22LR MOUNTAIN GUN!?
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tayninh69
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Yeah, that's what got after Jimmy Carter in the Okefenokee years ago....or maybe not. 
Kernel Crittenden
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Maybe it's aluminum. They done it before. Gotta keep a Mountain Gun lite. No one wants to haul a heavy gun up a mountain.
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Description in ad:
"This Model 617 Mountain Gun is part of our S&W Archive Collection -
a collection of rare Smith & Wesson firearms that are all brand-new,
in original condition, but no longer manufactured."
Makes it sound like this brand new limited run distributor exclusive was manufactured in the past and this limited supply was just found and sent out. What a load of bull. . . .
Although the ad is a load, the idea is great. a standard shroud on a K frame 4 inch 22 LR with a 10-shot cylinder. Excellent idea! Another gun that should be regular production.
"This Model 617 Mountain Gun is part of our S&W Archive Collection -
a collection of rare Smith & Wesson firearms that are all brand-new,
in original condition, but no longer manufactured."
Makes it sound like this brand new limited run distributor exclusive was manufactured in the past and this limited supply was just found and sent out. What a load of bull. . . .
Although the ad is a load, the idea is great. a standard shroud on a K frame 4 inch 22 LR with a 10-shot cylinder. Excellent idea! Another gun that should be regular production.
68sixspeed
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Something new for Mr. Supica to add to the fifth gen standard catalog! Can't wait for mine to come in now. Like a kid waiting for Christmas, thanks again to the OP for sharing, I hope you got one too!
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A 22 revolver is probably the MOST useful gun to pack. Hunting small game and carrying 500 rounds of subsonic ammo is a worthy compromise to carrying a 460 and maybe 20 rounds in the unlikely event of a large animal attack. It also makes fine deterrent to cognitive 2 legged predators with the nearest hospital many miles away.
Also anyone and everyone would be able to shoot it if needed, even my 5yo knows what to do with it.
I always pack my 617 on my camping trips and sometimes my 66. The 629 is a safe queen and the 460 is just too big.
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lscocoa
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I was to slow for the 617 mountain gun purchase and did I really miss the 4th standard catalog ? Babysitting grandchildren must be distracting me a little to much . Oh well a scandium k-22 would be even better ! There wasn't one was there ?
Kernel Crittenden
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The 4th hasn't even been released yet. It's due out in August. I think what 68sixspeed was referring to was any info on this new M617 Mountain Gun will have to go in the 5th edition. Since new info for the .4th was likely frozen 3 or 4 months ago., and this gun looks to be newer than that. So, the 4th edition isn't even out yet, and it's already obsolete in certain areas.
Engine49guy
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I would be more interested in buying a barrel for a pre IL 617 .
Perhaps the vendor will realize another run is in order, and perhaps S&W will have a few extra barrels left over this time.
SweetMK
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My Fed Ex label is created,, the gun is due by 8PM Thursday,,,
So, hopefully,, real pics by Friday,,,
Would a 4-12X40 EER scope be too much to holster on this gun??
So, hopefully,, real pics by Friday,,,
Would a 4-12X40 EER scope be too much to holster on this gun??
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Mine shipped as well and will arrive Thursday. I"ll get some pics up then!
SweetMK
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The 617 Mountain Gun was back in stock,,, 5 minutes ago,,,
I ordered a second!!
I ordered a second!!
Well, I have one in my grubby hands - and it's sweet.
This one looks like it has been in storage for a while, as there's some corrosion on the frame where the serial and model numbers are found.
There is no new lock-up detent, as with the M69.
The Mountain Gun barrel profile feels much more balanced in the hand than a full-lug example. Shooting report will have to wait a few days until I can get to the range.
Pics are coming, probably later tonight. At first blush, it looks like a solid gun. S&W could add this one to the regular rotation, and see some good sales, IMO.
This one looks like it has been in storage for a while, as there's some corrosion on the frame where the serial and model numbers are found.
There is no new lock-up detent, as with the M69.
The Mountain Gun barrel profile feels much more balanced in the hand than a full-lug example. Shooting report will have to wait a few days until I can get to the range.
Pics are coming, probably later tonight. At first blush, it looks like a solid gun. S&W could add this one to the regular rotation, and see some good sales, IMO.
The 617 Mountain Gun was back in stock,,, 5 minutes ago,,,
I ordered a second!!
Some us would like to get a FIRST one! LOL
SweetMK
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I just checked to see if sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore has any more in stock,,,
NO,,, but,,,, !!!
They raised the price by $50!!
Why would they raise the price on a gun that supposedly is NLA??
Figuring it takes about a week total to get my hands on the gun,, my rate of return due to the price increase is over 400%,,,
I wish I could get that on a CD!!!
NO,,, but,,,, !!!
They raised the price by $50!!
Why would they raise the price on a gun that supposedly is NLA??
Figuring it takes about a week total to get my hands on the gun,, my rate of return due to the price increase is over 400%,,,
I wish I could get that on a CD!!!
Wonder where they're getting more and who the original distributor is for whom these were supposedly made? If they're raising the price they must expect to get more in; perhaps they were made for Sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore? There is nothing about them on the S&W website and little or no information via Google although I could have missed some in searching. I would think some of the folks here would have run in to these before now if some distributor was actively selling them.
Jeff
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Jeff
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Cardboard_killer
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Mine is coming in tomorrow (Thursday). I sure am glad I bought it before it went out of stock. Maybe I should have gotten two.
Cardboard_killer
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They just listed a 617 6" full lug 6-shot for $620 shipped--pretty good price on a new 617.They raised the price by $50!!
Smith & Wesson Model 617 22LR 6-Shot Stainless Revolver with 6-inch Barrel | Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore
