

redbos · #10 04-08-2011, 12:05 PM

thats a great deal on a great gun! I hope you enjoy it !

Engine49guy · #11 04-08-2011, 02:25 PM

Essentialy the same as the 17-4 and 17-5 but with a full underlug barrel.
The next evolution after the blued steel 17-6 was the stainless version that would be the 617.

03Fatboy · #12 04-08-2011, 04:01 PM

I'll do it, here is a couple pictures of my 4". Ignore the oil streaks, she's nearly new. Enjoy!

redbos · #13 04-08-2011, 04:53 PM

Thanks, now I want a 4 inch! That is a very pretty gun.....

22-rimfire · #14 04-08-2011, 05:04 PM

I bought a 4" 17-6 in mid-February. They had a as-new 6" 17-6 there as well for an asking price of $700. I felt that was a bit strong, but after reading some of the recent threads, maybe that is pretty close to the going rate. I paid less for my as-new blue 17-6 and I'm learning that I got a pretty good price on it. I bought another gun that day and suspect that I overpaid a bit on it, so you win some and you loose some.

redbos · #15 04-08-2011, 05:09 PM

I to felt that $700 was strong, but I kept searching and searching and could not find anything and I keep reading on this board that S&W .22's( K22's, M17's and pre lock M617's) are starting to climb a bit so I just bit the bullet... I try my best and look for bargains......

H Richard · #16 04-09-2011, 11:51 AM

It seems the finger groove combat stocks raise the price. I still find the earlier mod. 17's without the under-lug easier to shoot. Both are great guns.

carl3989 · #17 04-11-2011, 10:54 AM

I think the bookend stocks on my 17-6 are just about perfect both in looks and feel.