Is a .22LR Revolver worth $670 Dollars?
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rlsbee
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I think so. I love mine. My grandson thinks it's "one sweet revolver".
m1gunner
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$670 wouldn't even pay the sales tax on a Korth 22 revolver.
Yours is a steal if you look at it this way.
Yours is a steal if you look at it this way.
avery53
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You will love it!!!!!!!
james56
US Veteran
Yes it is as far as Revlovers
scooter123
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Look at it this way. In my area the only quality 38 spl. range ammo that can be found is American Eagle at a local range for 22 bucks per box of 50. That adds up to 220 for 500 rounds and doesn't include sales tax.
Contrast that with the 550 round bulk pack of Federal from Walmart for about 17 bucks.
In just about a year, assuming a consumption of 2000 rounds per year, you'll have paid for that 617. Of course the 617's are so much fun to shoot it's doubtful that you'll only shoot 2000 rounds in a year, 5 to 10 K is more likely.
Contrast that with the 550 round bulk pack of Federal from Walmart for about 17 bucks.
In just about a year, assuming a consumption of 2000 rounds per year, you'll have paid for that 617. Of course the 617's are so much fun to shoot it's doubtful that you'll only shoot 2000 rounds in a year, 5 to 10 K is more likely.
Sorry, but ain't no way I would pay that for a new 10 shot 617.
I just bought a 617 no dash for $550. It's stronger. Has a better trigger. And will outlast any new 617.
I did a search before buying and I saw that there have been a few problems with the newer 617's
No offense, but new Smith revolvers ain't what they used to be.
I just bought a 617 no dash for $550. It's stronger. Has a better trigger. And will outlast any new 617.
I did a search before buying and I saw that there have been a few problems with the newer 617's
No offense, but new Smith revolvers ain't what they used to be.
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Joebklyn,
Get yourself a 95% - 98% condition Model 18 (4" bbl.) or a Model 17 (6" bbl) from the 1970's or 80's and those are worth the price! Those two revolvers (IMHO) are just about the best .22 LR revolvers you can buy, and if you look real hard you can score one in excellent condition for about $450 - $600 bucks. They will last you a lifetime and then some, extremely accurate, very well made, and great looking just as a bonus!
That's my .02 cents!
chief38
Get yourself a 95% - 98% condition Model 18 (4" bbl.) or a Model 17 (6" bbl) from the 1970's or 80's and those are worth the price! Those two revolvers (IMHO) are just about the best .22 LR revolvers you can buy, and if you look real hard you can score one in excellent condition for about $450 - $600 bucks. They will last you a lifetime and then some, extremely accurate, very well made, and great looking just as a bonus!
That's my .02 cents!
chief38
Evil Dog
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Can't say as I'm a fan of any of the newer Smith's... if it has the "lawyer lock" I'm just not interested. I'd be looking for a good K-22. Just my opinion though.
It's a great gun. Can't look at as just a 22. I bought mine used, like new and saved some money.
It costs the same to make as if it was a 38, 357, 44 etc. Just has smaller holes.
It costs the same to make as if it was a 38, 357, 44 etc. Just has smaller holes.
tripledipper
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There are older 6 & 10 shot 617's for sale every now and then right here on the forum w/o the IL and I agree that you can't beat a quality 4" 18 or 6" 17 unless you only want a 10 shot.
mm6mm6
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A short time ago I decided I needed to have a double action .22 revolver. I never had one before. I started looking at S&W's but the prices of used guns were crazy high. I didn't want a Taurus and I considered a Dan Wesson.
But then a fellow shooter offered a 617-5 for $500 in the box, unfired. I couldn't resist.
It is my first, one and only, internal lock gun. Other than the hole in the side, I don't even notice it. The trigger pull on this gun from the factory is amazing, both double and single action. It's a very accurate gun and I'm learning to shoot double action with it, due to the low cost of ammo.
I liked the Hogue Monogrips from the factory but the rubber just didn't wow me. So I ordered a set of semi-custom Hogues from their website. I chose cocobolo, checkered, with a single finger groove (instead of two), and the grip cap. They arrived 30 days later, just as promised and they're fantastic!
I think you'll love your ten shot version of my six shot 617!
But then a fellow shooter offered a 617-5 for $500 in the box, unfired. I couldn't resist.
It is my first, one and only, internal lock gun. Other than the hole in the side, I don't even notice it. The trigger pull on this gun from the factory is amazing, both double and single action. It's a very accurate gun and I'm learning to shoot double action with it, due to the low cost of ammo.
I liked the Hogue Monogrips from the factory but the rubber just didn't wow me. So I ordered a set of semi-custom Hogues from their website. I chose cocobolo, checkered, with a single finger groove (instead of two), and the grip cap. They arrived 30 days later, just as promised and they're fantastic!
I think you'll love your ten shot version of my six shot 617!
CAJUNLAWYER
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There's a 6" 6 shot 617 in the classifieds right now for $550.
I had a 6" K-22 and a 6" .22 Colt Diamondback, and they were both well made and darn accurate, but I sold em' and don't miss em' that much. I think a 4" .22 Combat Masterpiece would be nice to own, but a Buckmark is probably more accurate at half the price.
BlindJustice
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I got the 617 6" Bbl. 10 shot cyl. a few years ago
same month I got a 625 5" Bbl. .45 ACP/.45 Auto RIm
They both have full size Guy Hogue grips Rosewood The
sight radius is within a half inch or so of each other with
the 617 having a shorter frame in length.
The 617 is accurate, and fun It's a great warmup
DA and SA prior to shooting the 625.
Actually the 617 almost Always goes along to the range
the 625 not so much. I think the 617 is my best S&W
trigger pull out of the box.
Long after the price is paid, the quality of the tool remains.
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same month I got a 625 5" Bbl. .45 ACP/.45 Auto RIm
They both have full size Guy Hogue grips Rosewood The
sight radius is within a half inch or so of each other with
the 617 having a shorter frame in length.
The 617 is accurate, and fun It's a great warmup
DA and SA prior to shooting the 625.
Actually the 617 almost Always goes along to the range
the 625 not so much. I think the 617 is my best S&W
trigger pull out of the box.
Long after the price is paid, the quality of the tool remains.
R-
\
Stainz
Member
I paid $609 + s/t 9/08 for my new 4" x10 617. The best purchase ever of a S&W - pricey, but worth it. I've already seen this - I'll be shooting my newer 617 when folks with older rimfire K-frames aren't (Mine holds four more rounds - duh!). Seriously, newer S&W's err to the stronger DA pull side to be PC - they want to insure that your new S&W will pop all primers (or squish all rims) and that the trigger will return no matter the state of cleanliness, thus the stiff new DA triggers. That can be improved easily enough. And... talk about QC problems - look over your Bangor Punta era S&W's! Thank goodness they don't make them like they once did!
Nope, $670 is a great price for a new 617. Heck, add s/h, ffl xfr and s/t and it's still good. I won't have enough left from that amount to buy a McD's 'Happy Meal' Wed when I pickup my new 3" 63! I'll be all smiles... okay, tears, too... I am frugal (CHEAP!). If it's as much fun as my 5" 63, I'll soon forget the price...
Buy the 617!
Stainz
Nope, $670 is a great price for a new 617. Heck, add s/h, ffl xfr and s/t and it's still good. I won't have enough left from that amount to buy a McD's 'Happy Meal' Wed when I pickup my new 3" 63! I'll be all smiles... okay, tears, too... I am frugal (CHEAP!). If it's as much fun as my 5" 63, I'll soon forget the price...
Buy the 617!
Stainz
raveneap
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Got my 617 a year or so ago, NIB. After a lot of looking and dickering, I ended up in a trade where I had about $450.00 invested. Figured I did ok as the going price was in the area you're looking. It's a great revolver. took about 3 months to get it but worth the wait. And while I was waiting I got a model 63. Also a fun gun and less $$.
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